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The victory in group C of the European Championship team was achieved by the Lithuanian team, which defeated the Czech basketball players 94:74 in Vilnius.
Our head coach Darius Maskoliūnas He said he is happy with the energy and play of his students. The strategist was not surprised by the successful performance of Vaidas Kariniauskas (15 points, 6 res.), As he knows this player very well.
“It just came to our notice then. I’m happy with the energy and dedication of the men. We stopped a bit in the third half, but I’m happy with the match. We stressed that we should use fouls before the bonus situation. Just I was disappointed with a fight under the baskets, but sometimes it happens, especially when the five players exchange defenders. It is important for us to win all the matches, because for a long time we have exhausted the limit of matches already lost. I hope the men too stay focused on Monday, “said the strategist.
– Are you happy with the low five?
– You see the result. We had to compete in the low five because our opponents did the same. Birutis had a very difficult match because it was difficult for him to guess his mobile opponents.
– How do you rate the game of V. Kariniauskas?
– I was not surprised at all, because I have known Vaida for a long time. I was with him on the national team in 2016. He entered the national team because we saw him play LKL. Vaid is a real gamer and I haven’t seen anything new in his game. We know the traits of his character that he is not afraid of anything. At times, he played as a teacher.
– What happened on defense when the Czechs got closer?
– In the third part we did not commit mistakes when we had to do them. Our wrong decisions in the attack allowed them to return. Also rebounds: we gave too many second chances, which the opponents took advantage of.
– How will you shape the line-up for the game with Denmark?
– We will announce it on Monday around 1 pm
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