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Panathinaikos Dominates Ioannina, Wipes Out Deduction
4 Oct
Summary
- Mathias Lessort scored 19 points to lead Panathinaikos to victory.
- The win erased the team's two-point deduction from last season.
- Panathinaikos played their first home game without spectators.
Panathinaikos began their Greek league campaign with a resounding 103-74 victory over newly promoted Vikos Ioannina. The game, held behind closed doors at OAKA, saw Mathias Lessort lead the scoring with 19 points.
Nigel Hayes-Davis contributed 15 points, while Dinos Mitoglou and Guerschon Yabusele added 14 each. Yabusele also secured seven rebounds, showcasing his all-around impact.
This dominant performance allowed Panathinaikos to effectively erase the two-point deduction they faced from the previous season. The team also served the first of four home matches played without spectators.
Sylvain Francisco chipped in 12 points and five assists, and Dimitris Moraitis recorded eight points and ten assists, rounding out a strong team effort. Jordy Floyd and Kody Justice were the top scorers for Vikos Ioannina with 14 points apiece.
