A big scoring battle is expected when Promitheas Patras takes on Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse in Round 12. Kendrick Ray has been Promitheas's scoring leader all season long and Bourg's Rasheed Sulaimon has proven that he can be almost unstoppable under the right circumstances. Both of them need to step up in a pivotal showdown.
Major Matchup: Ray, Promitheas vs. Sulaimon, Bourg
Ray posted his only EuroCup career double-double, 16 points and a personal-best 10 rebounds, against Bourg in Round 3. He averages 14.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 10 games, playing more than 30 minutes per night. Ray hits 37.3% of his shots from downtown and is equally efficient (82.8%) from the foul line. He ranks second in his team in PIR (12.8 per game).
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Sulaimon played a big role in Bourg's 92-62 home victory against Promitheas in Round 12, getting 13 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists in almost 35 minutes on the court. He is averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists until now, but has struggled to shoot the ball consistently (38.8% 2FG, 29.6% 3FG). He should step up in a big game against a direct opponent in the race to the knock-out rounds.