TJ Parker (Asvel coach) : “The disappointment is the first quarter. We have the legs to score 24 points but not to defend (27 points conceded). To take 27 points at home is not possible. We have to do better in defence, especially at home. We are a little disappointed that this match was set on this date. We play a lot at the moment. We are running out of juice against a very talented and physically fit team. Their best players had not played in the French Championship on Saturday. Despite everything, we have to show a better face. »
Charles Kahudi (captain of Asvel) : “We put them in rhythm from the start of the match by giving them too many second chances on the rebound. It’s good that we’re playing again in a very short time (Friday against Red Star Belgrade), we won’t have time to think. »
Sasa Obradovic (Monaco coach) “It’s obviously our best match (since his arrival in December). We were concentrated for forty minutes and we defended much better from the second quarter. I’m very happy with the way we played. We stopped their best attackers. We play the advantages (of size) and we try to hide our weaknesses. We use our strengths much better. Everyone understands their role now. This victory will give us a lot of confidence for the future. »
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