The home team, led by Arturo Ruiz, built its triumph on a solid defense during the first quarter, which ended with a score of 24-9. This initial lead was crucial for controlling the pace of the game and fending off the opposing team's attempts to react.
Several players stood out for the Granada team. A Croatian power forward maintained his streak of highly-rated performances, finishing the game with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Other teammates also contributed significantly, with 14 and 12 points respectively, while a forward was instrumental in his return after more than a month of inactivity, adding 10 points and five rebounds.
For the visiting team, the most prominent player scored 12 points, supported by three other teammates who contributed 11 points each. Despite their efforts, they could not overcome the defensive intensity of the home team, especially at key moments of the match.
“"The home team collapsed the opponent's offense during a memorable first quarter, achieving near-excellence in defense by allowing only 9 points and three baskets."
The match, corresponding to the twenty-seventh round of the Liga Endesa, was played at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes de Granada before 6,487 spectators, including approximately 400 supporters of the Málaga team. Before the start, the president of a cooperative was recognized for its 65th anniversary, and a local player received his MVP trophy for the Liga Endesa for the month of March.
