LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA — Gran Canaria fell 74-78 to Casademont Zaragoza in Liga Endesa ACB action, a matchday marked by inconsistent local offense and a decisive visiting comeback in the final minutes. The Canary Islands team stumbled again at Gran Canaria Arena and failed to capitalize on an important opportunity to distance itself from the relegation zone.
The loss marks another setback for the team coached by Néstor 'Ché' García, while Casademont Zaragoza adds a valuable road victory.
An Even Start with Low Scoring
The game began with many mistakes from both teams. The playoff pressure translated onto the court, and offenses struggled to generate rhythm and continuity.
In that context, Gran Canaria found a small boost with Kuath's interior energy and a three-pointer from Nicolás Brussino, which allowed them to open an early lead (18-11). However, the Aragonese team reacted immediately with a 2-11 run between the end of the first quarter and the start of the second.
The Second Quarter Changed the Game
That stretch proved decisive for the game's development. Casademont Zaragoza capitalized on local turnovers to take control of the scoreboard (22-29) and extend their lead against a Gran Canaria team that was very inaccurate from beyond the arc.
The yellow team scored just ten points in the second quarter and accumulated numerous three-point misses, a circumstance that allowed the visitors to head into halftime with an advantage (27-37).
Local Reaction After the Break
After the intermission, Gran Canaria improved its intensity and began chipping away at the deficit. Based on defensive effort and more aggressive offense, the home team closed to 40-46 and continued fighting to get back into the game.
The matchup, despite many errors, remained competitive throughout the third quarter. Casademont Zaragoza maintained small leads and entered the final period with a favorable margin (49-57).
Wright-Foreman Decided the Finish
When it seemed the game could break open definitively at 57-67, Gran Canaria reacted once more and pulled within one point following a Metu basket (69-70) with 2:50 remaining.
At that moment Wright-Foreman appeared, decisive with two consecutive offensive plays that returned control to the visiting team and ultimately tilted the game in favor of the Aragonese side.
Gran Canaria found no answer in its final possessions and the game concluded with a final score of 74-78.
Situation for Both Teams
The loss prevents Gran Canaria from creating distance from the bottom of the Liga Endesa ACB standings, while Casademont Zaragoza strengthens its aspirations with an important road victory.