Rubén Burgos post G1 1/2 LF Endesa vs Casademont Zaragoza quotes

02/05/2024

"The first thing is that we are in a playoff with this round-robin format, the first game away from home is always a very complicated game and we all experienced that as we were seeded in the quarterfinals. We were conscious of doing the best possible result and trying to take the match if we could. Obviously for the script and how it has been given is a very positive result not only for the rival that is practically impossible to beat this advantage, I would even say unreal. But the state of mind, being able to turn it around, adapting to the alternatives gave us a spectacular last quarter. The game started evenly, it could not be otherwise, but it is true that we had a little more offensive rhythm with more possessions than Zaragoza and in the end the difference was like that. We had many more shots from the field, it is true that they have more possessions but when they receive more fouls they go more to the free throw, but that pace of attack was what we wanted because I think we could wear them down and wear is not only to defend the opponent well and of course a great team like this one you have to work a lot defensive plan, it is also to attack their references.We have to work on both sides of the court and I think we did that very well, finding the advantages in the first half. We had a favorable score, an advantage in three-point shooting and Zaragoza adapted. They did a very good third quarter, they collapsed us with different defenses and in those moments we saw the tie more even but we were still up on the scoreboard, which gave us security, strength and optimism. I repeat: it is unreal +27, that the game was like the third quarter is more in line with the difference or the balance between the two teams. To thank in spite of the great atmosphere of the Felipe, we have also listened a little bit to the people of Valencia that in working day has come and it is an amazing how they support us, how they make us feel and how they identify with us, so thank you for that effort. We are looking forward to Fonteta, to 40 minutes more, we have 40 minutes more and we have to be in Fonteta mode on Sunday".

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