Dominant Panathinaikos defeated Fenerbahce 73-57 within the semi-final of the Last-4 of the Euroleague and superior to the ultimate, the place on Sunday it would declare the celebrated trophy to turn out to be for the seventh time in its historical past the king of Europe!
The “inexperienced” mentally, but additionally competitively prepared, took lots from many and had the lead from the primary to the final second, beginning a powerful 12-0 lead!
The race
Panathinaikos began the semi-final in a powerful manner, with right selections in assault and nice defenses, which allowed them to succeed in +12 (12-0) already midway by the primary interval, once they had pressured Fenerbahce to make 4 errors from early.
Sarunas Jasikevicius was always on the lookout for methods to tie issues up, whether or not brief or tall, provided that Scotty Wilbekin was not efficient. The presence of Sertac Sanli within the “5” supplied options within the first half, however each time there was a response from the aspect of the Greek staff.
To such an extent that the distinction was maintained at comparatively secure ranges, till the center of the second interval (32-23 at 15′).
Nevertheless, the time when Ergin Ataman benched Kostas Sluka and Kendrick Nunn to offer them a breather was the event for Fenerbahce to return again. With Nigel Hayes-Davis in a number one position (12 factors at halftime), Sarunas Jasikevicius’ staff was outshot (38-36) on the break, regardless of being off beam from lengthy vary (6/18 3-pointers) and committing 7 turnovers .
As for Panathinaikos AKTOR? 16/27 taking pictures was an ideal stat, however – conversely – 3 assists for five turnovers within the second interval damage him.
The sport had now turn out to be a bra-de-fer. Dogfight. Name it what you’ll. Now, the defenses had the primary say, which turned even more durable alongside the way in which and did not depart a lot room for the opponents. However Panathinaikos was capable of face up to the cruel wooden on either side, with Gerian Grant changing into their “X-Issue” due to the mid-range recreation.
The lead was basically threatened within the twenty eighth minute, nonetheless, with Fenerbahce getting inside taking pictures distance (51-50) and searching prepared to show issues round due to Tyler Dorsey’s first basket. On the most important second, through the Turkish counterattack, it was the protection that saved Panathinaikos standing, earlier than Panagiotis Kalaitzakis declared “current”.
Because of his personal three-pointer on the finish of 24” of the assault, Ergin Ataman’s staff escaped with +6 and gave the world of the staff an opportunity to shout.
The purpose at which Panathinaikos stood up in Fenerbahce’s counterattack proved decisive. And that is as a result of he lower her off, in each manner. The Greens saved the margin at security ranges all through the fourth interval. Not as a result of they have been eye-popping within the assault, however as a result of they didn’t give something simple to Sarunas Jasikevicius’ staff behind the court docket.
For that purpose alone, they have been forward even if we needed to get to the thirty fifth minute to see Kendrick Nunn’s first basket within the second half. That is it. It is completed! Panathinaikos trampled Fenerbahce within the final interval, took the distinction to double-digit ranges and Kendrick Nunn gave the opponent a free shot with a three-pointer at 1’34” to the top.
Panathinaikos obtained the ticket for the ultimate on Sunday, Might 26, being prepared to assert the seventh star on the shirt!
THE REFEREES: Belosevic – Peruga – Difala.
THE DECADES: 22-13, 38-36, 56-50, 73-57.
PANATHINAIKOS (Ataman): Kalaitzakis 5 (1 three-pointer, 4 rebounds), Sloukas 4 (0/3 three-pointers), Papapetrou 9 (1), Grant 13 (4/6 two-pointers, 1/2 three-pointers, 2/3 photographs), Nan 14 (2/4 2-pointers, 3/6 3-pointers, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 turnovers), Lesor 17 (6/10 2-pointers, 5/10 photographs, 10 rebounds, 5 turnovers), Antetokounmpo, Grigonis 6 (3 assists) , Huatso 3 (1), Mitoglou 2 (4 rebounds).
Fenerbahce (Jasikevicius): Motley, Wilbekin 2 (1/10 photographs, 4 errors), Sanli 7 (1), Papagiannis 3 (1), Hayes-Davies 14 (2/6 three-pointers), Biberovic 4, Pierre, Guduric 10 ( 2/6 3-pointers), Dorsey 2 (0/2 3-pointers), Calathes 5 (1 3-pointer, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 turnovers), Sestina 10 (2).
The staff statistics of Panathinaikos AKTOR: 19/31 two-pointers, 7/19 three-pointers, 14/22 photographs, 37 rebounds (29 defensive + 8 offensive), 13 assists, 8 steals, 17 errors, 3 blocks.
Fenerbahce’s staff stats: 11/24 2-pointers, 9/35 3-pointers, 8/9 photographs, 29 rebounds (20 defensive + 9 offensive), 14 assists, 6 steals, 15 fouls.
With knowledge from sport24.gr
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