In the Greek capital, the second round of the EuroLeague basketball match concluded with the Catalan team securing a convincing victory over Panathinaikos. The game took place at the OAKA arena, now known as Telekom Center Atenas. The Spanish club managed to demonstrate a clear advantage, especially after the main break.
In the second half, the visitors from Catalonia noticeably increased the pace and accuracy of their attacks. Special attention was drawn to their long-range shooting performance: Barcelona players made 16 out of 34 attempts, accounting for nearly half of all shots. Among the leaders in this category were Clyburn, Laprovittola, and Shengelia, each making a significant contribution to the final score.
Will Clyburn was the evening’s top scorer, putting up 23 points and showcasing a high level of individual skill. His performance on the court allowed Barcelona to control the game and prevent the opposition from closing the score gap.
Panathinaikos tried to narrow the gap with efforts from Sloukas, Mitoglou, and Juan Hernangómez, but their attempts proved insufficient to change the course of the match. Despite strengthening their squad with newcomers such as Holmes, Rogkavopoulos, Kouzeloglou, Shorts, and Toliopoulos, as well as the absence of Osman and Lessort, the home team was unable to challenge the Spanish side.
In the team’s first game of the season, the Greek side relied on Kendrick Nunn’s scoring, but this time his efforts were not enough to prevent defeat. Barcelona, on the other hand, after a disappointing start in the EuroLeague, managed to showcase a more organized defense and increased their intensity on both ends of the court.
Numerous fans, as well as experts analyzing statistics and key moments, followed the match. This victory became an important step for Barcelona in the race to reach the final stage of the tournament, which will also take place in Athens this season.
