In another convincing night at Pedro Ferrándiz, HLA Alicante extended their winning streak to four with a hard-fought win over Fuenlabrada. The Alicante squad showed composure from the opening whistle, tightening their defense and executing with purpose on offense throughout the match. Aranitovic made a notable appearance, joining Davison, Harris, Barro, and Adrià Rodríguez as the quartet delivering consistent defensive intensity and efficient scoring. Caínzos’ unit remained solid and steady for the most part, only briefly allowing Fuenlabrada to cling to hope during the late stages. Lucien’s leadership stood out, and he managed the closing minutes with poise. The team carried their hearts on their sleeves, defending a 13-point cushion until the bell rang, and although Fuenlabrada forced an overtime attempt at the free-throw line with a late rally, Lucentum preserved the win, securing a place in the playoff picture.
Davison opened the game with a burst of aggression, nailing Lucentum’s first eight points as Fuenlabrada struggled to keep pace in the opening stretch (14-7). Harris found his rhythm early, and his leadership helped spark a timeout with the score at 20-11, setting the tone for a strong start by the home side. The American point guard produced a productive first quarter with five points, three rebounds, three assists, and a high 13 efficiency rating. As the period wore on, Fuenlabrada began to breathe, closing the first quarter with a 26-24 edge after a late burst that introduced a sense of urgency for Lucentum.
Adrià Rodríguez’s presence created notable energy, and the trio of Davison, Harris, and Adrià anchored a defensive and offensive push that disrupted Fuenlabrada in the second quarter’s opening minutes. The home side forced a timeout at 34-25 as Lucentum asserted control. Lucentum’s defense remained relentless, and the team’s clear game plan limited their opponents from generating easy looks. Davison continued to dictate tempo, applying pressure that prompted Toni Ten to call for a timeout while the advantage grew to 42-40 going into the final moments before halftime. A pair of three-pointers from Hook and Harris stretched HLA’s lead to eight points at 48-40, reflecting a first half that matched the fervor on Ferrándiz’s floor. Davison and Harris emerged as the game’s main protagonists, delivering a strong first act for Lucentum.
As the second half began, Gudmundsson and Davison pushed the margin to its maximum, reaching 53-40 early in the third. Fuenlabrada, however, answered with tenacity and rattled off a 0-7 run to climb back into contention. Harris and Barro remained catalysts for Lucentum, maintaining the team’s rhythm and extending the lead as the game wore on. Davison and the point guard’s partnerwork kept Lucentum in command, and Lucien’s squad looked sharp across both ends of the floor as they controlled the tempo and execution. The visitors pressed hard, but Lucentum’s defense frequently stymied their opponent’s attacks, forcing difficult plays and hurried decisions. By the end of the third, Lucentum led 66-59, signaling a strong position heading into the final period.
In the early part of the fourth, no major changes disrupted Lucentum’s advantage, and the home team maintained a steady 13-point margin. Fuenlabrada’s fight to close the gap came with a pair of early hits, but Aranitovic struggled to find rhythm in the stretch and was held to just two points for a stretch that tested the visitors’ resolve. The Bellas hit crucial free throws that could have pushed the game into overtime, but a late miss downsized those opportunities. The closing sequence carried a touch of anxious energy, yet Lucentum’s discipline and teamwork carried the day, sealing the win and the playoff chances with poise and purpose.
Lineups often cited in the postgame analysis included HLA Alicante: Harris (11), Davison (24), Gudmundsson (8), Adrià Rodríguez (6), Kostadinov (10), Barro (14), Hook (3); and Fu enlabrada: Díaz (11), Aranitovic (16), Bellas (7), Bilbao (3), Ehigitor (2), McGrew (8), Durán (16), Macoha (2), Van Zegeren (6), Mecizek (8). The game’s quarter markers read 26-24, 22-16, 18-19, and 17-20, reflecting a back-and-forth battle that tipped in favor of Lucentum as the night progressed. Referees: Asier Quintas, Juan Carpallo, and Imanol Diz. The venue, Pedro Ferrándiz, provided a fitting stage for a hard-fought clash that kept both teams on edge until the final moments, showcasing the grit and character necessary to pursue playoff positioning. The night confirmed Lucentum’s status as a hungry, determined squad capable of delivering precise execution and high-level defense when it matters most. [Citation: game report attribution]
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