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After the match, Giorgos Bartzokas spoke at the press conference and spoke about the great fatigue that exists in the team due to the poor preparation and also “inhuman program for all”, as he described it. At the same time, he emphasized that the advice of the doctors was to put him on Thomas Walkup for 20 minutes due to fatigue, however he is unable to do so due to the back-to-back crucial matches.
In detail what Giorgos Bartzokas said:
“We had a bad start to the season on our pitch. Unfortunately we did not control our emotions, in the first game in front of the full SEF. Many times we were excessive in some things. We didn’t have the patience to follow our plan, we had poor executions in attack. We also left a high percentage in Abrines – Laprovitola early in the match. They had nearly 60% on three-pointers. This was the most crucial part of the match.
We led by seven points, they made two 3-pointers and every time we took the lead, they made tough shots on defense. I have to say our rotation was poor tonight, we had nine players and hopefully very soon we will have all the players with us because our schedule is very tough. We play Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, demanding games and as I always say, we must immediately forget what happened and move on to the next match.
In the second half key players for us, in how they play on both sides, they had bad decisions. Like Walkup, he played 36 minutes, not wanting to judge him. Some people should have been more consistent, they should have made the team play better in defense and attack, but we got carried away and made hasty choices. When we got through with seven, we had to check it out. Our physical powers also affected our spiritual powers to make bad choices.
Kanan was charged with three straight fouls, that played a part. We couldn’t keep up the energy, intensity and communication levels in defence. Twice we went to steal the ball and conceded two 3-pointers when we just had to stay in front of them. I can’t blame my players, the rotation was small. Not everyone is at a good level of form, Fal asked us for a change, he can’t play continuously for a long time. As time goes by we will get better, it’s just the results in the Euroleague that count.
I don’t want to present it as an excuse, but we had most of the internationals. The preparation was incomplete. We started with good wins in Super Cup and OAKA, we also beat Aris when we lost two players. I feel that right now we are few, we should be more. You saw Williams-Goss how he played with Panathinaikos. Consider that Milutinov played 36 minutes with Panathinaikos and the same amount with Aris. I feel like everyone is trying. And we try to keep them fresh. We have talent and team spirit, now we are trying in patches.
The Euroleague is difficult, this is inhuman for everyone. Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. The level of basketball is also falling. This is for everyone, but we should also be thankful for it. What to improve here? The team will have many big wins, it will definitely have some losses. Let’s stick with last year’s and the year before last’s philosophy, that every game is special.
Walkup had to play 20 minutes according to his exams. He often makes mistakes because he is milked. What should I do, complain? He played with the national team because it was important for everyone. He doesn’t steal anywhere, he plays everywhere. Now we have to deal with what happened in the summer, that is me.”
Source: Sport Fm
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