BadalonaJoventut de Badalona got rid of Valencia Basket in a direct duel in the fight for fourth place in the Endesa League (76-68). La Penya, who also won the basket-average, used a 21-9 run during the third period to open a decisive gap in the Olympic Palace. The green-and-black team accentuated their collective spirit in a match that pitted the two Eurocup group leaders.
Carles Duran was sidelined by Ferran Bassas and, in addition, Ante Tomic played with a neck contracture, but Joventut did not lose momentum. “We won in an important match in which we managed to manage our emotions very well,” admitted Guillem Vives. “The nursery is our philosophy and our way of life,” said Pau Ribas, happy to see an Olympic Palace full of young fans.
Penya players wore a warm-up shirt with the message “With UKR people”To support the Ukrainian people. In collaboration with the Red Cross, the club will provide almost 30,000 euros in humanitarian aid to the population affected and sheltered by the conflict in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
La Penya suffered in the inside game during the first half, but was able to reach the break with a three-point lead (37-34). Unsuccessful in the three-point shot, Valencia Basket did not have regularity in their game. The green-and-black team took the lead during a third quarter in which the local difference grew to 15 points (58-43). Despite the efforts of the rival, the Badalona team kept the pan by the handle.
The leather visits the Palau
This Sunday (5pm, Movistar Deportes), Barça will receive the Coosur Reial Betis, the leather of the Endesa League. Once the match is over, and before the start of Barça – Osasuna football, Barça will offer the Copa del Rey they won in Granada at the Camp Nou.
