Hayes-Davis: The game was tragic, we did not meet Panathinaikos standards

Panathinaikos returned to winning ways in the Euroleague by beating Baskonia 85-79 at OAKA. With this result, the team stood out with six wins in its first seven games of the season.

Nigel Hayes-Davis was one of the standout names in the match, playing 28 minutes and 42 seconds. The player contributed 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals to his team. Alongside his scoring, his accuracy from the free throw line and from three-point range also drew attention.

In his post-match comments, Hayes-Davis openly assessed his team's performance. He said the team did not live up to Panathinaikos standards and that it showed a poor image with such a strong roster. He also said the win was a lucky result.

Hayes-Davis laid out clear expectations for the future. He said the team needs to rebound better, rely on team play on offense, and not try to solve problems through individual efforts. He also said a win should not be celebrated and a loss should not be dramatized.

The player added that the season is long and demanding, and that some parts of this game, which ended in a close result, need to be corrected. He said the team will return to work the next day and keep working to get better.