Markoishvili: The Decisive Factor in the Win Was Our Defense

Galatasaray defeated Yukatel Denizli Basketball 87-74 away in the Basketball Super League. Speaking after the match, Galatasaray head coach Manuchar Markoishvili said the opponent was a tough team and that his side had prepared for the game with that awareness.

Markoishvili said he first congratulated his players. The coach acknowledged that offensive rebounds and second-chance points played an important role in the win, but he specifically stressed that defense was what created the real difference.

The extra possessions Galatasaray gained on offense and its second-chance points helped widen the gap on the scoreboard. For Markoishvili, however, the factor that determined the result was the defensive performance his team showed against the opponent.

The Georgian coach also said that, despite the victory, there were some points in the game that need to be improved. With this result, the team passed an important test on the road.