Nba, Gallinari: “For me this is the best moment”

Total domain. The Hawks walk against the Hornets and thus earn the Cleveland challenge that offers access to the playoff draw. “I am very satisfied with the performance of the boys – underlines Atlanta coach Nate McMillan in the post-match – we defended very well, especially in the first and third quarters, and I saw an excellent movement of the ball. Now we have a difficult game in Cleveland against a team that is centimeters deep and deep, but I am very confident. If we defend as we did this evening we can have our say ”.

Gallinari

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In the first match from inside or outside Danilo Gallinari produces a wonderful performance, scoring 18 points with 7/12 from the field. “In the postseason we manage to exalt ourselves, for me it is the most beautiful moment – underlines the blue – when you play basketball you live for these moments. We prepared this match very well and I think we played a very good game in the end. The key? Our defensive approach. In Cleveland it will not be easy, the Cavs are a good team with excellent individuality, we must be able to give our best ”. Against the Cavaliers, a physical team that should recover an important player under the basket like Allen, the impact of Capela, decisive against the Hornets, will be fundamental for Atlanta. “We have to be able to defend as we did tonight, we didn’t always do it during the regular season – says the center of Atlanta – we managed to slow them down and force them to attack in defense. We started very strong and immediately gave a clear direction to the race, in Cleveland we will have to do the same thing ”.

Young

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After a difficult start Young began to find rhythm from the field, punishing the distractions of the Hornets defense. “We have been aggressive right from the tap-off – comments the Hawks leader who closes with 24 points and 11 assists – the Hornets have tried to double me often but I have great faith in my teammates and I know that if the doubling arrives there will be someone free. unable to find the basket. I also have to congratulate the audience, the atmosphere tonight was extraordinary ”. On the other hand, Charlotte’s season ends in a disappointing way once again, which during the regular season had at times given the impression of being able to have a say about him in the playoffs this year. Disappointment aside from the rumors also say that at this point the bench of coach Borrego starts to burn. “These are speeches that don’t interest me – the Hornets coach underlines – I only think about how to improve the team. Two years ago we won 23 games, last season 33, this year 43 and usually in the East with 43 victories we finish fifth or sixth. We have to roll up our sleeves and work hard in the offseason to try to take another step forward. I have great confidence in the team and I am very proud of what my players have done this season ”.