Unicaja Malaga secured a hard-earned 88-79 home win against Granada on January 18, 2026. Unicaja used a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away from a pesky Granada side and claim a valuable Liga ACB victory. The game was tightly contested for three quarters, with neither team able to build a significant lead. In the final period, Unicaja's experience and execution took over, as they went on a decisive run fueled by defensive stops and timely scoring. Granada fought until the end but could not overcome the offensive drought they suffered in the game's crucial minutes. The nine-point win was important for Unicaja's playoff positioning, providing a bounce-back result after recent struggles.