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Ivan Samoylenko: “I hope I have many more better games to come”

Against MBA-MAI (88:85), the 22-year-old guard played his best game for Lokomotiv Kuban so far: 9 points, 3 steals and the team’s highest "plus-minus" (+13).
What can you say about the outcome of the game?
A great win. We played as a team, fought hard the entire game and got the result we needed.
What was the key moment this evening?
I think it was about 7 minutes before the end of the 4th quarter. We made a couple of steals, defended well, and took a 7-point lead. That was decisive.
What did the coach say in the big break?
That we needed to rebound better, because we were losing a lot of rebounds in the first half, especially in our post. The coach told us to play together and be a team. I think we did it in the 2nd half.
You've been getting a lot of praise for your defensive play in the comments on the club's social media. What do you think of that?
Wow, cool! I'm trying my best to help the team win. It's great that people appreciate it. I'll try to play even better.
Was it your best game in the VTB United league?
I think so. But I haven't played much in the league yet. I hope I have many more better games to come.
Did you hear the Loko fans today?
Of course! We heard the support very clearly. I want to thank the fans. It's great that people support us not only in Krasnodar. We appreciate it.
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