Steve Kerr: ‘We’re in trouble’

Steve Kerr again drew positive conclusions from the victory of united states of america about Montenegro, a match that stifled them far more than expected, could not be resolved until reaching the final part of the game.victory by 85-73 For an inexperienced group of up-and-coming NBA stars facing a global challenge for the first time, it once again proves the complexity hidden in FIBA ​​basketball.

“It wasn’t the best night for us attacking and we didn’t move the ball well. This is why we are in trouble. Games like this can happen and the important thing is to try to get through them,” the manager admitted. “Montenegro are great and very well trained. They took 23 offensive rebounds from us and put a dunk under the basket, but it was a good game for us and I’m proud of the guys,” he said.

Tyrese HalliburtonThe USA’s most outstanding player, with 10 goals and six assists, wanted to make the best of his time in Manila. The win has already secured the American a place in the quarterfinals, but the feeling in his body is prompting improvement. “We didn’t start the game the way we wanted. It wasn’t the most beautiful game, but that’s how tough a FIBA ​​basketball game is. We can solve it and you will always be satisfied if you win in the end. Likewise, we need to be in the video session to see how we can improve for the game against Lithuania,” said the Indiana Pacers point guard.

Sunday’s game will be a similar challenge for the US inside game, though Montenegro are clearly outmatched in strength and size. “We have to use this experience to grow.” urged the 23-year-old. “We’ve already gone through complicated situations in the preparation phase, for example against Germany. The key is to keep the type. we are not nervous ”