AEK - Panathinaikos 74-83: Bandio signed the "double" at SUNEL Arena

Panathinaikos passed victoriously from SUNEL Arena, prevailing 83-74 over AEK for the 6th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL. The "Greens" met significant resistance, but raised their performance after the break and reached 5-1 in the championship.

Strong start from AEK

AEK started the game impressively and led 9-0 and 14-5, finishing the first period ahead 19-14. Panathinaikos improved its defense and took the lead for the first time in the 17th minute (29-31), but Bartley's long buzzer beater sent the Union to the locker room with a 40-37 lead.

The hosts maintained control until the middle of the third period and reached +6 (53-47). The "Greens", however, responded with a partial score of 11-2 and closed the quarter ahead 58-55.

Bandio made the difference

In the last period, Panathinaikos found solutions from the perimeter, escaped with 72-64 in the 35' and managed its lead correctly until the end. Brankou Bandio was decisive with 25 points and 6/7 three-pointers, while Francisco and Hayes-Davis added 14 each.

For AEK, Bartley stood out with 19 points, five rebounds and six assists, while Joseph and Larentzakis scored 13 each. The Union paid for its 15 missed free throws, as well as the departures of Greg Brown and Dimitris Flionis due to injuries.

Quarter scores: 19-14, 40-37, 55-58, 74-83.

Next games

Panathinaikos now turns its attention to the Euroleague, where on Friday (13/11, 21:15) it will host Barcelona. This is followed on Sunday (15/11, 13:00) by the home match against Kolossos Rodou for the championship.

AEK will remain at SUNEL Arena, as on Saturday (14/11, 17:00) it hosts Doxa Lefkadas for the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL.

Stoiximan GBL standings

Panathinaikos climbed to 5-1 and nine points, remaining in fifth place due to the penalty of two points deduction. AEK dropped to 2-4 and is in tenth place with eight points.

See the Stoiximan GBL standings below after the completion of the 6th matchday.