The almost certain return of Nate Johnson gives Dinamo Sassari a better chance tomorrow (Sunday, February 8th at 6 pm) on the field in Udine , who won the first leg by a whopping 18 points: 70-88. The fifth consecutive defeat cost the then white-and-blue coach Massimo Bulleri his job.
Compared to that team, Banco also has the new additions of Pullen and Visconti , while they will still have to do without Marshall . Johnson 's availability, although not at his best, allows coach Mrsic to compete on equal terms: defensive consistency and a strong focus in the paint will be the keys to the match.
Udine, in fact, is the best in the league under the boards: 41 rebounds on average , thanks in part to the great contributions of its guards and forwards. Two former players: forward Bendzius , who was also a white-and-blue captain, averages 11 points on 41% three-point shooting and 4.4 rebounds. Center Mekowulu, meanwhile, averages 8 points and 5 rebounds.