Voznyuk: CSKA dictated terms from the first seconds
MBA fell 65:82 to CSKA in a Moscow derby, and head coach Sergei Voznyuk blamed a slow start and 25 turnovers for the defeat.
MBA lost 65:82 to CSKA on home court in a Moscow derby of the VTB United League. CSKA controlled the game from the opening minutes, and MBA head coach Sergei Voznyuk pointed to a poor start and a high turnover count in explaining the margin.
"From the first seconds, CSKA dictated terms, and the army men had a complete advantage. We failed to cope in the first and second quarters, CSKA was much better, and we had no chance to seize the initiative. We lost the ball a lot, our shots weren't going in, and credit must go to our opponent, who controlled the game. After the long break we found our rotation and gradually got back into it. The match lasts 40 minutes, and taking two quarters in the second half isn't enough against CSKA. 25 turnovers is a lot. We need to learn our lessons and correct our mistakes," Voznyuk said.
MBA next play away against Lokomotiv-Kuban on 3 October.
About this article
Prepared by the editorial team with the help of algorithms, based on the sources listed