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Panathinaikos Holds Off PAOK's Comeback to Secure Victory

Published January 18, 2026, 17:31

Panathinaikos defeated PAOK 74-69 in the 15th round of the Stoiximan GBL, in a game characterized by significant score fluctuations. The "Greens" started strongly, leading by as much as 21 points in the first half, but PAOK mounted a comeback in the second half, reducing the deficit and even taking the lead with a buzzer-beater by Patrick Beverley at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Panathinaikos regained control of the game, holding PAOK scoreless for several minutes and securing the victory. Kostas Sloukas led Panathinaikos with 12 points and 5 assists, while Jentil Osman scored 13 points. Rison Holmes contributed 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals, and Jerian Grant added 10 points. For PAOK, Ben Moore stood out with 17 points, and Patrick Beverley had 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. With this win, Panathinaikos improved to 13-1, while PAOK fell to 9-4.