Maroussi-Olympiacos 67-91: The 'Red-Whites' in the final
Olympiacos defeated Maroussi 91-67 to advance to the final of the Greek Cup, but they are concerned about Nikola Milutinov's injury.
Olympiacos secured a decisive 91-67 victory over Maroussi in their recent game held at the New Halicarnassus gym, comfortably progressing to the final of the Greek Cup. The team, under the guidance of coach Giorgos Bartzokas, displayed strong performance throughout the match, showcasing their depth and skill. Notably, Sasa Vezenkov and Kostas Sloukas stood out, contributing significantly to their teamβs score. However, concerns loom over the injury sustained by Nikola Milutinov, who is scheduled to undergo X-rays to assess the extent of his thumb injury.
In their path to the final, Olympiacos is now set to face the winner of the match between Iraklis and Panathinaikos, which is crucial in determining the rival they will compete against for the Greek Cup. With the final scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at 20:00 at the same venue, the stakes are high for Olympiacos as they aim to claim the prestigious title once again. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the outcome of the Iraklis-Panathinaikos clash to see who will challenge the reigning champions.
Maroussi, despite their loss, had players like Maxim Salas, who returned after recovering from gastroenteritis and managed to score 12 points. The match illustrated the competitive spirit of Greek basketball, with both teams fighting hard, but ultimately, the experience and talent of Olympiacos were too much for Maroussi to handle. The focus will now shift to the final, where the implications of Milutinov's injury could play a pivotal role in determining Olympiacos's chances to lift the trophy.