Panathinaikos had their backs in opposition to the wall, fought again, beat Olympiakos 83-76 to drop to 1-2 and proceed to the finals of the Stoiximan Basket Collection.
It wasn’t the prettiest, it wasn’t the most effective, however it was nonetheless a wild derby for years. Panathinaikos defeated Olympiakos 83-76, fell to 1-2 within the ultimate of the Stoiximan Basket League and took it to the quarter-finals on the Peace and Friendship Stadium on Wednesday evening (12/6 at 21:15) for the pink and white his crown. or for the fifth recreation in OAKA.
Kendrick Nunn and Matias Lessor put in nice efforts, scoring rather a lot and tearing the competitors aside, with Ergin Ataman exhibiting effectivity within the two factors and a major contribution from Kostas Slukas. A formidable quarter by Kostas Antetokounmpo (8 factors, 6 rebounds), nice photographs by Ioannis Papapetrou, prepared for the upset, declared the Turkish coach Panathinaikos.
Olympiakos was led by Nikola Milutinov, with good durations by Walkup, Kanan, Petrusev, however a low two-point share and a few unhealthy choices in the course of the fourth interval determined the sport. Giorgos Bartzokas averted speaking concerning the arbitration saying “I cannot be the traditional graphic designer like others“, and the 2 groups haven’t any time for excessive feelings as a result of in two evenings they are going to be standing on the court docket once more.
League outcomes and schedule
- Recreation 1: Panathinaikos – Olympic Video games 84-89
- Recreation 2: Olympians – Panathinaikos 92-86
- Recreation 3: Panathinaikos – Olympic 83-76
- Recreation 4: Olympiacos – Panathinaikos 12/6 at 21:15
- Recreation 5: Panathinaikos – Olympiacos 14/6 at 21:15 (if essential)
MVP
Kendrick Nunn (21 factors, 6/10 2-pointers, 2/5 3-pointers, 3/4 photographs) and Matias Lessor (17 factors, 7/7 2-pointers, 3/9 photographs, 7 rebounds, 2 steals) have been the leaders Panathinaikos for a very long time and so they share probably the most worthwhile title. A particular point out needs to be given to Costas Antetokounmpo, nevertheless, who scored 8 factors in ten minutes on 3/3 two-pointers and a pair of/2 photographs, 6 rebounds and a steal.
The weak hyperlink
Nigel Williams-Goss has had a string of spectacular performances, however this time it did not assist Olympiacos. As an alternative, he was poor on 0/4 2-pointers and two assists for 2 turnovers in 13 minutes.
The stats that stood out
Panathinaikos closed the primary interval with 4/4 two-pointers, made one three-pointer and Olympiacos was 2/7 from the perimeter. At halftime, the house crew shot 76% on two-pointers, whereas the guests shot 42%. On the finish of the evening the factors from opponent errors (21-17), factors on the ruck (42-36), factors from second possibilities (10-80, factors from substitutes (24-18)) have been all in favor. Panathinaiks.
The race
Panathinaikos opened the sport with Grant, Nan, Papapetrou, Mitoglou, Lessor, with Walkap, Kanan, Papanikolaou, Peters, Milutinov Olympiakos who noticed his major taking pictures guard accused of two fouls within the first 90 seconds. Shortly after, Papanikolaou was additionally charged with two, with Mitoglou making a shot for 11-6 within the 4th minute, however McKissick – Larentzakis conserving the Piraeus within the recreation and along with Miloutinov making it 19-18. By the tip of the interval, nevertheless, the hosts had taken a five-point lead (23-18) due to their effectivity close to the basket.
The second quarter opened with an offensive foul from Williams-Goss – Papapetrou, with baskets by Nan – Antetokounmpo for 31-20 and with stress between Barzoka and his gamers who seemed confused, possibly from a giant put on and tear with the fouls. The 2 who stood out from Panathinaikos (Nan – Antetokounmpo) gave the inexperienced air 14 factors (38-24), though the Piraeus was combating to outlive and at last succeeded with a basket by Kanan for 43-34 at half -time.
The second half opened with extra stubbornness on the ground, with Lessor nonetheless fierce and Peters lower it to eight (49-41) after a steal, earned foul and a pair of/2 taking pictures. Papapetrou’s – Nan’s three pointers didn’t scare Olympiakos, who had an awesome response, lowering it to 6 (56-50) with Kanan’s photographs, lowering it to 4 (61-57) with Petrusev’s objective foul and the 2 pointer ( 61-59 ) with a basket by Hernangometh that gave the character of a thriller to the fourth quarter.
Kanan and Petrusev have been charged with fourth fouls firstly of the quarter, Olympiacos completed the crew inside 2: 30 and all the things appeared to be working in favor of Panathinaikos. Nunn with photographs made it 72-66 at 34′, Kanan responded instantly for 72-69, Nunn unsportsman favored Milutinov and the Serb 2 / 2 lower to the purpose earlier than nailing the go. The lessor responded with a objective, Papapetrou made three factors to steer 78-73 and Slukas wrote 80-73 which lastly determined the sport.
THE JUDGES: Poursanidis, Pitsilkas, MagazineClogs
THE DRINKS: 23-18, 43-34, 61-59, 83-76
Panathinaiks (Ataman): Papapetrou 8 (2), Grant 7, Nunn 21 (6/10 2-way, 2/5 3-way, 3/4 photographs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists), Lesor 17 (7/7 2- ) ideas, 7 rebounds, 2 steals), Mitoglou 6, Vildosa, Slukas 13 (4/5 2-way, 0/4 3-way, 5/5 shot, 3 rebounds, 3 assists), Antetokounmpo 8 (3/3 2) -guide, 2/2 photographs, 6 rebounds), Grigonis, Hernangometh 3 (1 3-pointer, 4 rebounds)
Olympic (Bartzokas): Walkup 10 (3/6 2-way, 1/3 3-way, 1/2 photographs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals), Kanan 14 (2/4 2-way, 3/7 3 ) -guide, 1/2 shot, 2 assists), Papanikolaou 7 (1), Peters 10 (1/4 2-way, 2/6 3-pointer, 2/2 shot, 5 rebound), Milutinov 17 (6/8 ) 2 pointers, 5/6 photographs, 3 rebounds, 2 steals 3/3 2-way, 4 rebounds, 2 assists)
Panathinaikos crew statistics: 25/34 2-pointers, 5/19 3-pointers, 18/25 photographs, 31 rebounds (23 defensive – 8 offensive), 8 assists, 8 steals, 2 blocks, 13 turnovers, 20 fouls
Free Olympiakos crew statistics,: 19/38 2-pointers, 9/25 3-pointers, 11/15 photographs, 30 rebounds (17 defensive – 13 offensive), 15 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks, 14 turnovers, 26 fouls