Difficult task for him at his headquarters (21:30, Newsit.gr , Novasports Prime), three “turns” before the completion of the regular Euroleague season. Panathinaikos holds his fortune in his own hands, as regards winning a position in the first four of the rankings in Euroleague, which gives the seat advantage to the playoffs. Once he gets the victory at the seat of Virtus Bologna, he will take another step towards achieving this goal. The “greens” (record 20-11) count two streak wins in the event and want another one in the “hot” seat of the Italians (12 wins and 3 losses in the cast) in order to take another important step in their attempt to win 2nd place. On the other hand, Luca Bunky’s team has a record of 17-14 counts four streak losses that “streaked” her in eighth place, resulting in a great incentive to end this… decline of the last games and thus compete in the playins. In this effort the “trifl” is expected to be lined up with full roster, while Virtus will not have Divode Cacock, at the same time that the participation of Isaiah Cordinier and Daniel Hackett is doubtful. In the first round game, Erkin Ataman’s team had prevailed 90–76, in OAKA, making a stormy fourth quarter. Referees of the contest will be Damir Yavor (Croatia), Emilio Pereth (Spain) and Joseph Bisang (France). The programme of the evening: Fenerbahce – Alba Berlin (19:45, Novasports 5) Real Madrid – Red Star (21:30, Novasports 4) Virtus Bologna – Panathinaikos AKTOR (21:30, Novasports Prime) The results so far in the 32nd race: Maccabi Tel Aviv – Valencia 95-80 Zalgiris Kaunas – Armani Milan 87-73 Bayern Munich – Barcelona 79-87 Partizan – Olympic 69-74 Baskonia – Ephes 76-97 Villerban – Monaco 77-87
Virtus Bologna – Panathinaikos: The second place in normal season in Euroleague passes through Italy
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