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The difference of 47 points between the teams is the largest in the history of the battles of “Žalgiris” and “Rytas”.
This was the first game for the capital’s basketball players after a three-week break, when on November 14 in Utena, the Vilnius team defeated Juventus, which had recently defeated the coronavirus, 100: 79.
In the second battle between the Vilnius and Kaunas teams, Vilnius Rytas could only count on seven basic players. Arnas Butkevičius and Rokas Gustys are unable to play due to finger and shoulder injuries, Ryan Boatright, who is waiting for a negative test, will return next week.
The reserve team players Adas Šimonis and Rokas Jocius had the opportunity to wear the “Ryto” jersey for the first time. The former scored 15 minutes and the latter failed to score in 10 minutes.
Balanced Ryto players accounted for only 25 percent. colon, 19 percent. three points, 62 percent. throws fines and scored 32 utility points.
“No comment, because we knew the game would be difficult. But we expected a better game. Few have succeeded, at least we have avoided injuries, which was very important. They wanted a tougher game, but finishing the game with 14 penalties is too much liquid, “said Donaldas Kairys after the game.
The Vilnius people wanted the match postponed, but LKL found no reason to do so. On Tuesday, Rytas will fight at home in the important Champions League battle against Riga VEF.
“I don’t want to say anything to the league. I will try that these numbers motivate us to play our best on Tuesday, ”said the morning strategist.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Kaunas “Žalgiris” – Vilnius “Morning”
– What are the chances of injured and sick players returning to the lineup before Tuesday’s game?
– It is unlikely that you will see something you did not play today. Let’s try, let’s see how they react. But the chances are very low.
– Didn’t you think about registering Martynas Pacevičius for the duel, who would have lost his NKL license?
– We may still consider this option, but have not made that decision yet. It helped with training, but we decided to keep playing for Pearl.
– How are Maurice Ndour and Ryan Boatright?
– They are recovering. We don’t have a negative test result yet. We are waiting for Ryan. It does not feel bad, the symptoms have also disappeared. We just need to get a negative response to the COVID-19 test. I cannot comment on Maurice’s situation because the information progresses more slowly. Did the test yesterday, probably needing to do another. Maybe they can fly to Lithuania tomorrow, but here at best.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Augustus Marčiulionis
– How to find words that motivate a team in such a difficult situation?
– This whole situation is difficult for us, because we couldn’t even train. Every day with a new lineup, gem players keep coming and going as they have a lot of matches themselves this week and last. Apparently I couldn’t find any words because I thought we could really do better.
– How do you rate the debut of A.Šimonis and R.Jocius?
– I do not have much to say. It is difficult to judge because they played little. Few situations had where they could occur. Well, so much that he participated in the training process, allowed him to exercise, allowed him to play about four against four, allowed the main players to rest. We kept the normal number of minutes, I hope I didn’t waste it additional strength and we can concentrate on Tuesday.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Adas Šimonis
– Looking for an addition to the front line?
– We’re talking about that.
– Do you see any chance of winning with seven players on Tuesday?
– See who the seven are, what the seven are and how they will play. Winning is possible, yes.
– Don’t consider buying Mass when you’re not doing it that hard?
– You won’t do anything, it already is. Trauma to Echod’s finger, Trauma to Arnas finger. You will do nothing, it is a coincidence. The rock wound was older, more serious here. Seriously, we probably lost it for the entire season. As for COVID-19, no one is immune to it. We follow the rules, we protect ourselves and others. But it also happened to us.
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