In the final period, a 13-1 run doomed Lucentum. Their season looked set to end early as three after three drained the clock, and the comeback did not arrive. Leyma Coruña applied relentless pressure on defense. The hosts crowed around three point range, and their accuracy from beyond the arc told a story of a game decided in the last minutes. Gudmundsson buried six triples, Balint added four, and Harris kept a hot rhythm in the third quarter, yet the inside game never found its footing. Lucentum offered little resistance under the rim, and Barro logged 27 minutes with only four points as a quiet indictment of a night when inside work mattered as much as scorers from the perimeter. Bercy displayed flashes and shadows, and Lucentum managed a third quarter revival after slipping behind, but the final stretch found them drained of options and offensive momentum.
Overall, the game was marked by a heavy emphasis on long-range shooting and steadfast defense after the break. Lucentum demonstrated that they can compete with the league’s strongest teams, even when the night belongs to the outside shot. The contest underscored a clear lesson: success can hinge on three-point efficiency and the ability to sustain a defensive stance through the second half.
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HLA did not begin with confidence. Leyma Coruña opened with a 12-2 burst that caught Lucentum off balance, leaving the visitors scrambling to organize their offense. Balint and Davison delivered a few timely triples to steady the ship, but the early 21-10 indicator did not bode well. As the Galicia squad asserted control, HLA found it hard to settle into their game plan. The pace grew wild, and Alicante fans watched their team wrestle with speed that did not suit the visitors. The first quarter ended 24-17, with Coruña showing clear dominance in their home court ambiance and the visitor team struggling to find a rhythm. Jakovic contributed 13 points, including three triples, creating a costly blow for Lucentum.
Gatell helped lift HLA with strong defensive pressure early in the second period, forcing Coruña into their first timeout at 26-20. The visitors began to respond behind their defense while offense remained at odds, creating a lag in scoring. Balint connected on two consecutive threes, shifting the momentum and giving Lucentum a glint of hope. Gatell and Bercy provided a balanced second quarter supporting the attack, yet the team did not abandon aggressive plays. Halftime saw the score line shift to 36-30, signaling a possible reversal after a rough opening frame.
Balint remained hot, striking his fourth triple as the third quarter began. The back-and-forth exchange did not favor Lucentum, and Jakovic left the floor due to a foul trouble that opened the door for a brighter period for HLA. Gudmundsson answered with four straight triples to level the score at 48-48. Davison nudged Lucentum ahead for the first time, a remarkable moment at 48-50 during an electrifying third stanza. Harris joined in with eight consecutive points as the teams traded punches, and Lucentum ended the period with a narrow 57-62 lead after Harris added more points and the defense kept the Galicians contained. The momentum seemed to tilt toward Lucentum, with the defense stymying a Galician push and keeping the score close at 63-71 going into the final frame.
As the third period neared its end, a few critical moments altered the balance. The exposed outside shot went cold for Lucentum while Leyma opened up a 13-1 run that put them ahead briefly and created late drama. With only 30 seconds left, the score read 76-74 in favor of Coruña. An opportunity arose off a Barro miscue that sent him to the bench and left Lucentum with a decisive final possession. Hook attempted a shot to force a draw, but the attempt drifted wide of the target, sealing a tense finish for HLA and their supporters.