Panathinaikos Claims Greek Cup Title with Victory Over Olympiacos

Athens, Greece – Panathinaikos secured their second consecutive Greek Cup title on February 21, 2026, with a decisive 79-68 victory over rivals Olympiacos in the final held at Heraklion Arena. This marks the 22nd Greek Cup win in the club’s history.

Match Highlights

The first quarter ended in a 17-17 tie, but Panathinaikos surged ahead in the second quarter, scoring 28 points to accept a 45-29 lead at halftime. Despite Olympiacos’ attempts to close the gap in the third quarter, Panathinaikos maintained control, entering the final period with a 69-51 advantage. Although Olympiacos showed more intensity in the fourth quarter, Panathinaikos held on to secure the win.

Ataman Celebrates Fourth Cup with Panathinaikos

Head coach Ergin Ataman expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance, stating, “We played a great game tonight, congratulations to the team. We played smart basketball inside and out, built our confidence, and everyone gave 100%. We controlled the game from start to finish and deserved to win this match.” [Basketball Sphere] Ataman also emphasized that this victory is a step towards their larger goals: the EuroLeague and the Greek League championships.

Hayes-Davis Named MVP

Nigel Hayes-Davis was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Greek Cup Final, contributing 15 points to Panathinaikos’ victory. Hayes-Davis shared his routine for game days, stating he takes a nap after shootaround and arrives at the arena three hours before tip-off to prepare. [Basketball Sphere]

Cedi Osman Contributes to Victory

Cedi Osman also featured in the winning team, contributing to Panathinaikos’ dominant performance. [Haber 7]

Ataman’s Cup Record

This Greek Cup win represents Ergin Ataman’s fourth cup title with Panathinaikos. [Haberler]