Stoiximan GBL: The Aris – Olympiacos derby dominates the 7th matchday
Action in the Stoiximan GBL continues with seven games on the weekend of November 14-15.
Action in the Stoiximan GBL continues with seven games on the weekend of November 14-15. The derby between Aris and Olympiacos at Alexandrio gathers the most interest, while the leader and undefeated PAOK has a demanding mission at Karditsa's home court.
Big game at Alexandrio
The curtain of the 7th matchday will fall on Sunday (15/11, 17:30) with Aris – Olympiacos. The "yellows" are having an excellent run at the start of the championship, with a 5-1 record and coming off an 88-77 away win against Doxa Lefkadas.
They will face the undefeated Olympiacos, who have a 6/6 record, although they struggled significantly in the previous matchday. The Piraeus team needed Tyson Ward's decisive basket to win 83-81 at Maroussi's home court.
Difficult away game in Karditsa for PAOK
The match between Karditsa and PAOK on Saturday (14/11, 17:30) is also of particular interest. The "Double-headed Eagle of the North" is alone at the top with six wins in as many games and is coming off an impressive 93-67 victory against Vikos Falcons.
Karditsa, however, has started the season very well. They have a 4-2 record, remain undefeated at home, and last week won 90-73 in Patras against Promitheas. PAOK will therefore need another convincing performance to protect their undefeated record.
Panathinaikos with fans against Kolossos
Panathinaikos AKTOR hosts Kolossos H Hotels Collection on Sunday (15/11, 13:00), once again with the support of its fans after its penalty was reduced by ASEAD.
The "greens" reacted after the defeat by Aris and prevailed 83-74 over AEK at SUNEL Arena, raising their record to 5-1. Kolossos, for its part, reached 3-3 thanks to an important 81-78 home victory over Peristeri.
AEK and Promitheas look for a reaction
The matchday opens on Saturday (14/11, 17:00) at SUNEL Arena, where AEK faces Doxa Lefkadas. Both teams have a 2-4 record and need a win to get closer to the top eight again.
In Patras, Promitheas hosts Iraklis. The hosts are at 1-5 and are called to react after the heavy defeat by Karditsa. In contrast, the "Elder" is coming off its best performance of the season, crushing Mykonos 95-64.
The battles in Peristeri and Ioannina
Peristeri returns to its home court to face Mykonos, with both teams looking for a return to success. The hosts dropped to 3-3 after the defeat in Rhodes, while the islanders are at 1-5.
In Ioannina, Vikos Falcons and Maroussi clash in a particularly important game for the lower ranks. Both have a 1-5 record, with Maroussi, however, leaving very good impressions against Olympiacos, despite the marginal defeat.
Stoiximan GBL Standings
See below the Stoiximan GBL standings before the start of the 7th matchday.