Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos: A Psychological Victory for the Pirates Amid Title Races

Olympiacos triumphed with a 76-74 score in their 29th competitive EuroLeague match, following yet another epic derby between the two teams this season. After Panathinaikos claimed victory in the Greek Cup, Olympiacos struck back again in the EuroLeague, where they now boast an impressive streak of 8 consecutive wins against their rivals. Meanwhile, Panathinaikos demonstrated that despite a tough night (8/26 three-pointers), they can still win on any court, even against the league leaders. Unstoppable in the EuroLeague over the last 8 games against Panathinaikos, Olympiacos continues its wild run in the competition, unlikely to lose its top position in the regular-season standings. Under coach Georgios Bartzokas, the team consistently finds solutions, overcoming injuries like William Howard’s during the game. Despite these challenges, Olympiacos confirmed its status as the strongest team in this year’s EuroLeague. With new stars emerging in every game and Sasa Vezenkov’s stellar performance, the team has achieved 9 wins in 10 matches, despite missing Thomas Walkup. This psychological victory over Panathinaikos boosts hopes for a triumphant season finale. On the other hand, Panathinaikos lost the game but remained victorious in terms of positioning. They stayed in third place, maintaining their home-court advantage in the playoffs. The ‘greens’ showed no fear against Olympiacos, even without key players Lesour, Grigonis, and Jurtsev. If they manage to reach the title matches with a full roster, they will once again be favorites for all trophies.