We started off very well, with a lot going good on both ends of the court, but in the final 5 minutes of the 2nd quarter, we started to struggle offensively, couldn't make our shots, and again gave Melo Trimble, who regularly poses a big problem for us, too much freedom. This stretch ultimately had a significant impact on the final result.
We had chances at the end, but we didn't take advantage of them. Those five minutes in the second quarter were decisive, I repeat. I told the team that we played well enough for most of the game. But to beat teams at the top of the standings, you need to play like that for the entire 40 minutes and not let certain stretches slump so much.
