Barça coach Roger Grimau described as “round both in attack and defense” the match won by the Barça team this Thursday against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (94-76), where he also emphasized the success in the shot and ball. circulation of his team.
“We competed very well and played a good game in attack and defense, playing in transition when we could and, when we didn’t, we kept good space to play one-on-one and find shots through pass. We also went far with the ball and we were successful,” he summed up.
From the press room of the Palau Blaugrana, Grimau assured that the 48 points that Barça received in the first half were mainly due to “baskets of great merit from the rival”, and said that his players were “very solid last. fourth” and “great job” to visiting star guard Kevin Punter, who scored six points.
“It was an important game to continue no matter what, but the feelings we left behind were very good. We played well,” said the Catalan coach, who thanked the Palau Blaugrana for its support: “There are people from outside and we showed that Palau “It’s the Palau. They pushed us when we needed it, it was a great night.”
Grimau, who avoided the position of continuing forward Nikola Kalinic, whose contract expires this summer, highlighted that power forward Oscar Da Silva provided “a lot of solidity and security” to the team and also explained his idea, since the arrival of Ricky Rubio , is playing with two point guards on the court without being too determined who is the main director of the game.
“The idea is that either of the two can raise the ball and quickly go to the opponent’s field. The positions are not clear like in the old basketball,” reflected the coach, praising point guard Roka Jokubaitis for his “energy,” “verticality”, “impetus, physicality and intensity in defense” that he brings to the team.
Finally, Grimau appreciated the performance of Ricky Rubio: “He is a very great player. He gives us a lot of peace of mind. He needs time to adapt and a competitive rhythm, but he is a winner, a leader. Now he’s in a version of the ones we’ve all been used to throughout his career.. He’s enjoyed it and sent it to everyone.
Source: La Verdad
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