Scariolo: "The players really went all out"
"We were definitely in the game the whole time, and we just bided our time until the moment came to win it," explained Tavares.
Sergio Scariolo and Walter Tavares spoke after Real Madrid's victory over Paris Basketball in Euroleague matchday 17. The coach said after the game at the Movistar Arena: "In the last quarter, we got the loose balls and rebounds. We managed to attack the rim, and they started to change. In that scenario, we were able to choose the target very well and attack it, especially Maledon, but also with other players".
"I understand that finding the energy, as we did in the last quarter, to play with determination, is important. It gives us confidence for the future. It was difficult to find the quintets to get to the end as we wanted, because we were tired, but the players really dug deep".
Campazzo and Maledon
"They played a very good game. Campazzo started very well, giving Hifi a lot of problems. Maledon did a great job in defence. He has quality in attack, and today he took an important step forward and found the right marking to be able to attack them in the last seconds of the turnovers".
Tavares: "We were good when it was time to win the game"
"We have been in the game, and we have waited for our moment, concentrated all the time to win it. It was difficult, because Paris Basketball is a team that is always taking risks and shooting with a lot of speed, but we were good when it was time to win the game".
"We have to show character when things get tough, and do the things we have to do. We have to be consistent in every quarter and not let the game slip away from us because of one bad quarter. That's the goal.
Maledon
"He's incredibly talented, and I hope he continues to give moments like this. You can see on the pitch how he is becoming more and more connected".