By Eurohoops team/ irammas@eurohoops.net
Panathinaikos’ poor run of form is not limited only to the EuroLeague, as Ergin Ataman’s team is also losing games in the Greek league.
Panathinaikos fell 76-74 in their away game against Iraklis (8–10) and now hold a 15–4 record in the domestic competition.
If the defeat is already tough because of the opponent, it is even more painful because of how the game unfolded: Ataman’s side wasted a maximum 21-point lead (29–50) in the third quarter and an 11-point lead (52–63) in the final quarter.
Kendrick Nunn was the best player for the visitors with 21 points, while Justin Edler-Davis led the home team with 20 points, the last two at the buzzer to give his team an historic win.
GBL Round 20
AEK – Promitheas Vikos Cola 102-85
Karditsa Iaponiki – Mykonos Betsson 103-77
Peristeri Betsson – Panionios Cosmorama Travel 82-74
Aris Betsson – Maroussi Chery 102-76
Olympiacos – PAOK 100-73
Iraklis – Panathinaikos Aktor 76-74
STANDINGS: Olympiacos 38 (19-0), Panathinaikos Aktor 33 (15-5), AEK 32 (14-4), PAOK 28 (11-6), Aris Betsson 27 (10-7), Peristeri Betsson 27 (9-9)…