Joventut Badalona needed to win to stay in the fight to be a top seed in the Copa del Rey, but Bàsquet Girona prevented them from doing so with a 71-74 victory. ## What happened?
The locals, who came into the game with a 10-5 record and two consecutive wins, were unable to defeat the visitors, who had a negative record of 6-9. The referee blew the whistle to start the game and it was Bàsquet Girona who gained the first possession. Soon after, the visitors scored their first three points with a triple from Susinskas. ## Why is it important for Joventut Badalona?
The loss complicates Joventut Badalona's chances of being a top seed in the Copa del Rey. Miret's team made some mistakes, especially in offensive rebounding, which cost them several points. ## What's next?
Joventut Badalona must recover from this loss and continue fighting for their goals in the Liga Endesa. Joventut Badalona's last result was on March 30, 2025, when they lost 86-93 to Barcelona. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Tomic's points | 14 | | Hunt's points | 12 | | Rubio's points | 12 |
What did the coach say?
There are no statements from the coach after the game, but it's safe to say that the team must improve their game to achieve their goals.