Néstor 'Che' García: "This team will keep fighting"

The Dreamland Gran Canaria coach analyzes the close defeat against Hiopos Lleida and defends his team's fighting spirit.

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Dreamland Gran Canaria coach Néstor 'Che' García lamented the 75-72 defeat against Hiopos Lleida, but emphasized his team's resilience and fighting spirit.

The Argentine coach analyzed the match, pointing out that turnovers in the first half and the opponent's effectiveness were key. "We had many turnovers in the first half, 11, due to their defense and credit to them; the ball wasn't going in, and they really played at their rhythm and did it very well," explained García.
García detailed his team's comeback, which went from being down by 21 points to taking a five-point lead. "Basketball is like that; nowadays in modern basketball, finishing the first half down by 16 is not a disadvantage. We are a warrior team that has increased our level of play and our statistics," he stated. He added that if Pierre Pelos had made a three-pointer and the opponent had missed one, the outcome might have been different.
The coach defended his players' competitiveness, assuring that the team does not give up and fights until the end in every game, except against Barcelona. "The team doesn't give up; it's fighting to stay up, and that's good," he stressed, highlighting the opponent's intensity.
He regretted the opportunities given to the opponent due to turnovers and offensive rebounds in the first half, which resulted in 18 extra possessions for the opposition. Despite this, the team managed to limit the opponent to 40 points, which served as a reflection for the coach.
Despite the defeat, which returns the team to the danger zone, García assured that the team's morale is good and they believe in the project. "We have picked ourselves up from difficult situations to keep fighting, and this team will keep fighting," he concluded, adding that there are two games left and "nothing is decided."
Regarding the atmosphere at Barris Nord, the coach praised the home crowd, describing the arena as "beautiful, full of people." "People really support the team, and it happens at home too, in Gran Canaria; people truly love their teams," he concluded, although he noted that the crowd's anxiety can sometimes transmit nervousness.