We can do that too
There wasn't an offensive extravaganza in Game 4 of the semifinal series, but there was a defensive triumph. Our team came back from -13 in the first quarter, taking second win on the road…
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar – CSKA: 75-85 (+10)
Lokomotiv Kuban: Miller (22 + 3 rb + 8 as + 3 to), Moore (18 + 4 rb), Temirov (5 + 2 as + 2 st + 4 pf), Ishchenko (8 + 7 rb + 2 st + 5 pf), Hadzibegovic (2 + 5 rb + 2 st) – start; Kosko (DNP), Martin (9 + 5 pf), Kvitkovskikh (3 + 3 rb), Hunter (5 + 3 rb + 4 as + 5 pf), Sheyanov (DNP), Konovalov (3 rb), Samoylenko (3)…
CSKA: Ruzhentsev (3), Trimble (13 + 3 as), Ukhov (7 + 4 rb + 3 as + 3 to + 5 pf), Astapkovich (10 + 5 rb + 2 bs), Jean-Charles (12 + 9 rb) – start; Cleveland (13 + 2 as + 4 pf), Ware (11 + 8 as + 3 to), Karpenko (DNP), Chadov (DNP), Antonov (4 + 2 as + 2 bs), Kurbanov (5 + 6 rb), Mitrovic (7 + 7 rb + 3 to)…
Andreas Pistiolis, CSKA head coach:
As always, I want to thank the CSKA fans, especially those who came from Moscow to support us. And, as always, I'd like to thank the Lokomotiv fans for creating a fantastic atmosphere. I mention it here every time, and it's true. There's a great basketball atmosphere here, and I'm enjoying it.
We knew Lokomotiv would go all-in, that their opponents would use the second half of the previous game to inspire themselves. Of course, our start wasn't exactly stellar. However, we kept a cool head, responded with good defense, and played with wisdom and courage. We have great respect for our opponents and know the series isn't over; they won't give up. Nevertheless, the fate of the series is in our hands, and that's what we wanted.
