By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Milutinov set a new scoring record with Olympiacos by dropping 24 points (8/10 from the field) and finished with a career-best 42 in PIR in the 88 – 78 win over Holargos in the teams’ Greek League opener.
Apart from the 24 points, Milutinov also had seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. He scored 16 of his points during the first half when Olympiacos was leading by 22 points (58-36).
Panathinaikos also got the home win, while AEK was beaten by Peristeri.
BETSHOP Basket League – 1st Day
PAOK – Rethimnon Cretan Kings 81-64 (Jones 16 – Burt 19)
Kolossos – Promitheas 68-83 (Mavroeidis 17 – Kaselakis 19)
Panathinaikos OPAP – Ifaistos 93-65 (Tomas 16 – Smith 18)
Peristeri Vikos Cola – AEK 83-80 (Harrow 21 – Rathan-Meis 22)
Olympiacos – Cholargos 88-78 (Milutinov 24 – Cottas 13)
Lavrio Aegean Cargo – Aris 70-73 (Milosevic 17 – Jones 15)
Panionios – Kimi 89-93 (Berry 19 – Washington 23)