Girona Basketball begins the preseason with a convincing victory

First Team | Saturday, 06 September 2025

Girona Basketball has started the preseason with a deserved victory at the Joventut de Badalona court (89–109). Moncho Fernández’s team has shown a fast-paced game from the start, with outside hits from Mark Hughes, Otis Livingston and Sergi Martínez in the first attacks.

The defensive and offensive intensity forced the starting five to move before the five minutes of play. The first timeout was requested by the home team, with the score in favor of the Girona team (12–27 at 1:32 to end the quarter). The first period closed with a resounding 16–33, after scoring 8 three-pointers out of 12 attempts.

In the second quarter, the duel became more balanced (12–10 at halftime in the first five minutes), but the visitors’ advantage was maintained thanks to their defensive effort and speed in transitions. Nikola Maric had already accumulated three personal fouls, and the rotations were constant to maintain competitiveness in this first test. At halftime, the score reflected a clear 38–55.

The second half followed the same script. Bàsquet Girona controlled the tempo of the game and, despite the tighter halves, continued to dominate solidly. The maximum difference (+22) came in the third quarter, with a series of consecutive three-pointers from Otis Livingston and Pep Busquets that energized the game.

In the last quarter, Moncho Fernández continued to distribute minutes and rotate all the players, without the team losing intensity or solidity. Finally, Bàsquet Girona certified the first victory of the preseason with a clear 89–109.