Nunn explains how they won Game 4, pays respects to Paris Dermanis / News - Basketnews.com

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens star Kendrick Nunn explained how they pulled through in Game 4 versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and sent his regards to Paris Dermanis, PAO's equipment manager who is currently in intensive care.

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Kendrick Nunn and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens survived a do-or-die game against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to keep their Final Four hopes alive for a decisive Game 5.

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In an interview with SPORT24, Nunn talked about how they managed to prevail and also sent his regards to Paris Dermanis, PAO's equipment manager currently hospitalized in intensive care.

"It's all about adjustments. In a five-game series, where you're playing against the same team, it's all about the adjustments you make," Nunn said about how PAO approached the series after narrowly losing Game 4.

"If something works, you have to stick with it. If something doesn't work, you have to change it. We believe in the work of our coach and that he will put the players in the right position and that's what he did," he also said in praise of Ergin Ataman.

Regardless of the big win, PAO's thoughts and prayers are currently with Dermanis, who had a heart attack and is currently in the intensive care unit.

"Yes, we all felt our hearts heavy because Paris is in intensive care. We kept it in the back of our minds and wanted to walk away with the win for him," Nunn said.

The team was wearing t-shirts with "Stay Strong" written on them to support Dermanis in these trying times.

Finally, Nunn addressed Game 5, stating that his expectations are high for the fan support that they are going to be receiving in the OAKA Arena.

"It's going to be a big game for us. We need their support, to be there. I know they're going to be there, I don't doubt it. It's going to be a good game. We're at 2-2 and we have a chance to go to the Final Four," he concluded.

In the playoff series against Maccabi, Nunn is averaging 17.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

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