The Catalan team achieved a hard-earned victory during their visit to Tenerife, winning by 97-102. From the beginning of the game, Barça took the lead and maintained it despite the home team's late comeback attempts.
Juani Marcos's direction was crucial in the game's start, spearheading an initial 8-0 run with two consecutive three-pointers. Kevin Punter also contributed to Barça's early dominance, establishing a 2-13 scoreline. Marcelinho Huertas was the sole scorer for La Laguna Tenerife in these initial stages, with the home team appearing disoriented until the end of the first half.
Xavi Pascual's squad maintained a high level of confidence and offensive accuracy throughout the first twenty minutes. The intensity continued in the second quarter, with both teams displaying a strong scoring rhythm. Youssoupha Fall stood out in the paint, supported by Toko Shengelia, and Miles Norris completed a great play with a block followed by a three-pointer.
However, in the third quarter, Barça, which had a favorable 43-58 lead at halftime, experienced a drop in defensive intensity and an increase in errors. The home team, led by Patty Mills, seized this opportunity to close the gap dangerously, reducing the deficit to just two points (71-73).
Despite the pressure, Barça showed character to hold onto their lead. A three-pointer from Cale and another from Norris extended the advantage again, dampening the Canary Islands team's comeback hopes. In the final moments, Fitipaldo and Marcelinho Huertas tried to bring their team closer (89-94), but Juani Marcos sealed the game with a key basket and, along with Punter from the free-throw line, pushed the score past 100 points for the visitors.
With this victory, Barça extends its winning streak to five consecutive games in the ACB, tying with Baskonia and UCAM Murcia in the standings. This win comes as it was announced that Xavi Pascual will leave the club at the end of the season to start a new project in Dubai Basketball, making the Liga Endesa a desired finale for his tenure.
