MADRID, Jan. 9 (SportsFinding) –
Zalgiris Kaunas coach Sarunas Jasikevicius made special emphasis that they were not “hard” enough to avoid defeat (88-82) against Real Madrid on Thursday on day 18 of the Euroleague, although he did not leave “very discontent”.
“We have fought quite well, in the end our tactical mistakes did not let us jump into the game and get ahead on the scoreboard. I am not very unhappy with our game but we are giving away a lot, if you give many to Real Madrid it is very difficult to win here, “he said at a press conference.
The Lithuanian coach highlighted that aggressive facet he lacked, although they fought until the end. “17 faults is too little, we have to make many more faults, harder and we have not been because of this we have lost especially. You have to use the faults more, it is very difficult to come here and make more than 88 points,” he said.
“I don't think about physical wear, our players don't play more than Real Madrid players. You let players like Rudy get out of the blocks easily and he's in a good shape, we haven't been too hard on him. You shouldn't leave these people play easy basketball because it will kill you, “he concluded.