An intriguing hardwood meeting is approaching as Lokomotiv Plovdiv lines up opposite VEF Riga. There's real importance attached to this result in FIBA Europe Cup, with the opening tip arriving
Across Europe, fans maintain consistent interest in the game, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Shot selection in the first minutes could carry extra weight. How each side handles the opening quarter could carry over into the later stages. Can either defense force consistently difficult looks? Will clean ball movement translate into open scoring chances?
Both teams appear capable of keeping this one tight. Which side adapts better as the game wears on? Fans can track Basketball in-game progress and highlights as the action continues.
The victory of Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 2.06
The win of VEF Riga: 1.74