Willie Green recaps loss to Washington | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/28/2023
Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green
On the problem getting into a rhythm:
“I thought the rebounds hurt us a lot and they had 25 second chance points. So, no it’s hard to beat anybody when they out rebound us. We’re getting stops and they’re getting second chance opportunities so it’s something we need to clean up and then losing JV (Jonas Valančiūnas) definitely contributed to that.”
On his message in the locker room:
“You just have to be able to play with joy and confidence, that’s my message to the team. And because of the string of losses it’s kind of jolted us in a negative way. We’ll find it, we’ll get back to playing our style and playing with joy. Right now, like I told our team, nobody’s going to rescue you. We have to be a part of our own rescue.”
Pelicans Forward Brandon Ingram
On how he’s feeling second game back from injury:
“Missed some shots tonight. I came out aggressive in the first quarter and settled in a little bit. After that I felt like I was missing over and over again. I feel like myself when I am running up and down the floor. I feel confident in my movement and getting my rhythm back in the game. Need to make sure I am involving my teammates while I am trying to get back involved.”
On the mood of the team during the losing streak:
“We can either feel sorry about ourselves or stay positive. Look at ourselves in the mirror and see what we can do better. That was the message not from the coach but from our veterans on the team. We just need to look forward as we have been through times like this during the season, especially last year. Trying to get to the playoffs and trying to be a winning basketball club. We just have to go back and work on the things that we have to. Just try to get better.”