The Lokomotiv Kuban center scored 17 points and made 8 rebounds in Game #3 of the semifinals against Zenit (86:76), and his shots in the 4th quarter helped avoid a nervous ending.
- What can you say after this long-awaited victory?
- Congratulations to everyone – the club, the team, the fans! We have done a good job and intend to continue the same way. The interesting things are just beginning!
- It seemed like the level of contact today was even higher than in Game #2. How did it feel from the court?
- It wasn't a surprise for us, we were ready to play with any level of contact. The series is just beginning, we have a lot of strength.
- In the first quarter you secured a lead and never allowed Zenit to take it back. How did you do that?
- I think the key factor was our teamwork and the aggression in defense that we showed today.
- In the 4th quarter, Zenit began to shorten the gap. How did you manage to contain their efforts?
- At that moment, the main thing was to keep our heads cool and our emotions under control. We kept playing the same defense and were waiting for the moment to strike back. And when it came, we regained the advantage.
- What can you say about the atmosphere in the Basket Hall today?
- It's always amazing, but today it was especially loud. We are glad that so many people came to support us. Good that we were able to thank them with a victory. I invite everyone to the game on May 13. Come and cheer for us, it is very important to us!
- What will help to repeat today's success in Game #4?
- We have to go out on the court with the same energy we did today. No matter what, keep a cool head and a burning heart. And be ready for the tough game.
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