San Pablo Burgos 97 – 90 Unicaja Málaga | Liga ACB | 15 May 2026
In a thrilling Liga ACB encounter at the Coliseum Burgos, San Pablo Burgos edged out Unicaja Málaga 97–90 in a high‑scoring contest that kept the home crowd on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The victory extended Burgos’ strong run at home and delivered a significant blow to Unicaja’s hopes of climbing into the top four.
First‑Half Fireworks
Both teams came out shooting with remarkable efficiency. Burgos’ backcourt trio of Álex López, Khalifa Diop, and Micah Downs combined for 19 points in the opening quarter, helping the hosts take a 28–24 lead. Unicaja responded through the inside presence of David Kravish and the perimeter shooting of Dylan Osetkowski, keeping the margin within a single possession. By halftime, Burgos led 49–46.
Second‑Half Surge
The third quarter belonged entirely to San Pablo Burgos. A 13–0 run midway through the period, sparked by a pair of steals and transition baskets from Álex López, pushed the lead to 16 points (72–56). Unicaja’s coach summoned an early timeout, but the visitors struggled to contain Burgos’ pick‑and‑roll combinations. The final quarter saw a desperate Unicaja rally, cutting the deficit to four points with 90 seconds remaining. Burgos, however, answered with clutch free‑throws from Micah Downs (8/8 on the night) and a dagger three‑pointer from Khalifa Diop to seal the win.
Key Performers
- Álex López (Burgos): 24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds – the engine of the offense.
- Micah Downs (Burgos): 19 points (7/10 FG), 5 rebounds, clutch free‑throw shooting.
- David Kravish (Unicaja): 20 points, 8 rebounds – a consistent threat inside.
- Dylan Osetkowski (Unicaja): 18 points, 4 assists, but fouled out in the final minute.
Standings Impact
With the win, San Pablo Burgos improved to 17‑12 in the Liga ACB standings, strengthening their position in the playoff race. Unicaja Málaga dropped to 15‑14, slipping to ninth place and putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy. The result also extended Burgos’ home winning streak to five games, proving the Coliseum Burgos remains one of the toughest venues in the league.

