Barzokas: “Niki says nothing but there is the pride” – what he said about Dorsey and Ward

THE George Bardzokas referred to the importance of Victory of Olympiacos over Panathinaikos For the prestige, while he was out of the way Dorsey and Ward for their contribution.

“And the first game for us in the league had great demands due to prestige and the particular conditions. We had less than Panathinaikos one day and our region had many absences significant for the season. As important was Nan’s absence. In the first half we were really bad in defense and attack, we were very hurried, with over-scbeing, we couldn’t control our feelings and Panathinaikos got a lot of points in the transition from our bad execution and mistakes. Our defense was not good and we had not stopped with fouls. In the second half there was a great improvement, Dorsey had 8 assists, it was very teamwork, Sasha, Milutinov, Ward and Nillina who put the basket in the end helped get the match. A big thank you to our fans. This victory says nothing, I have the feeling that the teams will make more defeats in the league. Also last year we didn’t have the advantage and got the championship. More the prestige was today. The team had to play high demands, lack of energy accumulates and I want people to help us on Tuesday, because the program is very difficult. I don’t know if we’ll have one or two players back »said the coach of Olympiacos.

For the timing of this match, so early in the season he said: “Bad lies, I wouldn’t want to play with Panathinaikos at this time, because when you play with Panathinaikos you are emptying energy, whether you win or lose. Importance always exists, prestige is given, more relief is that we have gained than pleasure and joy, because we are back on Tuesday”

Concerning Tyler Dorsey’s 8 assists, he stressed: “Most teams are playing Hez out against him. If it release the ball quickly, it can pass well. He is capable of the ball, the scorer’s instinct has innate and if he has more patience the game will make it easier for him. He understood it in half and gave many assists. I think he has creative talent. Every player makes some processes in his mind, sometimes he feels more confident, sometimes he is more mature. Last year he had a problem in his hip, this year he is healthy. He’s another player, pivotal to get the match”

On Tyson Ward’s performance he noted: ‘I am very pleased. He is a composed personality, wants to hear, improve, had a great impact on both half. If you haven’t lived the derby it is difficult to adapt. His first appearance was very good. Be sure to make an amazing first year with Olympiacos and will be an important executive for several years“