Rudy: “We have to give it our all, it's a final for us'
“We're expecting a great atmosphere that will help us get the win,' said Williams-Goss.
Rudy assessed Game 5 of the EuroLeague playoff between Real Madrid and Partizan, set to be played at the WiZink Center Wednesday, 9:00pm CEST. The forward said: “The important thing is winning games. Reaching the Final Four always serves as motivation. We're not thinking about the comeback, we're focused on producing a good performance and winning the match. We're not over-confident, that would be a mistake. The most important thing is that we feel good like we did in Belgrade. We have to be solid in defense and offense, that's what makes this team dangerous. We have to give it our all, it's a final for us."
“Both the first two and the last two games have shown us how we have to go about things. It's crucial that we are strong against them in defense. We have to be solid, especially at the back. We have to be ready mentally as well for what will be a tough game. We're playing at home and we have to give it everything we have. We weren't the team we should have been in the first two games. In Belgrade, we struck together and were a group, coming through two difficult games. There are 40 minutes to go and we have a solid team up against us who play well away from home."
Motivation
“You can't even imagine. Having made it to this stage of the season, with these kinds of games in front of our fans, you realize the effort we've made. It's our final home game. It's true we're coming off two successive defeats to them at the WiZink but we're expecting the sixth man who always get behind us at the toughest moments. With them supporting us, we'll go all out for the win."
“Both the first two and the last two games have shown us how we have to go about things. It's crucial that we are strong against them in defense. We have to be solid, especially at the back. We have to be ready mentally as well for what will be a tough game. We're playing at home and we have to give it everything we have. We weren't the team we should have been in the first two games. In Belgrade, we struck together and were a group, coming through two difficult games. There are 40 minutes to go and we have a solid team up against us who play well away from home."
Motivation
“You can't even imagine. Having made it to this stage of the season, with these kinds of games in front of our fans, you realize the effort we've made. It's our final home game. It's true we're coming off two successive defeats to them at the WiZink but we're expecting the sixth man who always get behind us at the toughest moments. With them supporting us, we'll go all out for the win."
Similarities to last season
“Each game is different. We came through a rut in the calendar where we had so many games. Mentally, that's tough for an athlete to manage. I see a strong team. We have some big injuries but the guys that are available have to step it up to compete for trophies. This crest represents us."
The WiZink Center
“The fans will be right behind us, they're very knowledgeable. If you give it your all but lose, they understand. If we show that, they will be by our side. I have been given an ovation at the WiZink Center when we lost a series to Fenerbahçe.
Williams-Goss: “We're excited and confident”
“We're excited to be coming back to Madrid for the fifth game and we're going to go all out for the win that qualifies us for the Final Four. We did a fantastic job in the two games in Belgrade and we want to make it count at the WiZink Center. We're expecting a great atmosphere at the Palacio that pushes us on and helps us get the win."
“We're very confident. The two wins in Belgrade gave us a boost and now we have to keep working hard to make the most of the opportunity. The game will be high-intensity and we have to maintain our concentration levels for the full 40 minutes and play as a team."
“Each game is different. We came through a rut in the calendar where we had so many games. Mentally, that's tough for an athlete to manage. I see a strong team. We have some big injuries but the guys that are available have to step it up to compete for trophies. This crest represents us."
The WiZink Center
“The fans will be right behind us, they're very knowledgeable. If you give it your all but lose, they understand. If we show that, they will be by our side. I have been given an ovation at the WiZink Center when we lost a series to Fenerbahçe.
Williams-Goss: “We're excited and confident”
“We're excited to be coming back to Madrid for the fifth game and we're going to go all out for the win that qualifies us for the Final Four. We did a fantastic job in the two games in Belgrade and we want to make it count at the WiZink Center. We're expecting a great atmosphere at the Palacio that pushes us on and helps us get the win."
“We're very confident. The two wins in Belgrade gave us a boost and now we have to keep working hard to make the most of the opportunity. The game will be high-intensity and we have to maintain our concentration levels for the full 40 minutes and play as a team."