Bartzokas: «We are simply leading 1-0»

Giorgos Bartzokas kept a low profile following the break in the series vs Barcelona. 

«It was a typical playoff game, just like we had expected it to be. Fool of intensity, physicality, many contacts, many fouls and many difficult situations for the referees to manage. Also, the atmosphere here at the Palau was amazing. It's always important to win on the road, especially here, where Barcelona has only lost two games during the whole season. We are simply leading 1-0, we are excited about the next game».

Asked about what he's expecting in the second game, he replied: «You never know with basketball. I honestly can't predict anything. You may watch an open game, when everyone can easily score, you can watch a tougher game with a low score. You don't know what to expect. Many factors can determine what happens in the game. It depends on the players' conditioning, readiness levels, the anxiety, and the pressure they are experiencing...».

About the problems the 'red & whties' have been faced with: «Papanikolaou is 99.9% out. He had very high temperature up until today, so he's not traveling. He's very weak. We hope to have him with us in the Tuesday game. About Petrusev, I have nothing specific to say. I don't know what his exact injury is. Canaan is ok. It was something caused by the intensity of the game. He needed to take a few minutes. I don't think there's anything wrong with him».