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Unicaja fell to Barça 91-91 in a game that was decided in the final minutes. The team overcame the absences of Rubit and Webb III and an early deficit, having trailed by as many as 18 points, to tie the game, though it wasn't enough to contain Barça's excellent outside shooting. Olek Balcerowski was the team's best player (18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 24 PIR) in a game where Barça's Nihad Djedovic (13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 20 PIR) and Emir Sulejmanovic (19 points, 5 rebounds, 17 PIR) also shone.

Unicaja Mijas became the third team to win at the Guillermo García Pezzi Arena this season after defeating Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle in a closely contested match. The Malaga-based team managed to overcome injuries and the fatigue of a grueling week featuring three games, securing a hard-fought victory led by an inspired Alba Orois, who scored 17 points.

Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre secured a crucial victory at Blas Infante and remains in contention for second place. On his birthday, Artūras Butajevas was the star of the game: he forced overtime and, in the extra period, scored seven points, including a decisive 2+1 play to seal the 89-88 win. The center put on an outstanding performance with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and a PIR of 27.

Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro spoke at a press conference about the demanding Liga Endesa game against Barça on Sunday, March 29 (7:00 PM, broadcasted live from Le Grand Café Centro on DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach warned of the danger posed by an opponent looking to climb the standings.

The Malaga team faces the toughest stretch of its schedule following a week of intense competition. After defeating Alter Enersun Al-Qázeres Extremadura and Recoletas Zamora, the Los Guindos squad wraps up its grueling three-game marathon in seven days with a challenging road game at the Guillermo García Pezzi Arena.