Overcoming a Rough Night: Post-Game Interview

🏀The player had one of his worst shooting nights in a long time but acknowledges that off nights happen in basketball.

👐Despite his shooting struggles, the player contributed with his passing skills, making effective passes to teammates on cuts.

🔀When teams double-team the player, he sees it as an opportunity to create advantages for his team by passing out of traps.

🌟The player attributes the team's ability to make winning plays in clutch moments to their maturity and understanding of the importance of each game.

🏆As the stage gets bigger with each game, the player maintains a winner's mentality, focusing on doing everything necessary to win.

Was there anything different about the basketballs used in this game?

—The player mentioned that when playing in tournaments, they use brand new balls that they haven't been playing with, which can sometimes feel different and affect their handling.

How does the player handle being double-teamed?

—The player welcomes being double-teamed as it creates a four-on-three advantage for his team, allowing him to find open teammates for scoring opportunities.

What does the player attribute the team's ability to make winning plays to?

—The player believes that their maturity and understanding of the moment, especially in March where every game is crucial, is what enables them to make winning plays.

What is the player's mindset going into the semifinals?

—The player's mindset going into the semifinals is the same as any other game: it's a winner go home situation, and they're focused on doing everything they can to win.

Does the player have a preference for which team they face in the semifinals?

—The player doesn't have a preference and is prepared to face any team that comes their way in the semifinals.

00:01The player acknowledges having a rough shooting night.

00:04He attributes his struggles to playing with brand new basketballs in tournaments.

00:16Despite his shooting woes, the player emphasizes the effectiveness of his passing.

01:11The player discusses the team's ability to make winning plays when faced with challenges.

01:19He highlights the team's maturity and understanding of the importance of the game.

01:33The player expresses his mindset going into the semifinals: it's a winner go home situation, and they're focused on winning.

01:49He mentions that they're prepared to face any team in the semifinals without a preference.