Platha: “Sometimes we have to play smarter and have the conditions to take shots too”

The excellent image of AEK against Panathinaikoswhich, however, was not combined with victory, commented o Joan Platha at the post-game press conference.

The Catalan coach also mentioned the issue of shots. In particular, he emphasized that his team at times must play smarter and have the conditions to take shots as well, adding, however, that this is not a reproach to the “greens”. While, he also commented on the last phase of the match.

In detail, Joan Plata spoke about:

-the match: “This always happens when a game is decided on the point. Both teams deserved to win. What the match shows is that we are competitive and we tried to fight against one of the best teams in Europe and we are improving. Of course, this is not enough. Of course the details decide a match. We have to focus on us and not on something else like referee decisions. We should not let the gap grow. We have to look at what we are doing on the court and be smarter. We had a lot of assists and few mistakes. I am not upset by the result. Sometimes we have to play smarter and have the conditions to take shots too. And this is not a reproach to Panathinaikos».

– the second half: “We are trying to stick to the image of the second part but it is not easy. The team is new and you have to respond every time to what you make. We have to go to our limits. Players must go to bed and follow the plan. Even if you lose the game then you have to think about the game and the plan. You have to keep working hard».

– the last phase and Randle’s three-pointer that didn’t find the target: “We always want to have a plan b. We are talking about 2 situations, especially in the open field. The first option is to go to the shots. The games with Olympiakos and Panathinaikos came at a different time. The two teams have different builds. We have to prepare everything as a team. Our players know they have a game in 48 hours but he is a man who wants his players to give everything. We’ll see tomorrow where our batteries are».

-whether the image of the match was also a result of Panathinaikos’ fatigue from the devil’s week: “Coach Ataman has to answer that. I don’t think that’s the case. Ataman will not use an excuse for this either. Panathinaikos has high level players and a full roster. I don’t think it’s a matter of fatigue».