Zalgiris – Real Madrid
Lithuanian champion Zalgiris in 4th round Euroleague is waiting for Reala, who won only once in 16 league duels. Real is also a big favorite this time, but we will see whether Zalgiris can take another Spanish scalp after the triumph at Barcelona.
Zalgiris
There was little to expect that the most powerful Lithuanian team and the seventh consecutive champion Zalgiris, after a tough win at opening Euroleague on his field against Red Star (78:76), would have to win with Real 2-1. Especially since they went to Khimky’s guests, from which they lost with 77:85, to make a surprise Saturday night in Barcelona.
On the wings of the newcomer Micić (20 points and eight assists) they also made the biggest surprise of the 3rd round and at Barce they celebrated with 81:75. Pangos also had a good 16 points, while statistically their best player, Jankunas (14.3 points and 6.7 rebounds), scored only four points and scored seven rebounds. Young coach Jasikevicius obviously has again hired good and not so expensive players this summer because they are the team with the lowest budget in Euroliga.
Alleged initial composition of Zalgiris: Micić, Pangos, Milaknis, Jankunas, Davis
Real Madrid
“The Kings” are after three wins, with the Greek Olympiacos and Russian Khimky, the only team without defeat, and the impressive way they get their rivals. Although weakened by non-gambling Llull, Thompkin, and Kuzmić and Randolph, who injured CSKA in the second round, averaged 90, and received 77.7 points. First name and engine team is Doncic, who in the triumph against Milan on Tuesday night scored index 41 (27 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three stolen balls).
Dončić averages 22.7 points, six rebounds and 3.7 assists (average index 31.3), and it is interesting to note that the first place on the list of club assistants is shared with Ayon center. Ayon is also excellent and achieves 11 points, with 8.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocking the first team player and in these categories. Due to the injuries of Kuzmić, which will be paused for a very long time, the possibility of engaging Slovenian center Vidmara from Turkish Banvita is also mentioned.
Zalgiris – Real Madrid Tip
Real were without a defeat both in Endesa and in Euroliga, and they were allowed to duel Milan against two of the 18-year-olds, Doncic and Radoncic. Believe in their talent and team attack potential. On the other hand, Zalgiris scores considerably less – 78.7, and that is exactly what he earns. Zalgiris scores more rebounds than Real (34-32.7) and Assists (19-18.3), suggesting that maybe this could be a match match. We type a handicap on Zalgiris.
