Bartzokas: “We have a team that will win everywhere, but we will also encounter difficulties”

Giorgos Bartzokas is delighted that Olympiacos are now 3-0 in the EuroLeague after beating Real Madrid in Madrid. Now he wants to see how it goes.

The coach of the “Red and White” confirmed the good start of the team, but emphasized before tomorrow’s (October 20th) game against Baskonia (9.30 p.m., Novasports Prime and LIVE from Sportish) that attention was required.

Giorgos Bartzokas explained in detail:

For the original 3-0: “The start is really very encouraging for our team. We played on two difficult courses and also beat Zalgris, which wasn’t easy for me. It was a tricky match. From here, as I said, every game in the Euroleague is a different story.”

For the game against Baskonia: “It’s a completely different game against Baskonia than against Real. The plan you have to follow is completely different, you have to do completely different things defensively and offensively. Of course, Baskonia is not invulnerable, but they are in good form, it is a team that plays with a lot of confidence and of course controls the pace in this game and that pitch is always important.”

On what Olympiacos must do to get another double: “In addition to our defence, we have to be patient when attacking. Slow down the pace of the game a little without choosing hasty options. If we can’t surprise with good conditions, we have to do it.” have good ball circulation. To move the defense a little bit, to open the tempo”.

How important it is that he started with 2 away wins: “Personally, I separate teams that could play well and those that want to win. So we will play well or we will win the game. My own feeling is that Olympiacos come in to win the game. That means he might not be playing as well as yesterday (19/10 vs Real), he might not be able to work in key areas of the game, but I feel like we’re going to win. We have to do what it takes at the end and as the game progresses to win.

That’s what our players do. We have a team that will win everywhere. Of course, the team won’t win everywhere, they will also have difficulties… I think we have to keep in mind that we have three wins, regardless of places, I don’t believe in places. It’s three EuroLeague wins you bet on which number will match the 8 which is the target. Of course it’s important for everyone, but you can lose against the same teams, so you just have to look to the next game.”

For his part, Isaiah Kanan explained:

“The coach will give us the plan for tomorrow’s game and we have to carry it out. We should continue to follow the coach’s plan, believe in each other and be one. We certainly have a chance. We know we’ll be playing in a stadium with a nice atmosphere against a team that’s playing very well at the moment. However, if we do what the coach asks of us, we will succeed.”

When asked if he had adjusted, he replied: “The most important thing at the moment is that we win the games. I’ll keep trying to do what I’m able to do on the pitch. I know the whole team believes in me, the coach believes in me and I’ll do anything to win… If that means scoring goals or defending, that’s fine with me. I’ll do whatever it takes for the team to win.”