Scariolo: “It's a really valuable win”
“We managed to stay focused and keep our cool enough to close out the game without taking any big risks,” said the coach after the win in Lleida.
Scariolo spoke to the media after Real Madrid's away win against Hiopos Lleida: “It's a really valuable win for different reasons. The first is because of the opponent, who is organised, combative, skilled and cohesive. They have been able to beat big teams on this court, which is quite challenging. It is a source of satisfaction that, despite having our ups and downs during the game, we managed to maintain our concentration and composure to finish without taking any major risks."
“I'm very happy, especially given the circumstances. We didn't train for a single minute yesterday or today. That speaks to the players' desire to win and not make excuses. Some had recovered with more difficulty than others due to the massive effort we put in less than 48 hours ago. But everyone tried their best, and that's positive.”
Rotations
“Aside from the victory, we're finding a balance and today we were able to rest two key players in our team, Lyles and Abalde. We know that this means taking risks because we can never field our ideal line-up in the League. But we have confidence in this distribution of minutes and the involvement of all the players, who respond when called upon. It's the right way forward.”