EXCHANGE OF OPINIONS

Raul Lopez:

— We also played with Prokom within the bounds of Euroleague. That game was tough but we won it. I suppose the Poles learned a lesson from that meeting and on Sunday we will deal with another Prokom — it will be more organized and concentrated. Despite our rich schedule and the fact that we have to play in three different tournaments, VTB United League is an important competition for us. In addition with some of the teams we play also in Euroleague: it's a good chance to try our strength and assess the rival better. It's very important to be at the same high level. To reach it we must forget about the vexing loss from Maccabi and be in the mood for a game with the Poles seriously.

Thomas Kelati:

— I feel myself much better. A wonderful medical staff work in BC Khimki, everyone knows what to do and does it professionally. I really appreciate it. I hope my recovery will proceed faster: and now everything is going according to plan. The game with Prokom will be a special one for me — in this team my compatriots play: even if I won't go to the court. I know a lot of players, the coach and staff. We will play home and this will be a governing factor in our success: the fans of BC Khimki are really great. Prokom has a very long bench and frequent changes may suit them well. But we'll try to clear obstacles by quality, not quantity. I'm looking forward to Sunday.

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VISITING CARD

Asseco Prokom Gdynia (Gdynia, Poland)

Leagues: Polska Liga Koszykówki (PLK), Euroleague
Founded: 1995
History: Prokom Trefl (1995-2008), Asseco Prokom Sopot (2008-2009), Asseco Prokom Gdynia (2009-present)
Arena: Gdynia Sports Arena (capacity: 5,000)
Location: Gdynia, Poland
Team colors: Yellow and Blue
President: Przemysław Sęczkowski
Head coach: Tomas Pačėsas (since December 1, 2007)
Achievements:
Polish Championship (7): 2004-2010
Polish Cup (4): 2000, 2001, 2006, 2008
Website: www.asseco.prokom.pl

BC Khimki played with Asseco Prokom not long ago — in the first round of Euroleague group stage. Our team won 82-76. In Euroleague Prokom was beaten by Caja Laboral 73-80 and Zalgiris 68-73 (in the overtime). On Wednesday the Poles again lost — on this occasion Serbian Partizan was victorious over them 62-69. In Polish Championship Prokom ranks 7th place (2 wins, 2 losses).

RECENT VTB UNITED LEAGUE RESULTS

October, 10
Azovmash – Asseco Prokom – 80-76 (22-12, 22-26, 14-18, 22-20)

October, 16
VEF-Riga – Asseco Prokom – 63-76 (15-21, 17-23, 12-16, 19-16)

October, 30
Asseco Prokom — Kalev — 64-58 (24-18, 9-16, 15-14, 16-10)

TEAM ROSTER

№	Player	Position	Height	Birthday .	Nationality
5	Daniel Ewing	G	191	1983	USA
10	Michael Wilks	G	178	1979	USA
11	Bobby Brown	G	188	1984	USA
13	Mateusz Kostrzewski	F	201	1989	Poland
14	Jan-Hendrik Jagla	F	213	1981	Germany
16	Adam Łapeta	C	217	1987	Poland
18	Robert Witka	F	205	1981	Poland
41	Iwo Kitzinger	G	183	1985	Poland
20	Piotr Szczotka	F	196	1981	Poland
21	Ratko Varda	C	213	1979	Bosnia
30	Ronald Burrell	F	204	1983	USA
34	Adam Hrycaniuk	C	206	1984	Poland
8	Filip Videnov	F	196	1980	Bulgaria
4	Justin Ray Giddens	G	196	1985	USA