Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria secured an 83-104 victory against Grupo Ureta Tizona Burgos on the road, driven by strong tactical execution and defensive focus.
Head coach Bruno Savignani praised his squad’s effort after the match, noting the unique challenges presented by the home side. Tizona plays with numerous possessions and a distinct style that requires constant mental alertness. “Tizona te pone en muchas dificultades, es un equipo que juega con muchas posesiones, con un estilo de juego identificable”, said Savignani.
The Brazilian coach added that opponents must maintain their focus because the Burgos team starts running immediately after scoring a basket. In that sense, he said that it is an opponent that demands a lot mentally, and he considered that his players lived up to the challenge.
Gran Canaria maintained control for the majority of the night, though Savignani pointed out a brief lapse during the second period. “De manera general, salvo en algún momento del segundo cuarto en el que no hemos tenido esa concentración necesaria y hemos recibido dos o tres canastas que podríamos haber evitado, hemos estado bien”, Savignani told Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria.
The visiting side limited Burgos to just six offensive rebounds while executing their desired offensive tempo. Savignani said that his team ran when intended, though decision-making in the first half could have been sharper.
The visitors also enjoyed nearby encouragement from the Yellow Tide, with a small group of supporters positioned right behind the bench. Savignani wanted to address them and thank them for the backing, something that brings great excitement to the group, while hoping that they can have a good weekend with this good result from the team.
Center Fran Guerra departed the game with an ankle injury during the start of the final quarter. “Fran se llevó un golpe fuerte, y habrá que esperar a mañana o pasado mañana para ver”, Savignani told Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria regarding the center’s condition.
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