Milan (8-11) will look for another dogged defensive performance to secure a third consecutive home win against an ALBA team (3-16) which hasn't won on the road all season.
Ettore Messina, Milan: 'We know that ALBA is a dangerous team'
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A key individual battle will take place between three-point shooting big men who won the World Cup together last summer: Johannes Voigtmann and Johannes Thiemann. The latter netted 22 points, including 5 points in the last 2 minutes, when the German team overcame Milan, 85-82, in Round 5.
Ettore Messina, Milan head coach
"We know that ALBA is a dangerous team when they can play in the open court and use their transition offense. On top of it, they are a very strong offensive rebounding team. However, this is a fundamental game for us in order to strengthen our position in the EuroLeague."
Israel Gonzalez, ALBA head coach
"The game against Milan on Tuesday will be very difficult for us - our opponent is on the upswing right now. With the addition of Shabazz Napier, Milan got back an important guard. They've found their rhythm in recent games and are playing to their qualities, which lie in their physical defense and very disciplined offense. Milan also has a very deep roster: with Napier, Hall and Flaccadori, they have three guards who can create a lot on the court. Then there are the big men: Voigtmann, Melli, Poythress, Hines and Kamagate. After a long injury, Maodo could also be back on Tuesday."
Kyle Hines, Milan player
"For us, it is an important game because we are still in the hunt for a potential playoff position and we have to avoid mistakes, and defending the home court is crucial. The key will be to limit their offensive rebounds, which we paid for dearly in Berlin, and to contain their transition opportunities. It will be necessary to start it by moving the ball offensively."
Gabriele Procida, ALBA player
"We want to finally get our first win of the year and do everything we can to avoid being the last-seeded team in the EuroLeague standings. Milan is struggling with a few injuries, but our opponent is in a good mood right now. They won both their last game in the EuroLeague and their game in the Italian league. They will certainly compete for one of the top ten EuroLeague places this season. That's why we're expecting a very tough game on Tuesday."