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. 

Keys to victory: Slask vs. Trento

### Cleaning the glass will benefit Slask

This game features the two teams with the lowest shooting percentages in the EuroCup and therefore there could be many missed shots. Slask is second in the EuroCup in rebounding with 38.4 and leads the competition in defensive boards with 27.5. If Slask, led by the top rebounder in the EuroCup this season, Kerem Kanter (8.4 rpg.), and Ivan Ramljak (6.0 rpg.), can dominate the glass, it will be in a promising position. 

### Trento must play trough defense to win on the road

Trento, which has lost eight games in a row, won its only EuroCup game this season when it hosts Slask in Round 5. Trento played strong defense that night, blocking 6 shots and holding Slask to 5-of-31 three-point shooting (16.1%) in an 81-77 victory.

Slask Wroclaw v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2022-03-09T17:45:00.000Z)

Spanish League rivals MoraBanc Andorra and Joventut Badalona will meet for the fourth time this season with the latter looking to clinch home-court advantage for the eighthfinals.

Keys to victory: Andorra vs. Joventut

### Rebounding is key for Andorra

Andorra defeated Joventut 91-72 the last time they played in the Spanish League, which was one month ago. The key to cracking the vaunted Joventut defense in that game was fantastic shooting and dominating the glass. Andorra made 73.5% of its two-pointers and 41.7% of its threes and outrebounded Joventut 37-26. Although repeating that shooting is unlikely, another strong game on the boards would be a big boost for the home team.

### Joventut may be aided by a high-scoring game

Since Andorra knows the Joventut defense well, the visitors will need to lean on their attack more to win this game. The Andorra defense is about league average, allowing 80.1 points per game. Joventut is 8-0 this season when it has scored at least 80 points, so playing to its offensive strengths of pounding the ball inside to Ante Tomic and co. and thus creating good scoring looks for the perimeter players could be the recipe to beat Andorra.

MoraBanc Andorra v Joventut Badalona (2022-03-09T19:00:00.000Z)

Italian League powers Umana Reyer Venice and Virtus Segafredo Bologna will duel in Group B on Wednesday. 

Keys to victory: Reyer vs. Virtus

### Offensive efficiency critical for Reyer 

It’s a classic offense versus defense tale. Reyer plays at a slow pace, has allowed the second-fewest points in the competition (74.1 ppg.) and holds opponents to relatively low shooting percentages (50.5% 2FG, 33.8% 3FG). Even if the hosts manage to slow down the Virtus attack, Reyer must be more efficient on offense to sting the visitors. Reyer has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game and is shooting 33.8% from behind the arc. Improvements in both areas would be of great benefit this week.

### Fast pace favors Virtus 

Virtus will try to push the pace and for good reason. Not only is the team third in the EuroCup in scoring (86.1 ppg.), but it is 7-2 this season when it has scored more than 80 points. Or in other words, it is winless when it has failed to score at least 81. One key to play at a fast pace will be controlling the rebounding battle. Virtus has been outrebounded by 2.7 rebounds per game this far this season, however, if Mam Jaiteh, Keven Hervey and Kyle Weems can make the difference on the glass, it would be a big boost for the visitors.

Isaia Cordinier - Virtus Segafredo Bologna - EC21

Umana Reyer Venice v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2022-03-09T19:00:00.000Z)

### Controlling the glass helps Metropolitans

In a matchup where these teams have similar strengths, one glaring difference is on the glass. Hamburg attacks the offensive boards with abandon and ranks second in the EuroCup with 11.9 per game. However, it also allows opponents the same number of offensive rebounds and overall has been outrebounded by 6.2 rebounds per game. Metropolitans, with the trio of Vince Hunter, Miralem Halilovic and Tomer Ginat leading the way, has taken 2.6 more rebounds per game than its opponents. If the hosts can dominate the glass, it will be a big advantage against Hamburg.

### Hamburg’s defensive pressure is key 

Metropolitans point guard Will Cummings has been one of the top performers in the EuroCup this season as he leads an attack that has committed the second-fewest turnovers in the competition (11.4 per game). Hamburg has forced the most turnovers (16.5 per game) and collected the second-most steals (9.1 spg.). If the Hamburg defense, highlighted by Caleb Homesley, Jaylen Brown, Maximilian di Leo and Justus Hollatz, can put pressure on Cummings and the rest of the Metropolitans guards, it could make all the difference.

Boulogne Metropolitans 92 will seek its fifth consecutive win when it faces a stubborn Hamburg Towers side on Wednesday.

Keys to victory: Metropolitans vs. Hamburg

Boulogne Metropolitans 92 v Hamburg Towers (2022-03-09T19:30:00.000Z)

Gran Canaria will look to snap a two-game slide when it hosts Frutti Extra Bursaspor, which has lost its last six games on the road.

Keys to victory: Gran Canaria vs. Frutti Extra Bursaspor

### Gran Canaria will try to pressure the opposing guards 

Gran Canaria leads the EuroCup in steals (9.2 spg.) and is second in forced turnovers (15.9 per game). Those skills to pressure opposing guards and to pounce in the passing lanes could prove decisive against a Bursaspor squad that is led by its backcourt of Andrew Andrews and Derek Needham. If Andrew Albicy, Chris Kramer and Dylan Ennis can successfully pressure the opposing ballhandlers, Gran Canaria should be able to control the game.

### Bursaspor needs strong perimeter defense

Bursaspor has allowed opponents to shoot a EuroCup-high 39.6% from downtown this season and Gran Canaria is second in the competition in three-point accuracy at 39.0%. Given that Andrews and Needham will likely play long minutes, the stress on the Bursaspor guards will be even greater. Nevertheless, disrupting the Gran Canaria shooters is essential because if the hosts fire away at ease from downtown, it will be tough for Bursaspor to keep up.

Gran Canaria v Frutti Extra Bursaspor (2022-03-09T20:00:00.000Z)

Round 14 begins in Lithuania with a Group A clash between Lietkabelis Panevezys and Partizan NIS Belgrade. 

Keys to victory: Lietkabelis vs. Partizan

### Lietkabelis must take care of the ball 

Lietkabelis has won four straight home games and will put that record on the line against the team in second place in the group. One of the keys for success will be taking care of the ball. Lietkabelis has committed the second-most turnovers in the EuroCup this season, 15.4 per game. Its opponent, Partizan, has taken the fourth-most steals (7.9 spg.). To keep up with Partizan’s dangerous attack, the hosts must play efficient basketball and limit their turnovers. 

### Making threes could boost Partizan

Partizan has one of the strongest frontlines in the EuroCup as evidenced by the fact that the team leads the competition in two-point shooting (58.7%) and blocks (3.5 bpg.) and outrebounding opponents by 4.5 rebounds per game. Despite the attention those players force opponents to pay, Partizan’s perimeter players have not capitalized. Partizan’s 33.3% three-point shooting is among the lowest in the competition – and that drops to 27.1% in losses. If Keven Punter, Yam Madar and Dallas Moore heat up from deep, Partizan will be tough to stop. 

Lietkabelis Panevezys v Partizan NIS Belgrade (2022-03-08T17:00:00.000Z)

### Cedevita seeks fast-paced game

Cedevita is winless in three games against Buducnost this season. Coach Golemac’s side lost two of those games in the Adriatic League and one in the EuroCup. Cedevita is a team built around its attack and it has shown; the team has been worth 94.8 points in EuroCup wins this season and 77.1 points in EuroCup losses. Against Buducnost, it has averaged 76.7 points. One way to raise that number is to cut down on turnovers; Cedevita has committed a EuroCup-high 16.0 turnovers per game. As a team with very good shooting percentages, fewer turnovers would likely lead to more shots and more points scored.

### Buducnost undefeated when is scores 80

In contrast to Cedevita, Buducnost prefers a slower paced, control game. The Montenegrin champs have committed the fourth-fewest turnovers (12.0 per game) and are third-worst in the competition in three-point accuracy (31.5%). When Buducnost has held opponents to less than 80 points, it is 5-1 this season. However, when the pace is increased, Buducnost has also done fine. It is 6-0 this season when it has scored at least 80 points. Against Cedevita, relying on the skills of Justin Cobbs and Willie Reed to take what’s available and turnover the home team’s aggressiveness against it could be the recipe for victory.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana will try to snap its losing streak against Adriatic League rival Buducnost VOLI Podgorica when they meet in Round 14.

Keys to victory: Cedevita vs. Buducnost

Jaka Blazic - Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - EC21

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2022-03-08T19:30:00.000Z)

### It starts with offense for Promitheas 

Promitheas will try to use the recent break to turn things around after losing six of the last seven games. Scoring has been the team’s biggest problem this season; Promitheas is second from bottom in scoring (72.4 ppg.), third from last in two-point shooting (49.6%) and fourth from last in three-point shooting (32.3%). It has lost seven of its eight games when Promitheas has failed to score 80 points, so pushing the pace and making more shots will be critical against Ulm. 

### Controlling the boards is key for Ulm

Ironically, the fact that Ulm is among the worst turnover transgressors in the league has not hindered it much; Coach Lakovic’s team has committed even more turnovers in wins (15.8 per game) than losses (14.7). Ulm has partially made up for its turnover woes with strong rebounding; it has outrebounded teams by 3.8 boards per game. Promitheas, in contrast, has been outrebounded by 1.9 per game. If Jaron Blossomgame and Cristiano Felicio can ensure that Ulm controls the glass, the chances of gaining the club’s fourth road win this season rise. 

The first Round 14 game in Group B will be in Greece where Promitheas Patras takes on ratiopharm Ulm.

Keys to victory: Promitheas vs. Ulm

Promitheas Patras v ratiopharm Ulm (2022-03-08T17:30:00.000Z)