MADRID, 24 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Barça stopped its fall with a victory (69-65) this Sunday over Lenovo Tenerife to maintain the cushion in the leadership of the Endesa League after matchday 30, while Real Madrid lengthened its recovery by adding Walter Tavares to the cause , in the victory (69-71) against Coosur Betis.
The culé team, which came from two league defeats in a row, beat a team from the Canary Islands that lost their pace strongly because they were seeded. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ men worked especially in the second half and defended the lead of two victories at the top of the table, diminished at times by Madrid.
Barça had more resources, in a duel of defenses, than those of La Laguna, supported mainly by another great game by Shermadini (37 PIR). Laprovittola, Davies and Kuric stood out in a Barça team that also had a bad game in the Euroleague, where on Wednesday they will look for a 1-2 draw against Bayern in the playoff.
In addition, in the morning session, Madrid had to suffer against a Betis that came on a streak of three wins in a row, but remains with 9 tied with the relegation zone. Pablo Laso’s men, after a spectacular week in their continental playoff against Maccabi (2-0), survived thanks to Tavares (10 points and 14 rebounds) who had taken a step back in recent games.
The giant from Cape Verde was decisive in a tight ending, with a rebound that brought Hanga’s game-winning triple and a block that was also key. Betis was in tow until they started their comeback in the third quarter. The people from Madrid, who on Tuesday will look for the final step to the ‘Final Four’, defend second place, with Joventut and Valencia Basket one win away.
Meanwhile, Bitci Baskonia established their ‘playoff’ zone against BAXI Manresa who, despite the defeat (107-85), know mathematically that they are in the fight for the title. The Manresans remain at 19 wins, after suffering Baldwin’s recital (41 PIR). While Gran Canaria remains in the ‘Top 8’ despite its defeat (106-97) against Monbus Obradoiro.
The Galician team became strong in Sar, with a great Scrubb, to get 11 wins and take an important step towards permanence. Meanwhile, MoraBanc Andorra took on a direct duel with Hereda San Pablo Burgos, both in the relegation zone (9), unbelievably forcing extra time when they lost from six to less than a minute. Paulí was the architect of the Andorran machada.
–RESULTS OF DAY 30.
-Saturday 23.
VALENCIA BASKETBALL – URBAS FUENLABRADA 97-79.
SURNE BILBAO BASKET – UCAM MURCIA 78-77.
BREOGÁN RIVER – CASADEMONT ZARAGOZA 82-85.
YOUTH BADALONA – UNICAJA 76-70.
-Domingo 24.