Unicaja Malaga secured an important 80-70 road victory over Chalon/Saône in the Basketball Champions League on March 11, 2026. The Spanish side used a strong defensive performance in the second half to pull away from a gritty Chalon team and claim the win. The first half was a tight, low-scoring affair, with Unicaja taking a narrow 38-35 lead into the break. The game turned in the third quarter when Unicaja's defense forced a series of shot-clock violations and live-ball turnovers, sparking a 15-2 run that gave them a comfortable cushion. Chalon's offense, reliant on perimeter shooting, went cold, hitting only 2 of 18 from three-point range after halftime. Unicaja's center controlled the paint, blocking four shots and altering countless others. Chalon made a final push in the last five minutes, cutting the lead to six, but Unicaja responded with back-to-back three-pointers to seal the game. This result is crucial for Unicaja's positioning in the Basketball Champions League group stage, improving their win-loss record significantly. The Chalon coach lamented his team's offensive struggles, saying, "We had good looks that didn't fall, and against a team of their quality, you have to be more efficient."