Priftis: “Panathinaikos played with the DNA of a great team”

In the character of a great team shown by Panathinaikos stood the Dimitris Priftis after victory over Olympiakos (76-81).

«The game was ambiguous. At some point, Olympiacos got a difference because we made many mistakes. It is important that we do not lose our minds and show spiritual strength. We fired some great shots. I want to congratulate the players for their effort in general. We played with the DNA of a large team, something we do not do often despite our best efforts. I hope this victory gives us the impetus to do it more often. We thank the people who came to OAKA to lead us, even though we have upset them with our results in the Euroleague. This match is very important, because as a game it is two points, but these games are important for the world and the world is part of the team“, He stressed.

«This game is something special. Before and after matters, we have games every three days, but this derby is important in everyone’s mind. It played a role in motivation, but we could have made 2-3 wins, with Unix, Basconia or Bayern and now we would be better“, He added.

Regarding the zone defense he chose, he said: “As a coach I have to do something to help my team, We discussed and chose to make a different defense to find better conditions. We put Olympiakos in a different way of thinking in the attack and although we ate some cheap baskets, we put some big shots and won. In Bayern we received two big shots under pressure and lost».

Asked if the victory puts pressure on Panathinaikos, he replied: “What can I say, the continuation will show I would very much like to show a stability, to have more consistency and less hesitation. We have wronged ourselves in many games. From tomorrow we have to continue, it will be a pity not to show continuity in the image we had in the last two games».

Regarding the long shots fired by his team, he said: “We had a good long shot at a critical moment and we had Nedovic that we did not have until now. It would be different if we had Nedovic, even at 70-80% that he was today. We need him, unfortunately it is not always so but I hope he continues like this».

Regarding Kaselakis’ performance, he said: “Leonidas is a conscious rolist. It comes from behind, plays calmly and is a great weapon for us».

Regarding whether he considers it a sign that Panathinaikos won with players who have not played in such a derby again: “Obviously it is. These games have a special value. They are also a bit of illusion toys. As if you had taken a pill and are now very happy. But there is a next day».

On whether there will be changes in the team, he said: “No, we can not say anything».

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