Sol Gironès Bisbal Bàsquet secured a dramatic 68-66 victory against Amics Castelló in the Copa España, sealing the result on a game-winning basket by Adrià Domínguez with less than a second remaining. Played at the Pavelló Municipal Plana Lledó in Mollet del Vallès, the encounter pushed both sides to their physical limits before a frantic closing sequence settled the outcome.
Domínguez Delivers Decisive Late Basket to Seal Victory
The decisive moment arrived in the final seconds of regulation as Bisbal Bàsquet executed its final possession to perfection. With the score tied at 66-66 following a late push by Amics Castelló, Adrià Domínguez found an opening to convert a basket with just nine tenths of a second remaining on the clock. According to match accounts, the conversion broke the deadlock and left coach Pichel’s side with no time to mount a counter-attack.
Domínguez finished the game as a focal point of the offense, leading the victors with 17 points. Teammate Ragsdale added 14 points, while Sagna chipped in 11 to help offset a fatigued roster that entered the fixture carrying physical knocks, as noted in team reports.
Amics Castelló Mounts Fierce Second-Half Comeback
The contest saw multiple momentum swings across all four quarters. Amics Castelló established early control behind the perimeter shooting of Philippe and Stutz, securing a narrow 15-14 lead at the end of the opening period. However, the visitors suffered a significant setback in the second quarter when Bah, who had established a strong presence in the paint, was forced out of the match following an accidental collision.
Capitalizing on the disruption, Bisbal Bàsquet built a 32-25 advantage late in the half before a late response from Iglesias narrowed the gap to 34-29 at halftime. Bisbal extended its margin to 12 points at 43-31 early in the third quarter. Amics Castelló responded through defensive adjustments and consecutive three-pointers from Lozano, who finished with nine points, cutting the deficit to 54-49 heading into the final period.
Down-to-the-Wire Finish Sets Up Group Stage Standings
The fourth quarter showcased sustained pressure from the visitors. Amics Castelló steadily chipped away at the deficit, drawing within two points at 62-60 following a basket by Mulero, who contributed six points on the night. With barely one minute left on the clock, Philippe connected to tie the game at 66-66, capping a resilient comeback before Domínguez delivered the final blow for Bisbal Bàsquet.
The final box score reflected a balanced scoring effort from both benches. For Bisbal, Mukendi added 8 points, Thomas scored 6, Fuentes and Sala each had 3, and Valera added 2. For Amics Castelló, Iglesias led the scoring with 10 points, followed by Lozano with 9, Bah and Faner with 8 each, Philippe and Stutz with 7 apiece, Mulero with 6, Gascón with 5, and Issanza with 4. Officials Abraham Hormigo and Lucas Arias managed the officiating duties for the fixture.
Next Steps in the Copa España
Following this result, Bisbal Bàsquet moves forward with a 2-0 record in Copa España, while Amics Castelló looks to rebound in upcoming fixtures as the tournament schedule progresses.
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