Fighting Back from Deficits: The Importance of Playing the Right Way

TLDRWinning every game matters, and it sucks to drop games especially when playing against teams with nothing to lose. We need to be desperate from the beginning and play with resilience.

Key insights

🏀Every game counts, regardless of the opponent's record.

⌛️Resilience is key, but relying on comebacks is not sustainable.

🔥Starting strong and avoiding deficits is crucial for consistent success.

🏆A winning mindset is essential, regardless of the opposition.

🙌Playing the right way and giving maximum effort are the recipe for victories.

Q&A

Why do we often start games with deficits?

Teams with nothing to lose can play fearlessly, making it difficult to build an early lead.

Does starting in a hole affect the team mentally?

It's frustrating and affects our confidence, but we remain resilient and use it as motivation.

How can we prevent early deficits?

We need to be desperate, focused, and aware that every game matters. We must play with intensity from the start.

Is resilience enough to win games consistently?

While resilience is important, relying on comebacks is not a sustainable strategy. Starting strong is crucial.

What do we need to do in the last 10 games?

We have no more excuses. We need to give our all, play with urgency, and treat every game like it's our last.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Every game counts, and dropping games is disheartening.

00:35Starting with deficits is a recurring issue.

01:25Playing against teams with nothing to lose is challenging.

01:58Every game should be approached with the same mindset, regardless of the competition.

02:43The last 10 games are crucial, and we need to give our best effort.