German champ Ulm (5-2) will look to keep pushing towards the top of Group B with a trip to Aris (3-4), which is in danger of slipping out of the playoffs places after losing two of its last three games.
Giannis Kastritis, Aris: 'We have to follow our plan'
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The Greek team's problem has been offensive production, averaging just 63 points in the last three, and Aris will hope for a return to form from leading scorer Roberto Gallinat, who scored just 4 points in last week's loss against Bourg. Scoring is rarely a problem for Ulm, which averages 88.4 and 21.3 assists per game, fourth-best in the league in both categories, with Dakota Mathias reaching double digits in six of the seven games so far.
Giannis Kastritis, Aris head coach
"We face the defending champions of Germany and the leading team of German league till now and this says a lot for the quality and the value of Ulm. They are a tough group that spends a lot of energy in both ends. They score a lot in the open court and they like to move the ball fast in their offense and this is definitely two important factors for the upcoming game. We have to follow our plan, invest a lot of energy and give our 100% in every possession in front of our fans."
Dimitris Katsivelis, Aris player
"We have a very competitive game ahead of us, against the German Champions. Ulm is a very good team this season also, leading Group B in points and assists. We have to be very determined in both ends of the court, to get the result we want. It’s a crucial game for the final standings and the qualification to the play-offs, so we are expecting that our fans will pack our gym, to push us win the game."