CB Prat Joventut protected home court on 25 October 2026 with an 88-81 victory over UPB Gandia in Spain’s Segunda FEB. The win was built on a balanced offensive effort and a strong middle two quarters that gave Prat enough cushion to survive a late Gandia push.

Match overview

CB Prat Joventut led for much of the game, but UPB Gandia remained within striking distance until the final minutes. Prat’s ability to answer runs in the third quarter proved decisive, and the home side made enough free throws and defensive stops down the stretch to close out the seven-point win.

• Q1: CB Prat 22-18
• Q2: CB Prat 21-20 (43-38 at halftime)
• Q3: CB Prat 23-19 (66-57 after three quarters)
• Q4: CB Prat 22-24

The final score of 88-81 looks relatively comfortable, but Gandia’s 24-point fourth quarter made sure the home crowd stayed engaged until the final buzzer. Prat’s nine-point lead after three quarters was just enough to absorb the late surge.

How the game unfolded

Prat started with good energy on the defensive end, contesting shots and limiting Gandia’s early transition chances. The home side moved the ball well in the half court and found open looks through drive-and-kick actions. Gandia stayed close by attacking the offensive glass and drawing fouls, but Prat’s offense had more rhythm through the first half.

The third quarter was the key stretch. Prat outscored Gandia 23-19 and built a nine-point lead entering the final period. The home side’s defense forced several tough shots, and Prat’s guards controlled the tempo when Gandia tried to speed the game up.

Gandia made a game of it in the fourth, knocking down perimeter shots and forcing Prat into some late-clock situations. But Prat’s composure at the free-throw line and a couple of crucial defensive rebounds helped secure the result.

Key performers

Prat’s balanced scoring was the defining feature of the win. Multiple players contributed in double figures, and the team’s ball movement created high-quality looks rather than relying on isolation basketball. The frontcourt battle was also important, with Prat doing just enough on the defensive glass to limit Gandia’s second-chance opportunities.

Gandia’s fightback was led by improved shot-making in the fourth quarter, but the team’s earlier struggles from the perimeter left too much work to do. The visitors will take encouragement from their late resilience, but they will also know that the middle quarters decided the game.

Tactical takeaways

CB Prat Joventut’s half-court execution stood out. The team used ball screens effectively, attacked the paint with purpose, and made the extra pass when Gandia’s defense collapsed. Defensively, Prat’s help rotations were sharper in the third quarter, which helped create the decisive separation.

UPB Gandia’s best path to success came through offensive rebounding and free throws, and that recipe kept the team close. However, Gandia’s defense allowed too many clean looks in the third quarter, and Prat’s balanced attack made those mistakes costly.

What it means

For CB Prat Joventut, the 88-81 win is a useful home result in the Spain Segunda FEB table and another sign that the team can win with depth rather than relying on a single scorer. UPB Gandia leave with a competitive loss but will focus on avoiding the mid-game lapses that allowed Prat to build a decisive lead.