Guerschon Yabusele delivered a standout performance for Panathinaïkos, leading them to a crucial victory with 22 points in 24 minutes.
Guerschon Yabusele's standout performance
Guerschon Yabusele, a 30-year-old center standing 2.01 meters tall, had his most productive game while playing for Panathinaïkos, scoring 22 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out one assist in just 24 minutes during a match against Karditsa. He shot 5 of 8 from two-point range, 2 of 7 from three-point range, and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line, finishing as the top scorer of the game.Panathinaïkos overcomes a tough challenge
Panathinaïkos had to fight hard to win their fourth straight league game, trailing Karditsa 39-31 at halftime and still behind by six points (50-56) after the third quarter. In the final ten minutes, they outscored Karditsa 28-8, with a crucial 12-0 run in the final quarter to take control of the match.Supporting players contribute to the win
Mathias Lessort, another French international on Panathinaïkos' roster, added 8 points and 3 rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench, making 3 of 6 shots from the field. Kendrick Nunn contributed 12 points, while Kostas Sloukas provided 9 assists. On the other side, Jordan McRae led Karditsa with 18 points, followed by Justin Turner with 14 points.Panathinaïkos continues their undefeated streak
The victory keeps Panathinaïkos undefeated in the league this season, with four consecutive wins. Yabusele's performance was his best since joining the team in Athens, highlighting his growing impact on the squad.