OUR OPPONENT

TSMOKI-MINSK (MINSK, BELORUSSIA)

Founded in 2006
Team colors: blue, white and gold
Honors: Belorussian Premier League (2009-2016), Belorussian Cup (2009-2016)
Arena: Minsk Arena (capacity – 15000)
President: Yuri Shakola
Official website: www.bc-tsmoki.by

Where to watch
LIVE: Match! Nash Sport (16:55; replay — 00:20), Sportbox.ru
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Dusko Ivanovic, BC Khimki head coach:

“It's not easy to play two games in two days but this game is also important for us. VTB League is a significant competition for us. At this moment we are at the second position trying to stay here or even going up. I hope my players will consider the importance of this game. We'll have a recovering practice and shorter practice. I think Tsmoki-Minsk is a good team with character. They have quick players and good shooters. In Belorussia we had a very tough game; we won finally but it was difficult. We must play very seriously”.