Victory was crucial for Panathinaikos as it could hardly afford to lose its opening home game.

Looking at the top-16 of the Euroleague, the two teams showed in good shape in a game that may determine very little for the course of the championship.

Olympiakos went down at Galatasaray 79-74 on Thursday for its second defeat in the first round of the Euroleague.

Ninth win in a row for Panathiniaikos.

Olympiakos beat Korivos 79-73 despite trailing on several occasions.

Injuries hampered Panathinaikos’ efforts in Turkey.

Centre Loukas Mavrokefalidis’ injury sours well fought win.

The Reds went down 89-70 against Laboral Kutxa, but still group favourites.

PAOK supporters rushed to an emergency PAOK administration meeting and forced the club to issue a statement that coach Soulis Markopoulos is staying for the next five years.

Panathinaikos had a perfect start in its Euroleague première against Polish champions Turow, winning 84-77.