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Manolo Trujillo's team fell just short in their visit to the Artxanda Sports Complex. After trailing by as many as 18 points, the Malaga team managed to cut the deficit to a single point thanks to an outstanding defensive fourth quarter, holding Bilbao Basket to just 10 points. However, three missed shots in the final seconds prevented them from forcing overtime and ended Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre’s three-game winning streak.

Unicaja secured a solid victory in their return to the Carpena arena a month later against Casademont Zaragoza (112-89). The team imposed their rhythm from the second quarter onwards, which, along with their accuracy from three-point range (20/4x made), was decisive for the win. Kendrick Perry was Unicaja's best player (22 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds, 32 PIR).

The Dominican guard scored 36 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field, underscoring Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre’s current strong form in Liga U. With this win, Manolo Trujillo’s team secured their third consecutive victory (76-74) and are back in the hunt for the top spots in the competition. Alfonso Rodríguez and Javier Valero stood out on defense, preventing UCAM Murcia from scoring in the final moments.

Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro has analyzed the team's next opponent this Saturday at the Carpena Arena, Casademont Zaragoza (6:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach warns of the danger posed by Zaragoza's perimeter shooting and assesses the impact of Joan Plaza on the visiting bench.

Unicaja travels to Manresa, where they will play the second round of the Copa Campeones this weekend. The team, part of the project led by Berni Rodríguez, will compete in an unforgettable event promoted by the Fundación acb, which is the world's first national basketball league for people with intellectual disabilities.