Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv will face Fenerbahce in Tel Aviv, as part of the fifth fixture of the EuroLeague season (Wednesday, 21:00, live on channel Sport5). On one end, the Israeli champions come into the contest with a five-game winning streak. On the other end, Zeljko Obradovic's team is off to their worst start under the Serbian Coach holding a 1-3 record and come off an upsetting league loss.
"Tomorrow we play against an excellent team that didn't start the season well, but they have quality". Said coach Giannis Sfairopoulos in the official press conference before the game. "We need to play as a team, to be very concentrated on following our game plan and together with the fans to fight for the win".
"Their coach said that he isn't happy with the way his team played last game, but they have the quality to play great". Told Sfairopoulos to the reports about Fenerbahce's form coming into the game. "We need to think about ourselves, how to play our type of basketball because we believe in our team and in the way we work. We know they've had bad results, but they had a difficult schedule, and this is going to be their fourth away game in five games, so it isn't easy to play on the road in the EuroLeague".
"I feel the wounded animal perspective from them". Said Maccabi's center Tarik Black about the Turkish squad. "They are a really good team, and we respect who they are. We had a great home stretch, and we get to play in our home arena. We expect our fans to show up tomorrow and even be more supportive of ending this home stretch off in the right way before we head out to Athens".
"Our biggest thing is bringing our crowd out, protecting our home court, and emphasizing getting the fans involved early on defense". — stated Elijah Bryant towards the matchup against Fenerbahce.
"I think in general, any team in this league is a very good one, but as you lose a few, you might come out with more energy. We will come ready every single night, and we are eager to play".
"I think the focus is to get stops on defense". Said Bryant. "They have a lot of talented players, but if we can lock in on defense, we can be where we want to be. The locker room is excited to protect our home court, and we are focused on this game now".
"Tomorrow we play against an excellent team that didn't start the season well, but they have quality". Said coach Giannis Sfairopoulos in the official press conference before the game. "We need to play as a team, to be very concentrated on following our game plan and together with the fans to fight for the win".
"Their coach said that he isn't happy with the way his team played last game, but they have the quality to play great". Told Sfairopoulos to the reports about Fenerbahce's form coming into the game. "We need to think about ourselves, how to play our type of basketball because we believe in our team and in the way we work. We know they've had bad results, but they had a difficult schedule, and this is going to be their fourth away game in five games, so it isn't easy to play on the road in the EuroLeague".
"I feel the wounded animal perspective from them". Said Maccabi's center Tarik Black about the Turkish squad. "They are a really good team, and we respect who they are. We had a great home stretch, and we get to play in our home arena. We expect our fans to show up tomorrow and even be more supportive of ending this home stretch off in the right way before we head out to Athens".
"Our biggest thing is bringing our crowd out, protecting our home court, and emphasizing getting the fans involved early on defense". — stated Elijah Bryant towards the matchup against Fenerbahce.
"I think in general, any team in this league is a very good one, but as you lose a few, you might come out with more energy. We will come ready every single night, and we are eager to play".
"I think the focus is to get stops on defense". Said Bryant. "They have a lot of talented players, but if we can lock in on defense, we can be where we want to be. The locker room is excited to protect our home court, and we are focused on this game now".