Two opening-round derby losers will look to bounce back as ALBA (0-1) welcomes Baskonia (0-1) to the German capital. ALBA suffered the worst rebounding deficit in EuroLeague history, minus-32, in losing at Bayern, while its offense also went missing in the second half, something that new signings Sterling Brown (8 points), Matteo Spagnolo (6) and Justin Bean (6) can help rectify in the team's home opener. Baskonia certainly won't lack for inspiration from dynamic forward Chima Moneke after his strong debut (13 points, 10 rebounds) in the season opener, but Markus Howard's missed game-winner against Real underscored the explosive guard's struggle for efficiency last week. The visitors will need him, too.
Pre-game quotes: ALBA vs. Baskonia
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Israel Gonzalez, ALBA head coach
"In their first EuroLeague game, Baskonia only lost to Real Madrid in the last seconds, and in the Spanish League, Joan Penarroya's team is performing well again. So, we have to be prepared for a very dangerous opponent on Thursday."
Louis Olinde, ALBA player
"We are hyped about our first EuroLeague home game! But Baskonia has a very good team again this season. Markus Howard is one of the top guards in the league and always a threat. Mike Kotsar is a super-efficient big man and a good rebounder. Without two of our centers, we have to do a good job as a team on Thursday, especially under the baskets."
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Nowell finds Diakite! Motorola Magic Moment
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