Hezonja: “We have to give all our heart on the court”
“It will be a game with a lot of pace and intensity, and we need to maintain our physical and defensive levels,” explained Feliz.
Mario Hezonja and Andrés Feliz addressed the media hours before the Copa del Rey semifinals between Real Madrid and Valencia Basket (6:00 pm CEST; Dazn). The Croatian player spoke about the match that will take place at the Roig Arena: “The team has reached a very good level for this Cup. We showed it in the quarterfinals, but now we face another high-level match in the semifinals against a very good team with great players and a great coach, and we’ll have to give it our all to make it to the final.”
“We need to be at our best physically and mentally every second. There are many players with a lot of experience, and we will all try to play to our strengths. I expect a game with a lot of pace and many baskets.”
Preparation
“We have a lot of strengths with the squad we have. Our coach will prepare us in the best possible way. We must be at 100%, give all our heart on the court, and try to win.”
Feliz: “We need to follow the path from the game against Unicaja”
“It will be a game with a lot of pace and intensity, and we must focus on our level of concentration from the first minute. Concentration will be crucial. The team that stays connected on both ends of the court will come out victorious. We need to follow the path from the game against Unicaja, maintain our physical and defensive levels, and play well offensively.”
Playing against his compatriot Montero
“It’s a semifinal. For me, it’s an honor to play against Montero. He’s a very talented player representing the Dominican Republic, and that makes me feel proud.”
Impact of the Copa del Rey
“It’s a very special event followed worldwide. In the Dominican Republic, the audience is growing every day because there are more players, and for us, it’s a source of pride.”
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