In a clash of two long-time EuroLeague rivals, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens protected its home court by holding off FC Barcelona Lassa 76-70 on Wednesday night. Both teams now hold 5-3 records after a game in which Panathinaikos never trailed after the first quarter, but did not secure the victory until the final minute. DeShaun Thomas paced the winners with 14 points and Stephane Lasme added 11 points and 6 rebounds for Panathinaikos, while Nick Calathes dished 12 assists. Kyle Kuric netted 17 points for Barcelona, with Kevin Seraphin adding 15 and Thomas Heurtel 12 points in defeat.
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