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Artūras Milaknis had scored 1 of three points from 12 in four games before Tuesday’s game with Vitorija’s Baskonia, he did not stand out at all in three games, but the losing streak came to an end.
Milaknis scored 15 points (5/7 trit.) In 17 minutes and became the most productive player.
After such a series and finally playing a great game, Milaknis knew that they would ask him how he tried to overcome this situation.
“Another question,” Milaknis answered, asking what routine he had when his stroke stalled. – You can retire here, he told himself last year. It repeats every year and everyone responds to it as news bigger than a pandemic. The same has been said many seasons before. “
The defender probably has worse sections every year, and until then he has always talked about it in the same way, he has no doubts about his launch and has to wait for better games.
On Tuesday night, in the Žalgiris arena, his shots broke the grid so often that it was possible to think of a race record. The sniper has scored a maximum of 6 triples in the Euroleague.
“We broke the game and had to sit on a bench before. I felt good, maybe the records had fallen, who knows there,” Milaknis said after the 92:73 victory.
Press conference:
Paulius Jankūnas also made a solid contribution to the victory, scoring 7 points, bouncing 6 balls, scoring 15 utility points and notching his first triple of this season in the Euroleague.
After the match, Jankūnas mentioned that much of Milaknis’ 3 should be dedicated to him, because he was the one who created the opportunities for the defender. It is true?
“Yes, it’s true, thanks to Paul, he, as a supporter of the old school, builds good barriers, I have no problems,” said Milaknis. – When you build a barrier, I immediately know there will be a launch. And the ball bounces, falls. I trust Paul one hundred percent.
I am always happy for Paul. It is difficult for him to open with three points each season. We are hoping and joking that it is scheduled to open after the New Years, but as the holidays get closer, everyone has taken a holiday and I am so happy about that. Sure, it was unfortunate, but it was a matter of time before it opened. We both work together during training. There are days when you face a very serious challenge. “
At the end of the match, another Žalgiris sniper, Karolis Lukošiūnas, 23, 195 cm tall, appeared on the field and managed to shoot two 3-pointers in 3 minutes and repeat his Euroleague record with 6 points.
How does Milaknis support your endorsement?
“I already told him before going to the squad that you take and throw yourself, there is nothing here. The first 20 points, nothing will change in a few minutes, so you have a chance and you throw. Build their confidence.
The child is working, trying. That moment should come. It is not the case that you will come to “Žalgiris”, everyone will help and start throwing, you will be a thrower. I know from experience the difficult, bumpy and uneven path that must be traveled before I can earn a place. I wish that you do not stop and follow the path that sometimes seems to be in the well. Somewhere in the distance, there will still be a smooth road, ”Milaknis said.
“Žalgiris” will play the next game on Thursday at 8:00 pm. will host the Fenerbahche Istanbul at home.
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