Grant and Osman: Panathinaikos makes the derby its own by knocking out Olympiacos

20/01/202521:39

Jerian Grant Segafredo Virtus Bologna - Panathinaikos Athens Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2023-2024 Bologna, 29/03/2024 Foto B.Costantini / Ciamillo-Castoria

In the Greek league, Panathinaikos remains unbeaten, defeating Olympiacos in the derby, 18 points for former Olimpia Milan Jerian Grant.

Panathinaikos won the derby against Olympiacos 78-72. Coach Ergin Ataman’s team overcame an injury to Yurtseven (who left the game after six minutes) and a long layoff. The win keeps the Greens unbeaten at home with a record of 15 wins and 0 losses. Olympiacos, on the other hand, falls to a record of 13 wins and 2 losses.

The difference makers for Panathinaikos were Jerian Grant and Cedi Osman: 18 points each, with the Turk also grabbing 6 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn also had 14 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.

For Olympiacos, Vezenkov’s 20 points and 8 rebounds and Peters’ 11 points were the only two players in double figures.