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abr 22 2026BURGOS. Tizona Burgos pulled off a stunning upset against Monbus Obradoiro, winning 99-96 in a crucial Primera FEB matchup decided in overtime after a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback. The Santiago-based team squandered a ten-point lead and loses important ground in the race for direct promotion, though they remain in control of their own destiny.
The game started with a fast pace and plenty of offensive efficiency. Both Tizona Burgos and Monbus Obradoiro found the basket easily from beyond the arc in a first quarter marked by three-pointers. The visiting team distributed their outside makes more effectively, but the Burgos squad responded through Nugu, who repeatedly punished the Galician defense to keep his team close on the scoreboard.
In the second period came Monbus Obradoiro's first major run. A 0-6 stretch pushed the lead into double figures and seemed to be steering the game toward the visitors. However, Tizona Burgos reacted with character. Zidek appeared with quality points near the basket and Nugu himself, who reached 19 points by halftime, sustained the local offense to cut the deficit to minimal margins.
Just when the Galician team was struggling most, Sergi Quintela emerged with four crucial points before the break, plus a key steal on Nugu that allowed Monbus Obradoiro to head into halftime with a 47-53 advantage.
After the locker room break, the matchup lost some offensive shine, though it maintained competitive tension. Tizona Burgos came out strong with an initial 5-0 run, but then Leo Westermann's experience emerged, connecting on two consecutive three-pointers to restore visiting control. The Compostela squad closed the third quarter with a ten-point lead and appeared to have the game under control, though several turnovers prevented a larger advantage.
That margin evaporated in a fourth quarter completely favorable to Tizona Burgos. The home team grew with each possession, while Monbus Obradoiro got stuck on offense and struggled to find easy shots. Barrueta couldn't find consistency in his shooting and the team lost fluidity at the worst possible moment. With 20 seconds remaining, Nugu nailed a three-pointer to make it 86-84 and ignite the arena.
When it seemed decided, Barcello tied it with six seconds left and sent the game to overtime after a rushed final possession by the Burgos squad.
In the extra period, Tizona Burgos struck first with a 5-0 opening run and never relinquished the initiative. Monbus Obradoiro tried to respond and got within one (96-95), but Jackson, decisive down the stretch, scored a crucial basket. Later, Barcello missed the first free throw at a critical moment and the visiting comeback fell short.
Tizona 99: Terins (15), Jackson (13), Czerapowicz (2), Parrado (5) and Javonte Brown (2) -starting five-. Nugu (26), Vilá (6), Huelves, Zidek (15), Rodrigo (8) and Gerard Jofresa (7).
Obradoiro 96: Westermann (20), Barcello (20), Barrueta (5), Galán (5) and Felipe dos Anjos (9) -starting five-. Andersson, Kravic (10), Etxeguren, Munnings (2), Brito (11) and Quintela (14).
