Moustapha Fall makes a dramatic return to basketball, helping Panathinaikos secure a crucial victory shortly after his comeback from a serious injury.
Moustapha Fall returns to action
Moustapha Fall, a central figure in the game, returned to competition in late 2025 after a serious injury to his patellar tendon had put his career on hold. His return came after a successful stint with Olympiakos, where he helped the team win a European title in June 2025.Quick impact in debut game
Five days after his return, Fall was used for 92 seconds last week against Fenerbahçe Istanbul, but he had a significant impact on Panathinaikos' victory at the home court of Partizan Belgrade. His performance included 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 key passes in just 14 minutes.Supporting cast shines too
Alongside Fall, Mathias Lessort also achieved 15 evaluation points and a complete performance, contributing 4 points, 9 rebounds, 4 key passes, and 3 steals in 21 minutes. Guerschon Yabusele added 7 points and 5 rebounds, while Sylvain Francisco had a challenging evening with only 8 points and poor shooting.Opposing French players underperform
On the opposing side, the two French players from Partizan were much more subdued. Joffrey Lauvergne and Bandja Sy each managed only 0 points and 2 rebounds, failing to make a significant impact on the game.Other notable performances
On other courts, Evan Fournier made a heroic return with Olympiakos, while Théo Maledon continued his strong start to the season with Real Madrid. Maledon contributed 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 key passes in a win over Milan.Struggles and setbacks
Far from his efficiency in the Liga Endesa, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot continues to struggle with his shooting in the EuroLeague. Meanwhile, Élie Okobo was valuable in Dubai's victory, and Jaylen Hoard had an unproductive evening in Barcelona, contributing weak statistics in a close loss.
