The “Two-headed” PAOK and AEK were the big winners of its premiere Basket Leagueafter winning away against teams with top-four aspirations.
PAOK, now coached by the Italian Massimo Cancellieri, won in Peristeri with 80-72. At halftime, the Thessaloniki team led 46-38, while in the third period the difference reached 14 points. Scored Cruiser 19, Henderson 18.
Dragan Sakota’s AEK trailed 29-26 at halftime, but fought back in the fourth quarter and defeated Aris 59-70, led by Bryce (18), Kuzminskas (12), Hamp (10, Gray (9). De Julius (17), Woodbury (15) stood out from the team of Yannis Kastritis, who counted 5 consecutive victories over “Enos”.
Prometheus of Ilias Papaeodorou passed Marousi with a score of 84-80, and with Walker (21), Williams (17), Igudou (15), Luntzis (14) leading the way. Of the losers, Reynolds scored 28 points and Langewein 10. Just before the end, home coach Nikos Vetoulas was ejected for protesting.
O champion Panathinaikos will face Karditsa away from home on Sunday afternoon (17.15), while Olympiacos will play in Lavrio on Monday (20.15). In the other game of the premiere, the newcomer Panionios will welcome Kolossos tomorrow (6 pm).
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