Here are some insightful comments about the game from the protagonists themselves.
Game 4 pre-game quotes: Efes vs. Milan
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul head coach Ergin Ataman:
"We have to continue the defense we played throughout the series and we have to share the ball well both under the rim and outside, in offense. We need to be more careful in rebounds and increase the tempo. AX Armani Exchange Milan is a very tough and disciplined team. Ettore Messina is a very important coach. It is a must to fight very hard to beat his team and reach big goals. Once again, we must win together with the same enthusiasm, excitement and synergy at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. We will be champions again! 3 left!"
Anadolu Efes Istanbul player Vasilije Micic:
"Game 3 was really difficult and tough for both teams. We played really good defense and at the same time we were patient in offense. For the next game we have to approach completely a new game with the same mentality and believe each other and stay focused until the last second."
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AX Armani Exchange Milan head coach Ettore Messina:
"It's a do-or-die game, and we'll approach it as we did throughout the series, well aware that Efes has great individual talent and a lot of experienced players. To beat them we have to play an almost perfect game. In Game 3, we played very hard and took a lead in the last five minutes, now we are going to try to recreate the same conditions and will try to finish better."
AX Armani Exchange Milan player Sergio Rodriguez:
WWe played a very good Game 3, with the exception of some minutes, and in the end their talent took the best out of the game. Game 4 is going to be the most important game of our season, so far, and we'll need to be ready right from the beginning, playing with a lot of energy and attention. We have been working for months to get to this point and, despite injuries and players missing, we'll try to do our best."