Michalis Lountzis emphasized that Olympiacos faced a competitive team, such as PAOK, he believes that the tall players helped a lot in the upset, he focused on the experience of the players and the defense they play, he hopes to win the Euroleague in Kaunas and analyzed Monaco.
Analytically:
About the match: “The game was very difficult today. PAOK was competitive. He made a lot of shots in the first half, while in the second we persisted and that was the difference.”
On the difference in image in the second half: “And the PAOK guys got tired and we raised the tempo even to the tall ones. We are happy that we went into the second half focused. PAOK only scored 7 points in the third period”.
On whether everything starts from the defense: “Everything starts from the defense, but experience will also play an important role. It’s the second Final Four for most. There are also some matches that are decided by factors, but everything starts with our defense.”
On yet another appearance in the Final Four: “It shows how well the organization works and how seriously we work and we don’t miss anything. We fulfilled a goal of going to the Final Four and now we have two more matches.”
For Monaco: “Given is nothing. We played a team that came eighth and was for the Final Four. Everyone expected an easier opponent, but Fenerbahce came to us. Monaco is a tough team with talent and we are going there to get what we deserve.”
On the death of Alexandros Varitimiadis: “Condolences to the family of Alexandros Varitimiadis”.
Source: Sport Fm
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