Jasikevicius, Abrines worried about Barcelona's form ahead of Bayern: 'We lack discipline' / News - Basketnews.com

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Alex Abrines converted seven of his eight three-point attempts, however his impressive stat line wasn't enough for FC Barcelona to overcome hosts Casademont Zaragoza, who prevailed by 76-71.

Barca haven't been playing up to par lately, having dropped two straight games in the ACB, while suffering another two in their EuroLeague regular season finale. The timing couldn't have been worse, as next Tuesday, FC Bayern Munich will be visiting the Palau Blaugrana for the first playoff game.

"I'm worried because we're at a point in the season where the playoff start in three days and the team is on a losing streak that won't stop. On Tuesday we have to play to the maximum, hoping that our fans will help us get this first playoff win," said Abrines.

Asked whether the team has already focused on those EuroLeague quarter-finals, the Spanish international granted the point, but only partly.

"Perhaps, we have made some rotation, guys who had to rest have been able to rest. But the overall impressions are bad, since we've lost our two last games in the ACB and the EuroLeague," he insisted.

However, Abrines is confident that Barca will react on Tuesday. "We will have to be more ready, tougher and try to make a better game. It won't be easy because our opponent is tough but I trust this team.

Our fans should rest assured that we'll come out at 100%, we'll not hesitate. We will come out with a knife between our teeth."

Head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius confessed that he's worried about what he saw of his team against Casademont Zaragoza.

"I don't know how this result is going to affect us," the Lithuanian coach said.

"We are going to see if we are able to get up, play our basketball and, above all, have some humility because playing like this we can't get anywhere," he added.

"My feeling now is one of concern, I am very worried. We are not fighting enough and we are not being disciplined," Saras pointed out.

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