Olympiacos Extends Euroleague Dominance Over Panathinaikos
Olympiacos secured an 87 82 win against Panathinaikos in Round 19 of the Euroleague, continuing a remarkable run with a 10th consecutive victory over their rivals at the Telekom Center Athens.
Panathinaikos produced stretches of competitive basketball yet failed to convert their momentum into a complete performance, while Olympiacos’ poise and physical presence made the decisive difference.
Both teams displayed familiar intensity, but the visitors capitalized on crucial phases that swung the derby in their favor.
Offensive Rebounds Tilt the Balance
Olympiacos imposed its presence early and maintained composure even after losing a sizeable lead in the first quarter, ultimately controlling the contest through its dominance on the offensive glass.
Milutinov played a pivotal role in securing second chance opportunities, anchoring a unit that collected 15 offensive rebounds and repeatedly disrupted the home side’s defensive rhythm.
Extended possessions allowed Olympiacos to withstand inconsistent scoring stretches beyond contributions from Dorsey and Vezenkov, turning hustle plays into steady scoring chances.
Late in the fourth quarter, additional offensive rebounds following missed free throws proved decisive in preserving the lead during Panathinaikos’ final surge.
Nunn Shines but Lacks Support
Panathinaikos leaned heavily on Kendrick Nunn, who sparked the team’s revival with 14 second quarter points that brought the game level at 43 43 by halftime.
Nunn continued to fuel the offense and closed the night with 32 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, yet he frequently appeared isolated as the primary threat.
Only Faried and brief spells from Osman and Rogkavopoulos offered supplementary help, leaving the hosts unable to sustain pressure in key moments.
Sloukas committed costly late errors and fouled out, while Osman struggled from beyond the arc with 0 6 shooting and missed a critical attempt in the closing minutes.
Nunn’s impressive performance ultimately went unrewarded as Olympiacos held firm to clinch another derby triumph.
