By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Barcelona has had a convincing regular season, securing the first seed and the home-court advantage and that has fueled the confidence of the team, which, according to coach Sarunas Jasikevivicus, is difficult to lose.
Despite Barca suffering a couple of unexpected losses in the Spanish Liga Endesa, Jasikevicius belives in the strength of his players.
“The confidence we have is very difficult to lose. It’s unpleasant to play badly, unpleasant to lose, but I’m sure the boys will be mentally prepared. In Zaragoza the attitude was good, but we didn’t finish many of the shots we created. Tomorrow is another day and we have confidence in this team.”
Nikola Mirotic, on the other hand, noted that the pressure is always present and that the playoffs are the stage where one proves himself.
“The pressure is always there. It is time to show that we are a very good team and that we aspire to everything. We have to give our best version,” Mirotic said and foreshadowed a close series, similar to Barca’s previous experience.
“It could be a series similar to that of Zenit. I personally learned a lot and many series finished 3-2. The first game is key, we have prepared well.”