33 Points, Overtime: Nunn Stops Madrid

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Real Madrid had come into the game at the Palacio looking to elevate its performance, but EuroLeague leaders Panathinaikos under Obradovic were not shaken. After 40 minutes, the teams were tied at 87:87 – Nunn had kept the home team alive on his own with a three-pointer only minutes earlier.

The game had several turning points for you as a spectator: Madrid's deficit, an equalizer, overtime and, ultimately, a decisive play from Lessort. In the end, the Greeks held the upper hand.

ABC and El Mundo are consistent in their reports of the Greeks' victory. Their accounts complement each other: ABC describes the dramatic course of the game to the final buzzer, while El Mundo highlights Nunn's decisive 33 points.

How Madrid Survived a Nine-Point Deficit

Real Madrid was significantly depleted. The absences included Campazzo, Jantunen and Maledon. As a result, the team came under pressure from the outset: Panathinaikos SV led 13:4 after the first quarter.

Madrid, however, refused to accept defeat. Tavares, Sarr and Okeke finished through the offensive rotation, while Llull provided an assist in his EuroLeague appearance. The deficit initially narrowed to four points.

Panathinaikos then regained control. In the second half, Nunn and Yabusele, who previously played for Madrid, made the difference, while Shulga and Feliz added more points for the Greeks. Jones also helped the hosts get back into the game with jump shots and his energy.

Procida scored five consecutive points to put Madrid ahead eventually. But the game tipped again: the EuroLeague champions were too hesitant at the start of the fourth quarter, while the Greeks consistently looked for the three-pointer.

Nunn's Three-Pointer Alone Was Not Enough

With five minutes remaining, the game was level at 87:87. Nunn took charge and hit a three-pointer that initially looked like the decisive play of the evening.

Madrid, however, refused to give up the lead. Procida and Feliz tied the game again and forced Obradovic's team into overtime. Madrid had surrendered control, but the two equalizers also gave the home team one final chance to win.

El Mundo particularly highlights Abalde's performance. The Galician helped the team overcome its injury absences and became the center of attention during an emotional duel with Nunn in the closing stages. Feliz also made a positive impression and, alongside Nunn, set up one of the equalizers.

Lessort's Two-Plus-One Ends the Drama

The game remained level at first in overtime. In the end, Lessort made the decisive play: after his assist, the Spaniard scored a two-plus-one to put Panathinaikos ahead.

The margin was no longer razor-thin at the finish, but that final basket was the decisive difference. Nunn had scored 33 points beforehand, including 23 in the fourth quarter alone. The figure underlines how strongly the Greek player shaped the decisive phase of the game.

Despite its absences, Real Madrid did not give up, but it could no longer erase the deficit. Panathinaikos won in overtime and ended Madrid's EuroLeague run. It was especially bitter for Los Blancos, who had erased the deficit twice and forced overtime themselves.