Another game with huge significance in the race for postseason action will see Milan (13-17) host Fenerbahce (19-11), with both teams feeling confident after crucial wins earlier in the week.
Ettore Messina, Milan: 'They are playing with a high degree of efficiency'
Fresh from an impressive victory over Barcelona, Fenerbahce will hope for another big night from Scottie Wilbekin, who has scored 4 and 6 three-pointers in the last two games. He was also the decisive factor with 19 points to secure an 85-82 triumph when these teams met in Round 1. Milan was outstanding at both ends of the floor to win big on the road at Monaco on Wednesday, and can count on the leadership of Nikola Mirotic after the former EuroLeague MVP has averaged 21 points over his the last four games.
Ettore Messina, Milan head coach
"We will face one of the healthiest teams in the EuroLeague. They are playing with a high degree of efficiency both offensively and defensively. We are aware of it, but we fully intend to build on the very good game we had in Monaco, approaching this challege with humility and at the same time extreme determination."
Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach
"Milan is coming off a win against Monaco. It is obvious that they are in great shape. I think it is very clear that their game is around Napier, Mirotic and Shields, with the other guys having very clear roles. It is a very important game for them, because they are putting themselves in the position to fight for the Play-In. And it is also an extremely important game for us, as we try to continue to take wins and fight for the highest possible position in the EuroLeague standings."
Sertac Sanli, Fenerbahce player
"We got the result we wanted from the first game of the double week. However, we face a very strong opponent and it is going to be a tough one. Milan is a good team. And lastly, they achieved an important win on the road against Monaco. They can play with big lineups and get a great creation from their backcourt players. We know very well the importance of this game for us. If we win, we will take a very important step towards the Playoffs and even home-court advantage. That's why we have to be very concentrated and play one of our best games."