In the playoffs of the Euroleague, after four… years of itching, he is coming back, and even solemnly Panathinaikos AKTOR!
Tonight (8:30 p.m., sport-fm.gr, News Bulletin 247, NovasportsPrime), the “greens” welcome to the packed OAKA the Maccabi Tel Aviv, in the first game between them for the playoffs of the tournament!
The summer’s lavish investments of the “clover” took place and immediately, with the “six-star” returning dynamically to the European scene and to the elite of the Euroleague. By Ergin Ataman under his “helm”, Panathinaikos finished in 2nd place in the regular season with 23-11 record, as a result of which it faced in the playoffs – which are judged on the 3 wins – with the 7th place, which Maccabi occupied through the play-ins!
With 14 wins in their last 15 games in all competitions, the Greens are in stunning form at the most crucial part of the season and tonight they want to make the first and decisive step for the qualification to the Final 4 in Berlin. Let us remind you that Game 2 of the series will be held again at OAKA next Thursday (25/04, 21:15).
On the other hand, his team Odent Katas, thanks to a good finale to the regular season, it took 7th place in the Euroleague, then crashed with 113-85 Baskonia in the play-in. With just one defeat in their most recent 25 games, the ‘people’s team’ are a tough and unpredictable opponent for the ‘cloverleaf’ who certainly want their own attention.
It is indicative that in the two duels between them this year, the Israelis had prevailed 86-81 in OAKA in overtime, but also with 90-75 at “Alexander Nikolic Hall” in Belgrade, where she is playing her European games this year.
The fact that she will play away from her natural home and, by extension, without her fans in Game 3 and Game 4 (if necessary), may play a decisive role in the series.
In the competition now, Ergin Ataman is happy to count on all his players, as he saw Jerian Grant to declare himself “present” and to return to competitive action after the discomfort he felt in the previous period from his injury in the match against Alba. On the other hand, the Israelis do not face serious racing problems either.
The program of the series in detail:
Game 1 (23/04, 20:30) Panathinaikos AKTOR-Maccabi Tel Aviv
Game 2 (25/04, 21:15) Panathinaikos AKTOR-Maccabi Tel Aviv
Game 3 (30/04, 20:00) Maccabi Tel Aviv-Panathinaikos AKTOR
Game 4 (if necessary, 02/05, 21:45) Maccabi Tel Aviv-Panathinaikos AKTOR
Game 5 (if needed 08/04) Panathinaikos AKTOR-Maccabi Tel Aviv
Source: Sport Fm
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