Paris-Olympia, Messina recovers an important player

In the first match, victory of the red and white

Today (2:30 p.m. ball), Olimpia will be on the court of Paris. A key match to continue dreaming of a place in the Euroleague postseason. Both teams have the same record (16-13) and are in full fight to continue their season even at the end of the regular season (the red-and-whites, at the moment, are ninth).

The only previous meeting between the two teams dates back to the first leg when, at the Forum, EA7 è won 79-74. Winning in Paris as well would be crucial to also have the advantage in the direct clashes with the Parisian lineup of former red and white Lo.

The good news at home Olimpia è the full recovery from the injury (blow to the temple) of Gillespie. The long è left for Paris with the rest of the team and è available to coach Messina. His physicality è will come in handy in this final part of the season.

"We face one of the revelation teams of the competition, coached well and well organized by Coach Tiago Splitter. Paris è can play at a very high pace especially at home so our game will have to start with a good selection of shots that will then allow us a good defensive transition. We are glad that Freddie Gillespie, regardless of whether or not he plays already in Paris, has recovered from the tremendous blow suffered in the game with Fenerbahce", the words of coach Messina.