Second day of the Top16 with a lot at stake in the Congost
Telekom Bonn arrives with one of the best players in the competition, TJ Shorts, at the helm. BAXI Manresa wants the second victory to remain at the top of their group.
BAXI Manresa is still on the second day of the Top 16 after having won, not without suffering, in the first against Rytas Vilnius. TJ Shorts's Telekom Bonn visits the Nou Congost, the team and the player who have dazzled the most this start of the year. The Reds have the entire squad except for Matthias Tass, who was not registered for the competition.
The Nou Congost will fight the cold this Wednesday evening with an attractive match in which the leadership of the group of the Top 16 is played. An entity rival arrives that is being the revelation of the season, and what's more, the match will not be able to be seen on television until the second half. Pedro Martínez has the entire squad except for Tass, who is not registered in the European competition.
On the other side of the court will be the revelation team of the season in Germany and in Europe. Telekom Baskets Bonn only lost on the opening day of the BCL and have not lost another game since. The star of the team is TJ Shorts, who is averaging 22.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists. Aside from Shorts, the team has an attractive game and other dangerous men, such as Morgan or Kratzer.
Dani Pérez and Devin Robinson spoke before the game. The l'Hospitalet guard explained that "they are the revelation team in Germany, where they are second, and in Europe; they have a player who is putting up incredible numbers; it will be a difficult game and a good test to show improvement; we really need the fans to come and cheer on the team». On the other hand, Robinson said that "we have had tough games in the league but I think we are ready to face the European competition game; we have to focus on us and make sure they don't play comfortable; I love our hobby, it's like a family».