Ataman: “Mistakes were made, but the refereeing was fair in both games – that’s why Osman didn’t play in the end”

Panathinaikos saw Efes winning (76-79) at OAKA by overturning from -15, which means he will look “double” in the city for the Final Four of Abu Dhabi.

After the clash, the Ergkin Ataman He spoke at the press conference and stood at the fact that the Turkish team deserved the victory for the way he faced the last quarter, stressing that everything was in the hands of his players, while saying that Jedi He encountered a minor foot injury, so he didn’t play in the fourth period.

In detail what he said:

“For three minutes we played perfect basketball and checked the game. But in the fourth we made significant mistakes in the attack. In defense, we failed to stop Doser and Larkin. They didn’t give us free shoots, especially Nan, they played good defense. Efes deserved to win, for the militancy he showed and the experience he had in the parquet in the end. As we celebrated when we won, we have to learn today from our defeat. Everything will be more difficult now, but the series is only 1-1 and we will go to Constantinople for the continuation of the series. “

For the two upcoming matches: “It will be a difficult match, just like those at the OAKA. The two groups balanced at level. The arbitration was fair in the first two games, mistakes were made for both sides, but there was no clear advantage for us and we are waiting for the same thing in Constantinople. “

Whether it’s just as sure of last year for qualifying in the Final Four: “Everything is in the hands of the players.”

For the reason that Osman did not play in the fourth quarter, and for Nan’s performance: “Genti had an injury to his leg, so he didn’t play in the fourth period. For Nan, we know he can find a shot at any time. In the first three quarters he had 6 assists, in the latter he had no one, but let’s not forget the aggressive defense on him. “