Hiopos Lleida coach Gerard Encuentra lamented his team's lack of accuracy, particularly during the second period of the game played at the Palacio de los Deportes in Murcia. According to Encuentra, this inaccuracy, including missed free throws and layups under the basket, along with turnovers, allowed Murcia to build a 12-point lead by halftime, which they managed to maintain until the end.
In his assessment, the Lleida-based coach noted that despite efforts to improve in the second half, the game's limited stakes for his team made a comeback difficult against a strong home opponent.
“"Arriving safe is a meritorious achievement knowing that this was what we had set out to do, and Lleida deserves a high mark."
Encuentra did not hold back in his praise for his opponent, Murcia, calling them a "great team" and congratulating them on their victory and excellent season, highlighting their attractive play and high intensity.
For his part, Murcia's coach, Sito Alonso, emphasized the significant value of the team's 25 victories, considering it a cause for celebration. Regarding the title playoffs, he stressed the importance of remembering their origins and maintaining competitiveness with a "killer instinct".
The final round of the ACB league was dramatic for the relegation battle. Dreamland Gran Canaria, with only 10 wins, was relegated to Primera Federación after 31 seasons in the ACB League. Casademont Zaragoza secured survival thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Spissu in Lugo, while Andorra also survived despite losing to Barça.
Surne Bilbao, coached by Jaume Ponsarnau from Lleida, confirmed their qualification for the playoffs, which they will play for the first time in eleven years, by winning away against La Laguna Tenerife and finishing the regular season in seventh place. The surprise of the round was the elimination of Unicaja, who lost in Vitoria.
