Navarro's First Words After Zvezda's Painful Loss to Žalgiris: "They Were Smarter"
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- You could follow the live coverage of the Crvena zvezda Meridianbet vs. Žalgiris match on Sportal.
Zvezda displayed some strong sequences against the Lithuanian powerhouse but also experienced significant lulls against a team with an already well-established and effective system. Ultimately, small details made the difference. Zvezda lost their way at a crucial point, and the red-and-whites will need to move past this game without dwelling on the loss. This is a new team, and everyone needs time, especially as this was only the first of 37 upcoming matches.
After the game, Crvena zvezda's coach, Ibon Navarro, addressed the media.
I don't think we attacked the paint enough in the second half. We didn't utilize the bonus situation well in the final quarter, and in key moments, they were simply smarter.Ibon Navarro
Next up for the red-and-whites are matches against Hapoel, followed by Efes in the EuroLeague. Both games will be played at the Belgrade Arena.
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