Joventut Badalona has pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the ACB quarterfinals by defeating Baskonia 88-96 at the Buesa Arena. The team, led by coach Dani Miret, has completed a spectacular comeback after losing the first game of the series in Vitoria and now awaits Valencia Basket in the next round. The verdinegros arrived at the decisive duel reinforced by the convincing victory achieved on Thursday at the Olímpic de Badalona (82-63), but few expected such a solid performance on one of the most difficult basketball courts in Spain. Far from being intimidated, the Penya has played with personality, accuracy, and a huge competitive maturity to control most of the game. From the first minutes, Joventut has imposed a high pace and has found regular offensive solutions. Thanks to a great Ricky Rubio (23 points and 4 of 5 in triples), the men of Dani Miret have been able to punish the defensive weaknesses of the Basques and have maintained the initiative against a Baskonia that has tried to react several times without finding the necessary continuity. The Badalona team has resisted each local comeback attempt with a great management of the key moments. When the Buesa Arena tried to push their team towards victory, the Penya responded with serenity and maintained their advantage. In the fourth quarter, Joventut closed with strength and achieved its most important victory of the season. The Penya has demonstrated its worth and confirmed its place in the semifinals of the play-off for the title. Now, they await Valencia Basket in the next round and are ready to face any team. Joventut Badalona continues to dream and is ready to move forward.
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Joventut Badalona conquers Buesa Arena and advances to ACB semifinals
·2026-06-09·2 min read
