Zeljko's PAO win after stunning comeback: Karditsa push Greens for three quarters before falling to furious Athenian finish

Pulse Sports Team 20:15 - 24 October 2026

Panathinaikos defeated visiting Karditsa 78-64 in Round 4 of the Greek championship.

Zeljko Obradovic's squad struggled for a good half-hour tonight, entering the final period trailing by six. However, a blistering fourth-quarter rally saw the Greens pull away for an expected victory to maintain their perfect league record.

Panathinaikos dominated the fourth quarter 28-8, with Guerschon Yabusele shining bright after pouring in 12 points in the final frame alone. He was backed by Kendrick Nunn with seven and Mathias Lessort with six, as the trio broke the resistance of the resilient visitors.

Yabusele finished the game with 22 points and eight rebounds, Nunn added 12, while Isaac Bonga was the only other double-digit scorer with ten points and eight boards.

The visitors were led in scoring by Jordan McRae with 18 points, while Justin Turner also had a solid outing with 14.

Panathinaikos now turn their attention to a EuroLeague double-round week, first hosting Olimpia Milano before traveling to face Anadolu Efes.