The EuroLeague playoffs continued with two thrilling matches on the evening of May 8, 2026, and BalkanArena.com provided live coverage of these games. Fenérbahçe secured their place in the Final Four by defeating Žalgiris Kaunas with a score of 94-90 in Game 4 of their series. This victory pushed their overall series record to 3-1, securing their spot in the Greek capital, Athens.
Initially, Žalgiris was trailing by 20-25 in Lithuania, and by halftime, the deficit was 5 points (42-47) in favor of Fenérbahçe. The final minutes of the game saw both teams locked in a close battle at 64-61 in favor of the Lithuanian team. The regular time ended in a tie (80-80), sending the game into overtime. Fenérbahçe emerged victorious in the extra period, securing their ticket to Greece.
In another playoff game, Valencia defeated Panathinaikos in Athens by a score of 89-86, forcing the series into a decisive fifth game. In the opening 10 minutes, Panathinaikos was trailing 15-26. The halftime score was 37-44 in favor of the Spanish visitors. In the final quarter, Valencia led by 4 points (60-56) and managed to secure the victory after dramatic final minutes.
