For the series equalizer against AEK (17/05, 17:30)

ARIS Betsson welcomes AEK BC tomorrow (17/05, 17:30) at “Nick Galis Hall” for Game 2 of the Stoiximan GBL playoff quarter-final series.

Igor Milicic’s team was defeated 87-81 in the opening game and needs the win to level the series and force a deciding Game 3 (Monday 25/05).

ARIS Betsson’s mini preparation was completed today (16/05) with a midday practice session. Elijah Mitrou-Long was absent, as he is running a fever and remained bedridden. His availability for tomorrow’s game will be determined tomorrow.

Before practice, the coaching staff analyzed tomorrow’s opponent with the players through video.

Chasanidis: “Energy, rebounding and fast break”

Igor Milicic’s assistant coach, Christos Chasanidis, spoke about tomorrow’s game:

“It is clear that this game is a ‘final’ for us. We want the win in order to stay alive in the race for qualification to the playoff semifinals. To achieve that, we need to bring the energy — which was not at the desired level in the previous game — on defense, control the rebounds and run the fast break more effectively, with better execution.

I believe that, with the help of our fans who will fill the arena, we will get the result we want.”