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Photo: D.Lukšta
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Svetislav Pešičius, who dramatically lost the ACB league final to club Vitorija Baskonia, did not hide his bitterness, but was optimistic about next season. The Serb, who has a contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2021, has expressed the belief that next year will be promising for the Catalans.
“The team has continuity, a bright future, character and everything it takes to win titles,” Pešičius said at a press conference. – But basketball is not played in only five, you fight against the other team. We lost the game we wanted to win.
We are frustrated and sad. We know we can play better, and I am confident that we will step forward next season and win titles. “
With five minutes to play in a tense match, Barcelona lost to Nikola Mirotičius due to a foul limit. The ACB league season MVP received the fourth foul early in the fourth quarter, but Pešičius decided to keep their leader on the field.
“Sometimes basketball players at this level can end a game with four fouls. Such a decision made by me can always be criticized, but with such a movement we continue to live, – said Pešičius, who also mentioned Mirotičius’ health problems. – There was a risk in the game in the final. Nikola faced two different physical problems. In the past few days, he received various procedures to prepare Nikola. I wanted to play and take on this challenge. “
Mirotičius scored 8 points (4/8 dvit., 0/5 trit., 0/1 penalty) in 25 minutes and scored -1 utility score.
Barcelona lost the CBA final for the second consecutive year and won the trophy for the last time in 2014. In the Copa del Rey tournament, the Catalans, who defended the title of champion, were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
Baskonia moments of celebration:
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