A Lokomotiv Kuban forward answered questions from the Top View' journalist following the team's victory over BETCITY PARMA (106:84).
- What can you say about today's game?
- The start was a bit sluggish, but then we took the initiative and were good through to the very `end. I’m glad it all ended well.
- BETCITY PARMA has already managed to beat a couple of the Top 4 teams. Moreover, they led at halftime against both UNICS and CSKA. Is that why you decided to pull ahead right from the start today?
- To be honest, I didn't know that. But we took the first half today, and voilà, the victory is ours.
- In several occasions, the opponent came close to staging a comeback today. How did you manage to hold onto your lead?
- With our coach's emotions—he gave us the burst of energy. He reminded us that we’d grown a bit too relaxed and needed to get back on track.
- And what did he say—if you take out all the explicit words?
- Uhm, then it happens he was silent.
- Before today's game, BETCITY PARMA had the highest three-point percentage among all VTB United League teams. Today, it was Loko who shot 50% from long range. Did you beat your opponent using their own weapon? Was that part of the game plan?
- Yes, that is our tactic, and we are sticking to it.
- Is there any pressure added from knowing you need to extend your winning streak on home court?
- I think something like that is present, which is why we try not to let down our fans, who always give their all in the stands.
- In the end of the day, Loko extended their winning streak in home games. So, your secret is the fans?
- I would call three things that help us win. First, our wonderful fans; second, team chemistry; and third, the number of pizzas we win.
- Has Marcos Knight already treated everyone to pizza yet, following his 100th point against UNICS a week ago? I’ve heard that he still owes everyone a treat for his birthday!
- I'm sure he’ll settle things up once. It all adds up, you know—next time it won’t just be pizza, it’ll be something a bit pricier. So, let him keep racking up the tab; we haven’t forgotten a thing!
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