That’s why Panathinaikos is European Champion, a huge “double” from -14!

This Panathinaikos does not bend at all! Ergin Ataman’s team got an incredible “double” in “Hala Pionir” with a score of 81-77 against Red Starshowing the mental reserves of a European champion despite being behind on the scoreboard for most of the match! Somehow, the “greens” climbed to 5-2 and got their third consecutive pink card in Euroleague in a seat where not many will pass.

After a balanced first period, the “clover” saw him Red Star to escape with +14 (44-30), taking advantage of his excellent accuracy and his “hot” seat. Nevertheless, Mr Panathinaikos showed reserves of soul and managed to make the derby match decided in the last seconds.

There, Ergin Ataman’s team found big shots from Slouka, Nan, Mitoglouwith the hosts also getting plenty from Kanaan, dos Santos and Petrusef. With the score at 77-77, Nedovic missed and o Lorenzo Brown went to the shots, putting the “greens” ahead (77-79). THE Milos Teodosic airballed the most crucial offense, Kendrick Nunn made his two shots to set up the final score.

Panathinaikos, 14 say; geriye dustugu macta K?z?ly?ld?z’? 81-77 maglup etti ve 7. mac?nda 5. kez kazand?.

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Many protagonists for Panathinaikos, which was very inaccurate (6/21 three-pointers) but made several of the big shots in the final. Great performance by Jerian Grant with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals, while the Juancho Hernangomet with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

He also fought a lot Matias Lessorwho took possessions at halftime, finishing with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals. First scorer of the “greens” o Nan with 13 points. Kombikos in the final o Kostas Sloukas with 10 points and 3 assists. For Erythro, 20 points were scored by Isaiah Canaan13 o Nikola Kalinic and 11 o Yago Dos Santos.

In the 8th matchday o Red Star will welcome her Alba Berlin (7/11, 20:00), while o Panathinaikos will play the domestic derby with him Olympicat OAKA (8/11, 21:15).

The match

Panathinaikos took the lead after a basket and a foul by Papapetrou (0-3), with Kalinic putting the first in Astera’s field (2-3). Plavsic scored to make it 4-3, with Nan providing a fine assist for Hernangomet to make it 4-5. Kalinic scored by also taking the foul (7-5), with Papapetrou running to the surprise and equalizing at 7-7. THE Nedovic answered (9-7), with McIntyre making the home team’s first 3-pointer to make it 12-8. Brown made a difficult basket but Daum on the other end scored from long range to make it 15-10. Grant scored and then created for Lessor (15-14), with Brown to give Panathinaikos the lead with shots (15-16). Kalinic put Red Star back in front (18-16) with Sluka tying it at 18-18 from close range.

In the second quarter, the hosts ran away with their biggest margin yet thanks to two quick 3-pointers from Kanaan and Teodosic (24-18). The reaction came immediately after Ataman’s timeout with Nan’s three-pointer and Huacho’s layup for 24-23. Canaan continued to be “hot”, with Grant making a very difficult basket and foul for 27-26. Yurtseven and Hernangomet gave Panathinaikos the lead (29-30), but Petrusev recovered it for the hosts (31-30) and scored again with a layup for 33-30. Teodosic with Canaan they made more three-pointers and made the difference in double digits (41-30), while the experienced guard scored with a layup for 44-30. Papapetrou made a save and put the ball in the basket on the other side (44-32), with Brown making an impressive dunk for 44-34. THE Lessor scored four straight points to cut it to 46-38 before halftime.

In the second part, Kalinic made a difficult 3-pointer for 49-38. Nedovic did exactly the same (52-38). Grant scored a foul and broke the “pomegranate” in the third period (52-41), with Hernangomet to reduce by pinning to 52-43. Panathinaikos missed several opportunities to reduce the difference even further and finally managed to do so with Lesor’s dunk for 54-46. Hernangomet scored an important three-pointer (54-49), and Nan hit shots for 54-51. Dos Santos and Nunn made a layup (56-53), with the American guard of Panathinaikou to score with a second individual effort for 56-55. Lessor went to the line and missed twice, with Dos Santos scoring for a 58-55 third-quarter lead.

In the last period, the Dobrich hit for three to make it 61-55. Yurtseven dropped with a hook (61-57) and Dos Santos responded with two shots (63-57). The Greens missed several opportunities to cut back and finally did it with Brown’s dunk for 63-59. THE Sloukas brought the match to a point (63-62) and Kanaan answered him for 66-62. Brown took shots and put them in (66-64), with Grant bringing the match to a point (68-67) but dos Santos answering with a terribly difficult shot (71-67). THE Sloukas continued the… three-point dance (71-70) and took shots for 71-72. Kanaan hit from the corner (74-72) but Mitoglou did not hesitate and responded with his first basket (74-75). Nan equalized with a double try (77-77) after a three-pointer by Petrusev. THE Nedovic missed a critical attack and Brown made two shots (77-79). Teodosic also missed Panathinaikos took the victory with a score of 77-81.

The quarters: 18-18, 46-38, 58-55, 77-81.

Red Star (Sphairopoulos): Miller-McIntyre 5 (1/4 2-pointer, 1/3 3-pointer, 4 rebounds), Kanan 20 (6/7 3-pointer), Teodosic 5 (1/5 3-pointer), Mitrovic, Kalinic 13 (2/2 2-pointer, 2/4 3-pointers, 3/3 shots), Dobrich 3 (1), Daum 3 (1), Petrusev 7 (2/2 2-pointers, 1/3 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 2 assists), Giedraitis 2, Plavsic 2 (1/4 2-pointers , 6 rebounds), Nedovic 6 (1/3 2-pointers, 1/4 3-pointers, 3 assists, 2 steals), Dos Santos 11 (3/4 2-pointers, 1/2 3-pointers, 2/2 shots, 7 assists)

Panathinaikos (Ataman): Brown 12 (3/8 2-pointers, 0/5 3-pointers, 6/6 shots, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals), Sloukas 10 (2), Osman, Papapetrou 7 (3/4 2-pointers), Grant 11 (3/ 4 2-pointers, 1/3 3-pointers, 2/2 shots, 3 rebounds, 3 steals), Nan 13 (3/6 2-pointers, 1/3 3-pointers, 4/4 shots, 3 rebounds, 2 assists), Lessor 9 (4/ 6 2-pointers, 1/6 shots, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Hernangomet 12 (4/6 2-pointers, 1/4 3-pointers, 1/4 shots, 4 rebounds, 2 steals), Mitoglou 3 (1), Yurtseven 4