Panathinaikos – Dubai BC 103-82: Green concert with… maestro Sloukas!

With Kostas Sloukas setting the pace, Jerian Grant returning to top form, and Kenneth Faried being “Manimal,” Panathinaikos exploded in the second half to defeat Dubai BC 103-82 at the packed Telekom Center, securing their third consecutive win.

The Green machines really got rolling after last week’s 2/2 wins in Paris and Madrid!

With a terrifyingly strong second half, Panathinaikos dismantled Dubai BC, scoring relentlessly and reaching their third straight Euroleague win amidst the roar of 18,000 fans. The team from the UAE had held a lead for 25 minutes (56-59), but the rest of the game turned into an offensive monologue for the “Trifylli.”

Kostas Sloukas sparked Panathinaikos’ comeback, Kendrick Nunn “unleashed” in the second half, Jerian Grant was his familiar self, and Kenneth Faried electrified the crowd with spectacular plays.

The Game:

Both teams started with high shooting percentages, with Panathinaikos struggling defensively. Dubai BC, particularly Boogie Ellis (8 points in five minutes), had an excellent start, controlling the pace and leading (14-17 at 6’), while the Greens faced issues with Kendrick Nunn, who had early fouls.

Golemac’s team even reached +6 (16-22), with Ellis scoring half of his team’s points (11). Panathinaikos was further challenged by Osman’s injury at 2:22 before the first quarter ended (25-24), who had been their top scorer with 7 points.

The second quarter mirrored the first as both teams traded leads possession by possession. Kenneth Faried provided highlight-reel plays with four blocks and an all-around strong presence (5 points, 3 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal, 12 PIR).

Kostas Sloukas (8 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals) kept Panathinaikos afloat when the offense stalled. The team shot well overall (13/19 two-pointers, 4/12 three-pointers, 7/8 free throws, 14-4 rebounds, 12 assists vs. 7 turnovers).

On the Dubai side, Boogie Ellis (15 points) and Mfiondu Kabengele (14 points) were constant threats, with McKinley Wright orchestrating his team with 6 points and 6 assists in the first half (45-48). Despite poor three-point shooting (2/11), Dubai stayed in the game with 16/17 free throws.

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Second Half Explosion:

Dubai BC maintained control until the 26th minute, leading 56-59. Panathinaikos then ignited a comeback, with Sloukas driving the offense while Huantso, Grant, and Faried shut down Dubai’s scoring lanes.

Panathinaikos ran a 19-3 run, turning the score to +13 (75-62), completely dominating the Telekom Center. The Green surge reached 29-3, giving them a 24-point lead (85-61) and sealing the game for their third consecutive Euroleague win.

Why They Won:
Exceptional defense in one quarter combined with a 29-3 run turned a -3 deficit (56-59) into +23 (85-62) at the start of the fourth quarter.

Difference Maker:
Kostas Sloukas led the team with 15 points, 4/4 two-pointers, 1/4 three-pointers, 4/4 free throws, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 turnovers in 21 minutes.

Supporting Stars:
Jerian Grant (15 points, 2/2 two-pointers, 3/3 three-pointers, 2/2 free throws), Kendrick Nunn (22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists), Kenneth Faried (9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks).

Could Have Done Better:
Justin Anderson, who was mostly absent on the court.

Top Performer Despite Loss:
Mfiondu Kabengele with 18 points and 5 rebounds.

Quarter Scores: 25-24, 45-48, 75-62, 103-82.

95-71
Three-pointer by Grant

20/11/2025 22:54
92-71
Three-pointer by Ryan

20/11/2025 22:53
92-68
Three-pointer by Nan

20/11/2025 22:53
89-68
1/2 free throws by Petrousef

20/11/2025 22:52
Two free throws

20/11/2025 22:52
Foul on Petrousef

20/11/2025 22:51
89-67
Basket by Kalaitzakis

20/11/2025 22:50
87-67
Three-pointer by Ryan

20/11/2025 22:50
87-64
Basket by Ragkavopoulos

20/11/2025 22:49
85-64
Dunk by Abbas, first basket after 6’30”

20/11/2025 22:49
85-62
Basket by Nan

20/11/2025 22:48
83-62
Three-pointer by Grant

20/11/2025 22:31
64–61
Three-pointer by Sloukas

20/11/2025 22:30
Faried makes it 61–61

20/11/2025 22:30
Nunn draws the foul, timeout

20/11/2025 22:28
59–61
Petrusev

20/11/2025 22:27
59–59
Three-pointer by Shorts

20/11/2025 22:27
56–59
Dunk by Kabengele

20/11/2025 22:27
56–57
Nunn scores from close range

20/11/2025 22:26
54–57
Free throw is good

20/11/2025 22:26
54–56
Basket and foul by Petrusev

20/11/2025 22:25
54–54
Shorts ties the game

20/11/2025 22:25
52–54
Basket by Wright

20/11/2025 22:25
52–52
Three-pointer by Mitoglou

20/11/2025 22:24
49–52
49–52 Abbas

20/11/2025 22:24
49–50
Basket by Nunn

20/11/2025 22:03
Sloukas at the free-throw line

20/11/2025 22:02
43–46
Kabengele with the dunk

20/11/2025 22:02
43–44
Sloukas answers

20/11/2025 22:01
41–44
Wright scores

20/11/2025 22:01
41–42
Mitoglou hits a three-pointer

20/11/2025 22:01
38–42
Ellis makes both free throws

20/11/2025 22:00
Foul by Sloukas

20/11/2025 22:00
38–40
Wright scores

20/11/2025 21:59
38–38
Sloukas makes both

20/11/2025 21:58
Sloukas to the free-throw line

20/11/2025 21:58
36–38
Petrusev makes both

Nan misses a long three-pointer
20/11/2025 21:36

Sloukas misses a three
20/11/2025 21:36

25–24
Basket by Nan
20/11/2025 21:35

23–24
Three-pointer by Ragkavopoulos
20/11/2025 21:35

20–24
Wright makes 2/2 free throws
20/11/2025 21:34

Free throws for Wright
20/11/2025 21:33

Second block by Faried in the game
20/11/2025 21:33

20–22
Mitoglou scores from close range
20/11/2025 21:32

18–22
Osman makes 2/2 free throws, leaves the court limping
20/11/2025 21:31

Free throws for Osman
20/11/2025 21:31

16–22
Ellis makes the free throw
20/11/2025 21:30

16–21
Wright scores, technical foul on Ataman
20/11/2025 21:30

16–19
Basket by Wright
20/11/2025 21:29

16–17
Basket by Juancho
20/11/2025 21:28

Juancho’s three-pointer is off
20/11/2025 21:28

Osman misses, rebound by Juancho
20/11/2025 21:28

Initial call stands
20/11/2025 21:27

Challenge for possession
20/11/2025 21:26

Ellis misses a three, referees say possession to Dubai
20/11/2025 21:26

14–17
Ellis makes the free throw
20/11/2025 21:25

Timeout
20/11/2025 21:23

14–16
Ellis scores and gets the foul
20/11/2025 21:23

14–14
Osman ties the game
20/11/2025 21:23

12–14
Another three-pointer from Abbas
20/11/2025 21:22

12–11
Osman answers
20/11/2025 21:22

9–11
Three-pointer by Ellis
20/11/2025 21:21

9–8
Shorts
20/11/2025 21:21

7–8
Basket by Kabengele
20/11/2025 21:21

7–6
Ellis makes both free throws
20/11/2025 21:20

Ellis to the line after Nan’s foul
20/11/2025 21:20

7–4
Faried scores his first basket
20/11/2025 21:19

5–4
Nan responds
20/11/2025 21:19

3–4
Abbas
20/11/2025 21:19

Juancho misses a three
20/11/2025 21:18

3–2
Three-pointer by Juancho
20/11/2025 21:17

0–2
Petrušev scores
20/11/2025 21:17

Gametime! pic.twitter.com/zFWq0A1EUB

— Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) November 20, 2025