Madrid looking to extend winning run
Chus Mateo's men welcome UCAM Murcia on matchday five of the Liga Endesa with the aim of preserving their unbeaten run this season (12.30pm CET).
Real Madrid host UCAM Murcia on matchday five of the Liga Endesa, in what will be the team's fourth outing in eight days, having taken on the likes of Girona, Dallas Mavericks and Anadolu Efes in the last eight. Chus Mateo’s charges, who are unbeaten in this flawless start to the season and solitary leaders of the ACB, are looking for their tenth win on the trot, taking into account the exhibition match against Dallas. Today the Whites face an opponent that has been strengthened considerably and is just one win away from Madrid in the standings.
Madrid's demanding fixture schedule, which features a game every two days or so in October, does not seem to be a problem. So far this month, the madridistas have recorded five victories with wins in the Clásico, the first two away fixtures in the EuroLeague Baskonia and Anadolu Efes, the league visit to Girona and the game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Whites seem unfazed by anything and go into the clash on the back of hitting 103 points to record a 23-point victory over the Turkish outfit in Istanbul.
Madrid's demanding fixture schedule, which features a game every two days or so in October, does not seem to be a problem. So far this month, the madridistas have recorded five victories with wins in the Clásico, the first two away fixtures in the EuroLeague Baskonia and Anadolu Efes, the league visit to Girona and the game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Whites seem unfazed by anything and go into the clash on the back of hitting 103 points to record a 23-point victory over the Turkish outfit in Istanbul.
Chus Mateo's side will be defending top spot 4-0 at the WiZink Center, which on Tuesday hosted a Basketball festival with the victory over Dallas 127-123 and the return of Doncic. Today will be another tough test. The team from Murcia has started very strongly in the league, beating Granada, Baskonia and Tenerife. Their only defeat coming in the last game against Bilbao Basket 3-1. Sito Alonso's team has been reinforced with the arrival of Sant-Roos, Ennis, Hakanson, Sleva and Birgander, among others. The centre, a former Joventut player, has been their main point of reference with 21.8 in PIR. Their greatest danger is their ability to score close to the hoop, as they are the team that shoots the most two-pointers in the competition.
Madrid on fire in offence
Chus Mateo's team have averaged 95.6 points in the nine games played since the start of the season. They have surpassed the triple-digit barrier on three occasions with 101 against Casademont Zaragoza, 127 against Dallas Mavericks and 103 against Anadolu Efes. The team is shooting very well and is averaging more than five players in double figures in scoring per game. In the last 13 meetings against UCAM Murcia we have come out on top. Let's keep that streak going today.
Madrid on fire in offence
Chus Mateo's team have averaged 95.6 points in the nine games played since the start of the season. They have surpassed the triple-digit barrier on three occasions with 101 against Casademont Zaragoza, 127 against Dallas Mavericks and 103 against Anadolu Efes. The team is shooting very well and is averaging more than five players in double figures in scoring per game. In the last 13 meetings against UCAM Murcia we have come out on top. Let's keep that streak going today.