Virtus Bologna, Mumbru: “We need the right balance between perimeter and paint defense”

13/11/202615:01

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Alex Mumbru previews Virtus Bologna’s road game against Efes, stressing the need for balance between perimeter and paint defense

Virtus Bologna visits Anadolu Efes in EuroLeague Round 11, with Alex Mumbru calling for defensive balance against a team with weapons inside and outside. “We’re playing against a strong, well-coached team that is coming off two losses but also a home win against Panathinaikos,” Mumbru said.

The Virtus coach highlighted the main threats: “We have to contain their play in the paint, especially with Dario Saric, but they also have perimeter players who can score a lot, Jordan Loyd in particular.” “So we need to find the right balance between perimeter defense and defense in the paint.”

Wendell Moore added: “It’s a EuroLeague road game and it will be tough regardless of the opponent. We’re focused on getting back to winning and executing our game plan by playing our basketball.”