Panathinaikos asserted their dominance with a resounding 95-79 victory over Maccabi in Game 2 of their EuroLeague Playoff series, leveling the matchup at 1-1.
Led by Kostas Sloukas’ career-high 29 points, Panathinaikos displayed a cohesive team effort, with Ioannis Papapetrou adding 15 points and Dinos Mitoglou contributing 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Despite a strong start from Maccabi, Panathinaikos rallied back in the second quarter, fueled by Sloukas’ stellar performance and a commanding presence on the boards.
Maccabi’s hopes were further hampered by the absence of Wade Baldwin due to injury, as Panathinaikos capitalized on their opponent’s vulnerabilities.
With a relentless display of offensive prowess, Panathinaikos surged to a commanding lead, overwhelming Maccabi with their physicality and precision.
Although Maccabi mounted a late comeback attempt, Panathinaikos maintained their composure and sealed the victory with an impressive 11-2 run in the final minutes.
With the series now tied, both teams are gearing up for a fiercely contested Game 3, which will take place in Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia.
