Galbiati: against Joventut we need to control the rebound and fight

The Italian coach warned that “a tie that is not at all simple and very complicated” is coming, he showed his respect to Penya and acknowledged that they completed “a very good season.”

He highlighted the leadership of Ricky Rubio and the “mix of experience” of a squad that has recovered well from the loss of Ante Tomic with Yanina Morin.

“We need to try to impose our rhythm, a serious and solid defense,” he remarked and refused to look at recent history, which says that Joventut eliminated Baskonia in their last fight for the title. “Every season is different. They have their style and we have ours,” he added.

“I always want to see the best version of the team, with a great mentality, with a lot of character and with the desire to play together. In the end the story will be written by the team,” he wished before the start of the series.

On the other hand, the coach announced the discarding of the injured center Khalifa Diop until the next course, because his knee has not recovered.