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Panathinaikos Win With the All-Star Giannis…

Panathinaikos Win With the All-Star Giannis…

EUROLEAGUE: He might not be at the NBA All-Star game next month, but Giannis Bourousis will lead Panathinaikos to the Euroleague playoffs. The Trifylli defeated Barcelona 71-65 in Greece to increase their record to 11-8, giving them an almost sure place in the playoffs.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Olympiacos In Control of Home Court Advantage

Olympiacos In Control of Home Court Advantage

EUROLEAGUE: Olympiacos put behind them their loss to Panathinaikos in the cup, thrashing Baskonia 92-62 in the 18th Round of the Euroleague. The win gives Olympiacos full control of home court advantage for the playoffs.**HIGHLIGHTS** 

Panathinaikos...Stuck on Olympiacos

Panathinaikos...Stuck on Olympiacos

EUROLEAGUE: After a big win on Monday against Olympiacos in the Greek Cup, Panathinaikos were thrashed by Fenerbahce in today’s Euroleague encounter. The Prasini fell 84-63 in Turkey, falling behind in the hunt for home court advantage during the playoffs.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Panathinaikos Come Through in Overtime

Panathinaikos Come Through in Overtime

EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos avoided the upset as they came through with a 92-81 win in overtime against Anadolu Efes. James sent the game to the extra period with four seconds remaining before the Trifylli dominated their opponents in overtime.**HIGHLIGHTS**

The Captain Is...Olympiacos

The Captain Is...Olympiacos

EUROLEAGUE: Despite the absence of their captain, Vassilis Spanoulis, Olympiacos was able to walk away with a big win on the road, defeating Barcelona 67-69. Olympiacos’ defense was too strong for Giorgos Barztokas’ side as Olympiacos increased their record to 12-5 in the Euroleague.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Not Spanoulis, Not Printezis...Papapetrou!

Not Spanoulis, Not Printezis...Papapetrou!

EUROLEAGUE: Olympiacos celebrated their third victory of the season (second in the Euroleague) over their big rivals, Panathinaikos, defeating the Prasini 77-69 at the Stadio Eirinis kai Filias. Rather than Spanoulis or Printezis stealing the show, it was Ioannis Papapetrou who came through in the end to bring Olympiacos’ record up to 11-5 in the Euroleague. **HIGHLIGHTS**

A Waste of a Loss for Panathinaikos

A Waste of a Loss for Panathinaikos

EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos lost a game they should have won, falling to UNICS Kazan 83-81 for the 15th round of the Euroleague. The Trifylli had a 14-point lead in the third quarter, but were unable to come away with the victory bringing their four game winning streak to an end. Their record now 9-6 midway through the season.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Big Win to End 2016…

Big Win to End 2016…

EUROLEAGUE: Olympiacos ended 2016 in fashion as they put on a great performance to defeat Fenerbahce 71-62 for the 15th round of the Euroleague. The Erythrolefki were in control for three quarters and were able to hold on for the win in the end, despite a late push from Fenerbahce in the fourth quarter. The win moves Olympiacos up to 10-5 for the season while Fenerbahce drop to 9-6 **HIGHLIGHTS**

Panathinaikos Jump to Fourth in the Euroleague

Panathinaikos Jump to Fourth in the Euroleague

EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos came away with their fourth straight victory in the Euroleague after a narrow 69-68 win over Baskonia. The win brings Panathinaikos’ record to 9-5 for the season as they currently sit fourth in the standings**HIGHLIGHTS**

Olympiacos Fall Victim to Bamberg Once Again

Olympiacos Fall Victim to Bamberg Once Again

EUROLEAGUE: Bamberg defeated Olympiacos 82-68 in the 14th round of the Euroleague with the Erythrolefki registering their third straight defeat against the German side. The Greek Champions were on a poor night as they moved down to a 9-5 record for the season.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Mike James Returns…

Mike James Returns…

EUROLEAGUE: Mike James led Panathinaikos to an easy 72-86 victory over Armani Milano for the 13th Round of the Euroleague. The American guard put on his best performance with the Prasini since returning from injury. With the win, Panathinaikos increased their record to 8-5.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Comfortable Win Against Their Brothers

Comfortable Win Against Their Brothers

EUROLEAGUE: Olympiacos came away with a rather comfortable 73-65 victory over their “Brother” club Crvena Zvezda in the 13th round of the Euroleague. The Greek Champions conserved their energy as they face many injuries problems, knowing that another Euroleague match awaits in a few days. The win brings Olympiacos’ record to 9-4. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Panathinaikos Hand Obradovic Another Defeat in Athens

Panathinaikos Hand Obradovic Another Defeat in Athens

EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos defeated Zeljko Obradovic’s Fenerbahce 81-70 at the OAKA Nick Galis Stadium for the 12th round of the Euroleague. It was Obradovic’s fourth trip to the OAKA to face his former team as he left empty handed for a fourth consecutive game. Nick Calathes was the star for the Prasini almost finishing the game with a triple double.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Explosive Olympiacos

Explosive Olympiacos

EUROLEAGUE: Olympiacos implemented their fast-paced rhythm in today’s game against UNICS Kazan and came away with an easy 88-59 victory over the Russian club. Hackett left the match with a worrisome injury in the final minute of the fourth quarter.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Panathinaikos Bounce Back Against Galatasaray

Panathinaikos Bounce Back Against Galatasaray

EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos put behind them last week's heavy defeat against Barcelona by thrashing Galatasaray 85-58 at the OAKA Nick Galis Hall. Four Panathinaikos players finished the game with double digit points. **HIGHLIGHTS**

GREEN Friday with Bourousis

GREEN Friday with Bourousis

EUROLEAGUE: Led by their “big” man” Ioannis Bourousis, Panathinaikos defeated Darussafaka 86-80 in the 9th Round of the Euroleague. Bourousis was the key player for the hosts as they recorded their 5th victory of the season.**HIGHLIGHTS**