Congratulations to CSKA – they showed their level by winning this intense and interesting game. Thanks to the fans, who supported us wonderfully until the last minute, no matter what.
The main thing I want to say is that I'm proud of my team. Yes, the result was disappointing for us. But I saw that the guys gave it their all. In my opinion, a coach's job is not only to teach skills and tactics, but also to translate his passion, energy, and character. I love competition; it's my life. I hate losing, even if it's a card game at home on the weekend. And I'm glad to see that the team accepted my vision. They fought until the last second today, giving everything they had. There were moments that didn't go our way: sometimes we lost the ball right after a steal, sometimes we missed, and the opponent did. But I know for sure – we didn't give up. The series continues, and we'll fight as long as we have a chance. Today I saw in the eyes of our players that they did their best - and I'm proud of them for it.
