The Greek basketball playoffs got under way on Saturday with huge wins for giants Panathinaikos and Olympiakos.

At the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Athens, the reds had an 84-61 win over Kolossos of Rhodes in the first match of three.

Panathinaikos had an even bigger win, winning 97-54 over PAOK at OAKA Athens.

Maroussi will face Panellinios on Sunday 26/4 at home, while Panionios will meet Aris.