There are a few games left, the goal is to give Kazakhstani players a chance to play

«Astana's» head coach, Fotios Takianos, commented on the match in Yekaterinburg.

«Coming here, we knew we were facing a tough game against a very strong opponent. I am pleased with the commitment my players showed today. Sometimes, it's hard to admit, but we have our challenges – including issues with players in the center position. It's quite difficult for us to control the game, particularly in terms of rebounding. This difficulty was highlighted by «Uralmash» securing 20 offensive rebounds. These rebounds, along with key three-point shots that followed, ultimately determined the outcome of the game.

We're moving forward with a few games left, and our task is to give Kazakhstani players a chance to play. We'll be preparing. I want to congratulate «Uralmash», wish them all the best in their future games and the playoffs, and also thank my team.»