THE AEK could not leave with the positive result from Israel, knowing on Tuesday night (04/04) the defeat by a score 64-55 from Hapoel Jerusalemin Game 1 of the Basketball Champions League quarterfinal series.
Despite the defeat, the coach of “Enos”, Elias Kanzourisstated that he feels proud of the effort of his players, stressing that what cost the “yellow and black” were some details that tilted the match in favor of the home team.
The statements of Ilias Kanzouris in detail:
“For the game against Hapoel Jerusalem: “It was a very tough game with contact. We lost the momentum after the first 3-4 minutes. Hapoel scored some easy baskets. I am proud that my players fought hard until the end on a very difficult home ground.
The details cost us. We made a big effort to reduce. It was the third game in 6 days. We need to regroup and regain energy. We have a home game. We want to win it and bring the series back to Israel.
We did a good job defensively in general. I am satisfied with the effort. Hapoel have great players you can’t underestimate them. If you do that, they punish you.”
Source: Sport Fm
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