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In the match against Kalev, Chimki from Estonia had to play without the injuries of Alexei Švedas, Stefan Jovičius, Greg Monroe, Errick McCollum and Janis Timma, Jordan Mickey and Yevgeny Voronov with coronavirus.
“I’m glad we won,” R. Kurtinaitis began at the press conference. – Everyone knows our problems: we cannot cure injured players and three more basketball players have been infected with the virus. Today we fought well, although there was a technical failure in the game. On the other hand, we made a mistake less than 10 times for the first time this season. As for the fight for bounced balls, it has improved, but has not yet reached the level that we would like to see during the season. The game was fun, with a lot of energy and effort. I am very satisfied. “
Remaining with only eight basketball players, R. Kurtinaitis was forced to invite reinforcements from the youth team: “Chimki” was supplemented, and three young Russians were given three minutes: Vladislav Odinokov, Vladislav Sharapov and Ivan Yevstigneyev.
Not only the young basketball players Chimki, but also the 34-year-old veteran Jegoras Vialcevas, who played the first game this season, received praise from the Lithuanian coach. The defender played more for the team: 31 minutes, scored 21 points and had 3 assists.
“We gave the young players time and they did not disappoint us. There were good and bad moments, but in general everything was good. Yegor Vialtsev gave us the energy we needed. He is a player who may not play for a few games or even a month, but then steps onto the pitch and helps the team with his skills in tough times. He came back, gave his best effort and played very well. Yegor Vialtsev and Sergei Monia are the heart of this team, they give a boost when the situation is difficult, ”said Chimki coach Rimas Kurtinaitis.
The most useful player of the match was forward Jonas Jerebko, who scored up to 30 points in 27 minutes (7/11 dvit., 4/8 trit., 4/4 penalty), bounced 10 balls, made 2 assists and scored up to 34 utility points.
“Jonas Jerebkas saved us a lot,” said R. Kurtinaitis. – I should always play like this. In the first game of the season, we lacked his energy, but today John played 100 percent. It’s not just 30 points, we’re talking about his state on the field and his defense. “
The match between Kaunas “Žalgiris” and the Moscow region “Chimki” – on Friday at 8 pm Lithuanian time in Mytiščiai.
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