Obradovic: “I can’t understand the way we played today”

For coach Giannis Sfairopoulos things were simple: “I want to congratulate our players because today they played with heart. They gave their maximum in every aspect of the game. They fought for every ball on defense and offense, for every rebound and every dead ball. We started the game really well, having Spanoulis in a great leading period, but it was not only him. All the players that started the game were really focused and I don’t want to leave somebody out of the picture. They put the rules of the game, let’s say the rules, defensively and offensively. I am very happy that all 12 players helped the team win this game tonight. We needed one good game, one very good game like we had today, not only to get the win but to get ‘psychological’ points. We continue; the EuroLeague is very difficult, and it needs everybody to be tough mentally. It is the same way if you lose and if you have a big win, to know how to handle the situation and continue to be humble and work hard. I want to thank our fans for their support tonight. We need the gym to be full in the last home games that we will have and, with their voices, help the team get more wins.”

On the contrary, coach Zeljko Obradovic had more to say about his team: It was sure that they would start aggressively due to the problems they recently had. They made every shot they took at the start. They deserve to win. There are good and bad moments in our lives and during the season. I can understand this, however, I can’t understand the way we played today. We didn’t fight and this is my responsibility. You may have a bad game, but you always have to fight”.