Artem Klimenko: "In this series there will be everything: new ideas and a tense struggle"
— The first match of the series turned out to be very tense, especially the last quarter, what were the feelings at the end and after the victory?
— In such endings, it is important to keep concentration and fight until the last seconds, and after that, of course, we were glad that this was how we ended this important match. In general, in the playoffs, any victory is what brings us closer to the goal.
— There were a lot of emotions on the court, fouls and talks, iin your opinion what was the reason?
— None of the teams wants to lose, much less end the season with a defeat in the fight for medals. Plus, I think that the emotions after the semifinals have not completely subsided.
— What should we expect from the second game of the series and will it be similar to the first? Can Lokomotiv astonish us?
— I am sure that there will be a struggle in every game on the part of both teams. Of course, there will be a duel of coaches, new tactical developments and changes in defense. So, in this series there will be everything: new ideas and a tense struggle.
— Who would you call the most dangerous player in the Krasnodar team?
— It is difficult to single out one or two players in the Lokomotiv squad, they have an excellent roster. In one match, as yesterday, Andrey Martyuk may be the leader, in another DeVaugn Akoon-Purcell. And this list can be continued for a very long time. I think everyone in the Lokomotiv squad is ready to fight, score points and make a big contribution to the victory of their team.
