In a decisive first quarter-final of the Europe Cup, PAOK established a strong position for advancing to the semifinals by defeating Peristeri 101-77 in Thessaloniki. The match showcased the home team’s defensive effectiveness and offensive diversity, leading to an impressive performance from their star player, Tairi, who scored 26 points and contributed with six assists.

PAOK's victory was further supported by significant contributions from other players, including Melvin with 18 points and vital rebounds, Allen with 16 points, and Moore, who added 13 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. This collective effort demonstrated PAOK’s tactical strength and solid teamwork in this crucial phase of the tournament.

For Peristeri, Van Toubergen was the standout player, scoring 23 points and securing nine rebounds, but the team's efforts fell short against PAOK’s dominant play, with the only other double-digit scorer from Peristeri being Cardenas with 15 points. The second leg of this quarter-final will take place on Wednesday, March 18, at the Andreas Papandreou stadium, where Peristeri will seek to overturn the deficit and qualify for the semifinals.