In a never-seen-before showdown in European competitions, Paris Basketball (5-2) takes on Promitheas Patras (4-3) in Group B. Paris is 4-0 on the road but just 1-2 at home. Promitheas comes off back-to-back home losses and hopes to bounce back right away.
Paris, Promitheas finally meet
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Paris relies on its physicality to make a difference in this game. It leads the EuroCup in blocked shots (4.1 bpg.) and defensive rebounds (30.3 drpg.), which allows Paris to get going in transition. Kyle Allman, Amar Gegic and Axel Toupane are fast, athletic players who thrive in their team's run-and-gun style. Paris, however, ranks 19th in offensive rebounds (8.7 orpg.), so there is room for improvement. As always, finding Ismael Kamagate in the paint should give Paris a better chance to win the game.
Promitheas has been without Joe Young, the EuroCup's top scorer, in its last two games. If Young remains sidelined, Arnoldas Kulbokas and Anthony Cowan should be ready to get extended responsibilities on offense. Promitheas is last in offensive rebounds (8.3 drpg.) despite making just 48.8% of its two-point shots (19th overall). Being more effective in the paint and powering the offensive board against the best defensive rebounding team in the competition are perhaps the biggest keys for Promitheas in this exciting game.