After Olympiacos' easy 2-0 victory against Kolossos, Giorgos Bartzokas spoke at the post-game press conference about the game, his roster management, and Sasha Vezenkov.
Here's what Giorgos Bartzokas said in detail:
"Today we completed the first phase of the Playoffs against a serious team like Kolossos. They deserve congratulations because they managed to achieve their main goal for the season, which was to stay up, and also to play two more games at this time of the year. As for us, I would like to congratulate our players; they were very serious. Consider that we had 6-7 very high-level players out, yet our other players showed what it means to wear the Olympiacos jersey. You have to be serious, respect the opponent and the fans who come to watch you, and I think that, in addition to team basketball, we often provided very beautiful basketball plays. So we leave satisfied and are now preparing for the Final Four."
When asked about how the team manages a potential lack of concentration, Giorgos Bartzokas stated: "There can be no comparison. It is important for us that every day that passes is utilized in every way. Whether it's training or these two games with Kolossos. We don't have the luxury at this time to waste days. It is very important to prepare as best we can for Friday's game. Obviously, there is no comparison between this game and that one, but how a team reflects its philosophy offensively and defensively on the court is always important."
Giorgos Bartzokas also answered a question about Sasha Vezenkov's non-utilization, saying: "He has a minor discomfort in his calf. He trained normally with the team yesterday, but because it's something that persists and is in a tricky spot, it was preferred not to risk it at all. He will train normally tomorrow, that's what the doctors and physiotherapists told me, but simply because it's in a tricky spot, we decided not to risk it. He could have played today."