The Panathinaikos Aktor delivered a commanding 111-90 victory over Virtus Bologna at a packed OAKA Arena, solidifying its place among EuroLeague’s top four. Led by Kendrick Nunn and Omer Yurtseven, who both scored 27 points, the Greek champions started 2025 with an offensive masterclass, shooting an impressive 59.4% from beyond the arc (19/32). Nunn added 5 assists and 4 rebounds, while Yurtseven recorded career highs with 13/16 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Juancho Hernangomez contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, thrilling the home crowd.
Virtus Bologna struggled to keep up despite 25 points from Will Clyburn, who went 5/7 from three. Isaiah Cordinier added 11 points and 5 assists, and Mouhammadou Diouf chipped in 15 points. However, the Italian side fell behind early and never regained momentum, dropping to a 5-14 record.
Panathinaikos dominated throughout, taking a 30-23 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 54-42 by halftime. The third quarter saw brief resistance from Virtus, but Panathinaikos’ depth, highlighted by Lorenzo Brown’s 12 points and 7 assists, kept them firmly in control.
In the final quarter, Nunn sealed the game with a flurry of three-pointers, leaving no doubt about the outcome. Panathinaikos improves to a 12-7 record, earning its fourth consecutive win, while Virtus continues to struggle in the EuroLeague standings.
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