The… young man fainted Panathinaikos!
The “greens” gave their first friendly in Slovenia, where their preparation takes place, defeating Krka Novo Mestoa team of the Adriatic league, with a score of 91-80.
Panathinaikos had on their bench Ergin Ataman, who coached the team despite his stomach ache, wanting to try out formations and help the players gradually find their rhythm. Also, they made their debut Kostas Sloukas, Gerryan Grant, Olek Balcerovski, Kyle Guy, Luka Vildosa and Kostas Antetokounmpo.
On the contrary, the internationals Dimitris Moraitis, Ioannis Papapetrou, Juancho Hernangometh and Matias Lesor, who have not yet been integrated, were left out, as well as the injured Dino Mitoglou.
Ataman’s still sluggish, naturally, team was behind the score for most of the game, but with a “burst” in the last quarter they ran out a 22-6 individual score and managed to take the victory, although the result did not it has no meaning at this stage of preparation.
The leaders of the match were Balcherovsky and Antetokounmpo. The Pole had 14 points with 7/7 two-pointers, while the Greek center was also “unbeatable” with 12 points and 6/6. Decisive in the last minutes o Vildosawho had 14 points and 7 assists, while o Sloukaswho played for a long time with the Argentine, had 5 points and 4 assists.
The next and most demanding friendly in Slovenia for Panathinaikos is the one against Tsedevita Olympiawhich is scheduled for Thursday, September 7.
The quarters: 20-22, 43-47, 69-74, 91-80
See photos and videos:
.@kylejguy ??#paobc – KK Krka Novo Mesto pic.twitter.com/6CAtj6gufo
— Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) September 4, 2023
.@Kostas_ante13 with the dunk! ????#paobc – KK Krka Novo Mesto pic.twitter.com/CnvpzN3uUP
— Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) September 4, 2023
Aleksander Balcerowski ??#paobc – KK Krka Novo Mesto pic.twitter.com/q84GGI2izG
— Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) September 4, 2023
Marius Grigonis for 3?? ??#paobc – KK Krka Novo Mesto pic.twitter.com/XrDHis44AH
— Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) September 4, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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