Overview

• Unicaja defeated Bilbao Basket in the ACB at Martín Carpena, capitalizing on their opponent’s cautious approach ahead of the European final in Thessaloniki.
• Kilian Tillie led Unicaja’s offense with 20 points, including four three-pointers, showcasing his scoring prowess.
• Andrija De Ridder made a significant impact off the bench for Bilbao, contributing 19 points and a 24 valuation in just over 13 minutes.
• Bilbao’s coach, Jaume Ponsarnau, employed strategic rotations to maintain player freshness for the upcoming continental title match.
• The victory marked a form rebound for Unicaja, who had lost four of their previous five ACB games, reinforcing their momentum before their European campaign.