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Giorgos Bartzokas: “It Was a Very Physical Game, Like a Regular-Season Match, and That Helps Us a Lot”

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Olympiacos defeated Fenerbahce 82-77 in the CRETE IBT semifinal in Heraklion.
  • The Greek team advanced to the final against Red Star Belgrade.
  • Coach Giorgos Bartzokas said the physical nature of the game was useful and referred to the possible return of some players.

Olympiacos secured a place in the CRETE IBT final by beating Fenerbahce 82-77 in the semifinal in Heraklion.

The Greek team will face Red Star Belgrade in the tournament final. After the game, Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas spoke to Cosmote TV about the match and the condition of his squad.

Bartzokas described the contest as highly physical, comparing it to a regular-season game. He said that kind of test could help the team considerably, while also pointing toward the return of some players.

It was a very physical game, like a regular-season match, and that helps us a lot.

· Giorgos BartzokasThe Olympiacos coach assessed the semifinal after his team defeated Fenerbahce.
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