Ioannis Papapetrou comments on Partizan's playoffs chances / News - Basketnews.com

Papapetrou says Partizan are back in the fight after winning against Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce.

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade achieved a big win on the road against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, 73-72.

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Ioannis Papapetrou, who was questionable ahead of Thursday's action due to a hip injury, made an important contribution at the end of the game. Papapetrou came up with a critical steal in Fenerbahce's final possession and sealed the deal for Partizan.

"We fought until the end against a great team. We have lost many times in close endings, but this time it was different. I am extremely satisfied that we managed to beat a team like Fenerbahce and to do that in Istanbul," Papapetrou told SDNA.gr after the match.

The Greek player then touched on his connection with coaching legend Zeljko Obradovic.

"For now, everything is as it should be, very well, thank God. Coming to Partizan is a new beginning for me, a new life. The coach is demanding, I am happy that I have the opportunity to work with him," he said.

Finally, Papapetrou was asked how far Partizan can go in the EuroLeague.

"I don't know. Things change. A few weeks ago, everyone was writing us off, and now we have won two games against Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce. We are back in the fight. We will probably fight with all our strength until the end of the season to enter the Top 8. It is important for Partizan to fight for this goal."

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