Chus Mateo explained Mario Hezonja's absence from Real Madrid's loss to Manresa / News - Basketnews.com

Mario Hezonja was warming up before Real Madrid hosted Manresa on Sunday afternoon. However, he didn't check in at any point during the game and coach Chus Mateo addressed the issue.

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Mario Hezonja wasn't present when Real Madrid lost 72-83 to Baxi Manresa for matchday 27 of the ACB League.

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The Croatian forward suffered a back impingement during the warm-up prior to the duel, but which, in principle, should not be serious. Coach Chus Mateo referred to the issue in the postgame presser, while stressing that his team keeps leading the standings with seven more rounds remaining until the end of the regular season.

Hezonja was one of the keys for Madrid, along with Dzanan Musa, in the victory and comeback against Red Star, as he tallied 20 points and five rebounds.

Hezonja is averaging 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per 22 minutes in 23 Spanish league games this season. He puts up 13.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per 22'32" in 31 EuroLeague contests.

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