03.05.2025 00:21
In the fourth game of the THY EuroLeague Play-Off series, Anadolu Efes defeated Panathinaikos 85-82, leveling the series at 2-2. In the final moments of the match, a verbal duel occurred between the Efes fans and Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman. Annoyed by the fans' chants of "take a timeout," Ataman displayed the flags symbolizing his championship victories and left for the locker room before the game ended.
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Our representative Anadolu Efes hosted the Greek team Panathinaikos in the fourth match of the THY EuroLeague Play-Off series. Efes, who won the match played at the Basketball Development Center 85-82, tied the series at 2-2.
TENSION BETWEEN ERGIN ATAMAN AND FANS
The match was marked by tension between the fans and Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman.
THAT CHANT MADE ATAMAN LOSE HIS TEMPER
With 16 seconds left in the game, during a review by the referees, the stands chanted, "Ergin Ataman, take a timeout." Ataman, who was very angry with these chants, showed the banners of the championships he won with Anadolu Efes in the THY EuroLeague.
HE DIDN'T WAIT FOR THE END OF THE MATCH, HE WENT TO THE LOCKER ROOM
The experienced head coach did not wait for the match to end after talking to the referees and went to the locker room.
HIS REACTION WAS CAPTURED ON CAMERA
As Ataman was going to the locker room, his words, "You have the EuroLeague trophy thanks to me," were captured on camera.
HE HAD MADE ANADOLU EFES CHAMPION TWICE
Ergin Ataman, who served at Anadolu Efes for many years, won 2 championships in the EuroLeague. The navy-blue and white club also played in the EuroLeague final once under Ataman's management.
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