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Jasikevicius says Fenerbahce lacks a team identity after loss to Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Fenerbahce 96-77 in the EuroLeague’s ninth round.
The game was played on Real Madrid’s home court, and Fenerbahce finished the double round with two losses.
After the defeat, Fenerbahce coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said his team lacked an identity and relied too much on individual play.
He said Real Madrid moved the ball faster and played more consistently as a team.
Fenerbahce had 20 offensive rebounds, but Jasikevicius said the team missed open three-point shots and tried to solve too much one-on-one.
He said Fenerbahce must find a way to play together to improve.
Real Madrid beat Fenerbahce 96-77 in the EuroLeague’s ninth round.
After the loss, Fenerbahce coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said his team lacked an identity.
He said the players relied too much on individual solutions and needed to play more as a team.
Jasikevicius said Real Madrid moved the ball faster and played more consistently.
Fenerbahce ended the double round with two losses.
- Who
- Fenerbahce and Real Madrid played; Sarunas Jasikevicius is Fenerbahce’s coach.
- What
- Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahce 96-77. Jasikevicius said Fenerbahce lacked a team identity.
- When
- In the EuroLeague’s ninth round; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- Real Madrid’s home court.
- Why
- Jasikevicius said Fenerbahce relied too much on individual play and needed to play as a team.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahce 96-77 on Real Madrid’s home court.
Jasikevicius criticized Fenerbahce’s lack of teamwork in a flash interview and at a press conference.
- Final score
- Real Madrid 96, Fenerbahce 77
- Competition
- EuroLeague, ninth round
- Fenerbahce coach
- Sarunas Jasikevicius
- Double round result
- Fenerbahce ended it with two losses
- Offensive rebounds
- Fenerbahce had 20
What people are saying
We don’t have an identity as a team.
Real Madrid was so much consistent.
We’re not doing teamwork.
Sometimes you have to play simpler basketball.