The Lokomotiv Kuban forward set his personal scoring record in the VTB United League (16 points) in the game against Zenit (95:85).
- Great game today! What helped you be so good today?
- Just as my mind set, trying to get better every day, to give the team what they need, especially on the defensive side. Putting my work day by day and gaining confidence.
- After scoring 4 of 4 three-pointers, what are your thoughts when you miss the 5th one?
- Nothing, same mentality. As a shooter, as a player, you can’t let a single missed shot or one turnover to affect your approach to the game. Making shots, missing shots, I try to give the team something else, be the best player I can on the court, work in defense, hustle, anything I can – that’s what I to focus on. Not only on my offensive abilities.
- What do you work on mostly at the training sessions now?
- Our energy and effort. That’s the main things that we need to improve. And staying consistent to live up to our potential as a team. We got a really good team. Those things are not negotiable. Every meeting, every training we have this is his most important message.
- What can you say about the crowd today?
- Great energy. Obviously, we feed of this energy at home. Fans are amazing, we are a tough team to beat at home. Especially when we play like we did today, being focused on the defense first.
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