Panathinaikos AKTOR extended its winning streak in the EuroLeague, defeating Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade on the road with a score of 81-77 in the 6th round. Five players from Panathinaikos AKTOR scored in double digits, with Kendrick Nunn leading the team with 13 points.
The game remained balanced throughout the first quarter, with the lead changing hands multiple times, and the period ended in a tie (18-18 at the 10-minute mark). Early in the second quarter, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade took a 6-point lead (24-18 at the 12-minute mark), but Panathinaikos AKTOR quickly responded to regain the lead (29-30 by the end of the quarter).
However, the home team regained control, extending their lead to 11 points (41-30 at the 16-minute mark) and ultimately maintaining an 8-point advantage at halftime (46-38).
After the break, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade stretched their lead to 12 points (52-40 at the 23-minute mark), but Panathinaikos AKTOR began their comeback, closing the gap to just one point (56-55 at the end of the third quarter).
With five minutes remaining, the margin was once again down to a single point in favor of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (63-62). The lead changed hands at the 38th minute (71-72), and Panathinaikos AKTOR ultimately secured the victory (77-81).
Quarters: 18-18, 46-38, 58-55, 77-81.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (Sfairopoulos): Miller-McIntyre 5 (1), Canaan 20 (6), Teodosic 5 (1), Mitrovic, Kalinic 13 (2), Dobric 3 (1), Daum 3 (1), Petrusev 7 (1), Giedraitis 2, Plavsic 2, Nedovic 6 (1), Dos Santos 11 (1).
Panathinaikos AKTOR (Ataman): Brown 12, Sloukas 10 (2), Osman, Papapetrou 7, Grant 11 (1), Nunn 13 (1), Lessort 9, Hernangomez 12 (1), Mitoglou 3 (1), Yurtseven 4.
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