Under the guidance of Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos AKTOR triumphed over Real Madrid with a score of 95-80 in the final match of the EuroLeague Final Four, securing the championship.
Key Moments of the Final
The match, held at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, began with both teams making effective three-point shots. Panathinaikos missed two consecutive offensive attempts, allowing Real Madrid to quickly lead 10-3. By the end of the first six minutes, both teams had reached high shooting percentages, bringing the score to 22-17. Nunn from the Greek team committed his third foul in the first quarter. Real Madrid extended their lead to 10 points in the final moments of the quarter, finishing the first period ahead 36-25.
Panathinaikos’ Comeback in the Second Quarter
Starting the second quarter with intense defense, Panathinaikos limited their opponent’s scoring opportunities in the first five minutes. Ergin Ataman’s team went on a 10-5 run, closing the gap to 41-35. With their successful three-point shots, the green-and-whites reduced the deficit to just one point: 46-45. In the final moments of the quarter, Real Madrid reopened the gap with three-pointers from Musa and Campazzo, ending the half with a 54-49 lead.
Dominance in the Second Half
The second half began with a three-pointer from Sloukas: 54-52. Although Campazzo made it 56-52 for Real Madrid, the Spanish team failed to score again in the first four minutes of the quarter. Panathinaikos took the lead for the first time in the match with points from Lesort, Hernangomez, and Nunn, bringing the score to 56-58. Maintaining their tough defense throughout the quarter, Panathinaikos allowed only seven points in this period, entering the final stage with a 64-61 lead.
Securing the Victory in the Final Quarter
Ergin Ataman’s squad started the last quarter energetically, achieving a 10-4 run in the first three minutes to extend their lead to nine points: 65-74. Although Real Madrid reduced the gap to three points with their inside play, Sloukas-led Panathinaikos entered the last two and a half minutes with a 10-point lead: 76-86.
Historic Victory
Panathinaikos AKTOR won the match 95-80, securing the EuroLeague championship under the leadership of Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman after a 12-year hiatus.
Ataman’s Third EuroLeague Title
Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman celebrated his third EuroLeague championship. Having previously achieved this feat twice with Anadolu Efes, Ataman added another victory in 2024, winning the cup for the third time in the last four seasons.
Panathinaikos’ First Title in Years
Claiming their seventh EuroLeague championship, Panathinaikos reached the pinnacle for the first time since 2011.