The match, held at the Palacio de los Deportes, was a day of celebration for the home team, which, in addition to the victory, paid tribute to a club legend. UCAM Murcia solidified its third place in the standings with a 21-7 record, while the team from Tenerife stands at 17-11.
The game began with an exchange of baskets, with neither team managing to significantly pull ahead. However, the entry of a prominent Australian player from the bench boosted the La Laguna team, which closed the first quarter with a 24-29 lead.
During the second period, the Canarian team held a seven-point lead, but UCAM Murcia quickly reacted. Despite the visiting team's efforts, the Murcian squad managed to reverse the situation in the third quarter, taking a 57-51 lead.
It was almost a chess match with each coach moving their pieces with great rigor. The excitement and tension grew in a duel full of alternatives.
In the final minutes, the home team, supported by over 7,000 spectators, secured a decisive advantage. Despite La Laguna's attempts to close the gap, UCAM Murcia maintained control and sealed the victory, celebrating an important triumph on their path to the championship playoffs.
