Real Madrid-Baskonia: last game before the Super Cup
Scariolo's team wrap up their involvement in the EncestaRías Tournament this afternoon in Pontevedra (6:00 pm CEST).
Real Madrid face the final game of the pre-season today, when they play to decide third and fourth place in the EncestaRías Tournament in Pontevedra. A week out from the Endesa Super Cup, our team face another demanding test against Baskonia (6:00 pm CEST).
Scariolo's team are looking to finish their preparations with a fourth win. The previous three were against Alba Berlin, Unicaja Málaga and Casademont Zaragoza. Yesterday, in the semi-finals of this tournament, they lost to Río Breogán in overtime after leading for most of the game. Procida and Lyles made their debuts for Madrid and today, like the rest of the team, they will be able to continue building up minutes ahead of the start of the season.
A revamped Baskonia
Starting with the bench, with the arrival of Galbiati. With him have come former Real Madrid youth player Spagnolo, Rafa Villar, Kurucs and two players with NBA experience in the shape of Diallo and Diakité. Howard, Luwawu-Cabarrot, Forrest and Samanic round off a strong squad. Yesterday, in the semi-finals of the tournament, Baskonia were unable to overcome Valencia Basket (84-99).