PAOK secured their place in the semifinals following a 77-72 victory over Peristeri Betsson. Head coach Pantelis Boutskos expressed his appreciation for the team's effort and the support staff's contributions.
"I need to give many congratulations to our players. Over the last two months, we've had a fantastic finish, winning crucial games consecutively, and we've managed to advance to the semifinals. We are very happy about this," Boutskos said.
"I need to thank the entire coaching staff, the entire staff, because we really worked feverishly to get the team to this level. The medical staff was also in a state of alert to manage all the pressure we've been carrying."
"What remains for us is the character we've shown, the quality we've brought to the court, and how we've responded in critical moments. Our mental strength and resilience have been tested greatly, and we are very happy to have reached the semifinals."
Boutskos also expressed his respect for Peristeri Betsson's team, praising their excellent representation of the city.
With this win, PAOK concludes their series against Peristeri Betsson and moves forward to the semifinals, having navigated a challenging program with consecutive high-pressure games.
