Dmitry Uzinskiy: "The team from Saratov knows how to punish mistakes"

Zenit forward Dmitry Uzinskiy shared his comments ahead of the away match against Saratov’s Avtodor. The Round 19 game of the VTB United League regular season will take place tomorrow, January 11, at the Kristall sports palace. Tip-off is at 15:00 St. Petersburg time.

— How did the preparation for the game against Avtodor go?

— The preparation went as usual, in a workmanlike manner. We broke down the opponent and paid attention to details — defense, transitions, and offensive interactions. It was important to recover physically and come into the game in good shape.

— What strengths of the opponent would you highlight?

— Avtodor is an aggressive team that knows how to punish mistakes and is dangerous in transition. That’s why it’s important for us to play with discipline and control the tempo.

— How did you spend the holiday break? Did you miss basketball after a week away?

— I managed to recharge a bit and spend time with my loved ones, but I never fully disconnected from basketball. Of course, I missed it, so now I’m happy to be back on the court.

— What would you like to say to the fans who haven’t seen you for a while?

— I want to say a big thank you for your support and patience. We feel it and truly appreciate it. Come to the games — your energy is important to us, and we’ll try to reward you with good basketball and full commitment.