El Jaén Paraíso Interior Baloncesto dropped a narrow 71-66 decision to CB Algeciras on Sunday at the Pabellón Municipal Dr. Juan Carlos Mateo during the fourth round of the Segunda FEB season. The visitors erased a 12-point halftime deficit but ultimately stalled from beyond the arc in the closing minutes.
CB Algeciras and Jaén Trade Leads in First Quarter
The match opened at a swift pace with both teams trading blows from the opening tip. Sergio Melero put the visitors on the board first from the free-throw line before CB Algeciras strung together a seven-point run to seize early control. Jaén responded with patient execution, as Melero and Curtis Larousse spearheaded the offense. Contributions from Javier Valeiras, Rubén Salas, and Lucas Sigismonti allowed the yellow squad to flip the score before a late local surge pushed the period to a close at 21-22 in favor of Borja Medina’s side.
Algeciras Pulls Away in the Second Quarter
Offensive rhythm fractured for the visitors in the second frame. Jaén struggled with hurried possessions and trouble creating open looks, which allowed the hosts to capitalize on errors and build a nine-point cushion. Medina called a timeout to halt the slide, but the stoppage failed to alter the quarter’s trajectory as the offense stalled entirely. Algeciras expanded its advantage to 47-35 by halftime, leaving Jaén searching for answers after a half where Curtis, Valeiras, Melero, and Sigismonti saw their early impact neutralized.
Third Quarter Defensive Turnaround
The second half began poorly when a three-pointer from Fields extended the home lead immediately after the break. Refusing to fold, Jaén raised its defensive intensity and clamped down on the defensive glass. Larousse, Sigismonti, and Javier Rodríguez drove a spirited response that cut into the deficit possession by possession. A strong closing stretch trimmed the margin to 59-54 heading into the final ten minutes, restoring full competitive life to the fixture.
Failing Perimeter Shooting Seals the Defeat
Jaén’s offense misfired early in the fourth quarter, allowing Algeciras to rebuild a double-digit lead midway through the period. Medina stopped the game with four minutes remaining to organize a final push. Valeiras and Joaquín Cebolla provided the necessary spark to narrow the gap once more, but the visitors could not find the required outside shooting touch in the dying moments. The final buzzer sounded with the scoreboard reading 71-66, leaving Jaén to reflect on a stellar second-half recovery undone by poor three-point accuracy and a costly second quarter.
