Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Ousmane Briest Praises Strong Competition
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their second victory in three preseason games on Friday, defeating Aris Thessaloniki 92-87. Following the match, standout player Ousmane Briest emphasized the importance of facing strong opponents during the preparation phase.
"This is a wonderful team. This is what we need, to play against strong teams," Briest stated. He added that the upcoming season will also present tough challenges, requiring the team to give their all in every game. "We thank them for a great game," he concluded, referring to Aris Thessaloniki.
Briest also commented on the integration of the team's new roster. "We've done a good job overall. We are a new team, we have new players, and it will take time for us to fully connect," he explained. The forward mentioned that the team would review the game together the following day to analyze their performance, expressing satisfaction with their efforts so far.
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