The first title of the new season (2024-25) was won by Olympiakos, who retained the Supercup trophy by beating Panathinaikos in the final 86-85 in Rhodes final-4.
The “red and whites” won their third consecutive title in the competition, beating the “greens” in the final, just like last year, in a very interesting game, in which Giorgos Bartzokas’ team reached victory a little more comfortably than the final . score indicates.
The first “eternal” derby of the season was intense, powerful and a harbinger of what is to come between the two best teams in Europe, despite the tension that was created seconds behind the Panathinaikos bench, between Lessor and the fans.
The Piraeus team debuted with a title in the new and very demanding year, winning just like last year, on the same field, against the same opponent.
With Dorsey leading the charge early, the eventual winners led 10-6 when a dunk by Wright broke the rim and the game was stopped for about 20 minutes.
Dorsey with his fourth three-pointer made it 21-14 in the 8th minute and it was he who scored 36-33, with Vezenkov making it 41-33 with an unlikely shot and the half ended 45-38 in favor of Olympiakos.
In the second half, Grigonis began to score consistently and took Panathinaikos overtaking at 62-57′ (29′), before with a 6-0 mini-series the “red and whites” went through again with a point (63-62). ) at 30′.
Petrusev with a lack of goal made it 72-67 (35′), Vezenkov with a three-pointer made it 77-73 and with 2/2 shots Wright made it 79-73 (38′). Ataman’s players hit some big shots and kept the score close, with Nunn hitting a 3-pointer as time expired for an 86-85 final.
