Hapoel Tel Aviv Defeats Panathinaikos in Athens EuroLeague Clash
Hapoel Tel Aviv handed Panathinaikos their first defeat of the EuroLeague season with a strong 91-81 win in Athens.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv won 91-81 away against Panathinaikos.
- The result marks the first defeat for Panathinaikos this EuroLeague season.
- Zach LeDay led Hapoel scorers with 17 points.
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Impressive Away Victory in Athens
Hapoel Tel Aviv delivered a strong performance in the Greek capital, defeating Panathinaikos 91-81 at the Telekom Center Athens during Round 6 of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season. The result handed the Greek side their first loss of the campaign.
Match Progression
The visitors established an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 29-25 and taking a 48-46 advantage into half-time. Hapoel extended their margin in the third quarter to 68-61, putting the hosts under sustained pressure.
Although Panathinaikos mounted a brief comeback attempt in front of their home supporters, Hapoel maintained their composure down the stretch to seal a 10-point victory.
Top Performers
Francisco led Panathinaikos with 22 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Badio added 12 points and Mathias Lessort finished with 11.
For Hapoel Tel Aviv, Zach LeDay scored a team-high 17 points along with five rebounds. Bryant contributed 14 points, Oturu added 13, and Vasilije Micic chipped in with nine points and eight assists to help control the pace.
Following this encounter, Panathinaikos holds a record of five wins and one loss, while Hapoel Tel Aviv improved to four wins and two defeats in the regular season standings.
