ESP - Tau Ceramica top ACB as Madrid slip to derby defeat
MADRID (ACB) - Tau Ceramica took advantage of Real Madrid's defeat in the ACB as they took hold of top spot by defeating Caja San Fernando 92-76. The hosts edged the first quarter 21-19 before taking control in the second to lead
MADRID (ACB) - Tau Ceramica took advantage of Real Madrid's defeat in the ACB as they took hold of top spot by defeating Caja San Fernando 92-76.
The hosts edged the first quarter 21-19 before taking control in the second to lead 42-31 midway through the game.
Tau Ceramica also claimed the third period 26-20 and though the visitors rallied in the final quarter, it was not enough to deny the home side victory.
Fred House led the way with 22 points for the winners while Branimir Longin top-scored for Caja San Fernando with 19 points.
Madrid, meanwhile, suffered an 87-85 defeat to local rivals MMT Estudiantes at Madrid Arena.
Madrid never really got going as Estu dominated the opening period, taking a 45-35 lead at the halfway stage.
Madrid improved after the break winning the third quarter 24-13 but Estudiantes edged the fourth 17-18 to ensure the victory.
Elsewhere, Winterthur FC Barcelona defeated ViveMenorca 77-65 with JC Navarro top-scoring with 23 points for the winners.
CB Granada were beaten 88-70 by Akasvayu Girona, Unicaja beat Etosa Alicante 74-61 and Pamesa Valencia eased to an 88-66 victory over Gran Canaria Grupo Dunas.
Alta Gestion Fuenlabrada edged Bruesa GBC 89-82, Lagun Aro Bilbao Basket defeated Polaris World CB Murcia 67-57 and DKV Joventut secured a 76-69 victory over Grupo Capitol Valladolid.
PA Sport