PAOK: Show of strength in Bulgaria and now Karditsa

PAOK delivered one of its most complete performances this season, defeating Balkan Botevgrad 79-56 in Bulgaria for the 7th EuroCup game day.

Despite the absences of Cedi Osman, RayQuan Gray, and Neoklis Bazin, Andrea Trinchieri's team dominated and improved its record in the competition to 5-2.

Dominated from the first half

PAOK entered the match focused and led 19-12 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, their performance significantly improved, with the defense limiting the hosts and the offense finding continuous solutions from beyond the arc.

With 10/16 three-pointers in the first half, the "Dikefalos" went to the locker room with a 21-point lead (32-53). The picture did not change after the break, with the score reaching 41-72 at the end of the third quarter and Trinchieri distributing playing time in the final minutes.

Tyree was the protagonist

Brin Tyree was the top performer for PAOK, finishing the match with 25 points, including 4/8 three-pointers. Marcus Foster added 12 points, while Donatas Motiejunas delivered his best performance in the black and white jersey, scoring 11 points.

Nick Calathes' playmaking was also crucial, as he dished out eight assists. Overall, PAOK finished the game with 12/27 three-pointers and 11 steals, fully imposing their rhythm.

Quarter scores: 12-19, 32-53, 41-72, 56-79.

Next opponent is Karditsa

PAOK now turns its attention to the Stoiximan GBL and the away match against Karditsa, on Saturday (14/11, 17:30), for the 7th game day.

The "Dikefalos" is alone and undefeated at the top of the championship with a 6-0 record. Their mission, however, will not be easy, as Karditsa has four wins in six games and is coming off an impressive 90-73 victory over Promitheas in Patras.