AO Triton - Maroussi
Greece - Elite League, Playoffs, Final
Triton Analysis: Triton secured a narrow victory yesterday against Psychikos with a score of 79-77, thanks to an outstanding performance by Nemanja Manojolovic, who scored 30 points. With this win, Michalis Michelakou's team has returned to the Basket League for the first time since 1979. Now, they are aiming to clinch the championship title by defeating Marousi. The motivation is incredibly high for the "blue and white" team, as they have already achieved their primary goal of promotion. Winning the championship would be the icing on the cake. However, the game against Marousi is expected to be highly competitive. The only absence in Triton's lineup will be Aris Tsurgiannis, who averages 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds.
Maroussi Analysis: Maroussi had a more comfortable victory than the final score of 80-68 suggests in their match against Panerythraikos, with Kapsalos leading the team with 19 points and 6 rebounds. This victory marks Maroussi's return to the top division after a long absence since 2012. Their next challenge is to defeat Triton and aim for the championship title. Maroussi is expected to play with more freedom as they have already achieved their main goal of promotion. Winning the championship would be an even greater success for them this season. There are no reported issues regarding the team's lineup or fitness.
The upcoming game is anticipated to be tightly contested, with both teams emphasizing their defense as they have done throughout the regular season. It is likely to be a low-scoring affair, with a limited number of points being scored.