OUR OPPONENT

PBC LOKOMOTIV-KUBAN (KRASNODAR, RUSSIA)

Founded in 2003 (as Lokomotiv-Rostov)
Team colors: red and green
Honors: FIBA Europe Cup runner-up (2005), EuroChallenge runner-up (2011), EuroLeague semifinalist (2016), Russian championship bronze (2012, 2015), VTB United League silver (2013), VTB United League bronze (2015), Eurocup winner (2013)
Arena: Basket-Hall (capacity – 7500)
President: Anrdey Vedischev
Official website: lokobasket.com

Where to watch
LIVE: Match TV (12:55), Match! Nash Sport (12:55, replay — 23:15), Sportbox.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Dusko Ivanovic, BC Khimki head coach:

“It’s an important game for both teams. Loko is a big team. Last year they had an excellent season and in the offseason, the squad changed a lot. They are a new team but stay with very good players who have experience. It will be very tough game for us. With many new players in the roster, they need time to play good but they did well against Olimpija Ljubljana. We must improve our defense, rebounding and show patience. We also must play with more confidence”.