2024-06-27 04:39:04
In a decent match in Ljubljana, our staff misplaced to the Slovenians 68:70 after a dramatic struggle.
“This match was considerably totally different from the one in Lithuania. I believe it was a very good match in entrance of a international setting, spectators, judges. We defended higher immediately. As for rebounds, the opponents additionally had some luck, the place balls bounced far into their palms.
However this time we had been extra caught in assault. We did not play effectively in opposition to totally different opposing defenses. Now we have to enter the assault in a extra organized method”, stated Ok. Maksvytis.
After returning to the Lithuanian nationwide staff, Domantas Sabonis scored 9 factors (4/9 doubles, 1/2 penalties), rebounded 15 balls, made 5 errors and gathered 17 utility factors in 20.5 minutes on the sector.
Ok. Maksvytis assessed the efficiency of the NBA star.
“Very effectively. He did not apply a lot, however you can see that he was dominating the penalty space. We considerably restricted his minutes, on the finish of the match we did not wish to let him on the sector, however he felt good. “Doms performed effectively, you’ll be able to see that he’s not in a hundred percent rhythm, however you’ll be able to see that he’s an enormous determine on the sector,” stated Ok. Maksvytis.
We remind you that the choice for the Olympic Video games is strictly one week away. The Lithuanian males’s basketball staff will play in Puerto Rico in group A, the place they’ll meet with the groups of Mexico and Ivory Coast, and in group B, the groups of Italy, Puerto Rico and Bahrain will compete.
We additionally remind you that the Lithuanian nationwide staff will journey instantly from Slovenia to Puerto Rico, the place already at night time from July 2. to July 3 will face the Mexican nationwide staff.
– The staff made 19 errors, D. Sabonis made 5 errors. Are these Dom’s errors or did his teammates misinterpret his concepts?
– I do not wish to level fingers, however these had been errors from the need to present the go. I believe he’ll get up extra with us, these errors will flip into assists.
– How do fives work with Oak Tubelius?
– Not unhealthy. I can say that Oak is in a greater rhythm. Perhaps as a result of he additionally performed sports activities with the reserve staff. He seems to be good. It is nice to have such an addition off the bench.
– In what temper are you leaving for Puerto Rico?
– We had a very good match, we are going to draw some conclusions, we can have three or 4 days for coaching, the place we will refine our protection and assault. Hey everybody, the sport is lacking, however I believe it can come.
– You hit solely 22 % of the three-pointers. to be precise (5/22). Will they arrive in time?
– I believe the standard of the sport will include time. It is the primary section of coaching camp, so we’ve not targeted on pictures that a lot.
– Would you want D. Sabonis to be with the ball extra?
– I wish to. He’s an amazing pressure beneath the basket. Opponents then press beneath the basket and free three-pointers seem. When he performs from the highest, he can create a go for his teammates. First recreation – It wasn’t easy crusing, however his contribution will enhance with every recreation.
– What’s the additional coaching plan?
– We can have some exhausting coaching classes, as a result of there is a bit more than every week left, we may even have relaxation days. I believe that might be sufficient.
2024-06-27 04:39:04