THE Panathinaikos was defeated by Fenerbahce and Olympic From Monaco, with the two Greek teams missing the opportunity to claim the Euroleague title and prepare for the small final in Abu Dhabi.
Olympiacos and Panathinaikos will “fight” in the small final of the Euroleague Final 4 in Abu Dhabi, with no substantial interest and the “look” on the next day, which also includes the Basket League finals in Greece.
Next to Friday, May 30, 2025, the “battles” for the trophy of the champion in Greece will begin, with Panathinaikos having the advantage against Olympiacos, in his attempt to defend his title last year.
Return to – Greek -reality
Panathinaikos and Olympiacos will be stacked tomorrow (24/05/25, 17:00, Live from Newsit.gr) in the small EuroLeague final, but their journey in the event is considered a failure and will remain such, whatever happens in their last game in Abu Dhabi.
Participation in the Final 4 and the third place does not seem to move any of the two “eternal”, who will now gather in the Basket League finals and in each other’s games to win the title of the champion in Greece. Both had focused on European distinction, as they were one of the EuroLeague trophy favorites, but the “cuffs” who received from Fenerbahce and Monaco necessarily restore them to … Greek reality.
The program in the Basket League finals
Game 1: Panathinaikos – Olympiacos 30/5 – 21:00
Game 2: Olympiacos – Panathinaikos 1/6 – 21:00
Game 3: Panathinaikos – Olympiacos 4/6 – 21:00
Game 4: Olympiacos – Panathinaikos 6/6 – 21: 00*
Game 5: Panathinaikos – Olympiacos 9/6 – 21: 00*
*If they need
The changes in view of the new season
The Basket League finals can be largely judged the next day for the two Greek teams. The failure of Panathinaikos and Olympiacos at the Euroleague Final 4 brings the two “eternal” to … doubts about the next season.
In the “Greens” the situation is simpler, as last year’s trophy conquest has given them a … security pad. Ergkin Ataman has won the right of a failed season and his position on the “clover” bench is considered even confident even in the case of “scepter” in Greece.
Beyond that, however, the changes can be many. Brown, Grigonis and Jurcheven are likely to leave the team, with the scenarios bringing the Jay shorts before the OAKA gates. Depending on the evolution of the Basket League finals, Panathinaikos’ transfer design can change significantly.
On the other hand, Olympiacos has more issues to manage. After the fourth consecutive presence at the Euroleague Final 4, Piraeus returned to Greece again with empty hands and the loss of the championship can cause an earthquake in the team.
The presence of George Bartzokas on the bench is not only considered a change of coach can bring them … up and down to the Piraeus roster. Nikola Milutinov has not yet renewed his contract, but many can still be the “additions” to the team in terms of players who will complement the team’s superstars, Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov.
Olympiacos is still waiting for China Evans’ return from his serious injury, while rumors want William Goku to attract the interest of other Euroleague teams.