Kosner Baskonia wants to continue his Copa title by defeating Valencia
The match will be played at the Buesa Arena on Thursday from 8.30 p.m. Kurucs, Diop and Sedekerskis are expected to be low, but Markquis Nowell and Kobi Simmons will be available from Galbia.
Baskonia players. Photo: EFE
Kosner Baskonia will face the Valencia Basket on the Euroleague 29 day of the 2025-2026 season, this Thursday at the Buesa Arenafrom 20:30. This will be the team 's first match after winning the King 's Cup final and also playing at home, so it is hoped that there will be a tremendous atmosphere.
Rodions Kurucs will be low, in order to help his teammates in the Cup, as a result of playing without fully recovering from an ankle twist; Khalifa Diop and Tadas Sedekerskis will also be low as a result of their injuries.
As for Baskonia's rival, Isaac Nogués and Kameron Taylor will not be able to help Pedro Martinez 's team. Valencia is at the top of the ranking; Valencia has 18 wins and eight defeats in the Euroleague this season, which puts Valencia in third place in the ranking with two fewer wins than its leader, the Fenerbahce.
Valencia is the second team with the most points in the Euroleague and the third with the most rebounds in attack. Its worst statistic is free shots, as it is the worst team in the championship, in that section.
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