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Lyou Cleveland Cavaliers They have started the season giving good feelings and this Friday they almost beat the Los Angeles Lakers at home (113-101), but Ricky Rubio, in statements to Efe after the game, he saw room for improvement for his team “in tight endings“.
Rubio pointed out that, in a team as young as the Cavs, the “experience” of disputed outcomes it is important for the team to grow and so that you know how to read “the moment of the game”.
“We don’t have to lose control or nervous even though they (at some point) may be putting in more. We have to keep playing our game, “he said.
He also considered that the Cavaliers can raise their level defensively.
“We are doing very good things in defense, but with the size and height that we have, especially in the starting five, that’s something we can take advantage of, “he said.
The Spanish point guard signed an outstanding performance with 18 points (6 of 15 in shots, 3 of 8 in triples), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals against 3 lost balls in 32 minutes.
Blond was especially protagonist in the third quarter, where he scored two triples in a row and took the helm of a game that the Cavaliers dominated until the third quarter.
But finally the Lakers came back from the game in the last quarter thanks to LeBron James (26 points and 8 assists) and Carmelo Anthony (24 points with 6 of 8 in triples).
“When you play against teams like that you have to be perfect“, admitted Rubio, who nevertheless was” happy “for having stood up to the Lakers on their court.
This loss to the Lakers broke a three-win streak in a row for the Cavaliers, who are now 3-3 and will face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
Despite the result against the Lakers, Rubio considered that the Cavaliers had played “a good game.”
“In the last quarter at the end we did not move the ball well. They have played more aggressive and the experience they have has surpassed what we have played, “he explained.
“The score does not exactly reflect the match which has been. It was a tight match that ultimately escaped us, “he said.
With young promises like Collin Sexton o Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers have started the season on the right foot and Rubio was satisfied with the start of his team.
“If we compete like this, the expectations (for this season) are very high“I assure you.
“The truth is that we have started the season on a good note, we have started with great enthusiasm. That is something that is reflected in the result. If we continue competing as we are, and improving because we are a young team that has a projection, we can have a great season, “he defended.
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