After roaring back into winning ways in sensational style by thrashing Virtus on Friday, Efes (8-13) will look to continue its revival with a tough trip from second-placed Barcelona (15-6).
Daniel Oturu, Efes: 'We have to come to the game prepared'
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Dario Brizuela ensured that injured Nico Laprovittola wasn't missed by draining 24 points as Barca beat Zalgiris on Friday. Efes will hope Darius Thompson stays hot after masterminding the win over Virtus with 26 points. Barca is looking for a season sweep over Efes after comfortably winning their opening night meeting, 91-74, behind 18 points from Willy Hernangomez, who will be challenged by Tyrique Jones on Thursday.
Erdem Can, Efes head coach
"FC Barcelona won the four games in two consecutive double-round weeks. Even though they played all those four games at home, it is important that they won all of these four games. They are at the top rows in standings. We will come out with the same concentration as in the last game and show the necessary seriousness to win the game for 40 minutes."
Roger Grimau, Barcelona head coach
"We have a few players that still have problems and will not be available for this game. It's a bit strange to pass two days without a game now. We have practiced just enough to let the players recover and some rest to focus mentally. Efes comes from a win against Virtus in which they played really well, really aggressive. Their aggressive defense surprised us. We know that team, they have great players and playing at home, Efes will be even more dangerous."
Daniel Oturu, Efes player
"My opinion on the Barca match is we have to come to the game prepared. They are a good team and they will come and compete and we have to fight to the best of our abilities if we want to be able to win."
Jabari Parker, Barcelona player
"A win is a win. Sometimes it will be me, sometimes it will be somebody else. We work hard everyday and try to get better, we have a tough game coming up. Every time I step on the court is a new experience and that's better for me."