A key game in the race for the playoffs will see Aris (2-2) host Cluj (3-1) for what could be a low-scoring encounter. Cluj gained its three victories by allowing its opponents to score no more than 74 points, while Aris’s two-game winning run is based on a defense which allowed just 63 and 66 points. A key matchup comes in the backcourt, where Roberto Gallinat averages 17.2 points for Aris and scored 23 last week, while DJ Seeley averages 16.5 points for Cluj but was restricted to just 8 points last week after getting into foul trouble.
Pre-game quotes: Aris vs. Cluj
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Giannis Kastritis, Aris head coach
"It’s an important home game for us in front of our fans. Our opponent Cluj is doing great so far in the competition. They are very solid as a team, having a core of players for many seasons, a fact that gives them the advantage of the unity and good chemistry early on the year. We need to be very focused in our tactic in both ends and give our 100 percent in any possession."
Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach
"It is the first time we will play against Aris. We saw many of their games and everyone can tell that it will be a tough gym. They have an athletic team that plays with energy. Aris has 2 wins and 2 losses, so the game will be important for the standings. Obviously, we want a victory!"
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Ismael Sanogo, Aris player
"After two wins in a row in the BKT EuroCup, and five consecutive including the Greek League, we have a very demanding and difficult game against U-BT Cluj-Napoca. We are eager to play in front of our fans again and we are sure that they will give us the boost we need to get our third win in this season’s competition. We have to have energy in the defensive part and be patient in the offense, as our opponent is very strong defensively."
Jarell Eddie, Cluj player
"I think they are a good team and there are a lot of good things that they do. We have to prepare for them, play our game and get a win. I wish we keep it going, I feel that our team is growing. We are playing better every game and I am really excited."