Martin Schiller addresses CSKA threat 7

Zalgiris sets out for another double EuroLeague week, with its first game in Kaunas being against Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow.

While there were some injury concerns with Marius Grigonis and Joffrey Lauvergne, both of them are feeling optimistic about Tuesday’s battle.

The Moscow side is coming to Kaunas having won their last three games, tying Zalgiris in the standings with a 5-3 record. Coach Martin Schiller traditionally talked to the media on the eve of the Round 9 matchup.

“What stands out for me, is that they shoot a lot of threes and do it at a very high percentage. The second thing is that they get to the line a lot. They’re number one in the EuroLeague in free-throw attempts. Being really decisive with our post-up defense, knowing where to help, when to help, if to help, will be very important. Finding that balance of helping, but not giving up too much on the outside will be very decisive.”

Schiller also pointed out playing against an elite scorer in Mike James.

“We’ve faced a couple matchups like these. As I’ve said before, finding the right matchups will be important. It’s probably going to be a combination of more people guarding one guy, who is such a lightning scorer.”

The head coach noted that the biggest improvements are needed on the defensive end, highlighting the importance of staying in front of the opponents in close-out situations.

Comments

  1. Darius

    Stengiasi varžovus laikyti prieš save, bet visą laiką gauna laisvus metimus iš visų aikštės vietų. Kažkur kažkas nuolat surizikuoja ir padvigubina gynybą prieš vieną varžova su kamuoliu ir kitą palieka laisvą. Nuo.to momento varžovai su Žalgirio gynyba daro ką nori. Gynyba visada būna išplėsta, nemačiau, kad spaustųsi po kaše, visą laiką gaudo tuos varžovų tritaškininkus kaip durniai ir palieka didžiausias erdves veržtis. Ir prasileidžia. Vasturija neįgalus apsiginti 1×1, Jankūnas išvis negali nutolti nuo krepšio per 2m, nes būna apeitas kaip stulpas. Prognozuoju, kad su tokia mūsų gynyba cska mus tiesiog sumuš.

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  3. Sezono pradzioi

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    Man kyla įtarimas, kad su fiziniu pasiruošimu problema prasidėjo.

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  7. asd

    del fizines formos tikrai kyla klausimu, sezono pradzioj visus apibegdavo, laike tikrai auksta tempa ir puolime ir gynyboj, nors akivaizdu kad sita sudetis tokiam zaidimui nesutverta