BAXI Manresa hosts Hapoel Jerusalem this Wednesday at 20:45 CET in a behind closed doors match and with a Nou Congost perimeter sealed off by the Mossos d'Esquadra.
What happened?
The match was declared a high-risk encounter by the Spanish Government due to the protest actions called by pro-Palestinian groups.
BAXI Manresa comes into this match after reversing the initial bad week and accumulating two consecutive wins in official competition, both played at home: 74-62 against Slask Wroclaw and 83-68 against Covirán Granada.
Why is it important for BAXI Manresa?
The Catalans have a record of one win and one loss in Group A of the Eurocup, so they will seek a win to have a positive record for the first time this season.
Hapoel Jerusalem also has a record of 1-1, and as a coincidence, also lost their match against the same team that BAXI Manresa did, Cedevita Olimpia of Ljubljana, current group leader.
What comes next?
BAXI Manresa's coach, Diego Ocampo, will have the entire squad at his disposal, except for the doubt until the last hour of winger Gustav Knudsen, who is still suffering from muscle discomfort.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| BAXI Manresa's record in the Eurocup | 1-1 |
| Hapoel Jerusalem's record in the Eurocup | 1-1 |
| Points scored by BAXI Manresa in their last match | 83 |
| Points scored by Hapoel Jerusalem in their last match | 68 |