17.02.2025 10:03
In the Greek Cup, Panathinaikos defeated Olympiakos 79-75 and became the champion. After the match, Ergin Ataman turned to the Panathinaikos fans and celebrated with a fist pump, making the "8" sign.
Panathinaikos AKTOR, led by head coach Ergin Ataman, became the owner of the Greek Cup by defeating Olympiakos 79-75.
Olympiakos started the match well at the Heraklion Sports Hall on the island of Crete, finishing the first quarter ahead 21-16. The red-and-white team continued their good performance in the second quarter, going into halftime with a 34-30 lead.
Panathinaikos AKTOR started the second half effectively, turning the score in their favor and finishing the third quarter ahead 59-55.
The final quarter of the match was filled with great excitement.
THEY BECAME CHAMPIONS BY 4 POINTS
Despite Panathinaikos gaining a 7-point lead, Olympiakos, who made a 11-0 run, entered the final segment with a 4-point advantage. In the remaining period, Panathinaikos AKTOR, who scored critical baskets with their star player Kendrick Nunn and made no mistakes, left the match victorious with a score of 79-75, taking the trophy to their museum.
HE MADE A REFERENCE TO THE FANS
Ergin Ataman succeeded in winning the Greek Cup after the Greek Basketball League and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague while at the helm of Panathinaikos. The green-and-white team achieved their first cup victory since 2021 and their 21st overall. Ergin Ataman won his third trophy with the green-and-white team. Ataman's reference to the fans after the match became a hot topic.
After the match, Ergin Ataman turned to the Panathinaikos fans and celebrated with a fist pump, making the "8" sign. (Panathinaikos has 7 EuroLeague championships) Ataman's celebration received great attention in Greece and was interpreted as a reference to the 8th EuroLeague championship.