Panathinaikos AKTOR secured a home victory against Lavrio DHI (98-70), concluding the Stoiximan GBL regular season undefeated. The team achieved a perfect 22/22 record in the regular phase of the championship and now awaits the postseason.
Panathinaikos AKTOR started the game with high defensive intensity and strong shooting efficiency, establishing a +12 lead (21-9) by the 8th minute. Coach Ergin Ataman's players maintained control in the second quarter (26-18 at 11’), extending their lead to +12 (32-20) by the 14th minute. The first half concluded with Panathinaikos AKTOR ahead by 12 points (50-38).
During the third quarter, the team further enhanced its performance on both ends of the court, improving shooting percentages and widening the margin. A +13 lead (54-41 at 23’) grew to +18 (61-43) at 25’, before closing the quarter at +21 (70-49).
The game ultimately ended with a +28 margin (98-70) in favor of Panathinaikos AKTOR, who completed the Stoiximan GBL regular season with an undefeated record (22/22).
Quarters: 24-14, 50-38, 70-49, 98-70.
Panathinaikos AKTOR (Ataman): Samodurov 24, Kalaitzakis 12 (2), Nunn 12 (2), Gabriel 11, Brown 10 (2), Hernangómez 9 (1), Moraitis 6 (1), Sloukas 4 (1), Grant 3, Mitoglou 7 (1).
Lavrio DHI (Mexas): Vaughn 21 (5), Forrest 12 (2), Wahab 11, Slater 7 (1), Thornton 6 (1), Mouratos 5, Tsamis 4, Filoxenidis, Sherman 2, Vazoukis.
Ataman: "A very important week is about to begin"
Ergin Ataman expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Panathinaikos AKTOR's young players in the victory over Lavrio DHI, while also emphasizing the significance of the upcoming two EuroLeague fixtures.
The Panathinaikos AKTOR head coach stated:
"First of all, congratulations to my team for completing the regular season undefeated. We are the only EuroLeague team that has won all its domestic league regular-season games. As for tonight’s game, I would say we managed to save some playing minutes. Of course, there is a clear difference in the two teams’ strength. I am pleased with the performance and quality of our young players, such as Samodurov. On one hand, we are the reigning champions, but on the other, we also want to develop one of the biggest projects in Greek basketball. Naturally, this game is now behind us. A very important week is about to begin, with two crucial games. We are dealing with multiple injuries, but we do not look for excuses. The games we have over the next five days are ones we must win."
On the injured players: "The recovery and preparation process for this crucial part of the regular season is the responsibility of the medical staff, not mine. My job is to focus on the players who are available on the court and ensure they fight. So, we will see how things unfold."
On Alexandros Samodurov: "He is ready to contribute quality minutes in the EuroLeague, especially in situations where we are struggling with injuries."
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