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Panathinaikos 277

 

Panathinaikos and Olympiacos Face a New Reality

After a disappointing trip to Abu Dhabi, both Ergin Ataman’s Panathinaikos and Georgios Bartzokas and Olympiacos face a Greek finals with a different flavour. The best of five series, which starts on Friday, holds more weight than usual. Excluding the seasons where Olympiacos opted out of playing in the Greek League due to its dispute […]

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Euroleague Final Four: Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce preview

The time for talk is almost over. The Euroleague Final Four tips off in Abu Dhabi on Friday as Panathinaikos, the defending champions, take on an impressive Fenerbahce side. Emmet Ryan breaks down the first semi-final and makes his pick to progress. The heat in Abu Dhabi is roasting. Even in the air-conditioned confines of […]

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Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos? Euroleague’s Dream Derby Looms

It would require both of them winning on Friday in the Euroleague Final Four. Still, a potential clash of Olympiacos and Panathinaikos in Abu Dhabi would be an extraordinary way to cap the season. Emmet Ryan on why the rare possibility holds so much intrigue in Greece and far beyond. This column is being written […]

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The Coaches Defining the 2025 Euroleague Final Four

The Euroleague Final Four is a showcase for the star players but Abu Dhabi will also feature four great minds of the game. Emmet Ryan on the men that will make the big decisions from the sidelines. It’s time to meet the head coaches: Ergin Ataman (Panathinaikos), Georgios Bartzokas (Olympiacos), Sarunas Jasikevicius (Fenerbahce), and Vassilis […]

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How Panathinaikos Got Back to the Top

It was Europe’s dominant force. A year ending in an odd number inevitably ended with Panathinaikos lifting the Euroleague trophy. Then came the wilderness years, with instability across the board. Yet in Abu Dhabi, they will enter the Euroleague Final Four as defending champions. The resurgence of the Greens under Ergin Ataman may have felt […]

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EuroLeague Final Four: Biggest Storylines in Abu Dhabi

On this day just two weeks from now, the champions of Euroleague will be crowned. Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, and Monaco all bring compelling narratives to the Final Four. As our countdown to Abu Dhabi kicks off, it’s time to break down the biggest storylines on the agenda. From rivalries to redemption arcs through coaching legacies […]

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Why Panathinaikos Fell Apart in Istanbul

Cedi Osman and Juancho Hernangomez looked like they were doing enough for Panathinaikos. Yet instead the Greens lost their heads and Anadolu Efes earned the win to force a decisive Game 5 in the Euroleague playoffs. Emmet Ryan diagnoses the defeat for Ergin Ataman’s side This was very much the good, the bad, and the […]

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Shane Larkin Powers Anadolu Efes to Epic Comeback

Shane Larkin sparked a comeback for the ages as his Anadolu Efes side showed enormous guts in the OAKA on Thursday night. Panathinaikos will rue the missed opportunity but all of Euroleague was reminded that Larkin still has plenty in the tank as Efes tied the series It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s […]

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Panathinaikos Survive Efes Thanks to Juancho Hernangomez

It didn’t quite feel inevitable but you could always tell this wasn’t ending in a blowout. Panathinaikos were kept in the game in large part thanks to Juancho Hernangomez. Eventually the rest of the troops rallied and they, somehow, overcame Anadolu Efes in Game 1 of the Euroleague playoffs. Juancho Hernangomez was a beast and […]

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Ergin Ataman Returns to Haunt Efes with Cedi Osman by His Side

For Ergin Ataman and Cedi Osman, the Euroleague playoff series with Anadolu Efes will evoke strong memories. For both, the goal is simple. Panathinaikos need to win this series to prove something to themselves. They face a side in a dangerous position, with little in the way of pressure or expectation. The script writers couldn’t […]

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Olympiacos Outlasts Panathinaikos – A Euroleague final preview?

It was one of the most enjoyable Greek basketball derbies in a long time. Olympiacos outlasted Panathinaikos to make it eight straight wins for the Reds over the Greens in Euroleague. Emmet Ryan on how we might have just seen a preview of the championship game in Abu Dhabi. That was, simply, great. Obviously, Panathinaikos […]

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Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and marketing a feud

It’s got the fans. It’s got the personalities. Then there are the stakes. Few rivalries in basketball can compare to that of Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Yet, is Euroleague doing enough to build on its most marketable rivalry? The rivalry that makes the rest of Euroleague come to a standstill is renewed on Friday. Basketball in […]

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