As domestic leagues resume, we deploy the age-old rest vs rust battle in the aftermath of EuroCup.

Spain saw a pair of one possession wins further middle the middle of the pack, and a reminder of who resides in the top tier until proved otherwise.

Germany saw a clear case of weekend-off benefits vs EuroCup hangover, and a bid for a second straight upset of a top-4 team.

Italy saw yet another scrap of an Adriatic derby decided by a single point, as well as a resounding revenge game as an early-season score was settled.

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