Mark Bradtke in his playing days. The Tigers great has called on the club to stick together. Source: News Limited
FORMER club great Mark Bradtke says the Melbourne Tigers can bounce back in tonight's crucial NBL clash against the New Zealand Breakers if they stick together.
The tough road trip comes on the back of Sunday's home loss to Townsville, which was labelled by coach Chris Anstey as a "reality check."
Bradtke - who was at The Cage on Sunday - says his former club will turn it around quickly as long as they remain tight.
"You can see the hustle and desire is there," he said.
"Sometimes the execution is just not though because of good defence from the opposition or maybe because shots just don't drop.
"But as long as you're all together on the same page, eventually it will turn.
"You just have to make sure everyone knows their roles, executes and then good things should happen because you're doing the right things."
The Tigers coach has been highly critical of his side's poor starts this season.
Tigers coach Chris Anstey talks with Lucas Walker. Picture: GEORGE SALPIGTIDIS Source: News Limited
They trailed the Crocodiles by as much as 15 points in the first term on Sunday and Anstey said it was inexcusable.
Bradtke believed it was a confidence issue.
"The way they started (against Townsville), they were trying to target (centre) Scott Morrison inside," Bradtke said.
"And I thought they executed right well but they just couldn't quite finish.
"It's a fine line because if he makes three of the four shots then they're off and rolling.
"It's all about confidence so one of the ways to help that area is to work on the small things."
Tonight will be replacement guard Mustapha Farrakhan's second NBL game.
The guard had six points and three assists in almost 20 minutes on the floor against the Crocodiles.
Bradtke urged Tigers fans to be patient while Farrakhan adjusted to the league.
"It's always difficult coming into a new environment and a new country," he said.
"You don't want to step on toes but there are also a lot of expectations so you have to try and perform.
"He'll be a lot better after a week's worth of training.
"With replacement players it does take time."
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