Masiulis: We must match Beşiktaş's aggression in the same way

Zalgiris head coach Tomas Masiulis answered questions from Lithuanian reporters ahead of the EuroLeague Round 10 game. Our representative, Beşiktaş, will host Lithuanian club Zalgiris at home tomorrow evening (Friday, November 6).

Masiulis described Beşiktaş as a very aggressive and physical team. He said, "We need to respond to their physical play and aggression in the same way." Masiulis also stressed that they should not be drawn into their fast, high-tempo game. Noting that Beşiktaş has many dangerous shooters and effective players on offense, Masiulis described the game as a difficult one.

Masiulis said Lonnie Walker must be prevented from taking easy threes. Calling Walker a very dangerous shooter and a highly talented player, Masiulis said they want to make his job harder, push him toward the basket, and force him to make his decisions in that area.