Casademont Zaragoza beat La Laguna Tenerife 86-84 in the preseason friendly played this Saturday at the Palacio de Deportes in Utebo. The Aragonese side claimed their second win of the preseason in a close contest decided in the final seconds from the free-throw line. The score and late-game sequence were reported by SPORT — Baloncesto and Piratas del Basket.
Preseason Liga Endesa matchup in Utebo
The game, part of Liga Endesa preseason preparations, brought together two top-flight Spanish teams building rhythm ahead of the new season. Zaragoza hosted in Utebo against opponents who had beaten Gran Canaria just 48 hours earlier, a context that shaped the physical tone of the contest.
Slow start and Tenerife response before halftime
The opening hurt La Laguna Tenerife, who managed only two field goals in the first quarter and trailed 25-13 after ten minutes. The side coached by Jaka Lakovic improved in the second quarter and turned the game around to lead 36-37 at halftime, underlining the even nature of the encounter.
Late free throws decide a tight finish
The second half stayed back-and-forth until a tight finish. With 17 seconds left and the score tied at 84, a foul on Olaseni sent the center to the line to hit both free throws for the decisive 86-84, before Kyle Guy’s final attempt did not drop. The closing sequence sealed an intense friendly typical of the late preseason phase.
