Andrea MAZZON
Avtodor head coach:
“Tough game as usual with the point system. You never know what to expect but the key is always to get the qualifications and advance to the next round. We started the game missing open shots and easy lay-ups. When we had an opportunity to get a big spread we made some mistakes that gave them a chance to come back in the game. In the second half we continued to miss easy open three-pointers and gave Keravnos a chance to believe in themselves. That was our biggest mistake.

Why Artem Klimenko spent only 10 minutes on the court and didn’t play in the crucial moments of the game?

Actually it doesn't matter who plays in the crucial moments of the game. Today Klimenko was not on his best day and at the end they play a lot of pick-n-roll offense. So it was easier for us to play with others bigs that's why we cut the score. But next game could be totally different. We have 5 big players and they must be ready every night. Who plays better will stay insidem it's really simple. I think Artem feels some special emotions to play in front of his fans and family and that's really normal. I am sure next game against Mornar bigs he'll be the key of our success.”