Basquet Girona 82 – 77 DKV Joventut
Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto | 30 May 2026
Basquet Girona secured a vital home victory over Catalan rivals DKV Joventut, winning 82–77 at Fontajau. The result gave Girona a major boost in their quest for a playoff berth, while Joventut’s playoff dreams took a hit as they slumped to a third straight road loss.
Match Overview
Girona controlled the tempo from the opening quarter, using a stifling zone defense to disrupt Joventut’s rhythm. The hosts led 23–16 after the first period and built a 13‑point advantage early in the second half. Joventut, known for their fast‑break style, never found their stride and were forced to play catch‑up throughout.
Key Moments
- Second‑quarter blitz: Girona outscored Joventut 26‑18 in the second quarter, capped by a steal‑and‑dunk from Quentin Goulmy that brought the crowd to its feet.
- Joventut fights back: The visitors cut the deficit to 78–75 with 1:45 left, but Girona’s defense forced two shot‑clock violations in the final minute.
- Free‑throw composure: Girona shot 8/8 from the line in the last two minutes, with point guard Michael Caicedo nailing four crucial attempts.
Standout Performers
- Basquet Girona: Caicedo posted 18 points, 7 assists, and 0 turnovers in 32 minutes. Big man Eric Vila added 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double‑double.
- DKV Joventut: Andrés Feliz led all scorers with 23 points but received little support from the bench (only 9 points). Pau Ribas struggled, shooting 2/10 from the field.
Season Impact
Girona improved to 15‑15, moving into eighth place and leapfrogging Joventut in the standings. Joventut fell to 14‑16, now two games out of the last playoff spot with four games left. The win also gave Girona the tie‑breaker advantage in the head‑to‑head series (2‑0), which could prove decisive.
Girona’s schedule eases with games against bottom‑half opponents, while Joventut faces a difficult run against Madrid and Baskonia. The fight for the final postseason spot remains wide open.

