Interestingly, this will be a kind of introduction to the quarterfinals in which the same rivals will meet.
"We know what kind of team Cluj is, very difficult. However, we want to win this game. We are preparing as we do for every match, with the goal of being stronger and more concentrated than in the last game against Dubai. We are aware that we will also play against them in the quarter-finals, but all the focus is currently only on this game and on getting the most out of it. The emphasis is on our game and I hope that, if we are at the level, we will eventually win," said Podgorica coach Andrej Žakelj.
Cluj owes a lot to the "blues", having eliminated them in the round of 16 of the Eurocup.
"It feels good to be back on the court. It's not easy to watch games from the sidelines and be out of the team for so long, so it really means a lot to me to be back here and playing. This is an opponent we know well, we played them twice in a short period of time about a month ago. We know they play very fast and have quality guards, so we have to be as prepared and focused as possible for this match. We expect a tough game, at a fast pace, with a lot of three-point shots and a lot of transition. We will try to respond with energy and approach and I hope that we will eventually get the win," said Fletcher Magee, who has recovered from his injury.
The match starts at 5 p.m.
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