Bartzokas: “Maybe I was tough with the players after Efes, they are not machines”!

The press conference of George Bartzokas in detail:

«After the hard defeat by Efes we reacted. We were very determined from the first minute. Our performance in the first ten minutes was really good in defense and attack. We set the tone that we came to win. Congratulations to the world and the players. We played a serious game and we deserved to win».

To manage fouls in relation to other matches: «One side says that a team that has to win titles must commit strong fouls but not unsportsmanlike. They have to get rid of easy baskets in the transition so that it does not find rhythm. We work on the few workouts and rallies. The other side says that this is the Euroleague, one game you throw and the other you disappear. Players are not machines. It’s not easy, that’s why sometimes they “surrender”».

For Dorsey: «He had taken 2-3 drawn attacks. I asked him to let the game come over him and how he would find open shots if we moved the ball fast. He should not have been pressured, he had extra motivation towards his former team. He had to let the game come to him, not push him out».

For the reaction in the first ten minutes: «After the worst ten minutes we did our best. This shows character. Our selfishness was affected. Maybe I was tough with the players after Efes, but I’m happy when a team reacts and plays with pride».

For McKissick: «I do not want to make individual criticism, I have great confidence in him. This year he plays less but in more games. The team has been built differently. They are all important. Wookup had said that anyone who makes a face can not play well in the Euroleague. If someone is upset he will show in his performance. Spiritual concentration is required. Sakil is positive».

For the competitive image as a whole: «It is a simple practice that inside we are good and outside we are bad. The staff’s job is to prepare each game. The world is different compared to last year. No one believes that we are a team that will dominate. We have to work hard every night, do more fouls, let the players understand their roles. There is no one with 30’d-32 ‘time on the field. You need to be very effective in less time».

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