Casademont Zaragoza won a fast-paced Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB) encounter on 18 October 2026, beating Forca Lleida 109-98 at home. In a game defined by rhythm, shot-making and transition basketball, Zaragoza’s ability to string together scoring runs proved decisive down the stretch.

Match overview

The first half was competitive, with Zaragoza taking a narrow 54-49 lead into the break. The hosts had edged the opening quarter 28-24 and added a 26-25 advantage in the second, but Lleida remained within striking distance thanks to efficient perimeter shooting and aggressive drives to the basket. The game changed in the third quarter, when Zaragoza exploded for 30 points while holding Lleida to 23.

A 25-26 fourth quarter in Lleida’s favor kept the visitors alive, but Zaragoza had already built enough separation. The final 109-98 scoreline rewarded the hosts’ superior offensive execution and their ability to answer every Lleida run with a timely basket.

Key moments

• Zaragoza closed the third quarter with an 8-0 run, turning a close game into a double-digit lead.
• Lleida cut the deficit to six points midway through the fourth, but Zaragoza responded with a three-pointer and a fast-break layup.
• Zaragoza’s free-throw shooting in the final two minutes prevented Lleida from completing a late comeback.
• A momentum-swinging offensive rebound and put-back in the third quarter gave the home crowd a major lift.

Tactical story

Zaragoza played with pace from the opening possession, pushing the ball after makes and misses alike. Their guards attacked early in the shot clock, forcing Lleida’s defense to rotate and creating open looks from the perimeter. When Lleida collapsed into the paint, Zaragoza moved the ball quickly to the corners for three-point attempts.

Lleida stayed in the game through shot-making and offensive rebounding, but their defense struggled to contain Zaragoza’s dribble penetration. The hosts consistently won the paint battle and drew fouls, reaching the bonus early in several quarters. Defensively, Zaragoza were far from perfect, but they produced enough stops in the third quarter to create the decisive separation.

Standout performers

Zaragoza’s backcourt controlled the tempo and distributed the ball well, while their forwards did damage in transition and around the rim. The bench also contributed important minutes, maintaining the scoring pace when the starters rested. For Lleida, the offense was more balanced than the final result suggested, but the team lacked the defensive stops needed to slow Zaragoza’s runs.

What the result means

The win gives Casademont Zaragoza an important early-season result in the Liga ACB standings and reinforces their home-court strength. A 109-point performance is a clear statement of offensive potential, though the coaching staff will likely want a tighter defensive effort in future games. Forca Lleida leave with credit for their resilience but will need to improve their third-quarter defense and rebounding if they are to turn close games into wins. The result also adds a high-scoring chapter to the head-to-head record between the two sides.