The qualification will be decided in Game 5 at OAKA. Anadolu Efes edged Panathinaikos 85-82 to level the series at 2-2. Like last year, Panathinaikos AKTOR will fight for a spot in the EuroLeague Final Four in the decisive Game 5 at the OAKA indoor arena! Although the Greens nearly escaped Istanbul with two wins against Anadolu Efes, they couldn’t secure the “full house” at the Basketball Development Center, but they managed to regain the home-court advantage. The upcoming Tuesday (5/6) will be a crucial all-in showdown at OAKA. The game was very close, with Bryant’s excellent performance including a clutch three-pointer with 38 seconds remaining. Smith’s “foul goal” with 16 seconds left sealed the victory for Efes, who tied the series. The match was intense, with both teams battling hard, and ultimately Efes leveled the series thanks to key plays from Bryant and Smiths, ending with a final score of 85-82.

With 4.16 remaining, the ball is in PAO’s possession in a nail-biting game. Bryant’s three-pointer put PAO up 69-66, but Slouka’s two free throws tied the score at 66-66. Slouka earned the free throws after stealing the ball and earning an offensive foul. Meanwhile, Mitoglou picked up his fourth foul, and Nan missed a shot from close range. Pouarié also fouled out with his fifth foul. The game is incredibly tight in the final minutes.

The tense final quarter was closely contested, with Osman scoring again to put his team ahead at 60-59. Smith responded with a three-pointer to give his team a 66-64 lead with 6.10 remaining. Earlier, Nαν had hit a crucial three, and the game saw several fouls and free throws, including Osman’s free throws to extend his team’s lead. With just 8.40 left on the clock, the game remained intense, and coach Ataman was shouting instructions to his players, as the outcome hung in the balance.

The third quarter ended with the score at 60-59, after Osman scored to reduce the deficit. With 26 seconds remaining, the game was still highly competitive, and Osman managed to outplay Pouarie, giving his team a crucial advantage. Earlier, Osman had also scored a two-point shot at the halftime, which stood at 38-33. The intense battles and close scores kept the excitement high until the final moments.

The match was intensely contested as the score stood at 36-33, with Bryant sinking a free throw resulting from a technical foul, followed by a timeout with just 3.2 seconds remaining. Earlier, tensions flared when Nαn received a technical foul for protesting, and he was also whistled for a foul, which he rightfully argued. Panathinaikos had taken the lead at 35-33 after Pouarie made a free throw and managed to block Nαν’s shot, shifting the momentum. Throughout the game, both teams struggled with accuracy, but the focus remained on accumulating points and wearing down the opponent. The game was close, with the score tied at 32-32 after Osmani’s free throws, and the action was intense until the final moments, featuring crucial free throws, turnovers, and aggressive plays. The game ultimately drew to a tense conclusion with these pivotal moments, highlighting the fierce competition between the two teams.

The game between Efes and Panathinaikos was full of ups and downs and intense moments. Efes tied the score at 28-28 with a basket from Osman, while Panathinaikos took the lead at 21-20 after a shot by Jurtseven, then reduced to 21-18 at the start of the second quarter. Throughout the game, Oturu scored a crucial basket plus a foul, and Bryant hit a three-pointer for Efes. Both teams showed great resilience, with Panathinaikos going on a 7-0 run after Efes had a 10-0 streak, bringing the score to 14-14 with an equalizer from Osman. Efes tried to pull ahead, but Mitzoglu hit a three and Oturu scored again to keep the game tight, with the first quarter ending at 21-18. The second quarter saw continuous battling with many scoring chances as the ball changed hands frequently, and the score remained close until the final tie.

The battle for a spot in the Final Four is underway as Efes and Panathinaikos face off live in the first quarter of their playoff series. The game just started, with Efes’s lineup featuring Larkin, Thompson, Osman, Gilmaz, and Poythress, while Panathinaikos fields Naan, Grant, Osman, Mitoglou, and Gabriel. Efes took an early lead, with Osman hitting a three-pointer at 20:32, followed by Grant’s three for Panathinaikos. Efes’s Osman also scored a free throw after a foul by Naan at 20:33, making the score 2-4.

The teams are fighting fiercely for qualification to the EuroLeague Final Four, with the page updating automatically as the game progresses. Efes aims to capitalize on their home advantage, while Panathinaikos is determined to even the series at 2-2, which could lead to a decisive fifth game next Tuesday at OAKA. The match is highly anticipated, with both teams eager to advance to the semi-finals and ultimately compete in Dubai.