Argyris Pedoulakis referred to the character his players showed in the second half of the game against Red Star, after getting the win in Hala Pionir.
"We had two different faces. In the first half we were too "soft". We were affected by the hostile atmosphere, which reminded us of a Greek derby, than a Euroleague game. We were loose and we didn't fight. In the second half we managed to react. We used players that are fighters. We showed character in the second part of the game and during the overtime. It's a really important win that will help us in the future. We keep exactly this: The character. In the first half we were taught a tough lesson. In this sport you have to have motive and to prove what you deserve every single day. This goes for all of us. From the first to the last..."
Mike Bramos stated: "We played tough in defense in the second half and defense led us to this important win. We found our rhythm in offense through defense and we managed to make some important shots. What counts is the win in a really tough place. It's result that will help us in the future".
*After the end of the game, the ambassador of Greece in Belgrade, Konstantinos Ikonomidis, visited the locker room and congratulates Panathinaikos for the victory.
