By Stelios Toromanidis / info@eurohoops.net
Which are the most exciting playoff series in the modern history of the EuroLeague (2001-today)? Which of them decided to a great extent the subsequent trophy winners? Eurohoops takes you back in time and reminds you of some thrilling moments of the past.
Since 2001, the year the EuroLeague in its current form came into our lives, the format of the competition has changed several times with the aim of improving the product. The quarterfinal stage came into the project from the 2004-05 season onwards. Initially, it was in the form of a best of 3 series, while from 2009 until today the series became a best of 5.
Including last season, 52 playoff series have taken place in which 15 different teams have secured the qualification for the Final Four. Eurohoops chose the Top 10 series based on their exciting development as well as the degree of difficulty for the teams that eventually emerged victoriously.
Sit back and start the countdown, for you older ones to remember and you younger ones to learn.
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Maccabi had the home court advantage in the series but Partizan had the requisite… spark, which led them to their first Final Four after twelve years. Vujosevic’s youngsters played excellent basketball, got the break in the very first game and made the big surprise.
The most important game: Maccabi Tel Aviv-Partizan 77-85 (Game 1)
When you pull off the biggest upset in the history of the playoffs and, in fact, on one of the most difficult home courts in Europe, then you’re entitled to the qualification. Maccabi were leading 34-13, but Kecman, who had an epic game, was the one who led the counterattack. With 29 points and seven three-pointers (a record in the playoffs), the Serbian guard was impressive.
Series MVP: Dusan Kecman (15.3 points, 12-for-18 three-pointers, 15 PIR)
For his performance in the break of the first game alone, he deserves the title of MVP. He was one of the most experienced players on the roster of the Serbian team and throughout the series he helped Partizan transcend themselves.
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