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Leyma Coruña Triumphs Over Barcelona, Escalating Liga Endesa Relegation Battle

After a dramatic 93-92 victory, Coruña climbs off the bottom of the table, leaving Covirán in last place with four games remaining.

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Overview

  • Leyma Coruña defeated Barcelona 93-92 in a rescheduled Liga Endesa match, securing its seventh win of the season.
  • The victory moves Coruña ahead of Covirán in the standings due to a superior head-to-head average, dropping Covirán to last place.
  • Coruña overcame key injuries to players like Heurtel, Thompkins, and Lima, with Barrueta's late three-pointers sealing the win.
  • Barcelona, still reeling from its EuroLeague exit against Monaco, struggled defensively despite needing the win for playoff positioning.
  • Coruña faces Bilbao, Andorra, Murcia, and Baskonia in its final games, with survival dependent on maintaining momentum and Girona's results.