With less than a minute left in the first quarter and the score at 19-16 in favor of the Baxi Manresa, a pivotal play occurred that could have potentially influenced the remainder of the game. This was the ejection of Gio Shermadini. The center received a pass inside, which was stolen, leading to an outburst and loss of composure. He confronted one of the referees so intensely that several of his teammates intervened to calm him down. At this point, the referee called for his disqualification, but Shermadini persisted in his protests, even approaching the referee who had made the call.
The situation escalated to the point where Shermadini eventually left the court and was unable to continue playing. Despite this, his team managed to secure a win in the Nou Congost. It is likely that the player will face at least a game suspension due to his actions. The intensity of the moment highlighted the significance of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations during sports competitions.