Lauvergne after an impressive start: “Who could say that we would win the first 4 games?” / News

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Joffrey Lauvergne, who made a significant contribution to Žalgiris’ fourth victory in the Euroleague, shone with joy after the match. The Frenchman scored 10 points (5/8 doubles) in the Anadolu Efes basket in 19 minutes, bounced 8 balls and scored 12 utility points, and at the end of the duel he smiled almost the entire conversation with the journalists.

„Wonderful. Who could say that we would win the first 4 games? We played very well and I feel that the team improves with each game. We can do a lot with a game like this, ”the pivot shared after the game.

When asked what are the main reasons for such a successful start to the season, the 29-year-old Frenchman emphasized hard work and a state of mind: “We play with great pleasure, we work a lot in training and we are very positive. It’s a very good feeling to win ”.

The tandem of Grigon and Lauvergne

5,011 spectators gathered tonight at the Žalgiris Arena, thus improving the attendance record for this Euroleague season. Lauvergne also took his hat off to fans, but was concerned about the possible consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

“It is the first time in a long time that I have seen so many people in the arena. The fans were amazing. Hopefully it will be possible to mount a complete arena during the season. “I am very afraid that the season will be interrupted by the coronavirus, because the start of the championship is going well for us, but we have to stay positive,” said the tall man.

Can Žalgiris continue to improve?

“I don’t know, I’m not a coach. We only work together for 2 months. New team, new coach, we played well in these things and we can improve even more, ”Lauvergne said.

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