Two teams on a high conclude Round 15 as Milan (6-9) looks for a third straight win with a visit from Panathinaikos (8-7).
Ettore Messina, Milan: 'We face a team of the highest level'
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The Greens are still on cloud nine after Wednesday's incredible win at Monaco, which showcased the versatility in Ergin Ataman's roster as six different players scored in double digits, led by 17 points from Kostas Sloukas. Milan has playmaker Diego Flaccadori in the best form of his life, following his personal-best 15 points in the Round 14 win over Barcelona with another career-high, 7 assists, to defeat ASVEL earlier this week. That game also saw Nicolo Melli score 17 points on 7-for-8 field goal shooting for a Milan team which could be finally starting to roll.
Ettore Messina, Milan head coach
"We face a team of the highest level, and they are going through a period of excellent shape. We are aware, in the emergency, of the difficulties of this game, but we will all have to continue to give the best of ourselves every time we step on the court. If we do this, as has been the case in each of the last few games, I have no doubt that the team and the crowd against Panathinaikos will support each other for the full 40 minutes."
Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach
"Past is in the past. This is a new game. For sure it will be another tough, difficult game. Milan did not start too well in the season, but in the last two games they changed a lot and play good basketball. They beat Barcelona on the road last week, and yesterdy they had a solid win against ASVEL. We know the players, we know their system. Of course, we will try to get another road win, here in Milan."
Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos player
"We want to keep this momentum rolling and hopefully we get some more wins. We have to take care of the ball and avoid turnovers. It's great that our fans get going here on the road, that's very good for us."