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There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of GBL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Olympiacos (3-1) in Piraeus on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Panathinaikos (4-0) 66-54. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olympiacos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Panathinaikos made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Kostas Mitoglou (210-1996, college: Wake Forest) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 8 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Panathinaikos’ coach Ergin Ataman used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Nigel Williams-Goss (191-1994, college: Gonzaga) replied with 14 points for Olympiacos. Panathinaikos have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Olympiacos dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Panathinaikos are looking forward to face Apollon Patras (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olympiacos will play against PAOK (#7) in Thessaloniki and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Promitheas (3-1) against twelfth ranked Peristeri (1-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Promitheas was defeated by Peristeri in a tough game in Athens 71-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Promitheas. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 7 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and Jaylen Hands who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side Colombian center Jaime Echenique (211-1997, college: Wichita St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Promitheas’ coach Ilias Papatheodorou tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Peristeri left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Promitheas at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Peristeri’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Maroussi.
Maroussi’s fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Karditsas (0-4) 94-88 on Saturday. The winners were led by Isaiah Briscoe who scored that evening 23 points and 6 assists. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Shaq Buchanan did not help to save the game for Karditsas. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Maroussi (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Karditsas’ fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Maroussi’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Athens Peristeri.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Kolossos HH beat Apollon on the road 87-69. Aris won against AEK on its own court 75-64. PAOK unfortunately lost to Lavrio in a road game 76-86.

Apollon – Kolossos HH 69-87

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Kolossos HH and 9th ranked Apollon Patras had identical 1-2 record. But Apollon Patras was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Rodou 87-69 on Saturday night. Kolossos HH outrebounded Apollon Patras 48-21 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Austrian power forward Luka Brajkovic (211-1999, college: Davidson) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and American guard London Perrantes (187-1994, college: Virginia) supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 13 points and 5 assists by American guard TJ Starks (188-1998, college: CSUN) did not help to save the game for Apollon Patras. The former international forward Vasilis Mouratos (193-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 6 assists for lost side. Five Kolossos HH and four Apollon Patras players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kolossos HH (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with PAOK. Apollon Patras lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kolossos HH will meet at home higher ranked Aris (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Apollon Patras will play against the league’s leader Panathinaikos in Athens and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kolossos HH: L.Perrantes 19+5reb+5ast, L.Brajkovic 17+13reb, P.Jorgensen 16+8reb+1ast, K.Iosif 10+3reb+5ast, T.Polley 10+6reb+1ast, D.Utomi 7+6reb
Apollon: T.Starks 13+4reb+5ast, V.Mouratos 10+3reb+6ast, P.Filippakos 10+4reb, D.Washington 10+2reb+4ast, C.Brown 8+3reb, C.Saloustros 6+2reb+3ast

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Aris – AEK 75-64

Very expected game when 8th ranked AEK (1-3) lost to fourth ranked Aris (3-1) in Thessaloniki 64-75 on Sunday. Aris made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international point guard Vasileios Toliopoulos (186-1996) who scored that evening 19 points and 8 assists and American forward Kris Bankston (206-1999, college: Norfolk St., agency: Mansfield and Associates) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American swingman Jordan McRae (197-1991, college: Tennessee) did not help to save the game for AEK. The former international Ioannis Kouzeloglou (204-1995) added 6 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aris have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser AEK keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Aris will meet Kolossos HH (#6) in the next round. AEK will play against Karditsas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Aris: V.Toliopoulos 19+1reb+8ast, K.Bankston 12+6reb, R.Gallinat 11+5reb, M.Carr 9+1reb, R.Harrell Jr. 7+6reb+1ast, D.Katsivelis 5+3reb+1ast
AEK: J.McRae 17+5reb+3ast, J.Tillman 10+5reb, N.Omer 8+3reb, B.McLemore 8+6reb, D.Flionis 7+1reb, I.Kouzeloglou 6+12reb+1ast

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Maroussi – Karditsas 94-88

Maroussi’s fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Karditsas (0-4) 94-88 on Saturday. Maroussi made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 assists and Serbian center Miroslav Raduljica (213-1988) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Maroussi players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Shaq Buchanan (190-1997, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Karditsas. His fellow American import power forward Mitchell Smith (208-1997, college: Missouri, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Maroussi (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Karditsas’ fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Maroussi’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Athens Peristeri.
Top scorers:
Maroussi: I.Briscoe 23+2reb+6ast, M.Raduljica 19+6reb+2ast, M.Lukovic 15+3reb+2ast, S.Juiston 11+10reb+3ast, S.Peno 10+2reb+4ast, N.Alexandros 7
Karditsas: S.Buchanan 17+8reb+3ast, M.Smith 16+7reb+1ast, R.White 15+7reb, J.Sibert 11+1reb, T.McCallum 9+3reb+1ast, M.Klassen 8+2reb+4ast

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Lavrio – PAOK 86-76

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Lavrio and 6th ranked PAOK had identical 2-1 record. This time Lavrio used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Thessaloniki 86-76 on Sunday night. Lavrio made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American point guard David DeJulius (183-1999, college: Cincinnati) who scored that evening 11 points and 7 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and the former international center Vasilis Kavvadas (205-1991) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by Lithuanian Laurynas Beliauskas (193-1997) did not help to save the game for PAOK. American guard Andrew Harrison (198-1994, college: Kentucky) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Lavrio (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser PAOK keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Kolossos HH. Lavrio will meet Promitheas (#4) in the next round. PAOK will play against the league’s second-placed Olympiacos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lavrio: V.Kavvadas 16+6reb, X.Castaneda 14+3reb+1ast, J.Hellems 12+1reb+1ast, D.DeJulius 11+4reb+7ast, T.Zaras 11+1reb+1ast, M.Thornton 11+7reb+2ast
PAOK: L.Beliauskas 23+8reb, A.Harrison 22+5reb, E.Fridriksson 13+3reb+4ast, V.Margaritis 10+3reb+1ast, N.Tsiakmas 5+1reb+1ast, M.Gilmore 3+5reb

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Olympiacos – Panathinaikos 54-66

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Peristeri – Promitheas 76-71

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Promitheas (3-1) against twelfth ranked Peristeri (1-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Promitheas was defeated by Peristeri in a tough game in Athens 71-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Promitheas. They outrebounded Promitheas 44-31 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 7 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 18 points during the contest. At the losing side Colombian center Jaime Echenique (211-1997, college: Wichita St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Hunter Hale (192-1997, college: Winthrop) scored 11 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Promitheas’ coach Ilias Papatheodorou tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Peristeri left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Promitheas at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Peristeri’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Maroussi.
Top scorers:
Peristeri: J.Hands 18+2reb+2ast, K.Williams III 12+3reb+2ast, T.Thompson 10+8reb, N.Dangubic 8+5reb+1ast, J.Ragland 7+6reb+9ast, S.Poulianitis 6+1reb
Promitheas: J.Echenique 21+10reb, H.Hale 11+2reb+5ast, C.Coffey 10+5reb+2ast, A.Koniaris 8+1reb+3ast, A.Cowan Jr. 7+7reb+3ast, A.Kurucs 4+2reb+2ast