Milutinov on Sport-fm.gr: “It was a lesson for us – we can’t think everything is over”

Olympiacos found against him an improved compared to Game 1, Real Madridfacing more difficulties, but eventually managed to find the solutions again and win 77-71, making it 2-0 in a row and now looking for another victory to celebrate the qualification for this year’s Euroleague Final!

Of the most valuable in the victory of the “reds”, with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, Nikola Milutinov He helped the “reds” to reach the most important victory, and after the end of the SEF match, he spoke exclusively to sport-fm.gr and Dimitris Papadima!

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Initially, he spoke for the way the victory camestressing that his team did not play as well as in Game 1 and faced plenty of difficulties, presenting a lack of energy after the over -effort he had done less than 48 hours before, and stood that Olympiacos managed to overthrow and get the victory, even though he was not at his best.

“It was a difficult game for us. It was really very difficult for us, because the game could change hands at any time. Fortunately in the end we prevailed and this is the most important, but tonight we didn’t play as well as we played two nights before. Our rates were not as high, we lacked energy, we weren’t as fresh as we were in the first match. We played a little soft, we didn’t make a foul and they were tougher than us. Tonight was a lesson for us and most importantly we came back and beat the game, even though we didn’t play as well as we could. “he said, and then made it clear that It’s not over yetsince Real is a truly experienced team that has … KNOW How in the playoffs and has the ability to return and claim the qualification.

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“First of all we have to relax tonight and from tomorrow to fill energy, because these first two games with Real were really exterminating for us. Then, we will prepare again for them. Real is a team that has proven in the past that it can overturn even when it is 2-0 behind in a row, find it in the Final Four and conquer the trophy. We really have to be focused and ready for what awaits us, because it’s a really experienced team who knows how to play games and what to do in the playoffs. We can’t think everything is over yet »he said.

Finally, when asked For his personal performance And the improved racing image of the most critical turning point of the season, Milutinov stressed that the only thing that matters now is the overall performance and how the team will achieve its big goal, which is none other than the trophy, adding that it is not important for each season.

“Now, it doesn’t matter that individual performance my own or anyone else. Now, all that matters is team performance and what the team can do. There are a few more games in the Euroleague until the season is over. What has happened earlier in the regular season for each player does not matter now. Now all that matters is to do everything for your team to win, because at the end of the day, that is why we are here. To conquer the trophy »said the Serbian center.