Iraklis defeats Kolossos Rodou, advances to Final 8

Iraklis defeated Kolossos Rodou 80-76 at the Ivanofeio arena in a knockout match for the Greek Cup Play-In round, securing their spot in the Final 8. The game was closely contested, with Kolossos leading for most of the match, but Iraklis managed to turn the tide in the end.

Chris Smith was the top performer for Iraklis, while Tevin Mack stood out for Kolossos. In the Final 8, Iraklis will face the winner of the Mykonos-Karditsa matchup.

Quarter scores: 13-21, 33-43, 54-63, 80-76

IRAKLIS (Zoran Lukic): Fanderberk 12, Strong 7, Wright-Foreman 6, Smith 25 (1), Moraitis 13 (3), Ware 6, Kampouridis, Christidis 2, Edler-Davis 9, Giannikos

KOLOSSOS RODOU (Aris Lykogiannis): Goodwin 4, Randle 11 (1), Karabelas, Koloveros 5 (1), Mack 19 (1), Petropoulos, Nichols 12 (2), Chrysikopoulos 2, Kalaitzakis, Kouroupakis 2, Galvanini 9, Akin 12.

A minute of silence was observed before the game in memory of the victims of the traffic accident in Romania.