Real Madrid edges Unicaja Málaga 89-87 in record-breaking Liga Endesa opener

Real Madrid secured a narrow 89-87 victory against Unicaja Málaga in a highly competitive Liga Endesa season opener. The match, held at the Movistar Arena, was characterized by constant scoring shifts and was decided in the final seconds. Key performers for Madrid included Maledon with 17 points and 7 assists, and Facundo Campazzo, while Willy Hernangómez led Unicaja with 20 points and 6 rebounds.

The opening round of the Liga Endesa has set a historical record as the highest-scoring inaugural round in the league's 71-season history, averaging 94.8 points per team. Several teams, including Barcelona and Valencia, surpassed the 100-point mark during the weekend.

In related roster news, Unicaja Málaga has reached an agreement to sign American shooting guard Matt Thomas on a two-month contract, with an option to extend until the end of the season. Thomas, 32, brings significant experience from the NBA and previous stints in the Liga Endesa with clubs such as Valencia and Granada.