With two free throws by Nan and 3.2 seconds remaining, PAO maintained the lead and secured the big victory with a final score of 77-81.

With 6 seconds remaining, Thompson hits a three-pointer, closing the gap to 77-79.

With 28 seconds left, Mitoglou scores a three-pointer, bringing the score to 74-79 and keeping the game tense as the ball remains with Panathinaikos.

Larkin for free throws after Gabriel’s fifth foul, with 34 seconds remaining, as Sloukas prepares to shoot.

In the final moments of the game, with the score at 72-74, Gabriel scored a crucial basket for Efes, bringing them closer to victory. Juancho was fouled but appeared injured and was unable to shoot free throws; instead, Shaquille Sloukas stepped in to take the two free throws, successfully converting them to extend the lead to 72-76. The referees also reviewed a potential flagrant foul, but no foul was called, keeping the game intense and uncertain until the final buzzer.

In a fiercely contested basketball game, Efes managed to level the score at 72-72 thanks to a clutch basket by Larkin. The match saw dramatic moments, including Nani’s two free throws bringing Panathinaikos within striking distance at 70-72, and a series of strategic timeouts to strategize the final plays. With only 2 minutes and 48 seconds remaining, Oturu scored to even the game at 70-70, after earlier contributions from Nani, who now leads with 21 points. The game intensified as both teams exchanged baskets; Bryant’s three-pointer and a free throw kept Efes close, while Panathinaikos responded with key plays from players like Osmani and Gebre. As the clock wound down, Efes’s Larkin attempted a critical free throw, and the match continued to swing back and forth, with the score tied multiple times. The game is still open, with just seconds remaining, and fans are on the edge of their seats, awaiting the final outcome in Istanbul.

In a thrilling and intense game in Istanbul, Panathinaikos managed to hold on and secure a 63-56 victory over Efes, keeping their hopes alive for advancing to the Top 16. The final quarter was packed with excitement, as Larkin reduced the gap to just 4 points and Oturow delivered a powerful dunk, but the Greens held firm under pressure. With Nan and Mitooglu already leading with 16 and 15 points respectively, and Bryant narrowing the score at critical moments, the game remained close until the very end. The tension peaked as the live updates kept fans on the edge of their seats, with both teams giving their best in a nail-biting thriller. Panathinaikos demonstrated resilience and potential to qualify, while Efes will need to fight until the final buzzer to turn the game around.

Panathinaikos leads with a 45-39 advantage over Efes in the first half of their Euroleague matchup in Istanbul. The Green team has shown strong performance, with Bryant and Mitouglou making key contributions on offense.

Efes is fighting to close the gap, and both teams are gearing up for an exciting second half. The game remains highly competitive, with fans eager to see who will come out on top in this crucial encounter.