Endesa League: Baskonia trounces Girona; Valencia and Coruña win

The Endesa League Round 3 has showcased standout performances that confirm significant changes in several teams. Kosner Baskonia displayed a dominant version against FIATC Girona, demonstrating that the improvement experienced during the week, sealed with their first victory in the EuroLeague, was not coincidental. The team from Vitoria controlled the game from start to finish with fluid basketball and a devastating offense that reached 118 points.

Baskonia dominates mercilessly

The Vitoria team built their blowout with a suffocating defense that allowed no reaction from the Girona side. Duarte was the top local scorer with 19 points, fueling an attack that functioned precisely from all areas of the court. The thrashing (118-78) reflects the vast gap that opened from the early stages, with Baskonia showing a version unrecognizable compared to their earlier matches this season.

This result confirms that the team has found a competitive identity following their European victory. The offensive fluidity and defensive balance displayed against Girona suggest that the Vitoria players have assimilated the necessary adjustments to compete on two fronts simultaneously. The scoring festival was not a result of a lack of rival defense, but rather a superior tactical execution that Baskonia deployed without concessions.

Valencia Basket wraps up a perfect week

Valencia Basket maintains their unbeaten streak with their third victory in as many games. The Taronjas visited Casademont Zaragoza and won (82-97) in a match where their higher tempo and offensive talent made the difference against a rival that resisted for much of the time.

TJ Shorts and Nikola Mirotic led the visiting attack, but it was Josep Puerto who caught attention with a surgical accuracy from the perimeter: 4 of 4 on three-pointers. The Spanish player became one of the night's standout contributors, providing offensive solutions that the Aragonese could not counter. On the home side, Jaworski was the main offensive argument with 22 points, insufficient to stop the Valencian momentum.

Valencia's perfect week reflects a solidity in their game that encompasses both defense and offense. The Taronja team has found a balance that allows them to adapt to different game tempos, which is essential for competing in a league that demands tactical versatility.

Coruña achieves first win in epic overtime

In A Coruña, the excitement extended beyond the regulation forty minutes. Leyma Coruña secured their first victory of the season against Surne Bilbao Basket (104-101) in a game that required overtime to resolve. Verge was the decisive figure with an outstanding performance: 29 points, four rebounds, and six assists, making him the main architect of the Galician's victorious debut.

The match was marked by tension and parity, with controversial refereeing decisions. A decision by Jorgensen was particularly questioned, leading the game to extra time where Coruña demonstrated greater composure to finalize the result. The absence of Hlinason in the closing stages, who suffered a blow from Radoncic after accumulating a 26 valuation, affected the outcome of a match that could have gone differently.

San Pablo Burgos surprises in Lleida

San Pablo Burgos surprised everyone of the day by defeating iLERNA Lleida (81-94) at the Barris Nord. The visiting team built their victory through a crushing final quarter in which they scored 38 points, completely changing the course of the game after a more balanced development.

Lleida paid dearly for their ineffectiveness from the three-point line, finishing with a concerning 18% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc. McGhee particularly struggled with this, ending with a dismal 0 of 9 from the perimeter. The lack of outside accuracy was decisive in a defeat that leaves the Catalan team with pending tasks in their long-range shooting.

Overview of the third round

Round 3 of the Endesa League has produced results that sketch a competitive landscape where teams are beginning to show their true capabilities. Real Madrid defeated Monbus Obradoiro (107-114) in a match where the white team showcased their ability to perform in the opposing court. La Laguna Tenerife surprised Unicaja (75-80) in a game where defense was the protagonist, while Río Breogán clinched a narrow win against Kids&Us Manresa (95-101).

The match between Asisa Joventut and Morabanc Andorra was postponed to October 14, leaving pending a confrontation that promises intensity. UCAM Murcia halted Barça (100-94) in a result reflecting that no team is guaranteed anything in this competition, regardless of their previous standing.

The results of the round confirm that the Endesa League is more competitive than ever, with teams like Baskonia and Valencia solidifying winning projects, while others like Coruña find their first certainties. The upcoming round will be crucial to understanding which teams maintain this trajectory and which ones experience corrections in their performance.

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