Aris B.C. edged out Iraklis in a nail-biting 78-76 thriller on January 10, 2026. In a tense encounter that tipped off at 21:30, the home side secured a vital win in the final seconds. The game was a defensive struggle for long stretches, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Iraklis held a slim advantage heading into the fourth quarter, but Aris rallied behind their passionate home crowd. The final minute was a sequence of crucial possessions, with Aris making a key defensive stop and then sinking the game-winning basket on the ensuing play. Iraklis had a chance to tie or win on their final possession, but a well-contested shot rimmed out at the buzzer. The dramatic victory was a massive relief for Aris, providing crucial points in a tightly packed mid-table, while Iraklis was left to rue missed opportunities in a heartbreaking loss.