Laso: “The team was very good”
“We’re pleased to come away with two home wins from the EuroLeague double-header”, added Abalde after his side’s win against Zenit.
Pablo Laso and Alberto Abalde gave their view of Real Madrid‘s win over Zenit in their second EuroLeague matchup of the week. The coach had the following to say: “Well done to the team for the victory. I think we read the game well and got better as it went on. They played really well in attack in the first quarter, but in the other three periods we raised our game defensively and that allowed us to create more simple situations in attack. We had good shooting percentages and we managed to win by a clear scoreline”.
"I’m really pleased with the two matches this week. They were very important for us and they allow us to look ahead in the competition with optimism, knowing that our first objective is the playoffs. Several players have been able to contribute to the team and in general terms the team was very good".
Objectives
“The way the standings are at the moment, we think the playoffs are close. We’re taking it one step at a time but we’re also thinking about home advantage and that's what we have to keep working on. We still have a lot of away games to play because of the changes in the calendar”.
Abalde: “We managed to get a lead and maintain it.”
“We produced a serious and solid performance. They are a side that never let go at any time and it's difficult to pull clear of them because they always come back. But we managed to get a lead and maintain it. Everyone stepped up and did their jobs and we’re pleased to come away with two home wins from the EuroLeague double-header”.
"I’m really pleased with the two matches this week. They were very important for us and they allow us to look ahead in the competition with optimism, knowing that our first objective is the playoffs. Several players have been able to contribute to the team and in general terms the team was very good".
Objectives
“The way the standings are at the moment, we think the playoffs are close. We’re taking it one step at a time but we’re also thinking about home advantage and that's what we have to keep working on. We still have a lot of away games to play because of the changes in the calendar”.
Abalde: “We managed to get a lead and maintain it.”
“We produced a serious and solid performance. They are a side that never let go at any time and it's difficult to pull clear of them because they always come back. But we managed to get a lead and maintain it. Everyone stepped up and did their jobs and we’re pleased to come away with two home wins from the EuroLeague double-header”.