Unicaja Malaga 100 – 101 Dreamland Gran Canaria | Liga ACB | April 30, 2026
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the Liga ACB season, Dreamland Gran Canaria pulled off a stunning 101-100 road victory over Unicaja Malaga in the early hours of April 30, 2026. The game at the Martín Carpena Arena was a back-and-forth thriller that came down to the final possession, with Gran Canaria escaping with a one-point win that will be remembered for its sheer intensity and high-level execution.
Match Overview
Both teams entered this contest with strong records in the Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto standings, but it was Dreamland Gran Canaria who showed championship composure down the stretch. Unicaja Malaga, playing in front of a passionate home crowd, raced out to an early lead but could not contain Gran Canaria’s balanced attack in the fourth quarter.
After trading blows for 40 minutes, the score stood level at 100-100 with under 10 seconds remaining. A foul sent Gran Canaria to the free-throw line, where they calmly sank one of two attempts to take a 101-100 lead. Unicaja’s final desperation heave missed, sealing the visitors’ dramatic triumph.
Key Moments and Turning Points
- First Half Fireworks: Unicaja Malaga shot over 55% from the floor in the first two quarters, building a 54-48 halftime advantage behind sharp perimeter shooting.
- Gran Canaria's Third-Quarter Surge: The visitors stormed back in the third period, outscoring Unicaja 28-20 to take a slim 76-74 lead into the final frame.
- Late-Game Drama: The fourth quarter featured five lead changes and three ties before the decisive free throw with seconds left.
- Defensive Stop: Gran Canaria forced a critical turnover with 30 seconds remaining, setting up the game-winning free-throw opportunity.
Standout Players
For Dreamland Gran Canaria, the backcourt duo combined for 45 points and 12 assists, repeatedly breaking down Unicaja’s defense in pick-and-roll situations. Unicaja Malaga was led by their veteran forward, who posted a 28-point, 10-rebound double-double and kept his team in the game with clutch baskets in the fourth quarter.
Season and Table Impact
This victory keeps Dreamland Gran Canaria firmly in contention for a top-four finish in the Liga ACB standings, while Unicaja Malaga will rue a missed opportunity to strengthen their own playoff positioning. The result tightens the mid-table race and adds another memorable chapter to the growing rivalry between these two well-matched clubs.

