The first step towards qualifying for the semifinals of the Stoiximan Basket League was made by Panathinaikos AKTORwho prevailed 84-66 of PAOK in OAKA, in the first match between them for the playoffs of the championship.
After the end of the match, Dino Mitoglouspoke to the ERT camera, both about tonight’s game with the “double-header of the north”, and about Kevin Porter Jr.
At the same time, he referred to this year’s course of the “greens” and to their presence in the Final 4 of the Euroleague, but also in his own personal appearance throughout the season.
Dino Mitoglou’s statements in detail:
For the gathering of the players for the match against PAOK: “It wasn’t easy. PAOK played an excellent game, they put pressure on us. We had said in the dressing room “no more jokes, it’s a play-off match”. We got the victory. We have to get one more and focus on the Final Four. We must not think further.”
On the fear of injuries before games like those of the Final Four: “Injuries are part of the game, you don’t avoid them and you don’t control them. You have to prepare yourself to always play at 100%. We took the game very seriously and got the win. Nothing is over yet.”
About Kevin Porter Jr.: “Very good player, he has size. We knew his quality, we read him. Excellent player, knows how to read situations and make the right choices. It also helps defensively. A very big addition for PAOK”.
For the Final Four: “It was our goal. We said it from the beginning of the season that Panathinaikos should aim high. We have achieved something big and we are very happy.”
As for whether all teams go to Berlin with 25% each: “Of course, it’s a fight, you don’t know what can happen. Everyone has a chance to win and so do we.”
For the season he is doing: “I talk about it a lot with people close to me, what has happened. I am very happy and blessed. I do what I love. People come to the stadium, this is the love of the sport. I’m blessed, really.”
For the seasons sold by the “clover” ahead of the new season: “It shows a lot. The world was and is on our side. We try from every side to reciprocate our love and prove that I am grateful. We thank them.”
On how different the Final Four will be compared to the regular season: “Other games altogether. I haven’t played in the Final Four yet. But, I see that the playoffs are different from the regular season. Everything is experiences. We have to give 100%, we believe in ourselves.”
Source: Sport Fm
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