Canterbury Rams Captain Marques Whippy said they were brutally beaten inside the arc by the physically styled play from Auckland during their last meeting, but Auckland struggled to make shots behind the three-point line.
He said if they can force the Rangers shooters outside of the paint, they will give themselves a much better chance at winning.
"We need to really focus on help-side defence, and not let the ball get into the paint or the key as much as before, if they're going to beat us, they're gonna have to beat us from outside the three point line," he said.
The Supercity Rangers bring a very experienced side to Cowles Stadium, which includes 9 time NZNBL Champion and current New Zealand Breakers General Manager, Dillon Boucher.
Whippy said his team is more than ready for the physical challenge which kicks of tomorrow at 7pm.
