The most critical part of the season at Euroleague begins, with Panathinaic to enter the parquet of the crowded OAKA and to welcome the Anadolu Efes (21:30, Newsit.gr, Novasports Prime) In the first match of the two teams for the playoffs of the competition.
Panathinaikos completed its normal period Euroleaguefinishing third in the standings, with a record of 22-12. In front of him, the challenge of qualifying for Abu Dhabi’s Final Four and the goal of Repeat.
Ergkin Ataman’s team intersected with Anadolu Efes, who made a demarage to the regular season finale and managed to avoid the play-ins. The Hirkos Coach-undoubtedly-is the central person in a row (led the Turkish team to conquering the Euroleague trophy in the two-year period 2021-22)
The two “gladiators” shared victories in the regular season, as Anadolu Efes prevailed 93-67 in Turkey in the 15th race (13/12), while the “clover” was imposed 104-89 on Athens (06/02) for the 26th “turn”.
Panathinaikos cannot count on Matthias Lesor and Marius Grigonis, while Ioannis Papapetrou is extremely doubtful. For Efes, Rodring Bobua will be left all over the series, while everyone else is normally available to Luca Banki.
The game was appointed to be run by Ilia Belosevic (Serbia), Medi Difala (France) and Artura Soukis (Lithuania).
It is recalled that there are three wins to qualify for the Final Four, which will take place for the first time in history outside Europe, 23-25 May.
The second match of the series – again at OAKA – is scheduled for Thursday (24.04.2025, 21:30, Newsit.gr).