Dimitris Diamantidis is set to make yet another record in his decorated career. Diamantidis will be the player with the most participation in a Greek Cup Final. The 39th Cup Final will be his 10th. He surpassed Fragkiskos Alvertis and Kostas Tsartsaris, both counting 9. Mike Batiste will play his 9th Cup Final on Thursday (9/2).
Panathinaikos has celebrated the Greek Cup 14 times. Olympiacos runs second with 9 and Aris third with 8.
It's the fifth time that Panathinaikos faces Aris in a Greek Cup Final. History? Panathinaikos-Aris 3-1.
The two teams last appointment in a Greek Cup Final was in 2005 against at Heraklio Crete. The game was played at Lido and Panathinaikos won the title (72-68). This year the final will be played at "Dyo Aorakia".
Nikos Galis participated in two Cup Finals between Panathinaikos and Aris. One as Aris player and one as Panathinaikos' player. The first time was in 1985. The second time was in 1993 scoring 36 points. Both times he celebrated the title!
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