“I don’t just want to win; I want to achieve victory by showcasing our level with a great game. It should be clear how and what we play—what combinations we run, how we defend. I really liked our defensive performance in the 2nd and 3rd periods. There were moments when we could have played better,...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Neftchi” SC:
“I have no criticism for the team. They did their best. Naturally, Ender’s absence was felt during the local player rotations, both in terms of rotation and game plan. It’s difficult to beat the same team twice in a row within three days because the opponent analyzes the game, learns from their mistakes, and tries...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the victory over “Neftchi” SC:
“Our main concern right now is Ender’s condition. He suffered a very serious injury. Considering we have important cup games ahead, this is a significant loss. I wish him a speedy recovery. As for the match, we controlled the game and I believe we earned a well-deserved victory. I especially liked our defensive performance. We...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Sərhədçi”:
“Despite the victory, the two-week break affected our game quality. Before the break, our rhythm was better and our tempo higher. The game was intense. I thank our players for their fighting spirit shown until the very end. The main strength of our team is that we fight until the last moment.”
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Nakhchivan” BC:
“I congratulate the opponent. They earned a well-deserved victory and were the better team in the game. Despite that, we still had chances at the end. We made many mistakes in our first game after the break and lost the battle under the basket. However, the season continues, and we will learn from our mistakes.”
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Absheron” BC:
“We prepared for the game as usual and had good practices. However, we couldn’t transfer what we planned during training into the game. While our defense wasn’t bad, our offense was weak. Hassani and Klavs accounted for 75% of the points we scored. We will analyze the game. It was a disappointing loss, but what...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Sərhədçi” BC:
“I don’t want to talk about the refereeing—that’s not my level. However, some points need to be noted. The opponents took 38 free throws, while we had only 20. Our free throws mostly came in the final minutes, caused by the opponent’s excessive aggression in the last 5 minutes. I believe that the league’s development...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Nakhchivan” BC:
“The opponent earned a well-deserved victory. Although we usually control the game, this time they dictated the pace. The first part of the match was evenly contested, but when the opponent took the lead, we became rushed in our play. It’s important to remember that the game lasts 40 minutes, not just 10. We made...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against NTD:
“I’m happy that we’re heading into the winter break as the leaders. There’s a clear sense of progress within the team. There were games where we had to compete without 4 or 5 injured players. However, except for the match against Neftchi, we managed to win the rest of our games. I’d like to take...
Our head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis’ thoughts after the game against “Absheron” BC:
“Although injuries to our key players over the last four games have caused some challenges in our game plan, I am pleased to have a player like Hassani back in the lineup—someone who can change the course of the match. I was not satisfied with the final minutes of the game. Local players coming off...