Stoiximan GBL: Review of Matchday 5 and Standings

Aris' big win over Panathinaikos stood out on Matchday 5 of the Stoiximan GBL, which concluded on Sunday, November 1. Olympiacos and PAOK maintained their unbeaten records, while Vikos Ioanninon and Marousi celebrated their first wins in the championship. Karditsa and Doxa Lefkadas also achieved significant results.

Aris – Panathinaikos 101-91

Aris inflicted Panathinaikos' first defeat of the season in the championship, winning 101-91 at Alexandrio. The hosts led 79-68 at the end of the third quarter and, although the "Greens" came back and took the lead 84-85, they responded decisively in the finale. Morgan scored 21 points and Mokoka 19, while Yabusele stood out for Panathinaikos with 22. Both teams now have a 4-1 record. (Quarters: 18-15, 46-44, 79-68, 101-91).

Olympiacos – Peristeri 91-62

Olympiacos comfortably reached 5/5, defeating Peristeri 91-62. The visitors remained competitive until the middle of the second quarter, but a 14-0 run by the "Reds" shifted the balance. The difference grew even more after the break, with the winners' defense significantly limiting Peristeri. Vezenkov had 21 points and seven rebounds, while Netzhipoglou added 16. (Quarters: 25-18, 48-30, 76-42, 91-62).

Iraklis – PAOK 53-63

With defense as their main weapon, PAOK won 63-53 at Ivanofeio and maintained their perfect record. Iraklis equalized at 36-36 in the third quarter, but the visitors responded with an 8-0 run and maintained control until the end. Foster was the top scorer for the winners with 17 points, with Osman adding 12. For the hosts, who dropped to 1-4, Lekiou scored 10. (Quarters: 17-19, 31-34, 42-47, 53-63).

Vikos Ioanninon – AEK 95-84

Vikos celebrated its first victory in its history in the top division, defeating AEK 95-84. The hosts pulled away in the third quarter and reached up to +16 in the last quarter, against an AEK team that played with significant absences. Freeman scored 20 points and Karakostas 17, while Larentzakis' 23 and Bartley's 18 were not enough for AEK, who fell to 2-3. (Quarters: 20-16, 46-43, 71-60, 95-84).

Karditsa – Kolossos Rodou 81-65

Karditsa returned to winning ways with an 81-65 victory over Kolossos and moved up to 3-2. The Thessalians built a 15-point lead at halftime and maintained control thereafter, without allowing the Rhodians to challenge for a comeback. Jackson, Turner, Petropoulos, and McCrae each scored 13 points, providing offensive versatility to the winners. Kolossos dropped to 2-3. (Quarters: 24-18, 46-31, 63-44, 81-65).

Mykonos – Doxa Lefkadas 59-73

Doxa Lefkadas achieved its second consecutive victory, winning 73-59 in Mykonos. The visitors relied on defense and offensive rebounds, went into the locker room with a double-digit lead, and closed the third quarter at +16. Harmon was the protagonist with 22 points and five assists, leading his team to 2-3. Mykonos remained at 1-4. (Quarters: 17-23, 28-38, 41-57, 59-73).

Marousi – Promitheas Patras 87-76

Marousi secured its first victory in the championship, defeating Promitheas 87-76. The hosts dictated the pace from the start, led 47-21 at halftime, and reached up to +31 in the third quarter. The Patras team limited the extent of the defeat in the last quarter, without posing a real threat. Ware had 14 points and Lountzis 13, with both teams now at 1-4. (Quarters: 25-9, 47-21, 70-44, 87-76).

Stoiximan GBL Standings

PAOK remained first with 10 points and a 5-0 record, while Aris moved up to second with nine points and 4-1. Olympiacos also continues unbeaten, with eight points due to a two-point deduction. Panathinaikos has a similar penalty, with seven points and a 4-1 record. The detailed standings after Matchday 5 follow.