THE Ergkin Ataman expressed complaints about the appearance of some players at the press conference after defeat of Panathinaikos Aktor by Olympiacos (90-86) in the SEF.
“It was a difficult game and the two teams fought, but it wasn’t enough for us. With the exception of 3-4 players, we didn’t have some contribution to the attack, they didn’t play as they can, they were well below their standards and gave several extra occupations to Olympiacos. We were better on the shots, but they shot more shots than us. We had the opportunity to take control, but we lost them. We lost with only 4 points difference, so it’s something like an advantage for us, as we can at our headquarters overthrow the difference“, He initially stressed.
“If you are a large team, you have to play better, have a better presence on the racket, put the shots and play better defense. Today the shorts took more responsibilities because of Nan’s absence, Toliopoulos made a great game, but we want more contribution than other players“, Added the Turkish coach.
Asked how the guards will fit with Nan’s return and the shorts rising, he replied: “Anyone who is better can play. The shorts showed its quality, we know the quality of Nan. Anyone who is better will take more minutes”
As for whether Nan will be ready for the Euroleague devil week, he said: “I don’t know. Today at 13:00 I was told that he can’t play. I still don’t know“
Source: Sport Fm
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