Casademont Zaragoza earned a solid 87-77 road win against Forca Lleida in a Liga ACB match played on January 5, 2026. Zaragoza's professional performance on the road helped them climb the league table, capitalizing on a strong defensive second half. The first half was a tight affair, with both teams exchanging leads and Lleida finding success from beyond the arc. After halftime, Zaragoza tightened their defense significantly, limiting Lleida's open looks and forcing them into contested shots. This defensive intensity fueled a decisive 15-4 run in the third quarter that gave Zaragoza a cushion they would maintain until the final buzzer. Zaragoza's center was a dominant force in the paint, altering shots and securing key rebounds. The match result underscored Zaragoza's playoff credentials and exposed Lleida's struggles against physically imposing teams. Zaragoza's coach praised his team's maturity in executing the game plan away from home.