Defeat in details for PAOK in Istanbul and now Iraklis
PAOK fought until the last second in Istanbul, but suffered an 84-81 defeat to Bahcesehir on EuroCup matchday 5.
In a game full of intensity and score changes, PAOK failed to complete the comeback in Istanbul, losing to Bahcesehir 84-81 at "Sinan Erdem" in the context of EuroCup regular season matchday 5.
The course of the match
PAOK started strong in the first quarter with successful three-pointers from Breein Tyree and Cedi Osman, ending the first period behind by 26-23. In the second quarter, the hosts, with Malachi Flynn as the protagonist, managed to build a double-digit lead, going to the locker rooms for halftime with a 52-40 advantage.
In the third period, PAOK reacted with Marcus Foster, Kyle Alexander, and Cedi Osman providing solutions in offense, reducing the difference to 5 points (63-58) at the end of the quarter. In the last period, Bahcesehir temporarily pulled away to 78-61, but PAOK launched a sustained counterattack. With consecutive points from Osman, the 'Dikefalos tou Vorra' (Double-headed Eagle of the North) closed to 82-81 in the final seconds, but the Turkish team maintained the lead until the final 84-81.
Top scorers and protagonists
For the winners, Malachi Flynn scored 28 points, while Reed's contribution with 17 points was also significant. For PAOK, Cedi Osman, Foster, and Kyle Alexander stood out, keeping the team alive until the end.
Next challenge in Greece
After the European match, PAOK turns its attention to domestic obligations for the Stoiximan GBL. The next stop is the away game against Iraklis at "Ivanofeio", which is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at 17:30, as part of the championship's 5th matchday.