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Giorgos Bartzokas spoke in the press conference on the eve of the EuroLeague Final Four<\/strong>, where Olympiacos<\/strong> will face Fenerbahce<\/strong> in the first semifinal. The Greek coach underlined the value of reaching this stage again, but he also made it clear that his team wants more this time.<\/p>\n

\u00abIt is important to be here and to show consistency at the highest level. But we need to take one more step, we need to win it. We will see what happens\u00bb.
\u00abMany times it is God, or Sergio Llull, or luck, or circumstances. We will fight for every possession\u00bb.<\/p>\n

Bartzokas also focused on the condition of the roster, describing that as one of the most positive elements ahead of the biggest weekend of the season.
\u00abThis year we are healthier than in any other season\u00bb.
\u00abWe have talent, the best offense, we finished first. I see some similarities with that team\u00bb.<\/p>\n

The Olympiacos coach also pointed to balance, sacrifice and collective spirit as the key elements behind the club\u2019s latest run to the Final Four and its push for the EuroLeague title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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