Preview of Round 3 of the Liga Endesa

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Curiosities, precedents, declarations, debuts… take a look at the third day of the Liga Endesa 2017-18

Herbalife Gran Canaria – Baskonia Saturday 7 (19:00) – Movistar Deportes 2 (dial 56)

The phrase: “It’s an opportunity to say that Baskonia is here and wants everything” (Jayson Granger).

The fact: Albert Oliver is 7 assists away from becoming the sixth-best passer in the history of the Liga Endesa and Marcelinho Huertas, 2 to be historic in this category.

Curiosity: The tournament’s most experienced coach, Luis Casimiro (571 games), faces one of the season’s debutants, Pablo Prigioni (2).

Medical part: All players are available. Previous: Herbalife Gran Canaria have won their last seven home games against Baskonia.

Monbus Obradoiro – Divina Seguros Joventut Saturday 7 (20:00) – Movistar Deportes 1 (55)

The phrase: “Divina Joventut is a very hard working and vertical team; it will be a very hard game” (Moncho Fernández).

The fact: These two teams were equaled last season’s Liga Endesa with 11 wins.

The reunion: Albert Sàbat and Nacho Llovet meet their former team in the Liga Endesa.

The medical staff: Jordan Bachynski, on the premises, and Alex Ruoff, on the visitors, are low.

The precedents: Of the eight times they have faced each other in Santiago, the local team has won five times.

Real Madrid – Tecnyconta Zaragoza Sunday 8 (12:30) – Movistar Deportes 1 (55) | Multi Liga Endesa 193

The fact: Janis Blums has just finished last Wednesday’s top goal in the Liga Endesa (26) and the second best triple record of a player from Tecnyconta Zaragoza (7).

Curiosity: Jaycee Carroll’s best goal in Liga Endesa (36 points) was scored against Tecnyconta Zaragoza.

The reunion: Alex Suarez plays at Tecnyconta Zaragoza on loan from Real Madrid. His coach, Jota Cuspinera, played five campaigns in the white club.

The medical part: All available players. The precedents: Real Madrid have won the last 19 matches against Tecnyonta Zaragoza.

FC Barcelona Lassa – San Pablo Burgos Sunday 8 (12:30) – Movistar Deportes 2 (56) | Multi Liga Endesa 193

Statistics: Thomas Heurtel is in the Top 10 ranking (18.5), assists (7.5) and thefts (2).

The fact: The first three games of San Pablo Burgos in the Liga Endesa have led him to meet three teams that last year were in the Playoff.

Curiosity: Last season FC Barcelona Lassa lost its first match in the third duel that played in the Liga Endesa

The medical side: The teams have not registered any news regarding the second day.

The precedents: This is the first time these two teams have met.

UCAM Murcia – MoraBanc Andorra Sunday 8 (12:30) – Multideport5 (195) | Multi League Endesa 193

The fact: UCAM coach Murcia Ibon Navarro will reach 100 matches led in the Liga Endesa.

Statistics: Jaka Blazic is the fourth top scorer in the competition with 20 points per game.

The beginning: Both teams have lost their first two matches in this Liga Endesa.

The medical side: In addition to the casualties of Burjanadze, Martin and Antelo are the doubts of Faverani and Oleson.

Previous ones: The MoraBanc Andorra has won in 4 of its 7 visits to Murcia, although it has lost in the last two.

Montakit Fuenlabrada – Unicaja Sunday 8 (12:30) – Multisport4 (194) | Multi League Endesa 193

The fact: Ian O’ Leary’s power forward Ian O’ Leary will be in his 150th fixture at Liga Endesa this weekend.

The protagonist: Christian Eyenga, Montakit Fuenlabrada player, is measured this day against Unicaja, a team in which he played the end of last season.

Leader: After their 21-point victory over Sao Paulo Burgos on Thursday, Unicaja are leading the competition.

The other reunion: Unicaja’s side also have a former footballer from Fuenlabre, Alberto Diaz. The medical report: Dani Diez is still low.

Previous ones: Fernando Martin’s duels in Liga Endesa are 6-14.

Real Betis Energía Plus – RETAbet Bilbao Basket Sunday 8 (12:30) – Multideport6 (196) | Multi League Endesa 193

The fact: One of these two teams will have their first win since they both have a 0-2 record.

The statistic: The player of the Real Betis Energía Plus Nobel Boungou-Colo averages 15,5 points and 5 rebounds.

The record: Jonathan Tabu equalled RETAbet Bilbao Basket’s attendance record in Liga Endesa (11) on Thursday.

Medical part: All players are available. Previous ones: The RETAbet BB has won in 4 of its last 5 visits to Seville.

Movistar Estudiantes – Gipuzkoa Basket Sunday 8 (18:30) – Movistar Deportes 1 (55)

The fact: Sitapha Savané is one match away from becoming the ineligible player with the most matches in the history of Liga Endesa.

The protagonist: Henk Norel, Player of Matchday 2, is currently leading the Liga Endesa in points (24.5), rebounds (11.5) and valuation (33).

The reunion: Daniel Clark and Fede Van Lacke, players of the Gipuzkoa Basket, will face this day to Movistar Estudiantes, in which they played in the past

The medical part: Kenny Chery is serious doubt.

Previous ones: The last three clashes between Movistar Estudiantes and Gipuzkoa Basket have ended with the Basque team’s triumph.

Iberostar Tenerife – Valencia Basket Sunday 8 (18:30) – #0 (7)

The fact: The two teams that have won a title this season face each other: Supercopa Endesa (Valencia Basket) and Copa Intercontinental (Iberostar Tenerife).

The milestone: Rafa Martinez needs a triple to become the eighth best triplist in the Liga Endesa.

Emotionality: Txus Vidorreta and Aaron Doornekamp return to La Laguna, where they won the Basketball Champions League. Mike Tobey and Nenad Markovic were also part of a campaign at the club club.

The medical part: Mike Tobey is hesitant about a sprained ankle, Pleiss also drags discomfort on one foot while Abalde and San Emeterio have been enrolled and could play.

The precedents: In 14 occasions these two teams have faced each other in the history of Liga Endesa and the results are very favorable to Valencia Basketball: 13-1.

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