Grant: “It was an average game for me, the coach trusted me and in the end I succeeded”

Despite the absences and early foul problems, spirited Panathinaikos gave it their all against Virtus and left Bologna with their fourth double this season Euroleague (82-77).

After the match, the hub Jerian Grantwho hit a huge 3-pointer with 66″ left to make it 72-75 and had a layup assist on Matias Lessor for 74-77 with 26 seconds left, stressed that it was not a good game for him, but his confidence Ergin Ataman gave him the impetus to make that good finale.

What he said in detail:

“It was really a very tough match, so will be all the games afterwards, but in the end we did it, that’s what counts. It was an average game for me, but the coach and my teammates trusted me on the court and in the end I succeeded. I have played in such matches and atmospheres as well as in the Final Four. I said “I have to do something now” and I did in the end.

Virtus is very talented, we had to play our best basketball in here in front of a sold-out court. It’s really nice to have our friends together and especially with so many fans from the other team who were making noise, shouting their own things, but we managed and won. It’s my second year here, I feel great here. People believe in me and I enjoy that kind of trust.”