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Barcelona Beats Panathinaikos in Athens for First EuroLeague Win of the Season

A 0–12 burst early in the fourth quarter decided it despite Juancho Hernangómez's 39 PIR.

Overview

  • Will Clyburn led Barcelona with 23 points, with key support from Toko Shengelia (17), Nico Laprovittola (15 points, 9 assists), Kevin Punter (13) and Willy Hernangómez (13 points, 6 rebounds).
  • Juancho Hernangómez paced Panathinaikos with 27 points and 8 rebounds for a career-best 39 valuation, as Kostas Sloukas added 18 points and 11 assists.
  • The game swung on big runs, with Barcelona opening 0–11, Panathinaikos answering 13–0, and the visitors seizing control with the decisive 0–12 start to the fourth.
  • Barcelona showed sharper defense and broader contributions than in its loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv, hitting 16 threes on strong efficiency to close out the road win.
  • The victory came at OAKA, the site of this season's Final Four, offering a timely boost before Sunday's ACB opener against Valencia.