Panathinaikos experienced its second consecutive European defeat in Madrid: 90-86 by Real, its “victim” in last year’s final in Berlin. At halftime, the score was 42-38.
Panathinaikos started very badly and found themselves losing with double-digit differences (25-14), but the entry of Papapetrou, Hernangometh helped them get back on their feet before the end of the half. Kendrick Nunn cut to 50-48 with personal actions, but Real responded with a 16-1 run and escaped again, led by Musa, Ambalde (68-51).
The “green” launched a last-ditch counterattack after 78-62 and reduced to 78-71 and 88-81, but Argentina’s Campacho protected the Spaniards’ gains. Panathinaikos never came within striking distance.
Kendrick Nunn was the leader of the “trefoil” with 23 points, while Juancho Hernangomet scored 16, Ioannis Papapetrou 12 and Cedi Osman 13. Ergin Ataman also used Sluka 3, Brown, Grant 3, Grigonis, Mitoglou, Lessor 6, Yurtseven 8. The injured K. Antetokounmpo was absent.
Of Chus Mateo’s Real, which now has a 2-2 record, Campacho was the best with 19 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Former “green” Mario Hezonia scored 7 points, while Ambalde 13, Dek 11, Tavares 8, Yule 8 were also distinguished.
Panathinaikos, which is at 2-2, lost yesterday to Paris in France with 84-80. Next week, they will face Fenerbahce (Euroleague) and Olympiakos (Basket League) away from home.
Olympiacos, which yesterday crushed Armani in Faliro with 89-68 and reached 2-1, will be tested on Friday night in Istanbul against the powerful Efes (1-2). Yannis Sfeiropoulos’ Red Star (3-0) is the only undefeated team in the competition.
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