"It is difficult to say anything about the semifinal matches in advance."

Tahir Bakhshiyev, the head coach of the Azerbaijan national basketball team, made this statement in an interview with Offsideplus.az. The experienced specialist shared his thoughts on the upcoming semifinal matches in the Azerbaijan Basketball League:

"As you can see, the Neftchi vs Absheron Lions game was a tense struggle until the very end, and the match was extremely exciting. I think the second game will also be very interesting.

The same can be said about the Sabah vs Ganja match. Ganja showed a very good performance. It is well known to everyone that Sabah is strong. I should note that the matches between these two teams throughout the season have been intense. In my opinion, winning in Ganja will not be easy at all for Sabah.

The semifinal games differ from other matches in the championship. Whichever team is more motivated has a higher chance of winning. Overall, many people expect a Sabah vs Absheron Lions final. However, I believe surprises are also possible. I wish success to every team."