Surne Bilbao holds a narrow lead over Bàsquet Girona at halftime. The Surne Bilbao vs. Bàsquet Girona match remains close at the break. The first half was marked by missed shots, controversial calls, and an intense battle for every possession.
The first half of the game between Surne Bilbao and Bàsquet Girona has ended at the Miribilla basketball arena. At halftime, the home team leads by just one point — 42-41. The match has been tightly contested: both teams are making frequent mistakes, and the end of the second quarter was marked by controversial episodes and ambiguous referee decisions.
The second quarter began with active offense from both sides, but shot accuracy left much to be desired. Surne Bilbao opened the scoring in the quarter, but Bàsquet Girona quickly responded with a successful three-pointer. For several minutes, the teams traded scoring attacks, but a series of misses on both sides prevented either team from pulling ahead.
A particularly notable series of unsuccessful free throws stood out: Bagayoko missed four in a row, and his teammates also failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Despite his misses, Geben became the most productive player of the first half, scoring 15 points and making a crucial rebound and a key shot at the quarter's end.
Surne Bilbao maintained their lead thanks to precise play from Aleix Font, who scored 12 points by halftime, along with crucial moments from Jaworski and Juan Fernández. Meanwhile, Bàsquet Girona repeatedly lost the ball on offense, and Krampelj picked up his second personal foul, complicating things for the visitors.
In the final minutes before halftime, the referees were forced to use video review for a controversial play involving possession time. This heightened the tension on the court, and a series of misses from both sides prevented the gap from widening. As a result, the teams went to the break with a score of 42-41 in favor of the home side.
Such a close contest and minimal gap are reminiscent of recent matches between Spanish clubs, where the outcome was decided in the final moments. For example, in one of the latest rounds, Valencia managed to defeat Barcelona despite Lewandowski's goal, which was analyzed in detail in the article about the tense end of the season for the Catalans.
For reference: Miribilla is the home arena of Surne Bilbao, with a capacity of over 10,000 spectators. Bàsquet Girona is one of the younger ACB League clubs, founded in 2014. This season, both teams are competing for a playoff spot, and every match could prove decisive for the final league standings. The second half promises no less intrigue, given the number of errors and the close score in the first half.
