The first of two games in the BCL's knockout phase between PAOK and AEK. AEK is the winner of the event for last season and PAOK's presence in the event is "decent", participating in the knockout phase for the third consecutive time. The two teams know very well and the two games will be of great interest.
I really like PAOK as a team this year, it plays effective basketball and has depth in its roster for its financial data. Of course, he lost another player, Jamal Jones, due to injury. The financial problems that brought great upset to the team seem to be overcome after the catalytic intervention of the Savvidis family. It comes from the victory against Holargos after an amazing third ten minutes in which he essentially "cleared" the game. Goss and Hatcher are the barometers of the team with Margaritis doing another mature year.
AEK has a very qualitative roster, and that's what it says. Theodore seems to have adapted to the team and is another important addition to the roster. He emerged MVP in the recent intercontinental as well as in the BCHL with Banwire two years ago. A great scorer who in his own right can set himself a toy. AEK is a full team and in excellent condition as it was in the last game against Prometheus (83-62)
AEK has the form, PAOK is in good shape and has its headquarters. It is certain that the stadium will have the most people for the current period and will probably be full. There seems to be a rally in the world for the first time. Because of the seat and given the existence of the repeat in a week I will support the home team.
PAOK - AEK | 1 (-1.5) | Stoiximan | 2.02 | 4/10
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