Back to domestic action, with Panathinaikos looking for a win and a convincing response.
The “Greens” host Peristeri on Sunday (10/18, 1:00 p.m.) for the third round of the Stoiximan GBL, behind closed doors at the Telekom Center Athens.
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Zeliko Obradović’s team is coming off a 91-81 home loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv, a result that ended their unbeaten streak in the EuroLeague and brought their record to 5-1. That loss followed an impressive 72-55 victory over Partizan in Belgrade, with defensive consistency now a key priority after conceding 91 points on Friday.
In the Stoiximan GBL, the “clover” has two wins in as many games, against the Vikos Falcons 103-74 and Prometheus 84-59.
Peristeri, however, is also 2-0, having defeated Promitheas Patras on the road and Iraklis at home—a fact that adds intrigue to the matchup.
On the court, the most significant development involves Kendrick Nan. The American has been added to the roster of eight foreign players in place of Mustafa Fall and is expected to see his first minutes of playing time this season, following surgery on the meniscus in his right knee. His return could provide the “Greens” with additional creativity and scoring on the perimeter.
*photo source: KYPE
