CSKA vs. Khimki Moscow Region: 81-70
Jonas Kazlauskas, CSKA head coach:
From the days I work with the team this one was probably the best. CSKA showed the most interesting game thus far. Though it is obvious we need to correct a lot of things. Our physical problems were obvious again. We scored a lot in the first half but we gave up a lot of baskets too. And in the second half we were obviously tired. When we walked around our plays were easy to read. My principle is to give a chance to every player, especially young one. And everyone who stepped on the floor today met my expectations. The main thing is that they tried hard, and we can correct the mistakes made. Formally we have all our players back but I made them play short periods of time to lower the risk for their health. It was obvious that Khryapa need time to get back into shape in our previous away game. We hope that he will return his top shape because he is in fact assistant coach on the floor – he can play himself, he can help his teammates by his actions and words. I don’t have any problems with Gordon: we have normal coach-player relationship. It is important to show to everyone that we have an order inside the team, and you have to obey coach’s directions. If Jamont plays like he play today, I will be fully satisfied.
