Mickaël Hay (coach of Pau-Lacq-Orthez): “Well done to Poitiers. The Poitevins went for this success and both teams were courageous. I can't blame my players for fighting. But we were too short in terms of rebounding. We take 21 defensive rebounds and they take 14 offensive rebounds. We played with smaller players but there were still actions where we lacked determination. Ledlum's absence is no excuse. That doesn't interest me. We shoot it to equalize, with the system we want. It doesn't fit. It's basketball. But, without calling into question the victory of Poitiers, there is a gap in free throws that is too large, from singles to doubles (27 against 13). We can do better in terms of play but, with 22 assists, it's better than in the past. It doesn't matter much, with our current weapons. »
Imanol Prot (winger of Poitiers Basket 86): “We expected this kind of match, against a big team from Pau-Lacq-Orthez. It was tight from start to finish. We take the match. It's great. After our defeat at Vichy, we said to ourselves that we all had to do more. We succeeded. We also respected the coach's instructions. We stayed focused by continuing to execute the game plan. There is always the big debate with the Arena, when things don't go well, it's because of the room… This success really feels good. Plus before Christmas, it's a great gift for everyone. »
