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Zaragoza's Miraculous 10-Second Comeback Secures ACB Survival
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Zaragoza's Miraculous 10-Second Comeback Secures ACB Survival

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Zaragoza secured a dramatic 95-94 victory over Breogán in the final ACB league game, avoiding relegation.
  • The team trailed by five points with 10 seconds left but executed a series of improbable plays, including a deliberate missed free throw and a game-winning three-pointer.
  • This stunning comeback ensured Zaragoza's survival in the top division, while Gran Canaria was relegated alongside Granada.

In a finish that will be etched in basketball history, Zaragoza staged a miraculous comeback in the final 10 seconds to defeat Breogán 95-94 and secure their place in the ACB league.

The stakes were immense for Zaragoza, who needed a win to avoid relegation. Trailing 93-88 with mere seconds remaining, the situation looked dire. However, a Zaragoza player sank a three-pointer off the backboard, narrowing the gap. Breogán then made one of two free throws, setting the score at 94-91 with 4.9 seconds left.

What followed was an unbelievable sequence. Zaragoza drew a foul, and their player intentionally missed the first free throw. He secured the offensive rebound and, with time expiring, hit the game-winning three-pointer. This improbable victory sent the team and their fans into a frenzy, confirming their survival in the top flight.

Meanwhile, the defeat meant Gran Canaria joined Granada in being relegated from the ACB league, highlighting the brutal nature of season finales.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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