Messina: on a scattered 20-point lead and a well-played finish / News

At the end of the Milan AX Armani Exchange match, Kaunas edged out Žalgiris, but Italian club strategist Ettore Messina was not satisfied with the fact that his students dispersed his 20-point lead.

“Of course, it was not fun when we gave Žalgiris six free throws after non-sports fouls with a 20-point lead. We missed some shots, we lost several episodes on defense, we let them come back and tensed because we had lost the last game, and after failures there is never peace and relaxation, ”Messina commented.

Still, the Milan strategist was pleased with the way his team ended the meeting.

“I think we played very well in the last 4-5 minutes and Kyle Hines was a key person. Pikenrolo defending. Winning is always important. Even more important is bringing back players like Kevin Punter and Malcolm Delaney.

Both showed how important they are to this team. The victory is very important, no matter how we achieve it, because we have players in line who are still looking for their place. I believe that we will soon be on the right track, “Messina concluded.

“It’s fun to win again,” Punter said. – We had lost two games in a row, so we had to push as a team and now we have to move in the right direction. I feel better and better on the pitch, I try to keep working and fighting for victories ”.