With an old-school approach, the Greek club from Thessaloniki might make it to the BKT EuroCup postseason based primarily on defense.
Trademarks by Eurohoops: Defense shows Aris the way to the playoffs
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You must be extra alert to spot it at first glance. The logo of Aris Midea Thessaloniki depicts the mythological god of war, Ares, and at his side there's a shield. So it's not a coincidence that defense is the key for Aris head coach Giannis Kastritis and his players as the storied club moves closer to a playoff qualification in its return to BKT EuroCup after an absence of seven years. Through 15 rounds, Aris has leaned on the EuroCup's stingiest defense, allowing 74.3 points per game. That's no small feat and it's a conscious choice, with Aris deliberately playing a slow-tempo game, opposing the trends of the modern game and controlling the tempo in an old-school way.