The challenge was huge, but Inveready Gipuzkoa jumped onto the Super Agropal Palencia court convinced that although difficult, it was not impossible. The … Initial confidence and defensive energy allowed them to dream, they did not bow their heads at the only hint of Palencia’s reaction and signed a third consecutive victory that confirms the good dynamics of Sergio García’s team. Players like Ansorregi and Korsantia, with 14 points, were key, but all the flashes were monopolized by Nacho Varela, with 22 points, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 30, which left Palencia’s options frozen. The GBC has reasons to smile.
Palencia
Orross (0), Worg (10), Borg (9), Armus (2) and Vranic (12) -quinteto (0), Camba (0), Kunkel (19), Rodriguez (4), Gonzáles (4) and Ugochukwu ASIS:6 ROB:7 PERD:9 VAL:4
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Inveready GBC
Orross (0), Worg (10), Borg (9), Armus (2) and Vranic (12) -quinteto (0), Camba (0), Kunkel (19), Rodriguez (4), Gonzáles (4) and Ugochukwu ASIS:6 ROB:7 PERD:9 VAL:4
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Partials
11-20, 24-44 (break) 39-60 and 64-76 (final). -
Referees
Brother Morals Ruiz, For French Vázquez and Miquel
Although Wintering was in charge of opening the light, it didn’t take long for the Chilean to respond with a triple to put GBC ahead, 2-3. Two baskets from Nicolau first widened the difference and then maintained it, when with a block he prevented Armus from closing the gap. The first few moments already showed the defensive level that the Gipuzkoan squad wanted to bet on. Korsantia added three free throws, and in the blink of an eye the light scored 2-10 that left the local fans stunned.
Natxo Lezkano moved the Palencia bench in search of options to stop the GBC, but he couldn’t find the key. Ansorregi closed a magnificent first quarter with a clap, 11-20.
Another basket from Azkoitia opened the second period, which was followed by a triple from Maiza that ended up sealing a difference that was beginning to be overwhelming, 11-25. Vrankić answered, with the former player from the San Sebastian team having not scored until then. The GBC widened the difference until the break. Everything worked for Inveready, except Mcguie’s three-pointers with five failed attempts, but playing at a very good choral level that managed to completely take his rival out of the game. Varela offered a performance in the first half with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Gipuzkoa Basket, dominating at will, left with a twenty-point lead at halftime, 24-44.
After passing through the locker room, little or nothing changed. Gipuzkoa was enjoying its best game of the year. Lezkano, desperate, was given a second technique that sent him away. Meanwhile, Varela continued doing his thing, 39-60 to close the third quarter.
Reaction threat
Kunkel, with 12 consecutive points to start the last period, starred in the only moment of tension. But GBC also knew how to withstand the pressure and Varela responded with two triples, a two-pointer and two free throws to dynamite Palencia’s options.
