After suffering high-scoring losses two days ago, Baskonia (12-12) and Maccabi (13-11) will look to get their playoffs challenge back on track in a key matchup between direct rivals.
Oded Kattash, Maccabi: 'Prepare for a totally different game'
Seasons
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Regular Season
Round 25 of 34
Regular Season
Baskonia Vitoria-GasteizBKN
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Maccabi Playtika Tel AvivMTA
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A double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds from Josh Nebo helped give Maccabi an 89-81 win the teams met earlier in the season, so Baskonia has to win by 9 points or more to claim the head to head advantage. A key matchup will take place between Chima Moneke and Bonzie Colson, a pair of power forwards who can score from anywhere, grab rebounds and play excellent defense, while Codi Miller-McIntyre and Lorenzo Brown respectively rank second and third in the league for assists (6.6 / 6.3 per game).
Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach
"We have a long trip to Vitoria, it’s a challenging Spanish week. We have to forget the game against Real, recuperate and prepare for a totally different game. Baskonia has their own rhythm, their own qualities. We will try to take the road win."
Jake Cohen, Maccabi player
"It will be a tough game in Baskonia. They are a good team. We have a good chance to respond, but we have to take a step forward to get a big road win."