Basket League

Panathinaikos and Olympiakos eased to comfortable home victories for the Basket League against Holargos and AEK respectively on Sunday ahead of a very challenging week in the Euroleague. Aris and Lavrio edged closer to safety with precious wins.

Rick Pitino's domestic debut on the Panathinaikos bench brought the champion's 10th win in as many Basket League games on Sunday, while Olympiakos braved the challenge of host PAOK to win at Thessaloniki.

The Greens were challenged during the first half at Patra by Promitheas, but overcame their host with an 86-69 score to extend their perfect record in the league.

Panathinaikos and Olympiakos have put some clear, blue water between themselves and the other teams in the Basket League, as the Greens defeated cup holder AEK and the Reds are now alone in second after defeating surprise package Peristeri.

Panionios pushed host Peristeri all the way on Saturday, but the Basket League's surprise package managed to preserve its perfect record at home and stay joint second at the table, along with Olympiakos. The Reds and the Greens had no problems, ahead of a tough week in the Euroleague with two games for each.

Panathinaikos narrowly beat Peristeri on Monday to remain the sole undefeated team in the Basket League, but once again showed frailties in its game. It now has one more match with Olympiakos scheduled, this time in the Cup semis.

Promoted club Peristeri surprisingly sits alone on top of the Basket League as it beat Lavrio at home and Panathinaikos's game at Kolossos was postponed.

At least five Panathinaikos players suffered from gastroenteritis and all clubs (including Olympiakos) agreed that the game scheduled to take place on Rhodes on Monday should be postponed. A new date will be set later.

Panathinaikos beat Olympiakos for the second time in 10 days, this time for the Basket League, to remain on top of the table, along with fellow unbeaten Peristeri after six league games.

Panathinaikos, Olympiakos and Peristeri extended their perfect records at the start of the Basket League to five wins in as many games with their easy victories against minor opposition.

Panathinaikos overcame host Panionios 88-67 on Monday, Olympiakos thrashed Lavrio 102-63 at home on Sunday and Peristeri downed Ifaistos Limnou 89-81, having led by up to 25 points during the game.

PAOK eliminated holder AEK and Kymi beat joint Basket League leader Peristeri to make the Greek Cup semifinals along with favorites Panathinaikos and Olympiakos.

Aris gave Olympiakos a real scare in Thessaloniki on Monday, but the Reds escaped with a four-point win to stay tied on top of the Basket League along with Panathinaikos and Peristeri.