Umana Reyer Venice hopes to keep reaping the benefits of its veteran sharpshooter Michael Bramos finding his rhythm and Gran Canaria is doing the same with swingman Nicolas Brussino playing a bigger role in recent weeks.
Major matchup: Bramos, Reyer vs. Brussino, Gran Canaria
Bramos has not been consistent this season after he missed the first five games of the season with an injury. One of the most dangerous shooters in the competition, Bramos is averaging 6.8 points on just 29.2% three-point shooting plus 2.7 rebounds per game. However, Bramos is coming off one of his best games of the season. In a resounding road win over Buducnost VOLI Podgorica last week, Bramos shined with 12 points, making both of his two-point shots, 2 of 3 triples and pulling down 6 rebounds. Bramos played for Gran Canaria for two seasons early in his career and he will try to continue finding his rhythm against his former team while helping Reyer extend its winning streak to three games.
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Brussino has had an up-and-down campaign of his own, finishing with double figures in scoring in four of his nine appearances. He is averaging 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists, but during January he spent nearly 26 minutes per game on the floor. Gran Canaria is undefeated in those games and Brussino has been a steady presence, knocking down 5 three-pointers while dishing 10 assists with just 2 turnovers, while collecting 7 steals. His performance on both ends of the floor will be of great importance for Gran Canaria against Reyer.