At OAKA, Panathinaikos welcomes Anatolou Efes for the 21st matchday of the Euroleague.
Panathinaikos is in a difficult position for its entry into the eight. Defeats against Barcelona, Zalgiris and Maccabi put the team in a difficult position. He has 8 wins and 12 losses. He wants to go on a winning streak in order to have whatever luck he can... Apart from the injured Papas, while Stefan Lasme is a former member of the club. He will have to appear serious to have any hope in the future. But with the image it presents... it doesn't convince.
Anatolou Efes is in very good condition. He has surprised so far and is in the top four. She got important victories that raised her score but also boosted the team's psychology. They may have lost in Madrid 92-84 but they put up quite a fight. She scores with ease and that is one of her strengths. A theoretically easy home match against Gran Canaria follows.
Panathinaikos is playing one of its last cards in order to have hopes for the eight. He should go on a winning streak... On the contrary, Anatolou has impressed us this year. He plays fast, performs and gets results. I expect it to be an open match.