In the big game of the day, Valencia hanged on to a 73-71 win over Unicaja Malaga despite falling behind right at the death after leading during the whole game. Omar cook made the clutch steal that prevented Malaga from shooting to send it to overtime. Martinez scored 15 points and Richardson 14 while Freeland was the top scorer in defeat with 18. Valencia consolidates its third position why Unicaja is sliding dangerously in 8th place. The main threat for the last playoff spot is Valladolid (tied at 17-14 with Malaga), 82-70 winner of Zaragoza behind 17 points from Marcus Slaughter and 14 from Diego Garcia. One game behind is Estudiantes, ready to pounce after its victory over Menorca on another rbig night from Nick Caner-Medley (26 points + 12 rebounds). Menorca is still bottom with three games to play and its chances to stay are getting very slim. Manresa is one of the team still not safe as it was defeated at home by Cajasol, recently finalist of the Eurocup and still in with a chance to clinch a playoff spot.