The coach of Panathinaikos BC OPAP, Rick Pitino, stated after the end of the game against Zalgiris Kaunas:
"It was a great atmosphere and great arena. Just tremendous. I’m impressed with that first of all. This is the best we've played since I've come aboard, in the first half. The defense was outstanding, the offensive ball movement was outstanding. Then we reverted to why the guys lose games, in the second half. With careless passing, with not getting into their roles offensively. And then they broke down defensively when they got down. That’s what bothered me the most, when they got down they broke down and played like undisciplined players. You got to learn how to play from behind on the road to get a victory. I am really really pleased with the first half, really disappointed with the second half."
