Chus Mateo, Real Madrid: 'We need to keep working'

Chus Mateo, Real Madrid head coach
"We had ups and downs, like in every game, but in the end, we led and we were able to finish the game. It was important for us, they had six wins in a row, and for us this was important after our last defeat [on the road at Anadolu Efes Istanbul, 90-89].
"It was a tough game all the way to the last minute. I believe we were aggressive defensively. We were able to string together very good defensive minutes, and we closed out the rebounds. We were able to run and that is important, because we like doing that. Also, the win is important because it keeps us close to the top of the standings, and our goal of reaching the playoffs is [getting] closer and closer. We have to keep thinking that we need to keep working."
Ettore Messina, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan head coach
"It was a close loss. To win here against Real Madrid, you need to play a great game, and we just played a very good game. Small details decided it, a couple of possessions where we missed open shots, and we gave up a dunk by [Walter] Tavares that I think decided the game. Overall, we played a very good game again. We just need to keep going and try to be better in the next one."
Dzanan Musa, Real Madrid forward
"I don't think about individual stats, as long as we get the win. That's the most important thing right now, and we are happy that we closed this game in a good way, that we got a win at home. It was important to stay calm, and getting trusted by my teammates [is a cool feeling]. And it is important to continue to do so in the practices, in the games. I am thankful for my teammates and my coach, first of all."
Walter Tavares, Real Madrid center
"I always try to do my best. We are Real Madrid, we know we have to be ready to play every game like it is our last. That's my job, first on defense and then on offense; whatever they give to me, I try to finish. I think we respect Milan a lot, and that's why I think we have many victories against them. We take the games seriously, and that's why we win them."