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Panathinaikos Fought Hard in Tel Aviv but Lost Due to Shooting Inaccuracy

Published January 22, 2026, 22:08
Panathinaikos Fought Hard in Tel Aviv but Lost Due to Shooting Inaccuracy

Panathinaikos fought heroically in Tel Aviv but ultimately lost to Maccabi 75-71 in the 24th round of the EuroLeague. The team faced significant absences, such as those of Nan, Mitoglou, and Osman, as well as a hostile atmosphere, with coach Ergin Ataman and the team being heckled upon their arrival. The defeat came due to the inaccuracy of Panathinaikos players in three-pointers in the final minutes of the game, missing five attempts. Despite the difficulties, Panathinaikos showed competitiveness and passion. Panathinaikos took the court without Kendrick Nan, Dino Mitoglou, Jentile Osman, and Mathias Lessort. In the next round, they will face Villeurbanne in Lyon on January 30th. The match was close, with Panathinaikos taking the lead at various points, but Maccabi managed to react and win in the end.