Laso: “We didn't find our rhythm defensively or offensively”
'We've got a very demanding schedule and I can understand the physical strain on our legs, but we've got a big squad to cope with that', explained the coach following the MoraBanc Andorra game.
Pablo Laso gave his thoughts on the match against Real Madrid against MoraBanc Andorra in round 20 of the league: 'It's tough because I think we put in a bad performance, just like here against Barça last week. We haven't played well in two league games. I understand the lack of scoring because this is basketball but for me there are key details such as the defensive balance, which really hurt us at the start of the game'.
'That allowed them to sustain their position in the game and in the end McIntyre was very unbalancing, he had a great game. We weren't able to stop him and he scored important baskets at key moments, and it felt like we never got into our rhythm, neither defensively nor offensively. Congratulations to Andorra for the victory'.
Three games in 6 days
'Everything has come together. We've got a very demanding schedule and I can understand the physical strain on the legs. We played less than 48 hours ago in Monaco, we also had a demanding game on Tuesday, on Sunday... but most teams have that and we have to cope with it. We've got a large squad to be able to handle that. The mental side is very important and some of the small details aren't physical. It's a bit of a combination of the two. The subject of the physical side is very acceptable, but the mental aspect is the one we can't make excuses for'.
'That allowed them to sustain their position in the game and in the end McIntyre was very unbalancing, he had a great game. We weren't able to stop him and he scored important baskets at key moments, and it felt like we never got into our rhythm, neither defensively nor offensively. Congratulations to Andorra for the victory'.
Three games in 6 days
'Everything has come together. We've got a very demanding schedule and I can understand the physical strain on the legs. We played less than 48 hours ago in Monaco, we also had a demanding game on Tuesday, on Sunday... but most teams have that and we have to cope with it. We've got a large squad to be able to handle that. The mental side is very important and some of the small details aren't physical. It's a bit of a combination of the two. The subject of the physical side is very acceptable, but the mental aspect is the one we can't make excuses for'.