Dreamland Gran Canaria Falls to Hiopos Lleida, Permanence Delayed

The Gran Canaria team came back from a 21-point deficit but couldn't secure the win in the final moments.

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Dreamland Gran Canaria failed to secure their place in the Liga Endesa after a close 75-72 loss to Hiopos Lleida at Barris Nord, despite a significant second-half comeback.

The claretian squad put in a disastrous first half, falling behind 52-31 in the third quarter. However, Néstor Che García's team reacted with a strong performance in the final 15 minutes, even taking the lead at 62-67.
Despite the epic comeback, Dreamland Gran Canaria faltered in the crucial final moments, ultimately losing to Hiopos Lleida. The defeat means the team must wait another game to confirm their survival in the top national basketball league.
French power forward Pierre Pelos was a standout for the Canarian team, contributing 17 points, ten rebounds, and 26 valuation points. Other players like shooting guard Isaiah Wong (21 points) and American-Nigerian power forward Chimezie Metu (10 points) also had notable performances.
The Gran Canaria team shot 36% from two-point range and 40% from three-point range, but committed 15 turnovers, a key factor in the final score. Their next opportunity to secure survival will be on Saturday, May 23rd, against BAXI Manresa at the Gran Canaria Arena.