Partizan, Penarroya: “We played as a team despite the injuries”

“We are happy with the win, for the players and for the team. I think we showed that we play as a real team. Obviously, we are dealing with injury problems, especially among our big men. Despite that, we played as a team, putting together a solid performance and defending well. It wasn’t easy because our opponents are very good offensively, but we controlled the game in the first half. We moved the ball well, and that is very important to me.”

The coach then went on:

“I’m happy for Carlik, because when he doesn’t score 20 points, everyone thinks he has played badly. Today, however, he had a good game, made no mistakes and shared the ball well. He is our leader. I’m very happy: he didn’t score many points, but he played well for the team.”

On the injury situation:

“We have a lot of problems, and that’s why I’m angry. Vildoza took a hit in the same area where he had previously had problems, and that’s why he couldn’t continue playing.”

On potential additions to the roster:

“I’m only talking about my players and my team. I think they played a good game, and so did Vanja. It was his first EuroLeague game, and we need him. Reeves and Franks are good players, but they need time. Ethan is also getting better and better.”