Playoff run cut short
Your basketball team's season ended Saturday night. PAOK lost 94–102 to Panathinaikos in Game 2 of the Stoiximan GBL semifinals, a result that completed a series sweep and sent Panathinaikos through to the finals (5). Cedi Osman was the difference, putting on a show that PAOK simply had no answer for (5).
It was the second defeat to Panathinaikos in three days. Across both legs of the semifinal, PAOK could not find a way to slow down the green machine, and the season ends at the final four stage (3) (4).
Boutsikos bows out
One moment cut through the disappointment. After the final buzzer, Boutsikos paused to acknowledge the PAOK faithful, bowing to the crowd in what was his last game for the club (3). An emotional exit for a player who clearly felt the connection.
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Kolev says goodbye to volleyball section
The farewells are not limited to the basketball court. Volleyball's Nikolai Kolev posted a goodbye message on social media, writing: "This club gave me much more than volleyball" (1). His time at PAOK has come to a close.
McKissic rumor lights up socials
A rumor circulating on social media has Olympiacos guard Shaquielle McKissic linked with PAOK (6). It is pure speculation for now, but the idea of a EuroLeague-caliber player making that switch has fans talking.
Ataman fires a warning
Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman had plenty to say after knocking PAOK out. He congratulated Olympiacos on their EuroLeague triumph, then declared: "We are better and we will win the league" (2). The finals just got spicier.
Patrikidis on the double
In other PAOK news, Patrikidis celebrated a double-winning campaign, calling it "the result of hard work" (7).
