Timofey Mozgov, 28, will need a good rest after the bitter defeat in the NBA finals.

      In an interview with Sovetsky Sport, he expressed utter disappointment with the loss but said he would work harder next season.

      Earlier, Russia-IC reported that he got a record 28 points and 10 rebounds in a 82-103 defeat against Golden State Warriors that evened up the NBA finals 2-2.

      Mozgov was not happy about the personal achievement, complaining about his side’s poor defense.

      Earlier, Timofey Mozgov, was hailed for the Dunk of the Night in the NBA final between Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. You can watch it here.

      LeBron James found Timofey Mozgov for a power flush in the lane over Draymond Green. You can watch it here.

      Mozgov began his professional career with LenVo St. Petersburg, in the Russian second tier division, during the 2004–05 season. In 2006, he moved to CSK VVS Samara, the second level club from Samara. Before the 2006–07 season, he joined Khimki Moscow Region, where he played through the 2009–10 season.

      n 2010, Mozgov signed a three-year, $9.7 million contract with the New York Knicks.[1]

      On January 30, 2011, after a 3-week stint on the bench, Mozgov finally saw significant minutes against the Pistons. He had a career game scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds to lead New York to a 124–106 victory. He played 40 minutes and was treated to loud “Mozgov! Mozgov!” chants in the final minute

      On January 7, 2015, Mozgov was traded, along with a 2015 second-round pick, to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for two protected 2015 first-round picks (via Oklahoma City and Memphis).[8] Two days later, he made his debut for the Cavaliers as he recorded 9 points and 8 rebounds off the bench in a 94-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors.[9]

      On June 4, 2015, he became the first Russian to play in the NBA Finals, as the Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the series to the Golden State Warriors.