OUR OPPONENT

FC BARCELONA LASSA (SPAIN)

Founded in 1926
Team colors: blue, maroon and yellow
Honors: Euroleague (2003, 2010) Korac Cup (1987, 1999), Saporta Cup (1985, 1986), Spanish National League (1959, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014), Spanish National Cup (1943, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1959, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013), Spanish SuperCup (1988, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015), FIBA Intercontinental Cup (1985), Prince of Asturias Cup (1988)
Arena: Palau Blaugrana (capacity – 7585)
President: Josep Maria Bartomeu
Official website: www.fcbarcelona.com/basketball

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PRE-GAME QUOTES

Rimas Kurtinaitis, BC Khimki head coach:

“We have to win this game as there is no space to step back. Last week Barca played good games with Olympiacos and Zaragoza. Moreover, they signed Dorsey, who gave the required energy to the team. They also have a strong frontcourt in Tomic, Doellman and the very Dorsey I mentioned above. In addition, we have to pay special attention to Navarro, Ribas and Satoransky who score open shots well. They have height advantage but we have already played with such great teams. We have to come out and be ready”.

Josh Boone, BC Khimki forward:

“Last week we lost to CSKA but this game will be a little bit different. This game is absolutely about the team, as we have to win to get back on track. Obviously, we’ve been struggling a little bit in a play. Barca has also a 4-4 record and it will be a crucial game because the winner will take a step-up over the other team. This is really a must-to-win game for us”.