High difficulty tests in Euroleague for Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The two “eternals” have their backs against the wall when it comes to the big goal of reaching the Final 4 in Berlin, as Maccabi and Barcelona respectively lead 2-1 and are one win away from securing qualification.
The work of the two Greek teams has been difficult and to turn the tables, “green” and “red” will have to reach the series in the 5th game, starting with tonight’s matches in Belgrade and SEF. Two matches characterized as “do or die”, as in case of defeat, this year’s European presence will end.
It is his first match Olympiakou with the Barcelona in Faliro (19:45 – NovaSports 4). The “red and white” are coming off a home defeat, as the Catalans were able to respond to the Greek team’s break by winning 82-80 in overtime, thanks to Jabari Parker’s shots after Petrusev’s foul in “dead time” . The team of Giorgos Bartzokas is called upon to overcome the shock of the defeat that came 48 hours ago and to respond in order to… play the rest for the qualification to the 5th and decisive match in Barcelona.
Two hours later (9:45 p.m. – NovaSports Prime) the jumbo ball of the match is scheduled Maccabi – Panathinaikos in Pioneer Hall. Ergin Ataman’s side managed to come back from the hell of -18 in the first match in Belgrade, but failed to reach the source, with Nan missing in the last attack. The big chance to respond to the OAKA break was missed, however there is one more tonight, with Ataman’s side aiming for victory to bring the series back to Athens for the fifth and most decisive match.
Real “swept” Baskonia – Fener takes the lead
THE Real Madrid became the first team to secure their presence in the Final 4 in Belgrade. The potential European champions will defend their scepters by spending three comfortable evenings (3-0 series score) against the combative, but weak to put difficulties in the series, Baskonia. On Holy Wednesday night, Real prevailed 102-98 in Vitoria to check their ticket to the Serbian capital.
Leading for the winners was Yabusele with 23 points. and 7 rebounds, while the esteemed effort of the in-form Marcus Howard with 29 points was not enough for the losers. The Greek international forward, Nikos Rogavopoulos, had an excellent performance, scoring 18 points!
The Final 4 is also on track Fenerbahce. Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team successfully defended its home ground, winning 89-78 Monacomade it 2-1 in the series and has a chance to advance to Good Friday night in Game 4 in the City.
Leader for the winners o Nick You’re in a basket with 13 p. 5 assists and 4 rebounds, while Monaco saw Mike James stay in the… shallow (11p), with Alfa Diallo “pulling” the paddle in scoring (23p).
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