Stoiximan GBL’s playoffs start on Saturday (05/04) with two games in the program. It all starts with the Derby of the “biceps”as AEK Betsson welcomes PAOK (17:00, ERT3) to “Sunel Arena”.
Union finished in 3rd place of the regular season and after a series of six wins, since its last defeat was that of January 26th in the SEF by Olympic. On the other hand, the PAOK He finished 6th in the regular season, though he had three wins in his last 10 games. It is certain that he has psychology, after the great qualification in his final FIBA Europe Cup on the Solo.
The two “biceps” will be faced for the 5th time in the quarter -finals and from the playoffs in 2003 when the existing system of conduct was established. In all the previous series, the team that had the advantage of the home advantage was qualified. OR AEK Betsson He was the winner of the 2003 series (2-0), 2016 (2-1) and 2021 (2-1) while PAOK He was the winner of the 2018 series (2-0).
The match will be directed by the Poursanidis-Theonas-Skandalakis.
In summary the numbers of their struggles…
Overall
First National (from 1963-64): AEK Betsson-PAOK Mateco 72-59
Stoiximan GBL (since 1992-93): AEK Betsson-PAOK Mateco 38-34
Lighter difference
1st National 1965-66: AEK Betsson-PAOK Mateco 92-54
1st National 1990-91: AEK Betsson-PAOK Mateco 114-76
Stoiximan GBL1992-93: PAOK Mateco-AEK Betsson 90-60
GREATEST PERFORMANCE
2003-04: AEK Betsson-PAOK Mateco 92-85 (Ivica Yurkovic had 40 for PAOK).
After the first jump will be followed by the first match for his couple Prometheus Patras with Heart (20:15, ERT3) in “D. Tofalos. ”
Patras team managed to cut first the thread of the four in front of the Karditsa and PAOK In the last race of the regular season. In addition to the results that worked for its benefit, the Achaean team closed the first phase of Stoiximan GBL with three consecutive wins over the PAOK inside, of his Panioniou unless Peristeri at home.
In the last race of the regular season, the Heart He lost the acquis of the previous “turns”, staying out of four. So it will go to the junction of 4-5 but with a disadvantage of a seat. The Thessalian team closed the first phase of the championship with the two defeats by PAOK except for Mars At home that came after a series of three wins.
THE Prometheus Patras He is in his 8th season at Stoiximan GBL and this will be the 7th time he will be present at the playoffs. Counts, so far, Four earned and two lostquarter -finals. For the Thessalian team, this order has historical value as it will give the first time to playoffs.
The match will be directed by the Tsimbouris-Zakestidis-Christinakis.
In summary the numbers of their struggles…
Overall
Prometheus Patras Vikos Cola – Karditsa Japanese 4-2
Lighter difference
Karditsa Japanese – Prometheus Patras Vikos Cola 101-72
GREATEST PERFORMANCE
2023-24: Prometheus Patras Vikos Cola-Karditsa Japanese 101-72 (Tevin Mac had 30 for Karditsa)
Source: Sport Fm
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