Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ended Real Madrid’s six-game winning streak with a 115-112 overtime victory at Movistar Arena on Wednesday, November 4, as Kendrick Nunn scored 33 points in less than 24 minutes.
Nunn shot 11-for-13 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made all eight of his free throws. He scored 23 of Panathinaikos’ 27 points in the fourth quarter, setting a EuroLeague record for the most points in a closing quarter since data collection began in 2007-08.
The guard delivered 13 consecutive points during the fourth quarter as Panathinaikos regained control after Real Madrid had taken its first lead of the night. Alberto Abalde had scored 10 of the hosts’ first 12 points in the period, including three consecutive three-pointers.
Real Madrid forced overtime after Andres Feliz tied the score at 99-99 with 15 seconds remaining. Nunn made two free throws to put Panathinaikos ahead, but Feliz answered with a layup to send the game into an extra period.
Mathias Lessort then took over in overtime, scoring key baskets as the visitors secured the win. He finished with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Sylvain Francisco added 19 points and Konstantinos Mitoglou contributed nine.
Panathinaikos had built a 15-point advantage midway through the second quarter, but Real Madrid cut the deficit to 51-48 at halftime with a 12-3 run. The hosts later moved in front 66-65 during the third quarter before Panathinaikos responded with a 7-0 run.
Abalde led Real Madrid with 23 points, while Feliz recorded 27 points and six assists. Walter Tavares added 13 points and six rebounds, but the Spanish side could not extend its winning streak.
The victory lifted Panathinaikos to 8-2 after 10 games, keeping the Greek side at the top of the EuroLeague standings. Real Madrid fell to 6-4.
Panathinaikos hosts Barcelona on Friday, November 13, while Real Madrid welcomes Crvena Zvezda on Thursday, November 12.
