The Lithuanian forward spoke ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, focusing on Giannis Antetokounmpo:

“I’ve been waiting a long time to face someone like him. Everyone knows who he is—I don’t need to tell you what he can or cannot do. This guy can do everything.

Giannis is different. He has more strength, he’s used to playing basketball both under FIBA rules and in the NBA. He shoots the ball well, he’s a very good player. But how we’re going to try to stop him—I can’t say.”