Aris – Panathinaikos 73-83: The ‘Greens’ Triumphed and Maintained Perfection in GBL

Panathinaikos secured a decisive 83-73 victory over Aris at the Alexandrio Stadium, maintaining their undefeated streak in the Greek Basket League (GBL). Under coach Ergin Ataman, the team achieved an impressive 22 wins in as many games. Cedric Simmons led Panathinaikos with 21 points, while Dara Willis scored 18 for Aris. This win keeps Panathinaikos atop the standings, while Aris remains in 9th place with an 8-12 record. Before the game, a minute of silence was observed in memory of former Aris footballer Alekos Alexiadis, who passed away recently at the age of 79. Kalaitzakis’s defensive prowess gave Panathinaikos momentum early on, leading to a 0-9 start. Aris responded with a strong run but couldn’t keep up with Panathinaikos’s offensive surge led by Osman, ultimately losing 73-83.