Both coaches have circled the same danger in Dubai–Zvezda: giving the other side another possession. Dubai's Xavi Pascual singled out Zvezda's quick attacks and offensive rebounds; Zvezda's Ibon Navarro warned that Dubai scores from second chances, too. With Jonathan Motley unavailable and Ebuka Izundu taking the main center role, the question is how Zvezda finishes defensive stops without losing its own pressure on the glass. A rebound here can change the pace of the next attack as much as the shot that preceded it.
Pascual's and Navarro's comments were reported by B92 before the upcoming match. Navarro also said Ognjen Dobrić's availability was uncertain. I would treat the lineup as a live variable, especially when judging who can help Izundu on the boards.
