Preview of Round 3 of the Liga Endesa

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. ACB Press Release - ACB Photo