A heavy burden for Virtus Bologna at home ahead of Game 3 of the playoff quarterfinals against Dolomiti Energia Trentino. The Black and Whites, expected on Friday evening at the BTS Arena (basketball at 20:00 with live coverage on LBA TV, Sky Sport Basket, and Nettuno Bologna Uno), will have to deal with the situation related to Alessandro Pajola, as well as doubts about Aliou Diarra's condition. The club's statement highlights particular concern for Virtus Bologna's captain. Pajola, following a traumatic distorsive-contusivo injury to his right knee sustained during training, underwent instrumental examinations that revealed an irregularity of the external meniscus. Despite rest and specific therapy, symptoms persist, and the playmaker will undergo a diagnostic arthroscopy to clarify the possibility of a potential return by the end of the season. A news that risks weighing heavily on the series. Pajola represents one of the cornerstones of Nenad Jakovljevic's team, especially for defensive intensity, leadership, and ability to give balance to the Black and Whites in delicate moments. A situation to be monitored also for Aliou Diarra. The Virtus Bologna long will start with the team for Trento despite the muscle injury to the right external oblique abdominal muscle sustained during Game 2. The player has already started specific treatment, but his presence for the Friday challenge remains strongly in doubt and will be evaluated day by day. Matteo Accorsi and Derrick Alston Jr. are instead unavailable, with Virtus Bologna presenting itself to the delicate Game 3 in full rotation emergency. The match will be refereed by C. Lo Guzzo, L. Baldini, and A. Valzani.