Pedro Martínez: "We managed the game well in many moments"

Pedro Martínez analyzed Real Madrid's victory against Monbus Obradoiro away from home in the second matchday of the League: “It was a game that I think we managed well in many moments. But they had some runs that, with great merit from Obradoiro, allowed them to get back into the game. I think it happened three times where they made 10-11 point runs, and even one of 13-0. During those moments, we conceded some easy baskets and also missed some easy shots. But, even though it was a very close game and either team could have won, I feel that for many moments, we had the game under control and were playing to win it.”

The load of games
“We must give credit to Obradoiro for the intensity and effort with which they play. It doesn't matter where we come from. The credit is theirs for playing with that intensity. I am not making any excuses on our part; instead, I congratulate them for playing that way. There were many moments when we adapted well, and others when we didn’t. What depends on us is to adapt better more often, but Obradoiro is doing what they have to do.”

The game
“We shot well, with almost forty percent from three, which is good. At some moments, we lacked a bit of quicker ball movement so that those same shots could come with a bit more advantage. I also think we missed some important free throws, and we had those moments of defense where we conceded some baskets on fast breaks. During the bad moments, we were poor defensively. If we had been a bit more consistent, the runs they made wouldn't have been so big.”

Nick Smith Jr.
“I have many players. If I start talking about all of them individually, we'll be here very late, and there was already an overtime, so we finished late. Every player contributes and will have their moments. I am not a big fan of making individual evaluations, especially for a player who has just arrived.”

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