He Unicaja closes again for one more day Endesa League in fifth position, where it has been for weeks. However, things have changed both in front and behind and everything indicates that the classification could take a radical turn in the coming weeks. The good news is that the people from Malaga are still in fifth place, despite the defeat on the court against UCAM Murcia (85-80). So the balance is now 14 wins, 8 losses and an average of +194.
Another that has also received good news is the lenovo tenerife. The victory of the canaries, against a direct opponent such as Joventut, gives them a small advantage in that extreme equality with which they had reached matchday 22. So those of Txus Vidorreta they are still roomsbut now with 1 victory more than Unicaja -his most immediate pursuer- and in the absence of a match that they will recover on March 29 against Baxi Manresa.
Tied with the typesetters, although in the sixth place by average (90), is Joventut, since they lost an opportunity to beat a direct rival (85-68). For his part, he Gran Canaria He also succumbed on the court of Covirán Granada (80-66). Those of Jaka Lakovic -who have won the average from Unicaja- continue seventh with 13 wins and 9 losses.
However, he who has given a step forward is Valencia Basketranked eighth with 12 wins and 10 losses. The taronja won their visit to Basketball Girona (75-79) and have reduced the difference with fifth place held by Unicaja. However, they are closely followed by Monbus Obradoiro and Breogán.
So there are exciting days ahead. He Barça will act as judge in three games against Unicaja, Joventut and Tenerifethere will be canary derby, Valencia-Baskonia… Vibrant days in a very nice fight for fourth and fifth place where the typesetters have a slight advantage in the standings.