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REAL MADRID
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LAMAS, JULIO CESAR
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"This loss hurts. It hurts in the heart. But we have to recognize that Hapoel played better than we did and deserved to win. Their ball circulation was really good. They were able to use more of their regular system than we were. They were sharp in their shooting, and above all they were able to take advantage of their role as outsider. They played a great game. We were always behind. In certain moments, it seemed we could get closer. But in those key moments, we missed a defensive rebound or a shot on offense. We missed a lot of outside shots and that conditioned our game. Everything was the opposite for them. But I don't want in any way to underrespect the victory of Hapoel by saying we didn't play well. They won the ULEB Cup. They have a good team and they are going to the Euroleague. If we think we are better, we have to show it on the court."
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STOJIC, MARIO
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"Hapoel played a great game. We didn't expect them to play that way. They played better somehow, and we couldn't reach our usual level of the last month. I don't know if it was pressure or what. Losing the final is the worst thing that can happen to a basketball player, especially on the right team like Real Madrid. It is difficult for me to say what happened, but I want to congratulate Hapoel."
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REAL MADRID
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HERREROS, ALBERTO
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"We didn't deserve to win. Hapoel deserved the title. We were never in the game. Now we have to keep fighting for what's left of the season. The third quarter killed us. McCarthy, who we saw mostly as a low-post player, made everything from outside, and that sentenced the game. We were very tired in the final minutes. Elmer and I both had leg cramps near the end. When we got to the finish, we were exhausted."
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BURKE, PAT
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"They played really well. They hit good shots. We wanted to win, but it went the other way for us. It's a shame because it would have been nice to have this win. The goal of this team is making it to the Euroleague. So now we have to think of another way to make it."
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HAPOEL MIGDAL JERUSALEM
Head Coach
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DRUCKER, SHARON
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"I still don't believe what has happened! I am very proud, and very happy, because this is the first trophy for Hapoel Jerusalem, and of course for me. This is a big victory for our sport, because a small club has won against a big opponent. We played very well. Our outside shots were excellent. We were very prepared, from analyzing the systems of Real Madrid and we always found good solutions. I received information that 3,000 people in our own gym in Jerusalem, with the same atmosphere as if the game was being played there. We had a lot of confidence. We controlled the game from the beginning. But I must admit that I was a bit afraid until the last seconds of the game."
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KOZIKARO, IDO
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"This is a great feeling! We showed great attitude and character. I want to congratulate especially my coach, Sharon Drucker, for putting this team together. McCarty was a big advantage for us at the three position. He is just a great player and a great person and deserves the MVP trophy."
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SOLOMON, WILLIE
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"Everything came together and we did it. We had to play all 40 minutes, possession after possession, rebound after rebound. It was 40 minutes of tough basketball, as we knew it would be from beginning. The fans were great. This is the first cup for Jerusalem, so it is for them."
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AWOJOBI, TUNJI FEMI
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"To me, I knew they had big guys like Kambala and others. I told my coach I am quicker, and he trusts me. It's not about body size, but about heart. I used to be a boxer. I am not worried about body size. I go after them all. About the bench, we needed help with key players in foul trouble. To me, we had all kinds of weapons. Kelly stepped up. We knew we had a mismatch. We decided to go at whoever Bennett and Alberto were guarding and that worked for us."
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KATZ, EREZ
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"We deserved it. We saw all these people coming from Jerusalem and we just couldn't lose this game. That's it."
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McCARTY, KELLY
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"I couldn't have made it without my teammates. The fans were awesome, too. With 2,000 fans coming from Jerusalem, they deserved to see us win. This is one of the greatest moments in my life. What I dreamt about all my life was winning a championship. I know god is involved, because all perfect things come from him, and this was perfect."
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