Esteban Batista

Olympiakos wins first finals game with Panathinaikos

By George Georgakopoulos

Olympiakos had a harder time than expected in beating depleted Panathinaikos in Game 1 of the final series of the Basket League on Sunday, but will still be happy with the 76-70 result at the Peace and Friendship Stadium that maintains it as the clear favorite to win back the league title from its eternal rival.

Greens recover to beat European champion Maccabi

By George Georgakopoulos

Panathinaikos came from behind to defeat European champion Maccabi Tel Aviv 83-76 in Athens on Tuesday in its opening game for the top-16 of the Euroleague.

Victory was crucial for Panathinaikos as it could hardly afford to lose its opening home game in this ever-so-tight group in the second stage of the competition.

Greens succumb to first loss at Bayern

By George Georgakopoulos

Panathinaikos’s unbeaten run in all competitions came an end on Thursday as the Greek champion lost 81-75 at Bayern Munich for the Euroleague.

Bayern is a team that improves every year, and is now a genuine contender for a spot in the top 16 of the competition, that Panathinaikos will also have to work hard to secure this year.