On April 5, 2025, AEK Bettson BC secured a commanding 89-76 victory over PAOK mateco in the first game of their Greek Basketball League playoff series at SUNEL Arena. The match was tightly contested in the first quarter, ending 14-14. However, AEK gained momentum in the second quarter, outscoring PAOK 29-18, and maintained their lead through the second half. ​

Hunter Hale led AEK with an impressive 23 points. Omiros Netzipoglou also made a significant contribution with 21 points. On the defensive end, AEK dominated the boards, securing 40 rebounds compared to PAOK’s 34. ​

This win gives AEK a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. The team will look to carry this momentum into the next game scheduled for April 12, 2025, at PAOK Sports Arena.