Panathinaikos defeated PAOK by 89:73 in the 21st round of the Greek league, thus regaining the top spot on the table.
The game started evenly, with the visiting team from Athens gaining the first significant lead. However, the black-and-white team from Thessaloniki didn’t give up, and after the first 10 minutes, the score was 24:22 in favor of the “Greens”.
Once again, the game turned into a back-and-forth affair, with the score mostly remaining close. For the most part, PAOK held a two-point advantage. In the end, Ergin Ataman’s team led at halftime with a score of 46:42.
Panathinaikos built a more noticeable lead at the beginning of the second half. However, that lead couldn’t exceed six points, and after thirty minutes, the score stood at 64:58.
In the end, the Athenians decided to step up their game and demonstrate why they are at the top of the EuroLeague. They showcased a true offensive and defensive clinic in the final part of the match, resulting in a double-digit victory margin.
Jerian Grant led the scoring with 15 points and contributed eight assists. Marius Grigonis followed closely with one point less. On the opposing side, Michail Michalak scored 14 points, while Eric Fridriksson contributed 12 points. This win marks the 20th league win for the “Greens” this season, securing their position at the top of the table. Meanwhile, PAOK has eight wins and 13 losses.
In the second game of the day, Lavrio secured a home win against Apollon Patras by 82:75.