European battles for Asian empire, Abu Dhabi and the "Itihad Arena" await the four magnificent, Euroleague playoffs start tonight.
And, immediately, the spectacle, a clash between the Greek and Turkish giants, a duel between the current European champion and the team that conquered the Old Continent in 2021 and 2022 - Panathinaikos welcomes Anadolu Efes from 20.30:XNUMX PM.
In the other quarter-final matches, Fenerbahçe - Paris, Monaco - Barcelona and Olympiacos - Real will also meet, each clash will be special, but somehow the duel between Panathinaikos and Efes is in the spotlight.
Luka Banki, the coach of the Turkish team, also believes this.
"This series is special, and there are many reasons why I think so - the first is definitely that we are returning to the playoffs after two years," said Banki and continued:
"Secondly - we enter these duels after eight consecutive victories and we will face the basketball symbol of Efes and Turkish basketball in general, Ergin Ataman, as well as his very talented team."
On the other hand, the Turkish expert believes that the Euroleague MVP will be key to defending the crown.
"I believe that Kendrick Nunn deserves the award and that he will lead the team to the Final Four and then to the title," Ataman is clear.
The first two matches of the series will be played in the "OAKA Arena", and the third and possibly fourth in Istanbul. If the final is played, Athens will once again be the host.
The first night of the playoffs brings another duel - in the largest Turkish city, Fenerbahçe welcomes the most beautiful story of this season, Paris.
The remaining two matches will be played tomorrow.
EURO LEAGUE, most-of
Today
Fenerbahce - Paris (19.45:XNUMX p.m.)
Panathinaikos - Anadolu Efes (20.30h)
Wednesday
Monaco - Barcelona (19.00:XNUMX)
Olympiacos - Real Madrid (20.30:XNUMX p.m.)
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