AVTODOR SARATOV (RUSSIA)

Founded in 1960
Team colors: black and white
Honors: 2nd Place in Russian Championship (1994, 1997, 1998, 1999), 3rd Place in Russian Championship (1996), Eurocup FIBA semifinalist (1998), Superleague A Champion (1997, 1998), Superleague B Champion (2009), Superleague Champion (2014), 3rd Place in Superleague (2013)
Arena: Sport Palace Kristall (capacity – 5500)
President: Vladimir Rodionov
Official website: avtodor.ru

Where to watch

LIVE: Match! Arena (17:55), Match! Nash Sport (replay at 21:00), matchtv.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Rimas Kurtinaitis, Khimki Moscow Region head coach:

“Of course, Zubkov’s injury is a very big loss and we are in a tough spot, which means everyone needs to contribute and play for the team. We had little time to prepare, but did everything we could given our circumstances. Avtodor is a dangerous team that plays very up-tempo basketball, attacks often on fast breaks and looks for easy shots. They have tall centers led by Zabelin and a good point guard in Golden, who runs their entire offense. We will have to work, but we’re ready”.