ALBA blow out Panathinaikos to remain undefeated / News - Basketnews.com

ALBA Berlin won all four quarters against Panathinaikos Athens, leaving the Greek team no chance to capture a victory.

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ALBA Berlin (3-0) remained undefeated after blowing out Panathinaikos Athens (1-2) at home 94-65 (17-9, 26-24, 21-12, 32-20).

Player of the Game EFF 34 Luke Sikma Points 16 Accuracy 6-10 Rebounds 15 Assists 6

ALBA took control of the game from the early stages of the match. Following Luke Sikma's points, the German team was up by 11 in the middle of the second quarter (32-21).

The story continued into the second half as well with ALBA controlling the game on both ends of the court. Even though Maodo Lo and Jaleen Smith couldn't play due to injuries, Tamir Blatt stepped up.al

The difference between the teams reached a whopping 31 points at the end of the fourth quarter, and ALBA celebrated their third win in a row.

Panathinaikos lost all four quarters and had only 45 points after the first three. Meanwhile, this is ALBA's best start in the EuroLeague in the club's history.

Luke Sikma recorded a monstrous double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds to lead the team. Tamir Blatt added 15 points and 7 assists as the main playmaker.

Marius Grigonis led Panathinaikos in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting.

ALBA: Luke Sikma 16 (4/7 2PT, 15 REB, 6 AST, 34 PIR), Tamir Blatt 15 (4/7 3PT, 7 AST), Yannick Wetzell 11 (3/7 2PT, 5/6 FT), Christ Koumadje 10 (5/6 2PT, 6 REB), Yovel Zoosman 10.

Panathinaikos: Marius Grigonis 14 (1/5 2PT, 3/6 3PT), Paris Lee 11 (3/9 2PT,).

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