Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse will try to protects its spot among the top eight teams in Group B when it faces the group’s co-leader Valencia Basket.
Keys to victory: Bourg vs. Valencia



Bourg must keep pace on the glass
After a slow start to the season, Bourg has enjoyed a strong run with wins in three of its last four games. Coach Laurent Legname’s side also enjoys a winning record, 4-2, at home. This week Bourg faces the best rebounding team in the EuroCup. Valencia leads the competition in offensive rebounds (13.0 per game) and total rebounds (40.0 rpg.) while outrebounding the competition by 8.2 boards per game. Bourg has been outrebounded by 2.9 per game. To maximize its chances to beat Valencia, Bourg will need JaCorey Williams, Jalen Jones and Pierre Pelos to stick with Valencia on the glass.
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Three-point defense could decide the game
Valencia is second in the competition in scoring (86.2 ppg.) so to keep pace, Bourg will likely rest on its EuroCup-best three-point shooting attack. Bourg has made 42.1% of its threes this season. The big problem for the hosts is that Valencia has the best three-point defense, limiting opponents to 31.3% shooting from downtown. This strength versus strength matchup could be key on Tuesday.




























































































