Javier Pérez de los Reyes' team is enjoying its best start to the season in the LF Challenge. With a record of four wins and zero losses, it has broken previous records and is now tied for first place in the standings with Azulmarino Mallorca Palma and Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle.
Unicaja suffered its first defeat of the season in the Liga Endesa after falling to Barça in a game that came down to the final minute (77-83). The team managed to turn the game around and complete a comeback with a few minutes remaining, but free throws proved decisive for the Blaugrana team. Tyson Pérez and Kendrick Perry stood out (15 PIR each).
Javier Pérez de los Reyes' team had a flawless second half at Martín Urbano to defeat CB Santfeliuenc 97-59. Sofía Galerón (15 points and 7 rebounds) and Celia García (16 points and 7 rebounds) stood out for Unicaja Mijas, while Angélica Tibe (9 points and 13 PIR) was the best player for the Catalan side.
A final run of 6-21 deprived the Malaga team of a victory that was within their grasp after dominating for more than thirty minutes. The physical slump and the resulting lack of offensive accuracy in the second half proved decisive. Arturas Butajevas (20 points and 9 rebounds) was the best player for the home team, while Jorge Carot shone for Valencia Basket with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Unicaja Head Coach Ibon Navarro analyzes the upcoming game at the Carpena Arena, which will take place on Sunday against the powerful Barça (7:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach emphasizes the improvement of the Barça roster and the difficulty of the game against the Catalan side, who hasn't already won in Liga Endesa this season.
