Chus Mateo: “We were able to keep our focus at the key moments'
“I'm pleased because we needed to defend well in the last couple of games and we've done just that', he reflected following the win over Malaga.
Chus Mateo assessed the team's win at Unicaja de Málaga: “It was a difficult game, we knew we were going to have to keep our focus. Even though we were able to build up a good lead at times, up to 15 points, we never switched off because knew they'd push us and weren't going to make it easy. That lead proved crucial in taking the win".
“Playing at a full Martín Carpena like today is never easy. I know how the Malaga fans put the pressure on when things look tough for their team. We were able to keep our focus at the right moments. We played very well for spells in the second half and that helped us build up a lead. If they keep up that intensity all the time, it will be tough to come and win in Malaga”.
Defense
“We have things to worry about, like the turnovers, offensive fouls and moving the ball better, but I'm pleased because we needed to defend well in the last couple of games and we've done that very well”.
Shooting from the outside
“Sometimes you just get games like this. We didn't manage to find open shots and the Unicaja defense was very strong. We have to respect the defense because both teams were switched on to make it difficult to find open shots".
Start of the season
“We're taking steps forward but we know how long this path is and are also aware we have to combine it with our European campaign, which is tough as well. We hope we can keep this up. We're only focused on our next game".
“Playing at a full Martín Carpena like today is never easy. I know how the Malaga fans put the pressure on when things look tough for their team. We were able to keep our focus at the right moments. We played very well for spells in the second half and that helped us build up a lead. If they keep up that intensity all the time, it will be tough to come and win in Malaga”.
Defense
“We have things to worry about, like the turnovers, offensive fouls and moving the ball better, but I'm pleased because we needed to defend well in the last couple of games and we've done that very well”.
Shooting from the outside
“Sometimes you just get games like this. We didn't manage to find open shots and the Unicaja defense was very strong. We have to respect the defense because both teams were switched on to make it difficult to find open shots".
Start of the season
“We're taking steps forward but we know how long this path is and are also aware we have to combine it with our European campaign, which is tough as well. We hope we can keep this up. We're only focused on our next game".