Panathinaikos AKTOR secured a hard-fought away victory against Virtus Segafredo Bologna (82-77) in Round 10 of the EuroLeague, in a thrilling game decided in the final moments. Kendrick Nunn led the way for Panathinaikos AKTOR with 20 points.
The game started at a slow pace, with the lead changing hands several times. Panathinaikos AKTOR gained a slight edge late in the first quarter, leading by four points (15-19 at 8'). The first period ended with a one-point advantage for the visitors (18-19 at 10'). By the 17th minute, the Greek side extended their lead to +3 (30-33).
Despite increasing pressure from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Panathinaikos AKTOR managed to hold onto their lead at halftime (43-46 at 20').
In the third quarter, Panathinaikos AKTOR stretched their lead to six points (47-53 at 23'), but the hosts quickly responded, narrowing the gap to a single point (55-56 at 26'). However, the visitors maintained control at the end of the third period (58-60).
Virtus Segafredo Bologna briefly took the lead in the final quarter (65-64 at 34'), but Panathinaikos AKTOR responded with a decisive rally, reclaiming a three-point advantage (68-71 at 37'). The visitors held firm until the end, securing another crucial away victory in the EuroLeague.
Quarters: 18-19, 43-46, 58-60, 77-82.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna (Banchi): Cordinier 12 (1), Belinelli 4, Pajola 8 (1), Clyburn 18 (3), Shengelia 17 (2), Hackett 3 (1), Morgan, Polonara 4, Diouf 4, Zizic 7, Tucker.
Panathinaikos AKTOR (Ataman): Kalaitzakis, Sloukas 10, Osman, Papapetrou 9 (3), Grant 11 (2), Nunn 20 (3), Lesort 16, Hernangomez 4, Mitoglou 5 (1), Yurtseven 7 (1).
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