The Joventut took the game at Martín Carpena by 78-83. The Catalans stay with the sixth place while the Unicaja already had the fourth place.
The meeting began with visiting domain, which found good options in the painting to sign a departure 0-6. A 2+1 of Djedovic and a triple of Perry broke the local drought, quickly matching the score. From there, the exchange of baskets marked the first quarter, with the Joventut closing it slightly ahead (11-13), thanks to its defensive solidity and the success of Ruzic and Hanga.
In the second quarter, Unicaja found better sensations in attack, with a 5-0 partial that gave it its first advantage. The good ball circulation and the actions of Djedovic, Kravish and Kalinoski allowed those of Ibon Navarro to maintain control of the game, reaching the break ahead (37-33).
At the return of changing rooms, Unicaja achieved its maximum income after baskets of Sima and Taylor (51-42), but the Joventut reacted with a partial 2-7 that reduced the difference. Ostkowski and Dotson exchanged blows to close the third quarter with local advantage (59-54).
The last period began with a 0-7 in favor of the Penya, which turned the score with an entry of Pau Ribas. Osetkowski returned the command momentarily to Unicaja, but those of Badalona squeezed in defense and took advantage of their physique to sign a decisive section. Kraag and Pustovyi expanded the gap, although the Malaga team did not give up and got to only two points in the absence of less than a minute (78-80) after a 2+1 Kalinoski. Finally, Dotson sentenced from the free kick to ensure visiting victory.
The Unicaja thus ends the regular phase with a tight defeat, but with the mind already put in the playoff against Barça, which will start in the carpena this Tuesday.
Technical file
78- Unicaja (11+26+22+19): Perry (11), Djedovic (11), Barreiro (0), Osetkowski (14), Kravish (4) – Initial Quinteto (13), Kalinoski (10), Balcerowski (2), Taylor (4), Tillie (2), Sima (4), EJIM (3).
83- Badalona Youth (13+20+21+29): dotson (18), ribas (2), grazulis (7), kraag (12), pustovyi (10) -Quinteto inicial- ruzic (5), Hanga (8), Rodríguez (6), VIVES (8), dekter (7), dekter (7), TORRES (0).
Referees: Carlos Peruga, Joaquín García and Vicente Martínez. Eliminated Guillem Vives, by Joventut Badalona, and Dylan Ostkowski, of Unicaja, both for accumulation of faults.
Incidents: Party corresponding to Day 34 of the Endesa League played at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace against 8,460 spectators.
