MADRID, 30 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Valencia Basket defeated MoraBanc Andorra (81-75) this Saturday to defend its seeded position ahead of the ‘playoffs’, which Lenovo Tenerife, also involved in that high fight, secured with its victory (94- 83) against BAXI Manresa on matchday 31 of the Endesa League.
The ‘taronja’ team was led by Bojan Dubljevic (32 PIR) against an Andorran team that remains bottom with 9 wins. Joan Peñarroya’s men took off in the second quarter thanks to Rivero and Tobey, a command inside that was key.
A 42-31 was the final balance on the rebound, favorable to Valencia, third with 21 wins, who managed the second half despite the fact that the rival did not give up. In the fight for the top, Lenovo Tenerife returned to the fray after two defeats, to seal a ticket to the ‘playoffs’ that was a matter of time.
Those of Txux Vidorreta (20) were thrown from the start by Salin (18 points), and also had a lot of success from Aaron Doornekamp and Kyle Wiltjer. Pedro Martínez’s men endured with a tremendous Moneke (43 PIR), but gave up in their fourth defeat in the last five games. All in all, those from Manresa are assured of their presence in the fight for the title.
Lenovo Tenerife and BAXI Manresa will play the ‘Final Four’ of the FIBA Champions to be held in Bilbao next week, semi-finals on Friday against Hapoel Holon and Ludwigsburg. In addition, on Saturday Bitci Baskonia won (72-73) over Unicaja, thanks to a strong start and a great Fontecchio (40 PIR).
The team from Malaga fought until the end, giving honor to a final stretch of the season in which they are ruled out for the ‘Top 8’. The Basques tie that noble zone with their 18th victory. The day ended with a direct duel for the salvation that Coosur Real Betis won over Urbas Fuenlabrada (77-82).
The Andalusian side, who have only lost to Real Madrid in the last six games, came away with 11 wins to Madrid’s 10, on the brink of the relegation zone. Shannon Evans was once again the best of the Betis, with a PIR of 35.
–RESULTS AND PROGRAM OF THE DAY 31.
-Saturday 30.
VALENCIA BASKETBALL – MORABANC ANDORRA 81-76.
LENOVO TENERIFE – BAXI MANRESA 94-83.
URBAS FUENLABRADA – COOSUR REAL BETIS 77-82.
UNICAJA – BATTLES OF BASKONIA 72-73.
-Domingo 1.
BARÇA – HEREDA SAN PABLO BURGOS 12:30 p.m.
Fernando Calatrava – Vicente Bultó – Héctor Báez.
GRAN CANARIA – BREOGÁN RIVER 12:00 h.
Garcia Gonzalez – Javier Torres – Vicente Martinez Chair.
UCAM MURCIA – MONBUS OBRADOIRO 17:00 h.
Benjamin Jimenez – Oscar Perea – Yasmina Alcaraz.
REAL MADRID – BADALONA YOUTH 6:30 p.m.
Daniel Hierrezuelo – Juan de Dios Oyón – Fabio Fernández.
CASADEMONT ZARAGOZA – SURNE BILBAO BASKETBALL 8:00 p.m.
Emilio Pérez Pizarro – Arnau Padrós – Andrés Fernández Carretero.