Holargos and Ifaistos Limnou were victorious and made history in the second week of the 2018/19 Greek Basket League.
Holargos – Kolossos Rhodes: 74-60
Quarters: 19-19, 37-33, 56-52, 74-60 Referees: P. Anastopoulos- Simeonidis- Pitsilkas
Venue: K.G. Holargou, “Antonis Tritsis” Indoor Hall
Kolossos Rhodes (0-2) was competitive against Holargos ( 1-1), but the team from Athens led by four at halftime (37-33). It was a close game in the third quarter, yet the hosts retained their lead (56-52). In the fourth quarter, Holargos’ head coach, Aris Lykogiannis, saw his players play much better on both ends of the floor and claim their first-ever victory in the Basket League (74-60).
Danny Agbelese (17 points and eight rebounds) and Vladimir Jankovic (11 points and six boards) led in scoring, but Holargos didn’t make a three-pointer (0/12). Quincy Diggs was the best player of Kolossos.
Holargos will visit Peristeri (2-0) next week, while Kolossos will welcome Kymi.
Παίζοντας κατά διαστήματα ωραίο μπάσκετ ο Χολαργός επικράτησε (74-60) του Κολοσσού στο κλειστό “Αντώνης Τρίτσης” και έγραψε ιστορία επιτυγχάνοντας την πρώτη νίκη του στην Basket League. ✌️🏀#holargosbc #holargos #holargoscity https://t.co/E3WhIJHGEd
— HolargosBC (@HolargosBC) October 13, 2018
Numbers
Holargos B.C.: Best players
Points: Danny Agbelese (17), Rebounds: Danny Agbelese (8), Assists: Alexis Spyridonidis (2)
Kolossos Rhodes: Best players
Points: Quincy Diggs (16), Rebounds: Quincy Diggs (5), Assists: Tyreek Duren (3)
Ifaistos Limnou – Panionios: 86-64
Quarters: 24-23, 41- 38, 65- 48, 86-64 Referees : Tsarouxa – Kaldiris – Zaxaris
Stadium : “Nikos Samaras” Indoor Hall , Limnos
Saturday, October 13 was a historic day for Ifaistos Limnou (1-1), as they defeated Panionios at home and earned the first win in the history of the club (86-64).
In the opening quarter, the hosts were in front by just three, but Rolands Freimanis and Tyrone Brazelton helped Ifaistos Lymnou extend their lead to 17 points in the third quarter. Panionios couldn’t turn things around and suffered a heavy defeat. The visitors have lost both games in the Greek Basket League.
Ifaistos’ head coach, Sotiris Manolopoulos, congratulated his players for the victory. Freimanis had 19 points and six rebounds for the winners, while Brazelton added 14 points and seven assists. E.J. Singler and Davion Berry scored 14 points apiece for the visitors.
Ifaistos Limnou will face Olympiacos on the road next week, whereas Panionios will welcome Aris Thessaloniki.
Numbers
Ifaistos Limnou: Best players
Points: Rolands Freimanis (19 points), Rebounds: Rolands Freimanis (six rebounds), Assists: Tyrone Brazelton (seven assists)
Panionios: Best players
Points: E.J. Singler (14), Rebounds: Darnell Harris (10), Assists: Brandon Brown (5)
Promitheas – Peristeri: 73-76
Quarters: 24-26, 42-39, 58-62, 73-76 Referees: Manos – Theonas – Pantelidis
Venue: “Dimitris Tofalos Arena”, Patra
📸 #PhotoOfTheGame @promitheasbc vs @peristeribc #betshopgrbasketleague pic.twitter.com/wVDvLNGECa
— Promitheas Patras BC (@promitheasbc) October 14, 2018
Peristeri has been one of the pleasant surprises of the Greek Basket League so far. In the opening day, the team from Athens beat the Basketball Champions League champions, AEK Athens. A week later, Peristeri edged Promitheas, the most competitive team from the Greek regional basketball, which also competes in the BCL this year.
Argyris Pedoulakis, the head coach of Peristeri, was impressed by Will Daniels (nine points, 11 rebounds), Panagiotis Vassilopoulos (15 points), Ben Bentil (13 points) and Ryan Harrow (14 points), who made a great performance and led the team to the victory in Patra.
Promitheas also was competitive and remained close to their opponents, especially in the third quarter, when the team from Patra took a nine-point lead. Oleksandr Lypovyy (11 points, eight rebounds, six assists), Leonidas Kaselakis (13 points) and Langston Hall (12 points) were the best players of Promitheas, but they were not enough to help the squad take the victory.
Promitheas will travel to Thessaloniki to play against PAOK next week, whereas Peristeri will host Ηolargos B.C. at home.
Numbers
Promitheas: Best players
Points: Leonidas Kaselakis (13), Rebounds: Oleksandr Lypovyy (8), Assists: Oleksandr Lypovyy (6)
Peristeri Bikos Cola: Best players
Points: Panagiotis Vasilopoulos (15), Rebounds: Will Daniels (11), Assists: Ryan Harrow (5)
Δεύτερη συνεχόμενη νίκη! Η Κ.Α.Ε. Περιστέρι Βίκος Cola επικράτησε στην Πάτρα του @promitheasbc με 76-73 κάνοντας το 2×2 στην Basket League! pic.twitter.com/DAaJEW5OWK
— Peristeri B.C. (@peristeribc) October 13, 2018
Rethymno Cretan Kings – Lavrio: 72-77
Quarters: 17-10, 38-36, 61-60, 72-77 Referees : Karakatsounis – Tzafleris – Anastopoulos
Venue : “K.G. Melina Merkouri Sports Arena”, Rethymno
Rethymno made an incredible start in the first quarter (17-10), but Lavrio enhanced their performance and cut the deficit. Michalis Lountzis was a game changer and scored 11 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter.
Giannis Kouzeloglou (11 points, 13 rebounds) and Dimitris Kaklamanakis (13 points, 12 boards) were the keys in the win of Lavrio. For Rethymno, Steven Burtt and Kevin Bracy-Davis made a great performance, scoring 25 and 17 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough.
Christos Serelis, the head coach of Lavrio, said this win was significant and the team showed reaction after the opening week. On the other hand, the head coach of Rethymno, Stavros Mykoniatis, mentioned that his team will need time to improve things.
Rethymno will search for its first win at home (Crete) against AEK Athens and Lavrio will come across Panathinaikos in OAKA next week.
Το ΛΑΥΡΙΟ AEGEAN CARGO είναι ΕΔΩ!
Μεγάλη εκτός έδρας νίκη απέναντι στο Ρέθυμνο Cretan Kings με σκορ 72-77! pic.twitter.com/QHiruJ2qMP
— ΚΑΕ ΛΑΥΡΙΟ-AEGEAN CARGO (@LAVRIO_BC) October 13, 2018
Numbers
Rethymno: Best players
Points: Steven Burrt (25), Rebounds: Keith Clanton (12) Assists: Jabril Durham (3)
Lavrio Aegean Cargo: Best players
Points: Dimitris Kaklamanakis (13), Rebounds: Giannis Kouzeloglou (13), Assists: Michalis Loutzis (3)