Βy Lefteris Moutis / moutis@eurohoops.net
The win of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Berlin decided the outcome in Group E and already created the first two play offs match ups. And also we already know the eight play offs teams after the win of Unicaja that gave the qualification to Anadolu Efes.
After Maccabi‘s win, also Panathinaikos qualified as the fourth team of Group E and those results combined with the wins of Fenerbahce/ Ulker and CSKA created already two quarterfinal match ups. CSKA will play against Panathinaikos, having the home court advantage and Fenerbahce/ Ulker will have to fight against the defending champions Maccabi Tel Aviv.
For the other two couples, things will be decided on Friday. Real Madrid will play against Anadolu Efes with a win over Zalgiris, or with a defeat combined also with a defeat of Barcelona by Galatasaray. Barcelona will play against Olympiacos, unless they beat Galatasaray and Zalgiris gets the win in Madrid. Both Spanish teams will have the home court advantage.
That means the most probable quartefinals match ups are the following:
CSKA Moscow – Panathinaikos
Fenerbahce/ Ulker – Maccabi Tel Aviv
Barcelona – Olympiacos