Ergin Ataman: At this point of the season, it is important to start with a win

Ergin Ataman spoke in a press conference after Panathinaikos AKTOR’s 87-77 victory over Alba in Berlin in the first round of the EuroLeague.

‘I think we controlled the game until the last two minutes, when they had a chance to get back into the game with the foul won by Olinde on a three-point attempt. Throughout the game we had many opportunities to extend our lead, but Alba responded with some triples by Williams, so we never went beyond 13 points.

At this point of the season, it is important to start with a win. At the same time, we shared the minutes and I think we will play better and better.