Marc Gasol returns from injury as Girona down Melilla / News - Basketnews.com

Credit: Basquet Girona Twitter Credit Basquet Girona Twitter

Marc Gasol returned this weekend to the courts of LEB Oro, Spain's second division, after leaving behind some muscle problems that had prevented him from playing since January 20.

Marc Gasol

Position:CAge:37Height:216 cmWeight:120 kgBirth place:Barcelona, SpainProfileNewsStatistics

In the postponed contest between his Girona team and Lleida, Gasol was able to play only 3 minutes and could not prevent Girona's defeat.The 36-year-old veteran had suffered problems a few days before in the game against Movistar Estudiantes. Already recovered, Gasol played 7 minutes this weekend in Basquet Girona's 78-71 win over Melilla, contributing with 4 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 11 in PIR in 7 minutes of action.

The Catalan side captured their 4th victory in 12 days. Gasol had been absent from a total of 5 games. Girona are 13th among 18 clubs in the second Spanish division, holding an 8-10 record.

Eric Vila was the winners' first scorer with 14. Vecvagars and Sorolla contributed 13 points each.

Like what we are doing? Support us by becoming BN+ member.