After losing at home against Maccabi on Tuesday despite 22 points and 8 assists from Shavon Shields, Milan (1-4) will be quickly back in action with another home game as Monaco (3-2) visits on Thursday.
Pre-game quotes: Milan vs. Monaco

Elie Okobo was one of six double-digits scorers in Monaco's spectacular victory over Maccabi last week, posting his best game of the season with 17 points and 6 assists without a turnover. If he can maintain that form alongside the always electric Mike James, who will be returning to face his former club, the men from the principality will be confident of extending their impressive three-game winning streak. Milan will be desperate to avoid repeating last season's poor start (3-10) which ultimately scuppered realistic playoffs ambitions, and needs to improve on the 18 turnovers committed against Maccabi to get back on track.
Ettore Messina, Milan head coach
"We are coming off three mediocre games in a row, including the Italian League one, so we need to earn our fans' trust back by playing with courage, determination, team spirit, traits that have been historically part of this club's DNA and this particular team has to promptly recapture."


Sasa Obradovic, Monaco head coach
"Milan is a team with great potential, who suffered quite a few injuries at the start of the season and are looking for the best chemistry. They've played some big games but are looking for confidence, so I'm expecting a big response from them. As for us, we're growing with every match and every training session, and we have to do everything we can to go to the next level. Jordan Loyd is supposed to be a key player in our system, but he's also an example to us all. Nikola Mirotic and recent world champion Johannes Voigtmann, in particular, are performing very well at the moment. Milan has a lot of experience, players who know how to turn a match around. With a top-class coach, of course. We can't afford to think we're up against a weakened team. We'll have to be very focused."
Jordan Loyd, Monaco guard
"I'm very happy to be back on the court, and I'd like to thank the staff and the club for supporting me... It's a unique feeling to play again. Basketball is my life with my family. I've still got a lot of work to do, but I'm ready. I couldn't wait any longer anyway! We've got big ambitions this season, but we're working hard to grow step by step. The chemistry is taking shape and the team is moving forward, which is very positive. The fact that there's only one ball for all of us? We showed that last season, it went really well, and it will be the same this season. We love the game, we want to win, and there's a great atmosphere in the group."
Mam Jaiteh, Monaco center
"We're taking Milan very seriously, and the context makes this team even more dangerous. We'll have to set the bar high. We have to stop them getting comfortable, and try to play our fast game. What about me personally? I'm still fighting to find my best rhythm and help my team as much as possible. We're a group with a lot of talent, and you have to give credit to the coach for managing to create a great alchemy, even though everyone wants more playing time."

























































































