Ricky Rubio marked a memorable return to the ACB, recording 18 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, and drawing 7 fouls to guide Joventut Badalona to an 87-75 road win over Coviran Granada.
Emotional Return to Granada
Rubio returned to Granada, the city where he made his professional debut 20 years ago. He was honored before the game and celebrated with fans, creating a special atmosphere before helping his team secure victory on the court.
“It’s been 20 years, even though it feels like yesterday. A lot has happened, but I can still say I enjoy playing basketball,” the 34-year-old point guard said after the game.
Supporting Cast Shines
Joventut also received strong contributions from its frontcourt duo:
- Birgander: 16 points, 8 rebounds
- Tomic: 13 points, 6 rebounds
For Granada, Bozic led the scoring with 22 points and 8 rebounds, drawing 10 fouls, but his efforts were insufficient to prevent the loss.