Panathinaikos and Valencia continue playoff series for Final Four spot

Panathinaikos and Valencia are currently competing in the Euroleague playoffs, with the series standing at 2-1 in favor of the Greek side. In the third game held at the OAKA arena, Valencia defeated Panathinaikos 91-87, preventing a series sweep after the Greek team previously won two games in Spain. Panathinaikos is seeking to secure its spot in the Final Four, which is scheduled to take place in Athens on May 22-24, while avoiding a decisive fifth game. Coach Ergin Ataman emphasized the need for improved defensive focus following their recent loss. Key players for Panathinaikos include T.J. Shorts, who scored 17 points in the last outing, while Valencia was led by Semi Ojeleye and Jean Montero. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has already qualified for the Final Four by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1. Olympiacos has also secured a place in the tournament. The fourth game between Panathinaikos and Valencia is scheduled for May 8 at 21:15.