He Unicaja He achieved a worked victory in the extension in front of the UCAM Murciafinally imposing by 104-93 in a high intensity duel and constant fluctuations on the scoreboard. The meeting was decided in extra time after a key basket of Kuruc In the absence of just over a second, but in the extension the Malaga team was clearly superior, led by a brilliant Tyson Carter With 12 points, 8 assists and 19 valuation.
The game began with good foot for the locals, who started with a 10-2 partial and put the Martín Carpena standing. The entrance of AlbertoDíazIn addition, it was celebrated throughout the pavilion, since it became the second player with the most games in the history of the club (506), surpassing Carlos Cabezas. However, UCAM Murcia reacted thanks to a triple of Gates and several actions of Ennis They narrowed the score. The points of Kalinoski y Carter allowed to Unicaja Keep the lead at the end of the first quarter (17-13).
Alberto Díaz holds the recently won BCL Cup.
In the second quarter, the Malaga crossed an offensive bump that took advantage UCAM To turn the scoreboard with a partial of 2-10, led by Radovic. Even so, Unicaja reacted with a 5-0 completed by Kameron Taylor. The room continued with maximum equality and constant changes in leadership. Two triples followed by Perry y Osetkowski On the horn they put the locals ahead before the break (36-35).
After passing through changing rooms, UCAM He returned strongly thanks to the triples of Gateswhich put Unicaja in trouble. The crash became more locked and even, with both teams responding to each rival's blow (53-53). A partial of 6-2 and a final basket of Perry They closed the third quarter with local advantage (61-57).
In the last period, three triples of KendrickPerry, Tillie and Kalinoski They stretched the difference to 14 points, while a Kravish mate increased even more income. Despite an attempted attempt to UCAM, Tillie He reappeared to maintain the advantage. The meeting became more tense, with the expulsion of Alberto Díaz Included, which allowed Murcia to cut distances from the free kick (76-73). Two consecutive triples of Gates y This is They put the visitors ahead, but Tillie He tied again with another outer success (79-79).
In the final stretch, Hakanson y Carter exchanged baskets, and triple Tillie unleashed euphoria in the Carpa. However, a free kick of Birgander and a decisive action of Kuruc After offensive rebound they matched the duel (84-84), sending it to the extension.
Already in extra time, Unicaja imposed its rhythm with an initial partial of 7-0 (91-84). Despite the response of Birgander, Kalinoski and Tyson Pérez They expanded the gap to ten points. Although UCAM tried a last reaction, Carter With a 2+1 and Taylor from the free kick sealed the victory. A spectacular alley -oop between Carter and Pérez He closed the game with the final 104-93, certifying a victory of enormous merit for the Malaga team.
Technical file
104- Unicaja (17+19+25+23+20): Perry (14), Kalinoski (14), Ejim (2), Osetkowski (6), Kravish (8) – Initial Quinteto (6), Carter (12), Tyson Pérez (9), Balcerowski (5), Taylor (13), Barreiro (0), Tillie (15).
93- UCAM Murcia (13+22+22+27+9): Hakanson (16), Ennis (18), Kurucs (11), Gates (17), Birgander (9) -quinta Inicial- Radebaugh (4), Antetokounmpo (0), Garcia (4), Falk (0), Radovic (11), Diagné (0), Stephens (3).
Referees: Jordi Aliaga, Alfonso Olivares and Alberto Baena. Eliminated by accumulation of fouls Alberto Díaz, from Unicaja, and Dylan Ennis, by Ucam Murcia.
