Panathinaikos defeated Asvel 89:81, showing better performance in the final moments in the context of the EuroLeague and the 14th round.
The home team was at full strength, while the guests were without Ioannis Papapetrou.
With three consecutive losses, Panathinaikos found itself in a challenging situation, but luckily, it seemed to have Asvel ahead of them. The “Greens” were better at the start of the game, utilizing Ergin Ataman‘s characteristic fluid offense to find gaps in the opponent’s defense and gain a certain advantage. Kostas Sloukas had his night, reaching eight points in the opening quarter.
There wasn’t much change in the second quarter. Marius Grigonis and Kendrick Nunn joined the Greek playmaker, allowing the visiting team to take a double-digit lead in the middle of that period. When Mathias Lessort scored, Panathinaikos was up by 16, which could ensure a calmer end to the half. Asvel then reduced the deficit to minus nine with a mini-run, introducing a certain level of suspense.
ASVEL – PANATHINAIKOS 81:89 (21:24, 15:21, 24:19, 21:25)
Arena: Ldlc arena, Villeurbanne; Referees: Boltauzer, Paternico, Baena.
Asvel: Scott 6, Lee 7, Kahudi 2, Lauvergne 10 (11sk), Luwawu-Cabarrot 17, Jackson 6, De Colo 6, Egbunu 9, Fall 13, Lighty 5, Ndiaye, Yaacov.
Panathinaikos: Kalaitzakis, Vildoza 3, Balcerowski, Sloukas 18 (11as), Grant 1, Nunn 15, Lessort 14, Antetokounmpo 2, Grigonis 19, Hernangomez 3, Mitoglou 16 (11sk), Mantzoukas.