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Kaunas “Žalgiris” achieved their twelfth win of the season in the Euroleague at home by breaking Piraeus “Olympiacos”.
He became an important factor in the match. Rokas JokubaitisHe added energy in the first half of the game and scored eight points.
After the match, the defender enjoyed both the respect he deserved from the opponents and the successful performance of Thomas Walkup at the decisive moment.
“It is an impressive and very important victory. We really needed a point and the match was extremely wavy. There was definitely a place to stretch out on defense throughout the match, in the end we really got involved in both defense and offense, we came back from a seven point deficit in a few minutes. An impressive victory, ”said the player.
– What was the coach’s plan behind some points?
– I don’t know, we didn’t have such an express plan. We knew how they were defending throughout the game and we took advantage of it. We tried to give more contact because the judges allowed us to deal. We walked well in defense, then freer roads and attack appeared. Clearly, with a bit of luck and in the end the defense decided the fate of the match, we are all happy.
– In the past, as if you had problems with the defenses of the opponents, now you have punished them by finding Joffrey Lauvergne under the clot. Was it easier this time?
– We didn’t really prepare much for this defense, because we didn’t expect it from our opponents. We were solid in attack, but due to problems with defense we couldn’t break through. During the match, the coaches prepared a grand plan to attack their high and exploitative exchanges, which helped to achieve victory.
– The first match in Piraeus was great personally, did you feel more pressure this time?
– I don’t know, I don’t want to highlight these games. 21 games have already been played and the attention of the opponents is felt and the team takes a better form. Be it Olympiacos or another team. At the beginning of the season, you may have been surprised that you are doing quite well, but now it is definitely more difficult. I’m glad you pay attention to me, maybe exploration mentioned, but it makes me a better player.
– In training, you must face the defense of Thomas Walkup in person, what do these skills contribute?
– I don’t really envy Slouk, who was always strangled by Thomas in the fourth quarter. Also in training, when he shifts to a higher gear, simple things like accepting the ball or exposing Thomas’ defense become very difficult and at the end of the match he really managed even, even tired, and managed to squeeze to the midline. and take on the winning ball. We all understand how good a player he is on defense.
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