Lenovo Tenerife begins its journey in the Liga Endesa semifinals facing Barça in a matchup that promises to be electrifying. Tonight, at 20:00, both teams will meet at the Palau Blaugrana, where history is written with every point. Lenovo Tenerife, known for its three-point shooting accuracy (39.6%) and free throws (82.7%), faces a Barça team that has been lethal in two-point shooting (61%) during the regular season. This match marks the first semifinal matchup in 30 years between two non-seeded teams, adding an extra level of excitement to the contest.
The semifinal series will unfold in a best-of-five format, starting tonight. The game schedule is as follows: the second game will be played on Thursday, June 11, the third on Saturday, June 13, the fourth on Monday, June 15, and, if necessary, the fifth on Wednesday, June 17. In previous encounters, Barça has shown its dominance at home, but Lenovo Tenerife arrives with the confidence of having come back from a playoff series for the first time in its history, winning two consecutive games at the Palau.
During the regular season, both teams have faced each other multiple times, highlighting a game where Lenovo Tenerife managed to break Barça's undefeated streak. In that match, Txus Vidorreta's team showcased its offensive capabilities with 12 three-pointers and a 52.2% shooting percentage. However, Barça got its revenge in the last encounter, taking the victory with a solid performance in two-point shooting.
Tonight's game is not only crucial for the series but also marks Barça's 1,800th game and Xavi Pascual's 400th as head coach. With playoff pressure and talent on the court, fans can expect a high-level basketball spectacle. Lenovo Tenerife and Barça are ready to give their all in the quest for a spot in the Liga Endesa final.