Panathinaikos claimed the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament title in Australia with a 106-89 comeback victory over the Adelaide 36ers. After trailing at halftime, the team put on an offensive show in the second half, led by a strong debut from new signing Richaun Holmes.
The win showcased Panathinaikos’ deep roster and offensive firepower. With multiple players contributing and a new player like Holmes fitting in seamlessly, the team appears well-prepared for the season ahead.
💪 Impressive Debut for Richaun Holmes
Richaun Holmes made an immediate impact for Panathinaikos in his first game. He recorded a solid double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, showing his value to the team right away.
🤝 A Balanced Team Effort
The victory was powered by contributions from across the roster. Kendrick Nunn led the scoring with 26 points, while Nikos Rogkavopoulos added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Jerian Grant also had a double-double with 11 points and 10 assists, with Dinos Mitoglou and Juancho Hernangomez also scoring in double figures.
🔄 Second-Half Comeback Secures the Win
The Adelaide 36ers started strong, leading 47-39 at halftime with great play from Bryce Cotton (24 points) and Dejan Vasilijevic (22 points). However, Panathinaikos turned the game around completely after the break, scoring an incredible 67 points in the second half to clinch the victory.
🎉 A Great Basketball Showcase in Australia
Held at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, the tournament’s final day attracted 18,000 fans. In the day’s other game, Partizan defeated the Kings 93-90, thanks to a 24-point performance from Jabari Parker.
