VEF RIGA (LATVIA)

Founded in 1958
Team colors: black and white
Honors: Latvian League (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017), Latvian League runner-up (2010, 2014, 2016), Baltic League runner-up (2011), Baltic League bronze (2012), USSR Championship bronze (1960, 1966, 1991)
Arena: Arena Riga (capacity – 11200)
President: Maris Martinsons
Official website: www.vefriga.com

Where to watch
LIVE: Match! Nash Sport (19:25), Sportbox.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Georgios Bartzokas, BC Khimki head coach:

“VEF is playing much better now. They have had two wins in a row before our game. It looks like since they changed some foreigners and add some new they became a better team. They like playing up-tempo game and attacking on offensive boards. Of course, for us it's important to change immediately the approach after a crucial game in Kaunas, being ready on Monday to play one more difficult game, because right now our record in VTB United League is not so good. We don't have a chance to lose games. So, we need to be ready to play”.