What he said in detail:
For the match: “It was a very important match for us, we still have a chance to win the championship. It was a do or die game, we came in and played really hard and we managed to win it.”
On whether they were mentally more ready for the third final: “Yes. As I said, it was a very important game for us and we had to win it in order not to end the season.”
On what it’s like to play sometimes a lot and sometimes less: “It’s hard. You must be ready both mentally and physically. It’s quite difficult, but when you go in you have to be ready.”
For the continuation: “Now we have another chance to go there, show what we can do and win the game. It was the most intense match of the series for us and I think the next match will be even more intense.”
For their thoughts when Olympiacos went ahead: “We didn’t think much of it. We tried to stay focused and finish the game strong to win.”
For what happens off the court: “Everything that happens is inside the parquet. Off the court I don’t know all of them, but everything is done within the lines. I don’t think we have any rivalry, outside of basketball. Even with my brother playing, when we get into the lines, we’re not buddies.”
For the tension at the end: “I didn’t understand exactly what happened. I saw that there was an anabambula and that, nothing else. There’s been a lot going on in those two games and I think, OK, playing out and having those things happen, you accept it. But not on your own field. I don’t know what happened, I just saw a mistake and went in to protect my teammates.”
On whether trash talking by fans will be more tolerated in the future: “That’s up to the fans. I think most players don’t have a problem with each other. Some may even be friends and act like that on the field. It’s all up to the fans. Let’s leave the game to winning and losing. Nothing needs to be done by force.”
@sporfm946 The statements of Costas Antetokounmpo immediately after the victory of Panathinaikos in the third final. #paobc ? original sound – sporfm946
Source: Sport Fm
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