THE Ergkin Ataman stated that if the Panathinaikos He competes in the playoffs against Efes in the same way he played against the Red Star, then he will stay out of the Euroleague Final Four.
Ergkin Ataman was not satisfied with the appearance of the Panathinaikos against the Red Star and ended the bell of danger in view of the critical games with the following.
As for whether Panathinaikos won with the heart of the champion: “No it is not the heart of the champion. This mentality will not take us away. These are dangerous situations. One game back we received 101 points from Paris, here before the extension we received 96 points. With this mentality we will lose to the playoffs and not qualify for the Final Four.
Niki today would mean nothing, but with this mentality Efes will qualify for the Final Four and not us, we will see the Final Four on television. “
At the press conference, Ergkin Ataman added:
“Of course I am happy for the victory of respect for the 20,000 who came to support us, because the result did not matter. On the other hand, I am very anxious and nervous because the situation is very dangerous. With this defense we play at home in the last games we will have no advantage in the play-offs. Today we won the match with the aggressive ability of our players, with lucky shots. It won’t be so in the play-offs.
We have 10 days to prepare psychologically, physically, technically to play defense. Without playing defense we will not reach our big goal. This is the reality tonight I saw. Of course, I take responsibility. The players are happy because they scored 111 points. I am not happy as a coach because of the defensive disaster.
Anadolu Efes has been the best team in Euroleague in the last two months. After they lost here, they won all their games. They are in their best state before the play-offs will be very difficult. It’s not time to think of the back-to-back, the Final-Four, we have to concentrate on winning the first match. This defensive mentality is very dangerous for play-offs. These 10 days we have to adapt, be stronger, do everything better. Then we can think of qualifying in the Final-Four. Now it’s 50-50. “