Discover the highlights of a Liga Endesa weekend with plenty at stake. The possible first playoff ticket, Río Breogán's 800th game, Néstor García's debut, and the incredible streaks of Huertas and Bozic.
Data, updates, injuries, milestones to achieve, and a look at the history of Matchday 26 of the 2025-26 Liga Endesa season.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
18:00 Casademont Zaragoza - Hiopos Lleida
🏀 The matchup: A new Liga Endesa round kicks off from the Príncipe Felipe, and this is the fourth time this season. Casademont Zaragoza faces a crucial test against Hiopos Lleida, as they sit on the edge of the relegation zone despite having a game in hand over their direct rivals.
📊 The stat: Zaragoza has a +10 point differential in head-to-head matchups after beating Lleida at Barris Nord earlier this year (77-87). They dominated from start to finish, led by Yusta (19 points) and Bell-Haynes (16 points, 8 assists). Hiopos Lleida has yet to win at the Príncipe Felipe.
👤 The protagonist: James Batemon will cross the 1,000-minute barrier in Liga Endesa this Saturday if he plays at least 23 minutes in Zaragoza. The shooting guard is in great form, having recorded 46 points and a 60 rating over his last two games.
🚑 Injury report: At Casademont Zaragoza, DJ Stephens remains out. He is joined by Jaime Fernández. "I'm not going to take risks with him," said head coach Joan Plaza. At Hiopos Lleida, coach Gerard Encuentra confirmed two absences. Neither Millán Jiménez nor Gyorgy Golomán will play. Additionally, Corey Walden is questionable after being unable to train normally during the week.
19:00 Río Breogán - MoraBanc Andorra
🏀 The matchup: What would have happened if Francis Alonso's three-pointer hadn't gone in on January 17th? We'll never know. The ball went through after bouncing twice off the rim, and Río Breogán won the thriller at La Bombonera 101-104. The Lugo team was down 18 in the middle of the third quarter but tied it up minutes later with a 15-1 run and then sealed the win. Now, with Zan Tabak at the helm, MoraBanc Andorra wants revenge, escape the relegation zone, and snap their four-game losing streak in an arena where they haven't won since 1994.
📊 The stat: Río Breogán will play their 800th game in ACB history this Saturday, 23 seasons after their debut. A total of 13 other clubs have crossed the 800-game milestone. The most recent was Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, which ironically happened in a loss at the Pazo dos Deportes in Lugo.
👤 The protagonist: In addition to hitting the game-winner in the first matchup, Alonso also shattered his Liga Endesa records with 28 points and a 32 rating. He scored 12 points with a 17 rating in just the fourth quarter.
🚑 Injury report: All players available for Río Breogán, who get back Keandre Cook. "He's been regaining energy and participating very well in training," explained head coach Luis Casimiro. MoraBanc Andorra will have Rafa Luz and Aaron Best back in rotation. However, Stan Okoye remains sidelined for Zan Tabak's squad.
20:00 La Laguna Tenerife - Bàsquet Girona
🏀 The matchup: La Laguna Tenerife remains undefeated against Bàsquet Girona (7-0) after storming Fontajau with a 89-96 victory a few months ago in a tremendous three-point shooting display. They made 18 three-pointers on just 31 attempts (58% from deep). Despite this, Bàsquet Girona managed to take the lead several times between the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth.
📊 The stat: Most of those three-pointers came from Van Beck, who scored 27 points and tied the club record for three-pointers made (8 of 9) in less than 21 minutes of playing time.
👤 The protagonist: Marcelinho Huertas is three minutes away from becoming the 10th player in Liga Endesa history, and the first active player, to reach 16,000 minutes. The Brazilian is on a streak of 55 consecutive made free throws, a run that started almost six months ago.
🚑 Injury report: The entire roster will be available for Txus Vidorreta at La Laguna Tenerife. Including Gio Shermadini, who overcame some discomfort and was present in Wednesday's continental game. The Basque coach will have to make one roster cut. At Bàsquet Girona, Argentine players Juan Fernández and Maxi Fjellerup remain unavailable.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
12:00 BAXI Manresa - Asisa Joventut
🏀 The matchup: The rivalry between BAXI Manresa and Asisa Joventut dates back nearly 60 years and includes 92 Liga Endesa matchups. Dani Miret's squad won the most recent one last December with a tight 83-79 result. After nearly 34 consecutive minutes of visiting dominance, Penya turned the game around in the fourth quarter thanks to Ricky's inspiration (20 points, 5 assists).
📊 The stat: BAXI Manresa has won 4 of the last 5 times Joventut has visited the Nou Congost.
👤 The protagonist: Ludde Hakanson will play his 300th Liga Endesa game this Sunday at the same venue, the Nou Congost, where he debuted a decade ago. He made his debut with Xavi Pascual's Barcelona in Matchday 2 of the 2014-15 season, already a teammate of Tomic. The Swedish point guard has played for seven different ACB teams over 11 seasons.
🚑 Injury report: At BAXI Manresa, several absences. Louis Olinde, Hugo Benítez, and Retin Obasohan will not be able to play. Point guard Dani Pérez is questionable. At Asisa Joventut, the interior absences of Ante Tomic and Simon Birgander continue. Guillem Vives moves from out to questionable. And it appears Cameron Hunt will be able to play after overcoming his discomfort and competing in this week's continental game.
12:30 UCAM Murcia - Coviran Granada
🏀 The matchup: UCAM Murcia has won five consecutive games against Coviran Granada, who haven't beaten the university team since their first season in Liga Endesa. In 2022, the Granada squad managed to win by 7 in Murcia.
📊 The stat: Over the holidays, Sito Alonso's squad stormed the Granada palace in a meritorious comeback (79-86). After trailing by 11 with 12 minutes left, they put together a decisive 11-0 run in the final moments. DeJulius and Cacok combined for 18 of Murcia's final 24 points.
👤 The protagonist: Luka Bozic has four straight games with a 30+ rating, a streak that in this century has only been surpassed by Rudy Fernández. The Spanish power forward had a streak of 5 and another of 6 between 2007 and 2008. The Granada interior has recorded 130 credits in his last 121 minutes in Liga Endesa. Absolutely incredible.
🚑 Injury report: Dylan Ennis won't make the game. "He definitely won't play, not this game or the next one against Andorra. It will depend on his physical condition and what the doctors say," shared head coach Sito Alonso. Sander Raieste has a chance to return after several weeks out. "We might do some testing with him to see if he can train, to see if he can play, and from there if not in Granada then in Andorra," Alonso added. At Coviran Granada, Beqa Burjanadze and William Howard remain sidelined. Mehdy Ngouama (discomfort) and Lluís Costa (ankle) are questionable.
12:30 Unicaja - Valencia Basket
🏀 The matchup: Unfinished business and a perfect record for visiting teams this season in a matchup with playoff flavor. First, Valencia Basket eliminated Unicaja at the Carpena in the Supercopa Endesa 2025 semifinals with 20 points from Moore (87-93). Months later, there was Unicaja revenge in the only visit to the Roig Arena that has occurred so far in Liga Endesa (70-76). That day saw one of the most impactful moments of the season. An emotional Audige decided the game with 20 points hours after losing his mother.
📊 The stat: The losing team shot just 21% from three-pointers in both games. Additionally, there are 90 Liga Endesa matchups between the two clubs: 46 went Valencia Basket's way and 44 went Unicaja's way.
👤 The protagonist: Yankuba Sima is one game away from 200 in Liga Endesa. The Girona center made his elite debut in 2018 under Joan Peñarroya at BAXI Manresa, a team with which he played 92 league games. He then added 95 with Unicaja and now has 12 with Valencia Basket.
🚑 Injury report: At Unicaja, several updates in the medical department. Kendrick Perry is questionable (back issues). Augustine Rubit's availability is also uncertain ("tests to see where the problems come from that make him go in and out of the lineup," said Ibon Navarro). On the other hand, Tyler Kalinoski will be sidelined for three weeks to try to improve his hand discomfort. Finally, Tyson Pérez and David Kravish's returns are getting closer, though they're not expected to make Matchday 26. "They will do more of the training, in their process of returning to team work," Navarro explained.
17:00 Barcelona - Surne Bilbao
🏀 The matchup: Barcelona has a five-game winning streak in Liga Endesa against Surne Bilbao, who have won just 3 of their 25 visits to the Palau: in 2020 after overtime, in 2017, and in 2011, also in extra time. The blaugranas are looking to get back into the top four while the Men in Black continue their quest to enter the playoff zone.
📊 The stat: In the first matchup, Hernangómez (26 rating) and Satoransky (17) led Barcelona's victory that took the Basque squad's undefeated status at Bilbao Arena (66-71).
👤 The protagonist: Xavi Pascual is one win away from becoming the 2nd Barcelona coach to reach 300 wins in the ACB era after Aíto García Reneses (442). He would be the 11th overall in the competition to reach 300 and the 5th active coach after Pedro Martínez (577), Luis Casimiro (381), Txus Vidorreta (379), and Sergio Scariolo (310).
Hernangómez, Satoransky and Pascual converse© acb Photo / Judit Cartiel
🚑 Injury report: At Barcelona, the good news is that Juan Núñez could return to action. "He'll be part of the twelve, he'll travel for the first time. He's completed the entire week of training with us," acknowledged Xavi Pascual. Darío Brizuela will also be able to play after overcoming his discomfort ("He's fine, it was a kind of overload"). The absences this time will be Nico Laprovittola and Tomas Satoransky. At Surne Bilbao, all players available after Harald Frey's return last week.
18:00 Kosner Baskonia - Dreamland Gran Canaria
🏀 The matchup: Dreamland Gran Canaria debuts a new head coach with the goal of reversing their negative trend. The first challenge is daunting: Kosner Baskonia has allowed just one loss in 11 home games at the Buesa Arena this season, losing only to Valencia Basket 'in extremis' four months ago.
📊 The stat: In February, Paolo Galbiati's squad solidified their position as top seeds in the Copa after winning the postponed Matchday 10 game by a comfortable 75-97. Luwawu-Cabarrot (23 points) and Kurucs (23 rating) were the game's standouts.
👤 The protagonist: Néstor García returns to Liga Endesa seven years after his stint at Montakit Fuenlabrada to take over Dreamland Gran Canaria at a critical moment. At 61 years old, the Argentine coach has directed around thirty teams and national selections.
🚑 Injury report: At Kosner Baskonia, the absences of Khalifa Diop, Tadas Sedekerskis, and Rodions Kurucs continue. Head coach Paolo Galbiatti got back Markus Howard this week. Kobi Simmons is a serious question mark for the weekend after missing the first European game of the week. At Dreamland Gran Canaria, all available except Miquel Salvó, who is out long-term.
19:00 Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos - Real Madrid
🏀 The matchup: Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos wants to maintain their upward momentum in a difficult challenge against the Liga Endesa leader. Real Madrid has 11 consecutive wins in domestic competition, where they haven't lost on the road since October 10 in Vitoria. The first matchup was very tight, though the whites brought their best version when the ball was hot, put together a 12-1 run, and won 90-80.
📊 The stat: After winning just 3 games in the first 18 matchdays, the team now coached by Porfi Fisac has won 4 of the last 7 games and comes off breaking their scoring record in Gran Canaria (109 points). The Coliseum has a 94% attendance rate this season.
👤 The protagonist: Mario Hezonja is 24 points away from 2,000 total points in Liga Endesa. The Croatian was decisive in the first matchup against the Burgos squad with: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, two steals, and a 21 rating.
🚑 Injury report: In the Burgos squad, beyond the long-term absence of Jhivvan Jackson, everyone is fit to face the leader. Including Raul Neto and Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who have had muscle issues but are expected to make the game. At Real Madrid, Trey Lyles has already returned in European competition. Therefore, Sergio Scariolo will have his full roster available and will have to make three roster cuts.