To win games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, teams need a strong supporting roster behind their big stars. Small forwards Simone Fontecchio of Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Mateusz Ponitka of Zenit St Petersburg are such players whose efforts are often critical to their respective teams' success.
Major Matchup: Fontecchio, Baskonia vs. Ponitka, Zenit
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Fontecchio is averaging career-highs of 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season, his first with Baskonia and fifth in the EuroLeague. He is second on the team in scoring and leads the team in steals (1.1 spg.). His all-around contributions can be felt differently from game to game, depending on what's needed, and his presence always puts added pressure on opposing defenses because he is one of four Baskonia players averaging double figures in points.
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Ponitka leads Zenit in rebounding (5.2 rpg.) and is second in assists (2.6 apg.) in his third season with the club and fifth in the EuroLeague. Although his scoring has gone down to 4.7 points per game, Ponitka has served as a secondary playmaker, which has been critical for the team due to injuries in the backcourt. Ponitka is likewise a physical and crafty defender. These two tough small forwards will engage in an important matchup on Tuesday that is worth keeping an eye on.
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