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“Rytas” strategist Giedrius Žibėnas was not particularly disappointed with the outcome of the match, which, according to him, was determined by small details.
“The game had to be enjoyed by the spectators, a good game. As for us, we have to enter the game in a different way, we made 19 mistakes and the end of the game was determined by small details. The most important thing to me is that Martin Echod’s trauma is not serious.
We already played the seventh game in 13 days, the most important thing at this stage was to stay healthy and be ready on Thursday, after 72 hours the start of the playoffs is expected ”, said Ried strategist Giedrius Žibėnas after the lost game.
The strategist was asked what he thought of Andrew Goudelock’s defensive efforts, which party commentator Vaidas Čeponis did not convince.
“I would not agree that he did not defend. He gives what he can in defense, we do not complain, all team members are satisfied with that”, – defended G. Žibėnas one of the team leaders.
According to the strategist, a serious opponent, especially dangerous in attack, is waiting for the start of the playoffs. “Although we beat Šiauliai by about 30 points in the last match, let’s not be fooled, they came to Vilnius without two leaders.
We have to start the game harder, and that’s exactly where we missed our toughest start in Panevėžys, ”said G. Žibėnas.
Letkabel strategist Nenad Čanakas highlighted the team’s successful performance in both defense and attack.
“We play full of emotions, especially in defense, we share the ball in attack. We play as the European Cup club should play.
We haven’t done anything yet, the regular season is over and the playoffs start on Thursday.
Of course, there were things that left us unhappy. You can find them in all matches. We misused fouls in “bonus” situations, we sinned when we didn’t have to, we distributed points to our opponents.
After two quarters, we took the lead in the fight for the balls, but in the end we lost it.
“Goudeluck scored 15 points in the first half of the game without missing a single pitch, it can’t be, because he’s a very good Euroleague player,” said N. Chanak.
The strategist said that so far one of the team’s leaders, Kyles Viñales, who is being treated for an injury, is not yet ready to return to the field.
“We will see their situation in the next few days and make a decision,” added the Lietkabelis strategist.
Speaking about the future rival, Neptūnas, N. Čanakas highlighted the leaders Deividas Gailius, Martynas Mažeikas, Simas Galdikas, Žygimantas Janavičius and their experience.
“We will share the ball well, we will build good barriers, otherwise they will successfully cut off the attacks and we will have problems,” the Lietkabelis helmsman assessed the opponents.
In the mutual duel in December in Panevėžys, the victory was won by “Lietkabelis” 78:59, in the capital “Rytas” it was twice as high (78:72, 81:67).
The quarterfinal series with up to two wins will begin on Wednesday and Thursday.
From the semifinal stage, the team will fight for three victories.
LKL Quarter-Final Couples:
“Juventus” – “Cbet”
“Žalgiris” – “Milk stars”
Waterproof – Neptune
“Tomorrow” – “Siauliai”
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