PAOK Stuns Panathinaikos on Buzzer-Beater to Reach Greek Super Cup Final
PAOK Thessaloniki shocked Panathinaikos 84-82 in the Greek Super Cup semi-finals with a buzzer-beater by Cedi Osman, setting up a final clash against Olympiacos.
A dramatic finish unfolded Saturday in the Greek Super Cup semi-finals as PAOK Thessaloniki pulled off a major upset against heavy favorites Panathinaikos, securing an 84-82 victory courtesy of a buzzer-beating winner by former player Cedi Osman.
PAOK jumped to a 24-15 lead after the first quarter, though the Greens fought back in the second period. The game culminated in a thrilling final stretch, capped by the Turkish guard's game-winning three-pointer as part of an 18-point performance. Kyle Alexander added 15 points and Marcus Foster chipped in 12. Sylvain Francisco led the losing side with 20 points, while Branko Badio contributed 17. Kendrick Nunn remained sidelined for Panathinaikos.
In the final, PAOK will face Olympiacos, which earlier defeated AEK Athens 93-80. Jean Montero and Donta Hall paced the victors with 19 points apiece, alongside 14 points each from Sasha Vezenkov and Tyler Dorsey.
