Panathinaikos defeated PAOK in five sets, taking a 2–1 lead in the finals and moving within one victory of the championship.
Backed by a packed home crowd, Panathinaikos responded after trailing 2–1, dominating the fourth set to force a tie-break. The decider remained tight, but the hosts held their nerve in the closing points to secure the win.
Dmytro Yanchuk (23 pts) delivered a standout performance to earn MVP honors, with Athanásios Protopsáltis (17 pts) contributing key plays late on.
The series now shifts to Thessaloniki, where PAOK will look to respond and extend the finals.
Result: Panathinaikos A.O. def. PAOK 3–2 (25–22, 21–25, 22–25, 25–18, 16–14).
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