Maccabi Tel Aviv plays tonight against Panathinaikos and needs to win to finish in 2nd place. Vujcic: at home we are favorites
Everybody saw what happened to us in the last two games, but we are very optimistic and we like our chances here at Nokia arena. Now its money time”, says coach Neven spahija. Regarding Goran Jeretin, Spahija added: “we don’t count on him too much for this game because he has just arrived, but I know he is a good player and I like his abilities. I know the fans frustrated but I am not angry with them. They are the best fans in Europe and they will help us to get the win. Nikola Vujcic: at Nokia arena we are always favorites. It wont be easy but it’s a very important game for us because we want the second place at our group. Me, Tal and Derrick will have to bring our experience. Panathinaikos chose to have just one shooting practice at Nokia arena, today at 12:00. coach Obradovic: everybody know that the result is not important for us, but it should be a good preparation for the top 16 level. I love to play in Tel Aviv, the fans here understand basketball. Maccabi is Maccabi, its always a strong team. Panathinaikos came to Tel Aviv without Batiste and Hatzivertass who are injured.
