Giannis: “We have one goal in mind, everyone wants to beat the champions”

Giannis explained in detail:

For the way the Bucks branded Curry: “I think we did a good job with him, especially with Matthews. We kept throwing bodies and hands at him. We were all actively behind Matthews because we knew he could pass. But every phase with Carrie doesn’t stop when he passes, but then it starts.” We tried to be active because we knew he would like to shoot, he would be aggressive, he would look for his teammates. He’s been one of the best players in the NBA for 10 years, a team affair that you don’t have to relax, you have to chase him, you have to avoid situations that change everything by hand.

About how he approached the fight: “I just wanted to make the right decision. Find my teammates when they close the racquet. I wanted to be aggressive. I’m at a stage now where I’ve seen almost every defense on me. I let my instincts take over and I I hope to get the right one, but I always remember to be aggressive and go in the basket“.

For what he did differently in this match than in previous games: “Every possession of the ball is different. In some phases I saw that I could go to the basket. In another possession I can understand that I can shoot from the top of the racquet, in another I can shoot a three-pointer. I know that when the opposing defense gives me something, “I’ll take it. I won’t question. I’ll see if I have to pass or shoot. I want to be focused in every attack.”

About how different the Bucks are when Middleton is doing well: “He had a difficult few weeks because he wasn’t feeling well. I’m glad he’s fine now. When he’s on the ground he makes everything easier for us because he opens the pitch, plays pick and roll and plays defense. It’s always a bonus to have him.“.

For what he says about the Bucks easily beating the Warriors: “I’m happy because I think we’ve built good habits, especially in defence. We’ve helped each other. We’ve all marked one of the best players in the world. I think in previous games we weren’t the ones needed defense and rebounds, we had a good practice yesterday which we had time for and that helped our image.

We’re best when we play defensively and get rebounds, and then see what we’re going to do in attack. We usually have 5 great players on the floor. Shooters, players who play in the post, players who can create. It was a good day whatever the result. The difference doesn’t matter because nobody will remember this game in 2 months. The main thing was that as a team we limited curry. We’ll keep that.”

Because he believes the Bucks play better against title-winning teams like the Nets and the Warriors: “I don’t know. We perform in the game and we are focused. Maybe it’s the energy of the crowd, the enthusiasm for the game. But we have to understand that we have one goal in mind. Everyone wants to beat the champion “Everyone will give everything When we play in Detroit or a simple Monday is no longer the same. All opponents want to beat us. I don’t know if that’s how we play in the big games, but we just have to build good habits. But we have to play like that in all games to be good when it matters”.

For what he’s got in his career, for how he’s a good defender: “I think I’m at my best when I’m active. I’m back, I’m helping my teammates with my length and I’m closing spaces. I’m getting rebounds. That’s when I’m at my best, that’s what coach Bud wants from me But I also think I shake things well, my feet, but I do what my coach wants and I try to do it the way he asks me to“.

Where does his improvement in defense come from: “I have to commend all my coaches. But defending depends on how much energy you are willing to give. It will sound bad, but in some games you have no energy while in others you have energy. I like to play defense in games that “I’m not good defensively. I get annoyed more than not shooting. I like the defensive challenge and I take it personally when I’m shot. I don’t know where it’s coming from, I’m just trying to defend myself as hard as I can.”

About how it feels to have Budenholzer back and what the experience of the previous games where Darwin Hamm was the coach was: “It’s nice that he’s come back. Playing for Ham was incredible. I haven’t had many coaches in my career so I enjoyed the break from coach Bad (laughs). Ham did a good job. Of course it’s good coach to have a bath.” behind us.“.

For the image of Bobby Portis and his passion: “I appreciate his passion. You understand how ready he is. He always plays with energy and passion, he shoots. It’s a big part of who we are. You should always value such players for the energy they bring. I personally eat it. The fans are crazy about it too. “He talks on the bench, he plays with passion and he makes me try.”