The team led by coach Jaume Ponsarnau failed to display any of its characteristic traits, being outmatched from start to finish. This defeat complicates their aspirations of reaching eighth place in the Liga Endesa standings, despite the losses of Joventut and Tenerife which had offered a glimmer of hope.

The visitors' dismal offensive performance until halftime, scoring only 23 points, became an unbearable burden. The team found no effective resources to attack Barcelona's solid defense, neither from long range nor close to the basket, and their free-throw accuracy was poor, hitting only 3 of 9.

Martin Krampelj was the sole bright spot, contributing 11 of his team's 23 points through sheer courage and determination. Other key players such as Tryggvi Hlinason, Margiris Normantas, Justin Jaworski, Darrun Hilliard, and Harald Frey did not deliver the expected impact, further highlighting the team's weaknesses.

The start of the game was disastrous for Surne Bilbao, who conceded an 8-0 run in the first four minutes. Coach Ponsarnau had to call a timeout when the deficit reached double digits, but no solution was found, and the first quarter ended with a commanding 21-7 after a three-pointer from Joel Parra.

In the second half, the Bizkaia team achieved more consistent scoring, but it was already too late. Barça, led by players like Youssoupha Fall, Joel Parra, Toko Shengelia, and Will Clyburn, easily maintained their lead, effectively sealing the game. The only remaining objective was to minimize the damage on the scoreboard and avoid injuries.