2024-04-20 09:28:26
The Basques beat Virtus Bologna coached by Luca Banchi 89-77 at home and secured the last place in the EuroLeague playoffs.
In the playoff stage, the Basques will face Real Madrid, who took first place in the regular season.
Speaking after the match, T. Sedekerskis highlighted the importance of the match against the Italian club.
“It was a special game for me because we hadn’t made the playoffs for several years in a row. I know it is very important for the city and the fans, so we are happy.
Like I said before the game…the fans were the most important thing about this game. We are very grateful to them. It was a special feeling to play against them,” said T. Sedekerskis in a television interview.
T. Sedekerskis played a particularly solid match. The Lithuanian already scored 11 points and accumulated 14 utility points in the first half, and finished the match with 16 points (3/4 doubles, 3/4 triples) and 25 utility points. The striker also added 7 rebounds and provoked 4 opponent fouls.
T. Sedekerskis was the most useful player of the Basque club. In addition, it was the second most useful performance of the Lithuanian in his Euroleague career.
Tadas played a more useful match than this meeting only against Piraeus Olympiakos, when on November 9. scored 12 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and accumulated 27 utility points.
When asked about the objectives of the playoffs, T. Sedekerkskis did not elaborate, but sent a clear message.
“We have a few days to prepare, but we want more,” said the Lithuanian.
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2024-04-20 09:28:26