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The UCAM Murcia CB begins the second round of this season's Liga Endesa Kutxa Laboral Baskonia facing one of the best teams in the competition.
"It will be very hard, because it is one of the most uncomfortable sets to which you can address their physical, for its balance in the game.
It is a knife equipment, scoring easily and is taking every chance to the opponent.
They take quick and can get you a basket in seconds.
We have to do a good job defensively, taking care of the ball and be well in attack, "said Fotis Katsikaris.
The Basques, who have a balance of 14 wins and 3 losses, have passed the bump last year and returned to take the 'Baskonia philosophy'.
"It's a punishing team, and that's the philosophy you have.
From start to the season they have had few games in which they have played more.
They have an identity, 'Baskonia character', and are showing this year, "said Greek coach.
To win the game, Katsikaris is clear that the key is "be vigilant 40 minutes, try to reduce their percentage of easy baskets, do good work in the paint and control rebounds.
We must have a good day of success for poderles win. "
Similarly, the college coach does not want to happen again what happened in the first leg.
"It was our worst game, not just the score, but also by the attitude.
Were not in the game for 40 minutes, "he added.
After the departure to Real Madrid Basketball Augusto Lima, and with the end of the recovery Serhiy Lishchuk, Katsikaris believes that alternatives be sought.
"We must make a collective work and do as much as we can as a team", said the Greek, who believes that the Ukrainian "will come right.
Is in the last days of recovery and do not want to risk because it is a dangerous injury, "he concluded.
The match against Laboral Kutxa Baskonia be held on Sunday 31, at 12.30, and will be broadcast by Movistar + (DIAL 197).
Source: UCAM Murcia CB
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