His second defeat this year Euroleague met the Panathinaikos. Ergin Ataman’s team was crushed by Virtus 92-75 in Bologna in Game 6 of the Euroleague and fell from the top of the standings, now having a record of 4-2.
Panathinaikos performed tragically against Virtus Bologna and lost the game by…. half time, presenting a problematic picture in all areas of the game and throughout the match.
The greens had the excuse of the many problems, with Holmes, Samonturov, Kalaitzakis and Lessor staying in Athens and Xuantso and Rogavopoulos playing at the last minute with discomfort.
However, such a poor image cannot be justified, with Ergin Ataman losing control in the third quarter and being sent off with two technical penalties in a matter of seconds.
Mediocre game from Nunn (19pts) for the second consecutive matchday, with the American guard finding points when everything was decided, with Shorts (15pts) and Osman (14pts) standing out somewhat from the general mediocrity.
In terms of winners, Edwards stood out with 22 points and Payola with 7 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
Virtus Bologna is now at 4-2, which is 3-0 at home.
Regarding the development of the match, Panathinaikos was able to look competitive until the beginning of the second quarter. Then, it presented a tragic image in defense and attack, with Virtus Bologna escaping with double-digit differences and the greens not being able to react.
The difference never fell to single digit levels in the second half, with Panathinaikos essentially losing hands down.
THE DECADES: 19-15, 48-35, 69-53, 92-75.
VIRTUES (Ivanovic): Vildosa 5 (1/4 3-pointers, 3 assists), Edwards 22 (6/12 2-pointers, 2/6 3-pointers, 4/6 shots), Payola 7 (2/3 3-pointers, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers), Niang 8 (4 rebounds, 3 assist), Smilagic 14, Taylor, Alston 4, Hackett (7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers), Morgan 15 (3/4 3-pointers), Jallow 9 (1/2 3-pointers, 5 rebounds 2 assists), Diouf 8.
Panathenaic (Ataman): Shorts 15, Osman 14 (2/4 3-pointers, 3 rebounds, 3 assists), Sloukas 8 (0/3 3-pointers, 3 assists, 2 turnovers), Rogavopoulos 4, Grant 5 (1/4 3-pointers), Kouseloglou, Nan 19 (5/11 2-pointers, 1/3 3-pointers, 6/6 shots, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 turnovers), Grigonis, Ernagomet (4 rebounds, 2 assists), Mitoglou 4 (0/3 three-pointers, 4 rebounds), Yurtseven 6 (4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks).
Virtus’ team stats: 27/48 2-pointers, 9/22 3-pointers, 11/16 shots, 39 rebounds (28 defensive – 11 offensive), 22 assists, 10 steals, 13 turnovers, 2 blocks.
The team statistics of Panathinaikos: 19/35 2-pointers, 4/21 3-pointers, 25/28 shots, 28 rebounds (21 defensive – 7 offensive), 13 assists, 4 steals, 13 turnovers, 4 blocks.