He Girona basketball has achieved its first victory in LEB OR after winning on the court of Palma (78-81) in a very even match that was decided by the veteran Girona baseman Albert Sàbat with a decisive basket with 18 seconds to go.
This afternoon has been a very even match, although it seemed that those of Carles marco would soon escape on the scoreboard (3-11), the locals have been able to react with a tough defense to Albert Sabbath, who in the first quarter had scored 6 triples. Thus, Girona came to the break with a slight advantage (41-42).
In the second half, the tie continued, also because the local team was much more powerful in the rebound, and this made them put ahead 46-45. However, Fontajau’s team managed a partial 0-6 (51-57) at the end of the third period and it looked like they could escape on the scoreboard.
But it was not so. The islanders, very solid in defense have again equalized the match (66-66) and put themselves ahead on the scoreboard (78-77). It was here when the figure of Sàbat appeared, who when 18 seconds were left scored the final basket (78-79), as Palma did not finish the last attack. The Girona base, from free throws and climbing to 24 points, has sealed the victory (78-81).
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