Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
GBL top team – Panathinaikos (16-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Apollon Patras (3-13) 87-55. Panathinaikos dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Apollon Patras‘s 30. They outrebounded Apollon 42-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Panagiotis Kalaitzakis (197-1999) who helped to win the game recording 18 points. American Kendrick Nunn (190-1995, college: Oakland, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American center Chad Brown (206-1996, college: UCF) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Apollon. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Panathinaikos have an impressive 16-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-0 record. Apollon at the other side stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Panathinaikos are looking forward to face Aris (#5) in Thessaloniki in the next round. Apollon will play on the road against PAOK (#7) in Thessaloniki and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Promitheas (9-7) and Lavrio (5-11), which took place in Lavrio. Higher ranked Promitheas lost to eleventh ranked Lavrio in a road game 84-89. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Kostas Gontikas (206-1994, college: New York U.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and Vasilis Mouratos who added 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward DeShawn Stephens (203-1989, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lavrio moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Maroussi and Karditsas. Promitheas at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Aris. Lavrio will play against Maroussi (#10) in Athens in the next round. Promitheas will play at home against the league’s second-placed Olympiacos (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Athens: Peristeri (#3) and Maroussi (#9). Peristeri (10-6) smashed visiting Maroussi (5-11) by 23 points 95-72. The winners were led by Joe Ragland who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Peristeri’s coach Vassilis Spanoulis felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Miroslav Raduljica did not help to save the game for Maroussi. Peristeri have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-6 record having six points less than leader Panathinaikos. Maroussi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Lavrio and Karditsas. Peristeri will meet at home Karditsas (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Maroussi will play against Lavrio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Kolossos HH was beaten by Aris on the road 98-91. Karditsas lost to AEK on its own court 86-95. PAOK unfortunately lost to Olympiacos in Piraeus 62-77.
Apollon – Panathinaikos 55-87
GBL top team – Panathinaikos (16-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Apollon Patras (3-13) 87-55. Panathinaikos dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Apollon Patras‘s 30. They outrebounded Apollon 42-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Panagiotis Kalaitzakis (197-1999) who helped to win the game recording 18 points. American Kendrick Nunn (190-1995, college: Oakland, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Panathinaikos players scored in double figures. American center Chad Brown (206-1996, college: UCF) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Justin Bibbs (196-1996, college: Virginia Tech) added 11 points in the effort for Apollon. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panathinaikos have an impressive 16-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-0 record. Apollon at the other side stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Panathinaikos are looking forward to face Aris (#5) in Thessaloniki in the next round. Apollon will play on the road against PAOK (#7) in Thessaloniki and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Panathinaikos: P.Kalaitzakis 18+4reb+1ast, K.Mitoglou 14+5reb+1ast, K.Nunn 13+2reb+5ast, J.Hernangomez 12+6reb+1ast, M.Lessort 10+3reb, D.Moraitis 7+1reb+2ast
Apollon: C.Brown 15+6reb, J.Bibbs 11+1reb+3ast, M.Osborne 9+4reb, O.Coleman 5+2reb+5ast, D.Blaylock 5+7reb+2ast, C.Saloustros 5+5reb
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Aris – Kolossos HH 98-91
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Aris (9-7) beat 8th ranked Kolossos HH (6-10) in Thessaloniki 98-91 on Sunday. Aris made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Latvian forward Roberts Blumbergs (208-1998, college: GCU) who scored that evening 20 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Kris Bankston (206-1999, college: Norfolk St., agency: Mansfield and Associates) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Even 21 points by American Andrew Goudelock (191-1988, college: Charleston) did not help to save the game for Kolossos HH. His fellow American import guard London Perrantes (187-1994, college: Virginia) added 16 points and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aris moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Promitheas. Loser Kolossos HH keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. Aris will meet league’s leader Panathinaikos in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Kolossos HH will play against AEK (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aris: R.Blumbergs 20+5reb, K.Bankston 19+6reb, R.Harrell Jr. 15+6reb+2ast, V.Toliopoulos 12+1reb+8ast, J.Stark 10+1reb+1ast, R.Gallinat 10+2reb+1ast
Kolossos HH: A.Goudelock 21+1reb+2ast, L.Perrantes 16+1reb+6ast, A.Petropoulos 14+6reb, L.Brajkovic 11+8reb, K.Iosif 7+1ast, S.Shittu 6+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1112492
Karditsas – AEK 86-95
Rather expected game when 10th ranked Karditsas (5-11) lost at home to seventh ranked AEK (7-9) 95-86 on Saturday. AEK made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. AEK outrebounded Karditsas 39-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by the former international Ioannis Kouzeloglou (206-1995) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Justin Tillman (203-1996, college: VCU) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 15 points by guard Nikos Diplaros (189-1997) did not help to save the game for Karditsas. American Tevin Mack (201-1997, college: Clemson, agency: MSG) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four AEK and five Karditsas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. AEK moved-up to sixth place, which they share with PAOK. Loser Karditsas dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Maroussi and Lavrio. AEK will meet Kolossos HH (#8) in the next round. Karditsas will play against Peristeri in Athens and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
AEK: J.Tillman 20+8reb, I.Kouzeloglou 20+8reb, B.Knight 14+5reb+3ast, J.McRae 13+6reb+3ast, N.Omer 7+3ast, D.Agravanis 6+2reb
Karditsas: N.Diplaros 15+1reb+3ast, R.White 14+4reb, T.Mack 13+2reb+4ast, S.Buchanan 12+1reb+4ast, R.McCallum 11+3reb+4ast, V.Jankovic 9+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1112493
Lavrio – Promitheas 89-84
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Promitheas (9-7) and Lavrio (5-11), which took place in Lavrio. Higher ranked Promitheas lost to eleventh ranked Lavrio in a road game 84-89. Lavrio made 27-of-32 charity shots (84.4 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Promitheas was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Kostas Gontikas (206-1994, college: New York U.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and the former international forward Vasilis Mouratos (193-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward DeShawn Stephens (203-1989, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import Cameron Reynolds (201-1995, college: Tulane) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lavrio moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Maroussi and Karditsas. Promitheas at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Aris. Lavrio will play against Maroussi (#10) in Athens in the next round. Promitheas will play at home against the league’s second-placed Olympiacos (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Lavrio: K.Gontikas 21+4reb+2ast, V.Mouratos 17+3reb+5ast, S.Flatten 9+5reb+1ast, K.Moore 9+6reb+1ast, V.Kavvadas 8+5reb, M.Thornton 7+4reb+8ast
Promitheas: G.Papas 14+1reb, C.Reynolds 12+4reb+2ast, D.Stephens 11+8reb+2ast, H.Hale 10+2reb+1ast, A.Cowan Jr. 8+3reb+6ast, C.Coffey 8+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1112494
Olympiacos – PAOK 77-62
Rather predictable result when second ranked Olympiacos (14-2) won against 6th ranked PAOK (7-9) in Piraeus 77-62 on Saturday. Olympiacos forced 20 PAOK turnovers. The winners were led by American Alec Peters (206-1995, college: Valpo) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian-Lithuanian swingman Ignas Brazdeikis (201-1999, college: Michigan) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 11 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Justin Alston (203-1994, college: Boston U.) did not help to save the game for PAOK. American-Dominican guard Marques Townes (191-1995, college: Loyola, IL) added 14 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. PAOK’s coach Fotis Takianos rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 14-2 record having just two points less than leader Panathinaikos. Loser PAOK keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with AEK. Olympiacos will meet Promitheas (#4) in the next round. PAOK will play against Apollon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Olympiacos: A.Peters 21+10reb+3ast, I.Brazdeikis 17+7reb+1ast, I.Canaan 17+3reb+3ast, K.Papanikolaou 11+9reb+2ast, T.Georgios 4+1reb, N.Mitrou-Long 4+3reb+3ast
PAOK: M.Townes 14+4reb+2ast, M.Gilmore 12+5reb+2ast, J.Alston 11+9reb+1ast, J.McNeace 10+6reb+1ast, A.Harrison 6+4reb+1ast, E.Fridriksson 3+7reb+9ast
gschID: 1112495
Peristeri – Maroussi 95-72
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Athens: Peristeri (#3) and Maroussi (#9). Peristeri (10-6) smashed visiting Maroussi (5-11) by 23 points 95-72. Peristeri looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and the former international forward Nikos Chougkaz (207-2000, college: NSU) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Peristeri players scored in double figures. Peristeri’s coach Vassilis Spanoulis felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Serbian center Miroslav Raduljica (213-1988) did not help to save the game for Maroussi. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) added 20 points for lost side. Peristeri have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-6 record having six points less than leader Panathinaikos. Maroussi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Lavrio and Karditsas. Peristeri will meet at home Karditsas (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Maroussi will play against Lavrio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peristeri: N.Chougkaz 19+5reb+1ast, J.Ragland 19+6reb+12ast, K.Williams III 14+1ast, T.Thompson 12+6reb+2ast, J.Love 10+1reb+5ast, E.Mitrou-Long 7+3reb
Maroussi: A.Hill 20+3reb+1ast, M.Raduljica 13+8reb+4ast, I.Briscoe 11+1reb+5ast, G.Cosey 8+1reb+1ast, N.Alexandros 7+4ast, R.Woodard II 6+7reb
gschID: 1112496
