Bàsquet Girona put together a complete home performance on October 25, 2026, defeating DKV Joventut 101-87 in Liga ACB play. Girona led after every quarter, answered each Joventut run with a timely basket, and pulled away in the second half behind balanced scoring and disciplined defense.
Game overview
Girona started brightly, taking a 27-20 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 51-43 at halftime. The home side maintained control in the third, winning the period 25-22, and closed the game with another 25-22 quarter to secure a comfortable double-digit victory.
- First quarter: Girona 27, Joventut 20
- Second quarter: Girona 24, Joventut 23
- Third quarter: Girona 25, Joventut 22
- Fourth quarter: Girona 25, Joventut 22
- Final: Girona 101, Joventut 87
Key moments
Joventut cut the deficit to five early in the third quarter, briefly threatening to turn the game into a possession-by-possession battle. Girona responded with a 14-2 run over the next four minutes, highlighted by two three-pointers and a fast-break dunk. That burst restored a double-digit cushion and forced Joventut to chase the game.
The visitors made one final push in the fourth, but Girona’s half-court defense held firm. A steal and layup with just under five minutes remaining pushed the lead back to 14, effectively ending Joventut’s comeback hopes.
Tactical story
Girona’s ball movement was excellent. The home side recorded 22 assists and consistently found the open man against Joventut’s help defense. Girona also shot 14-of-31 from three-point range, punishing the visitors whenever they collapsed into the paint.
Defensively, Girona limited Joventut’s transition opportunities and forced the visitors into late-clock situations. Joventut found some success inside through Ante Tomic, but the perimeter shooting was inconsistent. Girona’s rebounding advantage and lower turnover count gave the home side a clear edge in possession quality.
Standout performers
Ike Iroegbu led Girona with 24 points and 6 assists, while Yves Pons added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Sergi Martínez contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. Joventut was paced by Ante Tomic with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kassius Robertson with 17 points, and Guillem Vives with 12.
What the result means
The win gives Girona a valuable home result and reinforces the team’s ability to control games with balanced offense and timely defense. For Joventut, the loss is a reminder that road games in the Liga ACB demand sharper perimeter shooting and better ball security. Girona’s double-digit victory will be remembered as one of the more polished team performances of the early season.

