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Joventut Aims to Solidify Playoff Seed Against Struggling Granada
Tournament: Spanish Liga ACB | Venue: Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona | Tip Off: 17:00:00
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Joventut Badalona to win!
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Joventut Badalona delivered a composed road performance to defeat Basket Zaragoza 79-67, controlling the tempo for most of the Liga ACB matchup. Joventut’s defensive intensity and rebounding proved decisive, as they managed the game well down the stretch to secure the 12-point victory.
Cameron Hunt led the scoring with 20 points, while Ante Tomic added 13 points, Ricky Rubio (12) and Adam Hanga (10), highlighting balanced scoring and team’s depth.
Offensively, Joventut shot 33.8% from the field, 23.1% from the perimeter and 80.8% from the free throw line, while dishing out 17 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 40-39 on the boards, but still managed to score multiple second chance points and forced the hosts to commit 14 turnovers and 22 fouls down the stretch.
The result reinforced Joventut’s competitive form in the ACB season and highlighted the team’s ability to dictate pace and execute in key moments. Overall, the team has been averaging 83.4 points per game, while dishing out 17.8 assists per game. Defensively, they record 36.8 rebounds and allow opponents to just 81.4 points per game.
Granada put up a competitive fight but ultimately fell 90-83 to Gran Canaria in their Liga ACB matchup.
Amar Alibegovic led the scoring with 18 points, while Jonathan Rousselle added 17 points and 5 assists, Mehdy Ngouama (13) and Luka Bozic (10), but their efforts weren’t enough.
Offensively, Granada shot competitively, hitting 42.6% from the field, including 45.8% from the perimeter and 83.9% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 22-29 on the boards, but recorded 15 steals and forced the visitors to commit 22 turnovers and 27 fouls, showing some defensive ability. However, their 14 turnovers and 22 fouls proved costly down the stretch.
A competitive contest, but Granada’s second-half disruptions ultimately proved costly. Overall, the team averages 80.1 points per game, while dishing out 14.2 assists. Defensively, they record 33.8 rebounds and allow opponents to score 90.4 points per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Cameron Hunt |
| SF | Adam Hanga |
| PF | Ante Tomic |
| C | Michael Ruzic |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jonathan Rousselle |
| SG | Jovan Kljajic |
| SF | Elias Valtonen |
| PF | Amida Brimah |
| C | Amar Alibegovic |
Joventut host Granada on 8 March 2026 in the Liga ACB. Joventut enter with stronger form, a balanced offense, and solid defense, especially at home. Granada have struggled defensively and on the road this season. If the hosts control the pace and limit turnovers, they are well positioned to secure another important league victory.
Current Standings: Joventut is currently 8th in the Liga ACB standings with a 12-8 record, while Granada is 18th in the standings with a 1-19 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Granada has won two matches, while Joventut has won three matches and is currently riding a two game winning streak against Granada.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hunt | 17.2 | 1.9 | 3 | 0.8/0.1 |
| Amar Alibegovic | 8 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 0.3/0.2 |
Joventut’s stronger defensive structure, deeper rotation, and home-court environment should help them control the tempo. Granada may keep stretches competitive, but their defensive inconsistencies could be costly. We are backing Joventut to win this matchup.
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