In the finals, it’s a showdown between Panathinaikos AKTOR and Olympiacos—marking the 22nd encounter in the history of the professional league. Their previous matchups occurred in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, and now once again in 2024.
The “Greens” are set for their 29th appearance in the Stoiximan GBL playoff finals, having missed only in 1994, 1997, and 2002 (with no playoffs conducted in 2020). Out of their prior 28 finals, they have claimed the championship title 20 times. Similar to last season, Panathinaikos AKTOR enjoys home-court advantage, which they have leveraged successfully in 20 of 21 instances, losing only once in 1993 when they fell to Olympiacos 1–3.
The “Reds” (Olympiacos) are entering their 25th finals series in the Stoiximan GBL’s history. They were absent in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2019, as well as during two years when they were relegated from the top division (2019–21). Of their 24 finals appearances, they have emerged victorious in 10 series, with just one title won without home-court advantage, occurring in 1993 when they defeated Panathinaikos AKTOR 3–1.
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