Bardzokas: “For months all our lives were Olympiacos”

Happy that his attempt Olympic Throughout the season he was appointed with the qualification at Final 4, George Bardzokas presented at the press conference after the victory over Real in Madrid.

“I don’t have much to say about the game. It was a game full of intensity, dynamism and we expected it. Real always has pride, talent and a lot of experience. It was important to control our feelings. We had a lot of pressure because we finished first in the regular season, but we had the misfortune of falling with the team that Zeljko Obradovic used to say he was the favorite for the Euroleague. This team has the know how to reach the end. We were ahead with +15, but in the end the match was judged by a shot. In the end everything was against us and I’m glad we didn’t pay for it. I congratulate the administration that such a roster gave us, our world that supported us throughout Europe and Piraeus. Also my players and partners, because for so many months our whole lives are Olympiacos“, Stressed the Piraeus coach.

On the fact that Vezenkov had no point in the first 26.5 minutes he said: “Sasha didn’t start the match well, he was a little upset. Sometimes you need a few minutes on the bench to read the game. During this time, Peters was excellent. Our roster is deep, everyone is ready for their role. It is a matter of team effort. Of course you need Sasha’s talent and personality, because he also put this big three -point lead. It takes strength to play such a good second half. I have to congratulate all the players who did everything in attack and defense, is something I appreciate”

Regarding Papanikolaou’s presence he stressed: ‘His appearance was huge. With the exception of the three -pointer and the foul he put on, all his executions were of good release and put the shots. He is the leader of the team, he went up in the third quarter and helped a lot to come the victory“