Rokas Jokubaitis blew a good wind in the game of the Barcelona team during the confrontation with Olympiakos Piraeus, collecting the highest +/- indicator on Friday.
When the Lithuanian basketball player was on the court, “Barca” scored 14 more points than they missed, and finally defeated “Olympiakos” 77:69 at home and leveled the result of the series up to three victories – 1-1.
“Defensively we were good in both games, but in the first game we made some stupid mistakes and didn’t share the ball like we did tonight. We learned our lessons and played better this time”, said R. Jokubaitis, in 19 minutes. scoring 6 points and making 4 assists.
The Lithuanian basketball player praised Jabari Parker, who scored 24 points and was a prominent offensive leader of the hosts.
“Jabari is the most talented player on our team,” said R. Jokubaitis about the 29-year-old American forward who was drafted number two in the NBA and spent several seasons there. “He’s having a good day, and we’re finding Jabari in the right positions and he’s doing big things.”
R. Jokubaitis himself has to adapt on the field.
When Ricky Rubio joined the Barcelona club, the Lithuanian more often had to play as an attacking defender rather than an attacking player.
However, R. Jokubaitis said that he has also played in the position of number two in “Žalgiris” Kaunas, so he needs time to recover his skills.
“It takes some time, but if I can contribute good things, I will play wherever the coach wants,” said the 23-year-old, 193 cm tall Lithuanian.
The Catalans will play their next match against Olympiakos in Greece on Tuesday.
“It’s important to match them athletically because we know they’re a crazy team, both defensively and offensively.” In the first match, we were down on defense with intensity, which was more this time. This will be the whole series. The team that will be stronger physically and psychologically will win.”
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