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Panathinaikos Beats Real Madrid 87–77 in Commanding EuroLeague Road Win

The loss drops Madrid to 5-6 in EuroLeague play with rebounding issues under scrutiny.

Overview

  • Panathinaikos seized control early and surged to a 52-38 halftime lead after a dominant second quarter at the Movistar Arena.
  • Kenneth Faried delivered 16 points and 8 rebounds as T.J. Shorts added 19, punishing Madrid on the interior and the offensive glass.
  • Edy Tavares posted a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double for Madrid, and Andrés Feliz led a brief third-quarter push with 18 points.
  • Juancho Hernangómez effectively closed the contest with a late three-pointer that stretched the margin to 71-85.
  • The defeat marked Madrid’s second EuroLeague loss of the week after Valencia, with coach Sergio Scariolo citing a poor first half and praising improved effort after the break.