Panathinaikos take down Larisa, lead Greek League semifinal series 1-0 / News - Basketnews.com

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Panathinaikos OPAP Athens got a home win and defeatedLarissa BC in Game 1 of the Greek League semifinals with a final score of 87-77 (20-25, 29-14, 21-23, 17-15). The next game will be played in Larissa on Tuesday, May 31.

Points this season

46%74,4Points made:74,4Accuracy:45,7%Place in standings:13Record max:95Record min:48Best scorer:Nemanja NedovicTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Nemanja Nedovic led Panathinaikos with 20 points (3/4 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 5/5 FT).

On the opposing side,Stefan Moody was the high-scorer for Larissa BC, ending with 29 points (4/6 2PT, 7/11 FT).

The first three and a half quarters of the game went back and forth, neither team gaining a commanding lead.

Larisa made a 3-pointer and reduced the deficit to 6 (76-70), with 5:26 remaining.

But then the hosts went on a crucial 7-0 scoring run, Ioannis Papapetrou sank a couple of free throws, Okaro White made a duo and PAO built a comfortable 13-points lead (83-70).

EuroLeague's squad maintained its substantial lead and celebrated the first victory against Larisa in the Greek basketball league‘s semis series.

Panathinaikos:Nemanja Nedovic 20,Ioannis Papapetrou 18 (4 REB),Okaro White 10 (9 REB).

Larissa BC: Stefan Moody 29,Ousman Krubally 14 (12 REB), Michalis Tsairelis 14 (4 AST).

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