Lountzis: “We have no room not to see every game as a final”

The consciousness of everyone in Olympic about how decisive this match with Virtus Bologna is, expressed Michalis Lountzis.

As part of the “red and white” media day, the Greek guard pointed her out criticality of the match and admitted that it will be more difficult without him Thomas Walkup.

However, he said he was confident that if the team showed up concentrated and takes out energy in the defense, he will also cover this gap and take it necessary victory.

What Luntzis said in detail

On how crucial the match is: “It is quite a crucial game at the point of the season we are at. We see that many teams are fighting for a place in the play offs, for home advantage. So we have no room not to see each game as a final. And also it is a game that takes place at our headquarters. I think Virtus is ahead of us, so we have to win the game.”

About Walkup: “It’s definitely a big loss for us. It is a great advantage to have Thomas in the team, but unfortunately in basketball there are also injuries. We will play the match without Tomas. We have to look very focused, get a lot of energy, start from the defense and get a lot of toughness there and play our game. Let’s impose our rhythm”.

About Virtus Bologna feature: “The toughness they show and the fact that they also show that they really want every victory. They don’t let any phase go to waste and for 40 minutes they try to press”.

For team status: “The truth is that we feel good. We are all quite experienced I can say. I think we all know the way the coach wants the game to be played. We’ve all bought into his philosophy both in defense and attack, so I think it all comes out with or without absences.”