LOKOMOTIV-KUBAN (KRASNODAR, RUSSIA)

Founded in 2009 (in 2003 as Lokomotiv-Rostov)
Team colors: red, green, white
Honors: EuroLeague bronze (2016), VTB United League runner-up (2013), Russian League / VTB United League bronze (2015), EuroCup (2013), Russian Cup (2000, 2018)
Arena: Basket-Hall (capacity – 7500)
General manager: Andrey Vedishchev
Head coach: Vlade Jovanovic
Official website: lokobasket.com

Where to watch

LIVE: Match TV (19:30), Match! Nash Sport (replay at 23:20), matchtv.ru, VTB United League website
Text online: VTB United League website

PRE-GAME QUOTES

Rimas Kurtinaitis, Khimki Moscow Region head coach:

“Loko had problems at the beginning of the season, which resulted in a coaching change. The team is playing well. They are good defensively and play fast on offense. They love fast breaks and scoring early in possessions. They have individually talented players and are a tough opponent, but we are ready for them. We are strong enough to beat Lokomotiv, especially at home. This upcoming game will be another EuroLeague match-up for us, because Lokomotiv is at that level. We need to treat this as we would a EuroLeague game. After a tough, but needed win over Buducnost, we have a lot of positive energy and look forward to the game with Loko”.