Panathinaikos fought it, but was finally defeated by Barcelona in the OAKA, with the coach of the “greens”, Christos Serelisto emphasize in his statements that the main reason for the defeat was the offensive rebounds of the “Blaugrana”.
The Greek coach also referred to when Ponitka and Bacon are expected to return, while also emphasizing the need to improve automation in his team.
In detail what the coach of Panathinaikos said:
“The players tried very hard. In the fourth quarter we did not have a clear mind in defense and attack. We had opportunities to score easy points and play better defense. The main reason we lost the game was our defensive rebounding. Barcelona got 17 points off offensive rebounds and that hurt us a lot. We had another game that we played without two key players. Paris was not at 100%. But he played enough. We have to live with it and get ready for the next game.”.
On the injury issues facing Ponitka and Bacon: “Ponitka wants a dozen days, Bacon goes day by day. We’ll see”.
For Manjuka: “Obviously it’s a lot of experience, but it shows he can stand. It helps both offense and defense. His mind is where it should be. It must continue like this. Now because he plays enough he must be humble. Bad games will come through the process and it shouldn’t get him down.”.
For Papagianni’s appearance aggressively: “From the few training sessions we have done we try to work on as many things as we can. Today we were late to read the Barcelona defense. When we succeeded we had several phases. We moved the ball. It’s just that we’re in March and we’re still having trouble making the right decision. Sometimes we had to make an extra pass and we didn’t. we had to give a pass and we were late. There are some problems that hold us back”.
On whether there is pressure to win: “When a team doesn’t have too many wins the burden is even greater. It’s a matter of psychology. We see our mistakes. It’s a matter of training and good partnerships. These issues should be resolved this month, in the area of ​​decision. These automations are something that should have been to a greater extent. That’s why I insist that we have to raise the intensity in defense, be tougher and beyond that if we say something about today the mood was there, but it doesn’t seem like there was that much energy to claim the rebounds. Satoranski and Kalinic who are not tall, got 18 rebounds”.
About him and his presence at Panathinaikos: “I don’t think about it at all. I give my own truth to every game. Euroleague is a new process for me. I have so much to think about in relation to the team that my part is last”.
Source: Sport Fm
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