Valencia - Panathinaikos

A difficult to predict series, but I still believe in the magic of the chieftain and that he will be able to lead the team to the final4. However, the experience in such situations, the players' mastery is crucial, and I believe that the coach's fate will be decided. If we lose, I think it will mean dismissal for the chieftain after the season. Otherwise, it is hard to imagine that such achievements would satisfy a team with such a budget.

In all of the last 3 games, there were a lot of points scored in the playoffs. Teams focused on offense and they showed it well, so the playing style will not change in the last game. Even though the pressure is higher, the view must remain the same, and when there are so many great point scorers on the teams, it is no wonder that this point race will continue.

It is simply difficult for me to imagine this Final Four without Pao. It would be a crushing disappointment to lose after leading 2-0, and to allow such a comeback would be incomprehensible. Valencia is a well-oiled machine, but they lack experience in such high-level battles. Psychologically, the Spaniards should not be able to withstand the need to win, while Pao should take advantage of it individually - with Osman, Nunu, and Hayes.

If Valencia wins tonight, they will most likely do so with their playing style, which is fast-paced and high-tempo basketball. They have been playing with this style for several seasons now and this season will be no exception. Using this style, they were able to secure 2 victories against Perugia, with the only loss at home being due to a winning shot by Hayes. PAO is also not known for their defensive style of play, and their players are well-suited for quick basketball.

If Valencia wins tonight, it is most likely due to their playing style, which is fast-paced and high-tempo basketball. They have been playing in this style for several seasons now, and this season will be no exception. With this style, they have managed to win two games against PAO, but only lost at home with a Hayes' winner. PAO also does not play a defensive style of basketball, and their players are also skilled in playing this fast-paced game. It's not good for them at PAO if there is so much drama and talk surrounding them during the season. The two consecutive losses perfectly reflect this. I choose a better team, not a stronger one.