Here are some insightful comments about the game from the protagonists themselves.
Pre-game quotes: Monaco vs. UNICS
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UNICS Kazan head coach Velimir Perasovic:
"Recently, Monaco has been showing quality basketball. They have everything - a great coach and experienced players. There are no easy games in the EuroLeague, here every game is important and difficult. Now for us every fight is extremely important. We are extremely motivated to win."
UNICS Kazan player Isaiah Canaan:
"Looking forward to a good game between two teams battling to stay and to keep playoff hopes alive! It is going to be a great up tempo type game."
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