Buducnost VOLI Podgorica head coach Vlada Jovanovic:
"In the first half, we had a lot of opportunities to make easy shots and we missed all of them. We are under some kind of pressure when we play at home, it’s obvious. In the second half, I expected their reaction and it we got it because they played much better defense. In the third quarter, they pushed us away from the basket and we played 10 meters away from the basket, that was the main problem. We found some open shots but the most important thing was the defense.
"An important game for us. After the last round, I expected a reaction from my team and they showed it. First of all, I talk all the time about our defensive approach, as it’s so important to play good defense. In the first half, we played perfect defense but at the other end of the court, we missed easy shots. My players feel some kind of pressure. They play with a soul, they play with huge energy, but sometimes they have a bad game. I have to use this opportunity to defend them. The first half was a real picture of that observation. In the second half, it was a totally different picture. First of all, [London] tried and succeeded in being much tougher and we couldn’t find easy shots. We were forced to play 10 meters from the basket and we had to find another way, with one point guard who played 33 minutes. That’s too much, [Bell-Haynes] played a great game at both ends and we found a way to win. I really want to use this opportunity to congratulate my players, they’ve been very good the last two games in my opinion. I wish, if possible, we could stay on the same track in the upcoming period."
