Spanoulis: “We paid for the mistakes and the easy baskets we missed”

Vassilis Spanoulis emphasized that the players of Peristeri bwin gave the players of Malga the opportunity to make surprises and he focused on the missed easy baskets and on the decisive three-pointer of Jedovic that brought +10, he emphasized that the fact that they fought was compensated by the bad percentages in the field goal, he praised the quality and value of the Spanish team and referred to his present as a player in “Martin Carpena”.

Analytically: “I think in the first half we made a lot of mistakes and gave some attacks in Malaga the chance to run because it’s their favorite game.

In the second half, we missed some easy baskets and couldn’t get back into the score. We missed a lot of two-point and three-point shots and, on the other hand, we received a crucial three-pointer from Jedovic and where the difference would have gone to 4, it increased to 10 points again. These are important details in a match.”

And he continued: “On the other hand, however, we fought. Not as I would have liked, but we tried. However, we had a big difference from Malaga in our percentages. Congratulations to Málaga, we will work to get where we want to be.”

Regarding the opponent, he commented: “Malaga is one of the top teams in the tournament, they have quality in many positions and the same coach for years and I think they are among the favorites.”

Finally, about his return to the stadium, where he has played many times in previous years, he said: “I feel great here, I have had some great performances as a player in the past and I like the hall and the atmosphere. The audience is enthusiastic. I now have a different role, for me it’s a different experience.”