By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Panathinaikos recorded a victory in the 32nd round of the EuroLeague, defeating Crvena Zvezda 82-74 in Athens after a dramatic game.
Kendrick Nunn was one of the top scorers for his team with 19 points, Nigel Hayes-Davis had 20, while Nikos Rogkavopoulos also reached double digits with 13. On the other side, Jared Butler scored 15 points, Joel Bolomboy and Chima Moneke each added 12, while Cody Miller-McIntyre contributed with nine points along with ten assists.
A great match was played in Athens, in a clash between two teams fighting for advancement. It seemed that Zvezda could achieve a significant upset, as they had a 12-point lead towards the end of the third quarter (50-62), but PAO made a big run by the end.
Kendrick Nunn awakened at just the right time, as the hosts began scoring from all positions, and with a 32-12 run, they secured a crucial victory in front of their fans.
Both teams now have an 18-14 record, and a big battle awaits them for a spot in the EuroLeague playoffs. Panathinaikos will be visiting Dubai in the next round, while Zvezda will also play away, but against Baskonia.