Ergin Ataman: “We have to create the same atmosphere with the same seriousness on Tuesday evening…”

Defeating Real Madrid 76-60 in the 4th-week match of Turkish Airlines Euroleague game, Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman stated his thoughts post-game:

“Tonight’s match was crucial. We’ve had to make a change after Real Madrid was 9-0 ahead. They’ve started the match with 3 three-pointers, and we’ve tried the shots what I like to call “emotional”. We’ve spoken about how we have to turn the ball, not to rush during the time-out we’ve called. We’ve stopped Anthony Randolph who started with 2 three-pointers with Singleton very well. I think that we’ve done a good defending within the first half but had issues with offense. We’ve rushed, tried to raise the points difference. We were better on defense in the second half and turned the ball better on the offense, managed to use the painted area. It was a crucial win for us. We mustn't forget that we will host Crvena Zvezda five days later, here. We have to create the same atmosphere with the same seriousness on Tuesday evening.” 

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