Panevėžys beat Rytu 96:71 at home.
It was the last match of G. Žibėnas’ students before leaving for Badalona, where they will play in the final four of the FIBA Champions League.
Emphasizing the reasons for the defeat, the “Ryto” coach explained when it is possible to find out how his students will play the match.
“Lietkabel’s victory was fully deserved – they deserved it.” Played with good energy, concentration and executed his game plan.
As for us, looking at Ryta this season, everything can be safely decided in the first two minutes. I am not only talking about the starting five, but also the reserve players. Those first two minutes show a lot. Later to return to the match, not even to the match, but to the concentration, the focus… I don’t believe in those magic buttons.
Either you prepare the day before the match or you don’t. Of course, it is the coach’s fault. I may have overtrained the players for this match. Maybe I put in too much information, maybe those thoughts weren’t there somewhere.
But that was the most dangerous mistake before the match – thinking about the next match or saving. Most of the time, it looks very unappetizing. That happened today,” said G. Žibėnas.
The “Lietkabelis” strategist, who was happy with the victory, stated that his opponents obviously did not think about this match.
“It’s always good to win against Ryta. We showed a completely different face compared to the match in Jonava four days ago. It’s not fair of me to talk about “Morning”, but it’s clear that their minds are already in Spain. I wish them success”, said N. Čanakas.
