Hapoel Tel Aviv defeats Panathinaikos 92-88 in Euroleague

In the 35th round of the Euroleague, Panathinaikos lost to Hapoel Tel Aviv with a score of 92-88 at the Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Despite leading by 11 points in the fourth quarter at 80-69, Panathinaikos suffered a collapse, conceding a 23-8 partial score in the final eight minutes. Following this result, Panathinaikos now holds a 20-15 record, significantly diminishing their chances of securing a home-court advantage or a top-six finish in the playoffs. Key contributors for the visiting team included Kostas Sloukas and Juancho Hernangomez, while Kendrick Nunn missed several decisive shots in the final minute. The game saw notable performances from Hapoel's Bryant, Blakeney, and Odiase, who spearheaded the late-game turnaround. Panathinaikos is scheduled to face Barcelona at the Palau Blaugrana on April 7. This defeat forces the team into a difficult position as they aim to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.