Vaxjo may have been missing 3 of their key players tonight but they have such depth and experience throughout their roster, most outsiders would have expected them to beat a team seeded near the bottom of the competition.
They certainly were not trying deliberately to lose that game! They may have already qualified but they are one of the top teams in Europe. They are professionals and would still have been striving to top the group with as many wins as poss. Not to mention showcase their skills. Their coach would have expecteded a result, even if the Lakers were only playing on half steam.
Their coaching staff did not look very happy. Their team were trying various systems to score. Bownsey and excellent shutdown play just kept them out.
They certainly were not trying deliberately to lose that game! They may have already qualified but they are one of the top teams in Europe. They are professionals and would still have been striving to top the group with as many wins as poss. Not to mention showcase their skills. Their coach would have expecteded a result, even if the Lakers were only playing on half steam.
Their coaching staff did not look very happy. Their team were trying various systems to score. Bownsey and excellent shutdown play just kept them out.