Kendrick Nunn’s Explosion: 21 Points in the First Quarter as Panathinaikos Crushes Olimpia Milano

Kendrick Nunn, initially doubtful to play, stunned with 21 points and 7 triples in the first quarter, finishing with a EuroLeague career-high 39 points. Panathinaikos dominated Olimpia Milano 103-74, leaving Ettore Messina’s team overwhelmed in every aspect, starting with rebounds and physical intensity.

FIRST QUARTER

A devastating 38-15 after 10 minutes. Dimitrijevic hit the buzzer-beater as Milan looked dismantled by Panathinaikos’ defense. Nunn was unstoppable with 21 points on 7/8 from three. Jerian Grant added 6 points and 5 assists. Panathinaikos shot 7/11 from deep, won the rebound battle 12-5, while Milano committed 5 turnovers.

SECOND QUARTER

The onslaught continued as Milano trailed by as much as 32 points (56-24) before closing the half at 62-40. Nunn totaled 26 points in the first half—simply dominant. Panathinaikos led 20-8 in rebounds, while Milano had 6 turnovers.

THIRD QUARTER

Milano cut the deficit to 79-60 by the end of the third, but Panathinaikos controlled the game effortlessly. Nunn reached 30 points, while Mirotic scored 14 and Shields added 11 for Milano.

FOURTH QUARTER

Nunn resumed his scoring spree, dominating all aspects of the game. Within two minutes, Panathinaikos stretched the lead back to +27 (93-62). The gap widened to 97-64 and peaked at 103-66 with 1:35 left as Nunn chased the EuroLeague triple record.