Unicaja Malaga looked to have given hope to the Liga Endesa’s chasing pack as they bested league leaders Real Madrid 82-78.
Nemanja Nedovic led the way with 25 points for Unicaja who gave their own chances of a tip finish hope.
However, only Barcelona and Valencia took advantage as they collected comfortable victories over Manresa (92-72) and Zaragoza (100-67), respectively.
Tenerife, another of the chasing pack suffered a setback as they lost 70-60 at home to Gran Canaria.
OTHER RESULTS:
Tenerife (15-5) 60-70 Gran Canaria (12-8)
Barcelona (14-5) 92-72 Manresa (3-17)
Bilbao Basket (10-10) 82-76 Fuenlabrada (9-11)
Joventut (6-14) 86-84 Murcia (6-14)
Valencia (14-5) 100-67 Zaragoza (7-13)
Real Betis (7-13) 73-77 Estudiantes (8-12)
Baskonia (14-6) 87-86 Rio Monbus (5-15)
Unicaja (13-8) 82-78 Real Madrid (15-4)
