By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
After Olympiacos swept Peristeri 2-0, Panathinaikos did the same against Aris.
The 2024 EuroLeague champions emerged victorious on the road in Thessaloniki, booking their place in the Greek League finals with a final score of 65-80.
Mathias Lessort led the winning side with 15 points and seven rebounds in 18 and a half minutes, while Jerian Grant followed him with 13 points.
Marius Grigonis and Kendrick Nunn added 11 points each, with the US guard collecting five rebounds and dishing out five assists, while Juancho Hernangomez contributed 10 points with five boards for PAO.
Silvio De Sousa had a double-double for Aris with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Roberto Gallinat scored 12 points.
The Greek Finals, between arch-rivals Panathinaikos and defending champions Olympiacos, will start on June 5th and be played in a best-of-five series.
Greek League Playoffs
Semifinals (best-of-three)
Olympiacos – Peristeri 2-0 (83-72, 84-71)
Panathinaikos – Aris 2-0 (89-71, 80-65)
Finals (best-of-five)
Game 1 : Panathinaikos – Olympiacos 5/6
Game 2 : Olympiacos-Panathinaikos 7/6
Game 3 : Panathinaikos-Olympiakos 10/6
Game 4 *: Olympiacos-Panathinaikos TBD
Game 5 *: Panathinaikos-Olympiacos TBD
* – If necessary