PAOK Struggled in the Derby but Beat Heraklis

PAOK beat Heraklis 63-53 at the Ivanofeio arena and remained unbeaten after Week 5 of the Stoiximan GBL. The home side did not produce a fluid performance in the match, but they came away with the win.

Andrea Trinchieri spoke to Sport FM TV after the game. The head coach argued that derbies are usually played this way, asking, “Did you expect us to score a hundred points?” He said this style does not suit the team's structure but that it was the only way to win. Trinchieri also noted that Heraklis competed very hard, and he emphasized that all of his players contributed to the game.

Markus Foster played 28 minutes and 35 seconds and was the team's top scorer with 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and an 11 index rating. The American guard said that defense is currently the most important issue for the team. He also added that 17 turnovers was too many and that the team needs to improve in that area.

Foster also pointed to the upcoming match against Roma BC, which will be played on Tuesday, November 3 at 20:00. Discussing the importance of EuroCup games, he said the fans will provide strong support at the home game. He also stressed that the winning streak must continue.