Casademont Zaragoza 74–85 Granada | Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto

Granada delivered a commanding road performance at Pabellón Príncipe Felipe, overpowering Casademont Zaragoza 85–74 in a Liga ACB contest that saw the visitors seize control in the second half. The win moved Granada solidly into mid-table while Zaragoza slipped further into the relegation conversation.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets, but Granada’s defense tightened after the first quarter. Zaragoza stayed within striking distance at halftime (42–40), but a decisive third‑quarter run — sparked by explosive perimeter shooting — put Granada ahead by double digits. The home side never recovered, as Granada maintained a steady lead through the final period.

Key Moments

• First‑quarter shootout: Zaragoza’s offense clicked early, hitting 60% from the field, but Granada matched every basket.
• Third‑quarter surge: Granada outscored Zaragoza 27–16 in the period, keyed by a 9‑0 run that broke the game open.
• Free‑throw clinic: Granada converted 20 of 22 from the line, while Zaragoza struggled at 12 of 18.

Tactical Story

Zaragoza’s pick‑and‑roll offense was disrupted by Granada’s switching defense, forcing difficult mid‑range looks. On the other end, Granada exploited mismatches in the paint and got clean looks from beyond the arc, finishing 10‑of‑24 (41.7%) from three‑point range.

Standout Players

• Granada: Guard Arturo Fernández posted 22 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals; forward David Iriarte added 18 points and 10 rebounds.
• Zaragoza: Veteran center Javier Vega led with 19 points and 8 boards, but lacked consistent support.

Table Impact

With the win, Granada improved to 11–13, climbing to 10th in the Liga ACB standings. Zaragoza fell to 7–17, now just two games above the relegation zone, facing increased pressure as the regular season winds down.