30.03.2026 23:50
The Panathinaikos–Olympiakos derby in the Greek League made headlines not only with the score but also with on-court incidents. The most talked-about moment of the match, which ended 101-94, was the fight between Dorsey and Nunn. Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman said about the match, "This was a theater, not a basketball game."
In the 23rd week of the Greek Basketball League, Olympiakos defeated Panathinaikos, whom they hosted, 101-94.
OLYMPIAKOS WINS THE BIG DERBY
In the match played at the Telekom Center Hall in Athens, Olympiakos finished the first quarter ahead 30-21 and the first half 60-44. The visiting team also led the third quarter 80-74 and won the match 101-94.
TOP SCORERS
Tyler Dorsey was the top scorer for Olympiakos with 18 points, while Donta Hall scored 13 and Giannoulis Larentzakis added 12 points. For Panathinaikos, national player Cedi Osman was the top scorer of the match with 19 points and 6 rebounds. T. J. Shorts finished the game with 18 points and Kendrick Nunn scored 17 points.
OLYMPIAKOS MAINTAINED ITS LEADERSHIP
With this result, the undefeated Olympiakos secured its 21st victory in the league, maintaining its leadership. Panathinaikos, on the other hand, suffered its 5th defeat and remained in second place.
FIGHT BETWEEN PLAYERS OF BOTH TEAMS
In a tense match, the conflict between Panathinaikos' American point guard Kendrick Nunn and Olympiakos player Tyler Dorsey escalated due to the involvement of other players. During the scuffle between the players, Dorsey's jersey was torn. While the players exchanged insults, the tension softened, and Nunn and Dorsey were disqualified.
ERGİN ATAMAN: ''NOT A BASKETBALL GAME, A THEATER''
Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman protested to the referee, claiming that the intervention on Cedi Osman was a foul. He received a technical foul for entering the court while continuing his protests. Speaking after the match, the experienced coach said, ''This was a theater, not a basketball game.''