Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman discusses team performance and roster decisions

Following a game against Zalgiris, Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman declined to discuss the team's defensive statistics with journalists, stating that the press conference was reserved only for the specific match. Ataman's refusal to comment on broader team strategy is viewed by some as an effort to keep internal matters private. Regarding roster management, the coach opted to dress three centers for the Zalgiris game, citing concerns about Mathias Lessort's health. Due to this rotation strategy, Dinos Mitoglou did not participate in the match for the second consecutive time following the game against Paris. Furthermore, Nikos Rogkavopoulos was excluded from the 12-man roster for the game against the Lithuanian side. Reports suggest this decision followed a poor performance by the player in a previous match against Iraklis. Despite these current limitations, it is anticipated that Mitoglou may see increased playing time in future matches as the team adjusts its frontcourt rotation.