By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Fenerbahce entered this week’s action in the EuroLeague after a road win in Italy, beating Virtus Bologna down the lane, in the clutch. Tonight, against the other Italian team in the competition, they lost control way earlier, as Milan escaped all the way until the end with the final 91-85 victory.
“Focus, brain, and heart are more important than numbers. Of course, we had 22 assists, we shot the ball well. But I think the team played with no fear, with togetherness. Everybody had his moment. Our leaders had a great game, but as a team, we played, we competed”, Messina said after the win.
“I think everybody scored a bucket. I’m very happy because we are progressing every day. We knew that with a new tea,m it wouldn’t have been easy, but players are really making the effort, even when we lost games”, Milan’s head coach continued during the post-game flash interview.
“Teams that we are facing, as Fenerbahce or other top teams, are well-balanced. Our goal is to be like that too, maybe not be as good or experienced as them. On offense, we are moving the ball well. Defensively we need to cut some cheap mistakes. But if you’re winning against the hottest team in the EuroLeague, you need to be happy at least for 24 hours”, Messina summed up.
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