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Pre-game quotes: CSKA Moscow vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Pre-game quotes: CSKA Moscow vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul

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1 February 20224 Mins read

Pre-game quotes: CSKA Moscow vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Here are some opinions from the game protagonists themselves.

Regular Season

Round 24 of 34

game Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs CSKA Moscow

Group Regular Season

2 February 2022, 17:00

Regular Season

2 February 2022, 17:00

Regular Season

CSKA Moscow

CSK

Anadolu Efes Istanbul

EFS

Final Score

CSKA Moscow assistant coach Andreas Pistiolis:

"Efes is a great team, they are reigning champs. We are happy to play against them, it's going to be an exciting game. They know us very well and we know them because they are the same team, we played against each other for many years. Whoever chooses to come to the gym to watch the game will watch some beautiful basketball and enjoy it."

CSKA Moscow player Iffe Lundberg:

"It's gonna be a hard-fought game for sure, two of the toughest teams in Europe battling it out. Hopefully we will execute coaches' game plan to perfection (or close to) because they are very dangerous, especially on the offensive end. Their two main guards are two of the best players in this league, we gotta be ready for that."

Anadolu Efes Istanbul head coach Ergin Ataman:

"In CSKA Moscow, Alexey Shved is in great shape. We need to put pressure on him and lower his score. We also need to pay attention to Will Clyburn's one-on-one games, Johannes Voigtmann's long distance shots and Nikola Milutinov's offensive rebounds. With defensive rebounds, controlling game in offense and correct shot selections, we will go on court to win."

Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard Shane Larkin:

"CSKA Moscow is a very talented team with experience and a winning culture. It is a very important game for both teams so it will be a tough atmosphere. We have to play with intensity on defense, share the ball on offense and focus on the details because CSKA is a very well coached team. If we do those things I believe that we have a good chance to get a tough victory."

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Oturu with the alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment

Poirier with the put-back slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Poirier with a fierce small-dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

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Larkin and Dozier conjure some magic! Motorola Magic Moment

Oturu with a strong dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Poirier rips the rim! Motorola Magic Moment

Poirier with a big dunk! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night

Shane Larkin: 'We've had to win every single game to get here'

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Nwora with a massive dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Vincent Poirier: 'Really proud of the team and what we've accomplished so far'

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A sublime alley oop from Poirier! Motorola Magic Moment

A ferocious dunk from Thompson! Motorola Magic Moment

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Thompson to Poirier alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment

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Shane Larkin: 'To catch our rhythm at the right time is perfect'

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Jordan Nwora denies his opponent! Motorola Magic Moment

Bryant sets up Poirier for an alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment

Elijah Bryant: 'Maybe I'll have some ice cream to celebrate'

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Oturu with a incredible play! Motorola Magic Moment

Oturu's alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night

Shane Larkin: 'We're in playoff mode right now'

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Poirier's big block! Motorola Magic Moment

Elijah Bryant: 'Today, we got better'

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Bryant beats the halftime buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment

Poirier’s alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Smits skies for a poster-dunk! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night

Vincent Poirier: 'We helped each other on the court'

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Smits skies for a poster dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Nwora beats the buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment

Larkin feeds Poirer! Motorola Magic Moment

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Dozier and Oturu at it again! Motorola Magic Moment

Oturu with a vicious two-hander! Motorola Magic Moment

Dozier's huge dunk! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night