Panathinaikos and PAOK advance to the final of the 8th Pavlos Giannakopoulos basketball tournament

The 8th Pavlos Giannakopoulos basketball tournament is currently taking place at the T-Center in Athens, featuring teams PAOK, Partizan, Panathinaikos, and Bourg. In the semifinal round, Panathinaikos secured a comfortable 90-69 victory against the French side Bourg, showcasing strong defensive and offensive coordination. Simultaneously, PAOK achieved a dramatic 100-99 win over Partizan in a closely contested match. Cedi Osman led the scoring for PAOK with 27 points, while Marcus Foster contributed 25 points, including the decisive basket in the final moments of the game.

This tournament serves as a final preparation stage before the official start of the season for both Greek clubs. The upcoming final between Panathinaikos and PAOK is particularly significant as it precedes their scheduled encounter in the Greek Super Cup semifinals on September 26. PAOK’s coach, Andrea Trinchieri, highlighted that the team's inclusion in this high-level tournament reflects their notable progress. Meanwhile, PAOK continues to manage the absences of Bryn Tyree and Raquan Gray, who remain sidelined due to injuries. The final is set to provide crucial insights into both teams' current form ahead of their upcoming domestic and EuroLeague commitments.