"Congratulations to Bologna for this victory. We had our problems in the first half. We gave up big runs to Bologna. We respected them a little too much. In the second half we were on the same level. We cut two times a twenty point lead back to five points. We lost by ten but in this [playoff] series it is not important to win with one or ten points. That is what we will try to do in Bologna."

John Bowler (player Telekom Baskets Bonn):
"It will be very tough to go and win two games in Bologna. We saw that they are ready for us. We came out with too much respect. In Bologna we have to act more aggressive. I still believe that we can reach the Final Four."

Matteo Boniciolli (coach Virtus BolognaFiere):
"First of all congratulations to Telekom Baskets Bonn because they never gave up the game. I think that we deserved this victory because we controlled the game from the first second to the end. We knew Telekom Baskets Bonn are a good and very athletic team. Without Brandon Bowman they were missing one of their best players. We expect him to be back [for the] Thursday game. This [game] was only the first half of the series. I told my players now we have two chances to close [the series]. One of our goals this season is to participate in the EuroChallenge Final Four."

Sharrod Ford (player Virtus BolognaFiere):
"It was a really tough game. It was a must-win for us. We still have to win a second game. The series is definately not over yet. On Thursday we have to play like we did tonight."