Papagiannis dominates as Panathinaikos snap 13-game losing streak against Real / News - Basketnews.com
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Panathinaikos OPAP Athens (8-18) played their last home game at the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this season, handingReal Madrid (18-9) their third straight loss 87-86 (22-11, 19-21, 18-22, 28-32). With this win, Panathinaikos snapped their 13-game losing streak again Real, dating back to 2018.
Player of the Game EFF 30 Georgios Papagiannis Points 18 Accuracy 9-11 Rebounds 10 Assists 1
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Panathinaikos led for most of the game, but Rudy Fernandez's 3-pointer cut their deficit to six (63-69). However, the hosts went on a 7-0 run, gaining a double-digit lead (76-63). Real responded with six unanswered points (75-80).
Sergio Llull nailed a 3-pointer with three seconds remaining, but Ioannis Papapetrou converted a free throw, putting the game out of reach. Thomas Heurtel hit a last-second three, but it wasn't enough, as PAO came away with a one-point victory.
Georgios Papagiannis led the winners with a dominant double-double: 18 points (9/11 2PT, 0/1 FT), 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, 1 assist, and 30 PIR. He tied his career-highs in points, blocks, and field goals made in the EuroLeague.
"Today with the last home game of the season I wanted to give my best from the beginning until the final buzzer sounded. I'm really happy that we beat Madrid here because we have lost many games to them. I got motivation every game, but especially tonight against Edy [Tavares]. I think it was a great matchup for both of us."
On the opposing side, Walter Tavares was the most efficient player for Real, finishing with 12 points (5/11 2PT, 2/4 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 26 PIR. He grabbed 8 offensive rebounds, tying his career-high in the EuroLeague.
"We started with no concentration," Pablo Laso admitted. "We let them get into the game. We fought the rest of the game to get back. They played very good. But I think the worst thing was our beginning of the game. We didn’t understand anything and we let them get the lead - not just on the scoreboard but also on defense and offense."
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Georgios Papagiannis was dominant in the first period, scoring four points, grabbing six rebounds, and blocking four shots, as Panathinaikos capitalized on his effort, winning the first period by 11 (22-11).
3-pointers by Thomas Heurtel and Rudy Fernandez helped Real come within six points on two separate occasions. However, Panathinaikos finished the half well, going into the break with a nine-point cushion (41-32).
Panathinaikos extended their lead to 12 in the third (56-44), but Real responded with a 10-0 run to cut their deficit to five (54-56). However, Ioannis Papapetrou finished the period with a deep last-second 3-pointer, helping the hosts to a five-point lead (59-54).
Real played without Anthony Randolph, Adam Hanga, and Alberto Abalde. Panathinaikos were missing Okaro White (flu) and Stefan Jovic (adductor).
Panathinaikos: Georgios Papagiannis 18 (10 REB, 5 BLK), Ioannis Papapetrou 15, Nemanja Nedovic 13 (6 AST), Jeremy Evans 13, Daryl Macon 9, Howard Sant-Roos 9.
Real: Thomas Heurtel 18, Sergio Llull 15 (5 AST), Walter Tavares 12 (12 REB), Gabriel Deck 12, Rudy Fernandez 9.
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