Poeta: I am proud of my children

Olimpia lost to Panathinaikos in Athens, falling in the final shot of the match. Head coach Ettore Poeta said he was satisfied with the effort his team put in.

Poeta said this was the second time in a week that his team had lost a game in the final moment, and he felt they deserved to win. He said the hard, effective style of the rival team made the difference.

Poeta stressed that the team's biggest problem is consistency. He said the team played well for 25 to 30 minutes in some games, but could not maintain the same level for the full 40 minutes. He noted that this shortcoming has cost them many games. He added that the coaching staff is working to fix the problem.

Poeta said that by playing with two tall players or with a small lineup, they had challenged a strong opponent and were close to winning. However, he said that failing to get a result was not bad luck but a lack of finishing and sustainability. In a recent statement, he also repeated that he is proud of his players' effort.

The team continues to work on delivering more balanced performances in its upcoming games. Poeta said he believes this process will help the team string together a winning run in EuroLeague.