Joventut Badalona spotted Granada an early lead — then turned the game into a track meet and a blowout. Behind a decisive second quarter and a relentless finish, Joventut rolled to a 109-73 win Sunday at Palau Municipal d in ACB play.
Granada actually won the opening 10 minutes 28-16, but that was the last time the game felt competitive. Joventut responded with a 37-11 second quarter to flip the scoreboard, carried the momentum through a steady third, and then punctuated the night with a 36-point fourth to close the door.
Game flow: one quarter of resistance, three quarters of control
Q1: Granada came out with pace and purpose, putting up 28 points and building a 12-point cushion (28-16). Joventut’s offense was muted early, and the visitors briefly dictated terms.
Q2: Everything changed. Joventut’s 37-11 quarter was the turning point — a 26-point swing that transformed a deficit into a commanding halftime edge. The ball moved, the pressure ramped up, and Granada’s offense stalled.
Q3: Joventut stayed on script with a 20-17 quarter, keeping Granada from building any run that could threaten the lead.
Q4: The finish was emphatic. Joventut poured in 36 more points while holding Granada to 17, turning a comfortable lead into a 36-point final margin.
Stat of the night: the assist gap told the story
Joventut’s offense operated with clarity and connectivity, finishing with 29 assists. Granada managed 13. That disparity mirrored the game’s rhythm: Joventut consistently generated advantages and clean looks, while Granada’s possessions too often ended without the same level of creation.
What it means going forward
For Joventut, the win is another strong result in a season that now sits at 13-8, and it came in a way that matters: an ability to absorb an early punch and respond with sustained, high-level execution. The recent form line (WWWLL entering the night) needed a stabilizing performance — and this was exactly that, especially after the first-quarter wobble.
For Granada, the night underscored how thin the margin remains at 1-20. The opening quarter showed they can compete in stretches, but the second-quarter collapse — and the inability to slow Joventut’s late-game surge — reinforced the urgency to find consistency on both ends and a more reliable offensive structure.
Final score
Joventut Badalona 109, Granada 73
Quarter scores: Granada 28-11-17-17 (73), Joventut 16-37-20-36 (109)