Laso: 'Heurtel and Thompkins have never been out of the team' / News - Basketnews.com

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Pablo Laso, Real Madrid coach, praised his playersafter the victory against Río Breogán on Sunday.

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He said that he had the feeling of having played a complete game and that this victory should help players to believe in their daily work.

"Now come the first games of the playoffs against Maccabi and we are going to have to be at 100 percent, us and the public," said the coach.

In regards, toThompkins and Heurtel situation he commented: "Thomas Heurtel and Trey Thompkins have never been out of the team. We will see when we reinstate them, if they will play again or not, but there is no doubt that they have not been out of the team. They've been training with specific work and I'm glad they came to the game today and supported their teammates."

"For me they are in the team. I hope they will come together and join the team and make us stronger, that's the only thing that interests me" he added.

Real Madrid will host Maccabi Tel Aviv next Wednesday for the first Euroleague playoff game.

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