The VTB League General Manager Ilona Korstin commented on CSKA – Loko Game 2 result (83:84), as the Krasnodar team tied the score in the Series.
– It was clear that Loko was seriously motivated against CSKA already after Game 1. Loko got into their best shape in the final stage of the season. The team made a strong start in the Playoffs, which was already evident in their first-round series against Pari Nizhny Novgorod. Now Loko started the Semifinals with CSKA very motivated.
Now much will depend on how serious Milutinov’s injury is. After all, Nikola is CSKA’s leader and one of the best players in the League.
Loko head coach Aleksander Sekulic has made serious preparations for CSKA. Both Saturday and today the Krasnodar team players had a solid game plan. Everyone on the team gets a chance. The young Russian players are making progress. In comparison with the beginning of the season, they are playing more mature basketball and not afraid to take responsibility at the crucial moment.
That being said, the Army team certainly did not accept their second-straight loss to Lokomotiv Kuban. CSKA is an experienced team in the Playoffs and knows how to win long Series.
For the first time this season, the Semifinals will be up to 4 wins. The Series will continue in Krasnodar. I’m sure there will be interesting games and a serious battle.
