Kazys Maksvytis, Head coach of Lithuania national team, spoke after the third round match of Group D, regarding the FIBA World Cup.
Maksvytis was satisfied after his team’s convincing win over Montenegro, securing the first place for the upcoming phase.
“Congratulations to the team and players. They executed the game plan well. We controlled the game for the last three quarters. We imposed ourselves defensively. We coaches like to control things in that way. Our team did a good job, winning with a significant margin, and we are happy that it turned out that way against a quality team like Montenegro.” told the Lithuanian coach.
When it comes to defense, the main precondition for a favorable result against Montenegro was adjusting to the opponent’s big mens.
“The key was not giving Vucevic and Dubljevic the opportunity to play one-on-one and stopping guards Perry and Ivanovic.”
Rokas Jokubaitis scored 19 points and stood out among the Lithuanians.
“Very important. A point guard, young, needs confidence. He’s been playing well lately, I hope he’ll continue in the same rhythm” highlighted Kazys Maksvytis.
Lithuania carries three wins into the newly formed group. Its opponents will be the USA and the winner of the match between Greece and New Zealand.