A key battle between direct rivals in Group B will see Aris (6-8) welcome Buducnost (6-8) for a game that could go a long way towards deciding playoff qualification.
Ioannis Kastritis, Aris: 'We have to be ready for a very demanding game'
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A home win would also give Aris a head-to-head advantage after grinding out a 63-65 road win at Buducnost in November. Yoan Moukoundou's 20 points weren't enough for victory that day as Aris big man Kris Bankston scored 14 points without a miss, and their battle for inside supremacy will again be crucial. Buducnost will again look for leadership from McKinley Wright after his 16 points helped beat Bourg last week.
Ioannis Kastritis, Aris head coach
"We have an important game against Buducnost, a team that, comparing it with our first game, has added players to their already deep and full of quality squad. They got a very important win against Bourg in the last week and seemed to get a momentum as the EuroCup regular season moves to the end. We have to be ready for a very demanding game and fight for every possession."
Kris Bankston, Aris player
"We have a crucial game ahead of us. Buducnost is a very good team that has strengthen its roster with good players since our first battle, in Podgorica, and is rising up in the group standings. The win in this game is very important for us in the battle for the qualification of the BKT EuroCup’s playoffs. We have to be determined and focused, especially in defense, to get the result we want. We expect that our fans will pack our arena for one more time, to push us to the victory."