BAXI Manresa receives a rising Hiopos Lleida
The team from the mainland visits the Nou Congost after winning two of their last three matches. The Bages team ends a month of travel and difficult away matches at the Nou Congost.
Six of nine away games away from Manresa conclude the March campaign at the Nou Congost. Matchday 25 sees the visit of Hiopos Lleida, who have significantly improved their results recently and are out of the relegation zone. BAXI Manresa will still have players out for that match.
After traveling to Tenerife to play the final game of the Basketball Champions League Top 16, BAXI Manresa returns home to focus once again on the Endesa League. Ahead lies the challenge of staying among the top eight spots. The first step is to remain a competitive team by receiving the support of the fans at the Nou Congost. Armel Traoré and Cameron Hunt will remain out for this match, still recovering from injuries.
Hiopos Lleida has improved since its reinforcements, especially with the arrival of James Batemon, a shooting guard who has had a huge impact on the team with an average rating of over 24 credits in recent games. The Lleida team, making its debut in the Endesa League this season, is looking to definitively distance itself from the relegation zone. They also have experienced and talented players like Oriol Paulí, Pierre Oriola, and Rafa Villar.
Galician coach Diego Ocampo spoke before the match: "We have to understand that the opposing team is very good and is in great form. They've been together for several days, they have great outside play, outside shooting, with versatile players and scorers. We'll need to be very true to our identity, playing with confidence and calmness."