Panathinaikos defeats Olympiacos in game four to force a fifth final
In the fourth game of the Stoiximan GBL finals held at the Telekom Center in Athens on June 10, Panathinaikos defeated Olympiacos 93-86 after two overtime periods. This victory levels the series at 2-2, necessitating a decisive fifth game at the SEF stadium, scheduled for June 13 at 18:00. Panathinaikos overcame several roster issues, including injuries to Mathias Lessort, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, and Nikos Rogkavopoulos. Head coach Ergin Ataman noted the absence of key players and expressed concerns regarding fair officiating in the upcoming final. Kendrick Nunn was disqualified after reaching five fouls during the match. Despite the pressure, Panathinaikos managed to maintain control in the final moments of the second overtime to secure the win. The previous game concluded with a 102-92 score in favor of Olympiacos, but this result ensures the championship title will be decided in the final showdown.