Bartzokas: “I am surprised that in such a match with so many contacts the shots were 31-14 for Panathinaikos”

Despite the effort in the final, o Olympic he could not avoid defeat at OAKA, losing in details with 85-80 by Panathinaikos AKTOR for the 15th matchday of the Stoiximan Basket League.

The coach of the “red and whites”, George Bartzokasspeaking at the press conference, referred to the details that decided the match, while he also commented on the fact that in such a dynamic match with many contacts, the “greens” had 31 shots compared to Piraeus’ 14.

In detail what Giorgos Bartzokas said:



“A nice game, worthy of the quality of both teams. Panathinaikos led it if I’m not mistaken throughout the forty minutes, played with confidence, scored a lot from the start, difficult but decisive baskets. We equalized two or three times and had the chance to take it if Williams-Goss scored the basket and had the shot. Fal’s absence is very important, Milutinov also hit, Petrusev also had five fouls, so we played unprofessionally. We chose a different defense that gave us things.

The EuroLeague is relentless, we are Olympiacos, we have won too many times over here in the last few years. We needed more players tonight, there were some who fell behind without wanting to blame them. Panathinaikos has gotten stronger, we need to have more players on a good night. I was clear about the fouls and the shots. Even though you keep writing that I’m not good at interviews. Panathinaikos is not only Nan, it was an important transfer that gave them a boost, but he is strong in all positions.”