Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens outlasted Valencia Basket 107-105 in overtime on Thursday at Roig Arena, taking a 2-0 lead in their EuroLeague playoff series.
The game set a new benchmark for postseason scoring, with 212 total points, 32 made three-pointers, and 22 lead changes across an intense contest.
Nigel Hayes-Davis delivered the decisive moment, knocking down a midrange jumper with 5.8 seconds remaining in overtime to break a 105-105 tie.
The forward finished with 27 points, shooting 5-of-9 from three and a perfect 6-of-6 from the line while anchoring the offense throughout.
Panathinaikos shot 53.3% from beyond the arc and a flawless 15-of-15 from the free-throw line, maximizing efficiency in a high-possession game.
Cedi Osman added 16 points and 8 rebounds, setting the tone early with strong activity on both ends.
Kendrick Nunn contributed 19 points despite foul trouble, maintaining scoring pressure whenever he returned to the floor.
Valencia responded with balanced production, led by Jean Montero’s 21 points and Sergio De Larrea’s 18 off the bench.
The Spanish side shot 42.1% from three and recorded 27 assists, consistently generating quality looks through ball movement.
Both teams traded runs throughout, with Valencia using a late third-quarter surge to take momentum before Panathinaikos answered with a rapid scoring burst.
The visitors built a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Valencia closed the gap with timely perimeter shooting.
Osman forced overtime with a contested three-pointer that banked in as the shot clock expired, tying the game in the final seconds of regulation.
In the extra period, neither side created separation, reflecting the even execution and shot-making on both ends.
Valencia appeared poised to force a second overtime after Braxton Key converted inside to level the score again with 5.8 seconds remaining.
Panathinaikos used its final possession efficiently, isolating Hayes-Davis, who created space and converted the game-winning shot.
The Greens recorded 20 assists and maintained composure in late-game situations, converting key possessions under pressure.
Valencia’s 10 offensive rebounds and interior efficiency kept it competitive, but defensive lapses and perimeter containment proved decisive.
Panathinaikos now returns to Athens needing one win to close the series, having secured two road victories against the regular-season second seed.
