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Unicaja Hands Valencia First ACB Home Loss, 76-70, at Roig Arena

The result steadies Unicaja’s season by leaving the Málaga side on the verge of Copa del Rey qualification.

Overview

  • Unicaja improved to 9-6 in the ACB, with Diario Sur describing the team as virtually qualified for the Copa del Rey.
  • A 21-12 third quarter and a late push overturned a 39-36 halftime deficit to seal the away win.
  • Chase Audige led Unicaja with 20 points in his best game for the club, playing days after his mother's death.
  • Valencia fell to 11-3 with a game pending and registered a season-low 70 points as heavy scheduling took a toll.
  • Nate Reuvers topped the hosts with 13 points as Pedro Martínez’s side struggled to generate consistent offense.