The Latvian men’s basketball team will try to demonstrate better quality basketball in the “Baltic Way” tournament game on Sunday, the captain of the national team Kaspars Bērziņš admitted in a conversation with the agency LETA.
Latvia will meet with Estonia at 7.30 pm in the “Saku Suurhall” arena in Tallinn. The last game of the tournament will be broadcast live on the channel “Best4Sport TV”.
It has already been reported that on Saturday, Latvia, debuting in the national team with eight basketball players at once, acknowledged the superiority of the Lithuanian national team with 59:82.
“Every training, every time spent together, the mistake made, the minute break and the coach’s instruction together form a team. Today, there should be more relaxed hands and definitely better quality basketball,” Bērziņš said after Sunday’s training.
He made five of the nine long shots in the previous game, but Bērziņš does not pay much attention to statistics.
“There were just episodes that had to be used. Nine throws are a lot, but it was only in that particular game,” Bērziņš admitted.
Bērziņš has been given the role of captain in this tournament, and the task is not easy, because each debutant has different feelings in the first games.
“Everyone has to go through the first mandrake. The first game in the team is definitely special for everyone, and no words will calm you down. Of course I encouraged you as much as I could, and I told you if something didn’t work out to look ahead and forget about failed episodes. , which can relieve tension in the first game, “noted Bērziņš.
The center player Kārlis Šiliņš, who recently celebrated his 23rd anniversary, also made his debut in the national team, to whom Bērziņš gave advice on playing in this position during the training process.
“I try to give advice as much as I can. Karl has all the best basketball he can show,” Bērziņš said.
According to him, the most dangerous weapon in Estonia in Sunday’s game may be the persistent fight offered by the opponents.
“Anyone can throw at them. There are very good throwers who were silent in the match with Lithuania. It’s not just to be afraid of Krisha and a particular player. Estonia has had a longer and more complete preparation in this line-up. change more often and compensate for fatigue, “concluded.
“Saku Suurhall” seats are expected to be sold out tonight, and, subject to all restrictive measures, the hosts will be supported by a large number of spectators.
“I don’t see the stands in such away games. Let’s think about those Latvians who support us and warm up the team. Maybe one of the young people has not played in a full hall. Maybe someone will have a new experience, but that’s why they are here,” Bērziņš explained.
Members and candidates of the Latvian men’s national team have been training at the Elektrum Olympic Center since the beginning of June, preparing for the next season. The choice of line-up for the Tallinn tournament was influenced by the players’ commitment to clubs, their health and their individual preparation plans.
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