Leyma Coruña and Estudiantes to play for Liga Endesa promotion

The final promotion spot to Spain's top basketball league, Liga Endesa, will be decided between Leyma Coruña and Movistar Estudiantes. The decisive match is scheduled for today at 7:00 PM. Leyma Coruña secured their place in the final by defeating Súper Agropal Palencia with a score of 92-81 in the first semifinal of the Final Four. The Galician team, playing at home in the Coliseum of La Coruña, overcame a halftime deficit. Brazilian point guard Caio Pacheco was instrumental in their comeback, scoring 25 points despite a slow start. Pacheco expressed his enjoyment of close games and emphasized the team's focus on achieving their ultimate goal of promotion and making history. Movistar Estudiantes, aiming to return to Liga Endesa after being absent since 2021, advanced by defeating Alimerka Oviedo 79-71. Veteran point guard Jayson Granger, aged 36, played a crucial role in Estudiantes' comeback before halftime with two consecutive three-pointers. The Asturian team fought back and had chances to tie the game in the final moments, but Estudiantes held on. The winner of Sunday's final will join Obradoiro, the regular season champion, in Liga Endesa next season.

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I started badly, without feeling completely comfortable, but with the confidence my teammates always give me, things ended up working out.