Overview

• The ACB season tipped off in Málaga with Unicaja hosting Bilbao Basket at the Martín Carpena, where the home side presented its Intercontinental Cup title.
• Seven Bilbao players made their club debuts, reflecting major roster turnover in the first league outing.
• Head coach Jaume Ponsarnau opened with Harald Frey, Darrun Hilliard, Margiris Normantas, Luke Petrasek and Joel Hlinason.
• Darrun Hilliard led Bilbao with 14 points before leaving in the fourth quarter due to a left‑leg injury.
• Luke Petrasek added 13 points on efficient shooting as other first‑timers delivered mixed performances and the rotation took early shape, with Zecevic unused as Bagayoko’s replacement.