Scariolo: “We had very good moments”

Sergio Scariolo analyzed Real Madrid's victory over Coviran Granada in the 19th round of the League. The coach stated: “After two EuroLeague games, it’s always a bit of a tricky match, as has been seen in other results of EuroLeague teams, not only in Spain but also in Europe. The team, without obviously shining, was well above the alarm level.”

“We had very good moments, especially in the first and third quarters, less so in the second quarter, but ultimately what we need to consider is that often there are somewhat atypical lineups on the court, and that doesn’t help with fluidity. However, I believe there were also very positive moments without overburdening players who have already had many minutes in their legs in recent weeks. It was a positive afternoon, and now we can rest for an extra day during a very tough week with challenging travels and prepare for the next EuroLeague match.”

Krämer's Performance
“In these types of games, he always delivers. It’s important to have players who can help the team win in this type of match and allow us to rest other players. Of course, he is playing minutes in EuroLeague and always needs to be ready. Today, he was prepared, had many open shots, but you also need to make them, and he managed to do that. I’m happy for us and for him.”

How is Feliz?
“He’s a little battered overall. He had a blood issue on his hand and had to step out.”

During halftime, you returned with a minute left. Was there any specific reason?
“It was slightly extended. I didn’t leave the players’ locker room too late. We had more video, perhaps a couple of clips more than usual, but I don’t know. Hopefully, it’s because they stayed a bit among themselves to rally and come out strong in the third quarter as they did. But I don’t know. I can’t tell you for sure.”

Have you analyzed in detail what is happening to the team away from home?
“This season, it feels like a day is a world, a year. It’s not just an away issue; there are moments. As we recall, we managed the game very well. There was a loss of focus with sequential mistakes, and we weren’t able to recover it as we have other times.”

How do you see Len in daily activities?
“He is growing and improving to give us what we ask of him. It was important for him to recover because the two minutes in Dubai had been very tough for him and the team. It was curious to see if he had mentally overcome that very difficult moment he experienced during those minutes on the court. And he has shown that he has, so we are pleased.”

 

 

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