The game, scheduled for Sunday at 12:00, is considered a boundary duel, as a victory would allow Baxi Manresa to close the first half with seven wins. This figure is seen as the ideal projection to guarantee permanence in the category without struggles. The Andorra team arrives in a negative dynamic, having lost six of their last seven games, despite the quality of their roster.
“"They are a team that defends with very good activity. Their strong point is the aggressiveness with which they try to defend. They are a great team grabbing offensive rebounds and they are trained to do it well."
The Manresa coach, Diego Ocampo, is confident in recovering two important players who were sidelined: Brooks and Reyes, although they will likely not be at one hundred percent capacity. Meanwhile, Andorra's coach, Joan Plaza, will not be able to rely on the winter reinforcement Xavier Castañeda, but he does recover Yves Pons.
Ocampo sought to downplay the importance of the standings, although he acknowledged the significance of the clash. He insisted that energy should be invested in preparation and controlling the opponent's individual talent and rebounding. Furthermore, the match will be special for the Manresa point guard Ferran Bassas, who reunites with the team where he started the season without enjoying the desired minutes.
