Vladyslav Mustiatsa (196-F-2002) is a 22 year old 196cm guard playing with with ABC Leii Bucuresti (Romania-Liga I). He began hjs basketball career with BIPA Odessa. He then got experience playing with Vis Reggio Calabria (Italy-Serie Cthen moved to Leonardo Servizi Dany Quarrata (Italy-Serie C) and with 4: Consorzio Leonardo Quarrata (Italy-Serie B Interregionale). He spoke to germanhoops.com after another explosive game scoring 42 points in the win over Targoviste.

Congrats Vladyslav on the 89-79 win over Targoviste. Talk a little about the 40 minutes. What was key for getting the win and having a 2 game winning streak?

Thank you! It was a hard-fought game. The key was our defense—staying disciplined and making it tough for them to get easy looks. Offensively, we moved the ball well and trusted each other. Everyone contributed, and that chemistry is what helped us secure the win and extend the streak.

You had another big game with 42 points. You must have had extra self-confidence after your 54 point game?

Yeah, the 54-point game definitely gave me confidence, but I tried to come into this game with the same focus and mindset. It’s about staying in the moment, taking good shots, and trusting the work I’ve put in

Did you do anything different in the week of practice with your game?

Not really, to be honest. I focused on the fundamentals—footwork, shooting, conditioning, and gym workouts. Being productive during the week gives me confidence on the court

Are you superstitious? Do you have a special pre-game meal that you go with?

I wouldn’t say I’m superstitious, but I do like routines. My go-to pre-game meal is grilled chicken, some rice, and a lot of veggies. It keeps me fueled without feeling too heavy

How did you feel going into the game? Did you have a good feeling after the game warm ups?

I felt good. During warm-ups, I could tell my shot was smooth, and my body felt great. The energy from the team and the fans just added to that.

How quickly into the game did you know that you could have another big scoring game?

Probably after the first quarter. I hit a couple of tough shots early, and that gave me the rhythm I needed. From there, I just let the game come to me

You shot 5/15. Are you aware with 2 more three´s made and another 2 point basket, you would have had 50 again?

Yeah, I’m aware, but honestly, I’m more focused on the win. The main objective was to win by a certain margin

In the last 2 games you have made 96 of the team 207 points. How crazy does that feel?

It’s pretty wild when you think about it, but basketball is a team game. My teammates trust me to take those shots, and I trust them to create opportunities for me. That’s what makes it work.

You had a great game, but what about Daniel Makasa? He had a monster game with 14 points and 21 rebounds. How vital was he for the win?

Daniel was incredible. His rebounding was game-changing, especially on the offensive boards. He gave us so many second-chance opportunities, and his defensive presence in the paint was huge. We don’t win without him, no doubt. Considering he’s only 15 years old, I think he’s going to have an exciting career.

How has the team received you with these 2 great games back to back?

The guys have been super supportive. They’re hyping me up, but at the same time, they keep me grounded. It’s all about the team, and we’re all locked in on getting better every game.

What was your favorite basket of the game?

It has to be the fast-break dunk in the second quarter. The energy in the gym was electric after that, and it gave us a big momentum boost.

Thanks Vladyslav for the chat