Ataman: “Actually, we also took some risk…”

Defeating Büyükçekmece Basketball team 91-89 in the 6th-week match of ING Basketball Super League Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman stated his thoughts post-game:

“I am pleased with today’s game. Our team was tired after the Olympiacos match we’ve played on Friday, so our players who played longer in that game rested in this one. Actually, we also took some risk because Büyükçekmece’s game especially behind the three-pointer line is very effective, they have scoring players behind the line. Dunston had a health issue with his eye, so we couldn’t let him play. Today’s win was Erten Gazi, he showed us what he can put in with his defense and creativity on offense even though this is his first year. Our other young player Yiğitcan Saybir was also very effective. Buğrahan Tuncer contributes very well to the league matches. Our Turkish players play less in the Euroleague matches and so they are ready for the league matches. Our players’ performances can allow us to use them within the Euroleague matches bravely.”

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