Is Derrick Alston Jr. the Answer to Manresa’s BAXI Cup Hopes

Baxi Manresa Dominates Joventut Badalona 87-72 in Catalan Derby

Baxi Manresa secured a ticket to the King’s Cup after defeating Joventut Badalona 87-72 in a lopsided Catalan derby. Derrick Alston Jr. led the attack with 22 points and 8 rebounds, proving to be a constant threat to the Joventut defense.

Manresa started the game strong, racing to an 8-4 lead in the fifth minute thanks to Alston Jr.’s impressive play. Joventut’s Ante Tomic briefly brought the green and black back into the game with his precise footwork, but the momentum was short-lived.

Alex Reyes’ three-pointer opened a small gap in the score, and Diego Ocampo’s team continued to excel on both offense and defense. The locals maintained a 16-8 advantage by the eighth minute, and their dominance never wavered.

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Manresa’s Dominant Performance

Baxi Manresa ended the first quarter with a 24-18 advantage, boosted by Devon Dotson’s late basket. Cameron Hunt then started the second period with a remarkable 8-0 run, including points from medium and long range to expand the lead (32-18, min. 13).

Joventut’s Futile Comeback Attempts

Yannick Kraag and Sam Dekker briefly ignited a comeback effort for Joventut, but it once again fell short in the face of Manresa’s relentless attack. Baxi Manresa soon widened the gap, ultimately achieving a 45-27 lead in the 20th minute.

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Manresa Clinches Victory

A quick counterattack led by Kings matched the game’s highest margin at the time, 58-37 (min. 27). Dani Miret called a timeout, but Manresa’s relentless assault continued. As the game entered its final minutes, the outcome was all but certain.

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Baxi Manresa Eases to Victory

Sam Dekker sparked a late Joventut push in the final quarter, but Manresa held steady to seal their victory. They ultimately won the Catalan derby 87-72 and secured their place in the King’s Cup.

Technical Sheet:

87. Baxi Manresa (24+21+18+24): Pérez (12), Hunt (10), Sagnia (8), Alston Jr (22), Massa (3) -starting five-; Reyes (11), Obasohan (5), Vescovi (-), Steinbergs (4), Saint-Supery (6), Sorolla (-) and Cate (6).

72. Joventut Badalona (18+9+20+25): Dotson (7), Hanga (-), Kraag (7), Dekker (22), Tomic (14) -starting five-; Robertson (18), Vives (4), Ruzic (-) and Oni (-).

Referees: Carlos Peruga, Alberto Sánchez Sixto and Vicente Martínez Silla. No eliminated.

Incidents: Match corresponding to matchday 17 of the Endesa League played at the Nou Congost in front of 5,000 spectators.

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