Scariolo: “Away from home, you need to be at 100% until the very last second”
“If we manage to win, we take a very significant step forward towards achieving our goal in the regular season,” assured the coach.
Sergio Scariolo addressed the media and analyzed the Round 35 EuroLeague game against Baskonia, which will take place at the Buesa Arena (8:30 pm; Movistar Plus+). The coach stated: “Games become increasingly important as we approach the end of the regular season, and this one is no exception. We know we will be playing against a team that has challenged us in a couple of games thanks to their pace and tremendous physical potential. They are also a formidable defensive team.”
“Away from home, it’s not just about being prepared and competing for 40 minutes, which we’ve always done, but being at 100% until the very last second. That’s what we need to add to the past few weeks, where we’ve shown a very good side away from home but haven’t always managed to secure the victory we aim for in every game.”
How is the team?
“We’re doing quite well physically, mentally, and tactically. When you approach the game, you need the composure, focus, courage, determination, and toughness necessary to finish solid games like the ones we’ve played in recent months. If we manage to win, we take a very significant step forward towards achieving our goal in the regular season. If we don’t, things become a bit more complicated, leaving us entirely dependent on ourselves.”
A challenging court
“It’s a venue that knows how to lift its players, always creating an important atmosphere and adding a lot of energy to the already high-energy game of their team. They’ve shown that they’re not only strong at home but have generally been performing very well in recent weeks. They’ve had 4 consecutive excellent games with a significant athletic and technical impact.”
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