Dominant Papapetrou‘s performance helps PAO get 2-1 lead over Larissa / News - Basketnews.com

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Panathinaikos OPAP Athens defeatedLarissa BC 94-82 (28-17, 23-16, 26-20, 17-29) in Game 3 of the Greek semifinals, and take the lead in the series at 2-1.

2-pointers this season

54%19,4Points made:19,4Accuracy:53,7%Place in standings:10Record max:25Record min:11Most made 2FGs:Georgios PapagiannisTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Ioannis Papapetrou was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 25 points (5/10 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 6/7 FT), and 5 assists.

On the opposing side,Zois Karampelas was the high-scorer for Larissa BC, ending with 18 points (3/5 2PT, 3/3/ 3 PT, 3/3 FT).

The team coached by Giorgos Vovoras was the better team in the first quarter and got to an early solid lead of 26-12.

EuroLeague side didn‘t slow down in the second quarter and propelled by Ioannis Papapetrou, Daryl Macon Jr., and Georgios Papagiannis‘ buckets, PAO built 18-point advantage (51-33) after the second quarter.

Papapetrou had 17, Papagiannis 14 points at the halftime.

PAO headed into the second half with a comfortable 20-point lead (53-33) which proved more than enough for the Greens, as in the remaining time, Larissa BC couldn't respond.

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens:Ioannis Papapetrou 25 (5 AST), Giorgos Papagiannis 16 (10 REB),Daryl Macon 13, Okaro White 12 (6 REB).

Larissa BC: Zois Karampelas 18, Stefan Moody 17 (4 AST), Jalen Hudson 16.

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