Stoiximan GBL: Round 6 Review
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Stoiximan GBL: Round 6 Review

Round 6 of the Stoiximan GBL concluded with PAOK continuing their historic undefeated run and Olympiacos having a tough time in Marousi.

Round 6 of the Stoiximan GBL concluded with PAOK continuing their historic undefeated run and Olympiacos having a tough time in Marousi. Panathinaikos returned to winning ways against AEK, while Aris and Karditsa celebrated important away results.

Doxa Lefkadas – Aris 77-88

Aris set the pace from the start, scoring 32 points in the first quarter and going into halftime with a 16-point lead. Doxa closed the gap to -9 in the final quarter, but failed to complete the comeback. Dimitrijevic was the top performer with 25 points, 6/6 three-pointers, and five assists.

Quarters: 23-32, 35-51, 54-68, 77-88.

Kolossos Rodou – Peristeri 81-78

Kolossos came back from an 8-point deficit in the first quarter to secure an important comeback victory. The Rhodian team improved their performance in the final quarter and maintained their composure in the dramatic finish. Mantzon scored 16 points, while Harris was crucial from the free-throw line.

Quarters: 15-23, 40-42, 57-59, 81-78.

Iraklis – Mykonos 95-64

Iraklis delivered their best performance of the season, turning the match into a one-sided affair. The Thessaloniki team shot 52% from three-point range and quickly built a large lead. Styles had 19 points and Melvin added 16 points and six rebounds.

Quarters: 24-16, 49-26, 78-45, 95-64.

Promitheas – Karditsa 73-90

Karditsa dominated after the first quarter and left Patras with their fourth win of the championship. The Thessalian team scored 32 points in the second quarter and did not allow Promitheas to come back. Francis was the top scorer with 21 points, while Jackson and Turner added 19 and 17 respectively.

Quarters: 17-15, 37-47, 51-67, 73-90.

PAOK – Vikos Ioanninon 93-67

PAOK faced no difficulties and reached a historic 6-0, achieving their best start in the professional era of the championship. Andrea Trinchieri's team led 30-15 in the first quarter and quickly turned the game into a formality. Hutchins stood out with 14 points.

Quarters: 30-15, 54-33, 74-44, 93-67.

AEK – Panathinaikos 74-83

AEK led in the first half and reached up to +6 in the third quarter, but Panathinaikos reacted and took control in the end. Bandiou was the main protagonist with 25 points and 6/7 three-pointers, while for AEK, Bartley had 19 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

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

Marousi – Olympiacos 81-83

Olympiacos struggled significantly in Agios Thomas, but maintained their perfect record thanks to Tyson Ward. The American scored the winning basket three seconds before the end, after Walker's equalizer. Fournier scored 20 points, Vezenkov 18, and Ward 16.

Quarters: 20-24, 41-41, 65-63, 81-83.

Stoiximan GBL Standings

PAOK remained alone at the top with 12 points and a 6-0 record, while Aris follows with 11 points and a 5-1 record. The also undefeated Olympiacos is third with ten points due to a two-point deduction penalty, the same as fourth-placed Karditsa. Panathinaikos moved to 5-1, but is fifth with nine points due to a similar penalty.

See below for the detailed Stoiximan GBL standings after the completion of Round 6.