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Panathinaikos vs Armani Milan: Crucial Game for Greens at Packed OAKA

Published January 6, 2026, 06:13

Panathinaikos hosts Armani Milan at the Telekom Center Athens for the 20th round of the Euroleague (21:15), in a game of crucial importance for the morale and standings of the “Greens”. Ergin Ataman's team comes from a defeat in the derby against Olympiacos, which ended a three-game winning streak and caused intense criticism. Despite a positive record (12-7), the defeat to Olympiacos overshadowed the team's progress, while Dimitris Giannakopoulos's statements about negligence before the derby reflect the pressure that prevails. The strongman of Panathinaikos has announced reinforcement in the power forward position. Kendrick Nunn was excellent with 32 points in the derby, but the limited contribution of the other players cost them. Dino Mitoglou is out of the squad for the game against Armani Milan due to a hamstring strain. Armani Milan, on the other hand, is in a competitive crisis, with three consecutive defeats and defensive problems. Giuseppe Poeta's team has a record of 9-10 and urgently needs wins to compete for a place in the Euroleague's top ten.