Ataman: "We played amazing basketball on both sides of the court"

Panathinaikos defeated Barcelona with 79-93, achieving a significant victory after 13 years in Barcelona. Coach Ergin Ataman expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance, emphasizing the excellent display in both defense and offense.

"We played very smart, initially in defense. In offense, we played amazing basketball, shared the ball, and made the right choices. It was important that our defense worked well against Barcelona's perimeter players," Ataman stated after the game.

The coach also stressed the importance of focusing on the next game against Valencia, as the team aims to secure a spot in the Euroleague playoffs. "If we go 2/2, we will definitely be in the playoffs. It's not time for calculations, we need to focus on Valencia," he added.