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oct 25 2026The matchup between two 3-1 teams turned into a one-sided affair. La Laguna Tenerife delivered one of its most complete performances from three-point range and overwhelmed Monbus Obradoiro, who only competed in the first quarter. Jaka Lakovic's squad improves to 4-1, while Diego Epifanio's team falls to 3-2.
A Balanced First Quarter
Obradoiro started well at Santiago Martín and led by four points in the opening minutes. The game remained competitive throughout the first period, which ended with just a one-point difference (20-19).
The Second Quarter Breaks the Game Open
The game changed with the entry of the home team's second unit and Marcelinho Huertas taking control. La Laguna Tenerife began finding open shots, their three-point accuracy skyrocketed, and the second quarter closed with a 29-14 run that put the Galician team in a difficult position at halftime (49-33). Obradoiro, lacking offensive fluidity, struggled from beyond the arc.
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The Third Quarter Seals the Game
After the break, the Canary Islands team didn't ease up. Jaime Fernández took over with four three-pointers and six assists to post the game's best rating, and the third quarter (30-17) left the scoreboard at 79-50 with ten minutes remaining. The lead reached 35 points, and the fourth quarter, which Obradoiro won 26-27, only served to make the final score look better.
Meindl and Soriano Lead Obradoiro
For the Santiago-based squad, Meindl was the leading scorer with 19 points and five three-pointers, while Soriano contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds in the paint. Barcello added 12. These were the only bright spots for a team that shot just 27% from three and will need to move on quickly after their first decisive loss of the season.
