Isla De Tenerife Canarias delivered a controlled road performance to beat Siauliai 86-71 in EuroCup Basketball on 12 November 2026, breaking open a close game with a decisive third-quarter surge. The Spanish side combined patient half-court execution with timely perimeter shooting, while Siauliai’s early energy faded as the visitors tightened their defense after halftime.

Match overview

The opening two quarters were competitive, with Siauliai using home support and quick ball movement to stay within touching distance. Canarias led 43-38 at halftime, but the game still felt uncertain. That changed immediately after the break, when the visitors increased their defensive pressure and turned a five-point cushion into a comfortable double-digit advantage.

Key moments

The defining stretch came early in the third quarter. With Canarias ahead by five, veteran center Giorgi Shermadini anchored the paint on both ends, and the visitors rattled off a 16-2 run that silenced the home crowd. Two corner three-pointers stretched the lead to 59-40, forcing Siauliai into a timeout and a difficult chase.

Siauliai briefly responded with a 7-0 spurt of their own, but Canarias never allowed the deficit to fall below ten points in the final period. Late free throws and a pair of transition baskets closed out a victory that was more comfortable than the first-half scoreline suggested.

Tactical story

Canarias controlled the tempo by attacking through the high pick-and-roll and punishing Siauliai’s help defense with skip passes to the weak side. Their offensive rebounding also created second-chance points at key moments. Defensively, the visitors switched aggressively on the perimeter and forced Siauliai into contested threes and rushed mid-range shots.

Siauliai’s best moments came when they played with pace and attacked the rim before the Canarias defense could set. But once the game slowed down in the third quarter, the Lithuanian side struggled to generate clean looks and finished the night with too many empty possessions.

Standout performers

• Giorgi Shermadini (Canarias): 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, giving his team a reliable inside option throughout.
• Bruno Fitipaldo (Canarias): 14 points and 6 assists, controlling the pace and hitting timely shots in the second half.
• Martynas Varnas (Siauliai): 16 points, including several tough finishes that kept the hosts within range early.

What it means for the EuroCup Basketball standings

The win gives Canarias valuable momentum in the regular-season standings and reinforces their reputation as a difficult road opponent. For Siauliai, the 71-86 defeat is a reminder that they must sustain their intensity for 40 minutes against experienced EuroCup sides. The result will be remembered as a professional away display built on defense, patience and a dominant third quarter.