Scariolo: "We can play basketball really well"
"We didn't lose focus and kept up the pressure to avoid difficult moments," explained the coach after the victory against Fenerbahce.
Sergio Scariolo analysed Real Madrid's brilliant victory over Fenerbahce at the Movistar Arena on Euroleague matchday 8: "The most important thing was the second half, especially the third quarter, where we prevented them from getting back into the game despite their efforts, talent, quality and defensive changes. I think we managed the pace well and avoided those slightly dark moments that still catch us out.”
“There's not much new. We can play basketball very well. We have a cohesive and organised team that plays well together. Today we didn't have that difficult moment where we had to figure out how to get out of it. Maybe we will in the next game, and we'll have to see how we come out of it."
Praise for the team
“It was to our credit that we didn't lose focus and kept up the pressure to avoid that. Often, our opponents are so good that they score a run despite our best efforts, and that's exactly when we have to close the gap.”