Canarias Drops to Fifth After Crucial Loss to Burgos

Fundación CB Canarias’ 110-93 loss to Burgos Grupo de Santiago marks a major shift at the top of the standings. The defeat drops the Tenerife side to fifth place and significantly hurts their chances of reaching the Final Six, as they also lost the head-to-head tiebreaker after failing to protect their 15-point lead from the first leg.

The game was a tale of two halves. Ronald Cómez’s team remained competitive for most of the match, largely thanks to Dylan Bordón, who scored 24 points while shooting a perfect 7/7 from two-point range and 4/4 from the free-throw line. However, Burgos proved too strong in the closing minutes, pulling away after Liam Krispin’s late three-pointer broke the islanders' resistance.

Tactically, the game saw constant shifts in momentum. Burgos started fast, leading 18-11, but Canarias fought back by dominating the offensive boards. Despite some missed free throws, the visitors stayed close, trailing 53-49 at halftime. Even when Burgos tried to pull away with a 7-0 run after the break, strong physical play from Louis Riga and a series of "and-one" plays kept the aurinegros within striking distance until the final minutes.

This loss highlights how tight the competition has become, where every point and possession now carries significant weight for tie-breaking scenarios. The team’s struggle to close out the game against a direct rival leaves them in a difficult spot, making it essential for them to improve their execution under pressure if they hope to climb back up the table.