Panathinaikos edged out a hard-fought 82-77 home victory over Aris B.C. in a tense Greek Basket League derby on November 17, 2025. The match result was in doubt until the final seconds, with Panathinaikos making key plays down the stretch to hold off a resilient Aris side. Aris challenged the hosts throughout, matching their intensity and even taking a brief lead in the fourth quarter. However, Panathinaikos responded with critical baskets from their veterans and secured crucial defensive stops in the final two minutes to clinch the win. The victory was vital for Panathinaikos in the tight upper section of the league table, maintaining pressure on the leaders. The Aris coach expressed pride in his team's effort but lamented a few costly turnovers in the closing moments.