Here are some insightful comments about the game from the protagonists themselves.
Pre-game quotes: Olimpija vs. Venice
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Regular Season
Round 16 of 18
Regular Season
group b
Cedevita Olimpija LjubljanaCOL
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Umana Reyer VeniceURV
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana head coach Jurica Golemac:
“Umana Reyer is coming to Stozice, and this will be the fourth consecutive visit for our rivals. It is an extremely high-quality team that has greatly changed its composition and, among other things, brought in two new players, Jordan Theodore and the Slovenian national team player Jordan Morgan. In Valencia and Bologna, the Venetians were in the lead for most of the match, but did not hold out until the end. Certainly Umana Reyer is a team that is among the best in our group. They play specifically, with a lot of zone defense and takeovers, so we’re going to have to focus on their game in defense. Our game in defense will have to be physical, better than in previous matches, we will also have to be in the jump, as our rivals have very athletic players. This will definitely be one of the ways to succeed. I invite the fans to join us in as big as number as possible, as we will really need their help. I really hope that the match will be the most visited so far this season, because the guys deserve it.”
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana player Yogi Ferrell:
“We know Umana Reyer is a very good team. Under both rims our competitors like to play physically and they are very good at it. We are facing a difficult test and we will have to do our best if we want to record a new victory. I invite all the fans to join us. With their energy, the Arena comes to life, it is also easier for us to play. We want them to join us in as big as numbers as possible.”
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Umana Reyer Venice head coach Walter De Raffaele:
"A great, talented team, even stronger with Dragic. We do have big respect for Olimpija Ljuabljana and their organization. They won five games in a row in EuroCup, 14 of last 16 overall, they are rolling great. It’s an outstanding backcourt team as Ferrell and Pullen talent. We will need to limit their ball movement and crash the boards will be one of our main goals."
Umana Reyer Venice player Michael Bramos:
"It will be a good test for us. Lubiana is coming off five wins in a row in EuroCup and they are playing really well right now. They score a lot, our defense against their shooters will be really important. We will need to find energy after last three games on the road."