Despite a tough challenge at the closed court of Agiou Thomá, Panathinaikos found themselves trailing by double digits but ultimately emerged victorious (95-102), maintaining their undefeated status atop the Greek league standings after 19 competitive matches. The team had to manage fatigue after facing Villeurbanne in a challenging game in France just hours prior. They encountered a fired-up Maroussi squad that gave everything for a significant win on match night, but Panathinaikos, under Ergin Ataman, claimed another victory in Greece, improving their record to 19-0.
Juan Hernangomez and Dinos Mitoglou dominated under the basket, both achieving double-doubles: the Spanish player scored 16 points with 10 rebounds, while the Greek forward added 15 points and 10 rebounds. However, the standout performer in the final stretch was center Nick Calathes. The American guard was nearly invisible throughout the game but took over all offensive plays in the closing moments, sharply reaching 21 points. Kostas Sloukas contributed with 13 points and 9 assists. For Maroussi, Kim stood out with 29 points, and Mantzokas added 15 points and 11 assists.