Unicaja Malaga secured a hard-fought 99-91 victory over San Pablo Burgos in a Liga ACB clash at the Martin Carpena Arena. The home side used a strong second-half performance to pull away from a determined Burgos team, with the win providing a crucial boost in the league standings. Unicaja started brightly, establishing an early lead through efficient inside scoring. San Pablo Burgos responded with a series of three-pointers to keep the game tight heading into halftime. The third quarter proved decisive as Malaga tightened their defense and went on a key 12-4 run, creating a cushion that Burgos could not overcome despite a late surge. Standout performances included a dominant double-double from Unicaja's center, who controlled the paint on both ends. The result saw Unicaja Malaga climb the table, while San Pablo Burgos was left to rue missed opportunities in a closely contested match. "We showed great character in the second half," said the Unicaja coach post-match. The starting lineups featured Unicaja's experienced backcourt and Burgos's high-scoring forward tandem.