Cedi Osman, Kendrick Nunn lead Panathinaikos to victory over Anadolu Efes

In Round 26 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Turkish side Anadolu Efes fell 104-89 on the road against Greek side Panathinaikos. Kendrick Nunn led the home team with 36 points, while Cedi Osman contributed 20 points to help secure the win.

Nunn leads Panathinaikos to victory

Panathinaikos benefited from Nunn’s explosive performance, while Kostas Sloukas added 13 points and 9 assists, and Juancho Hernangomez recorded 8 points and 7 rebounds. For Anadolu Efes, Darius Thompson finished with 14 points and 4 assists, Rodrigue Beaubois scored 13 points, Jordan Nwora contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Daniel Oturu chipped in 11 points and 3 rebounds.

Match summary

Anadolu Efes started strong, using tough defense to establish a double-digit lead early on. However, Panathinaikos responded through Sloukas and Grant’s playmaking, closing the gap. The Greek side entered halftime with a narrow 49-47 lead.

In the third quarter, Anadolu Efes remained competitive, with Thompson and Bryant keeping the game close. But in the final minutes, Panathinaikos regained control, fueled by Nunn’s scoring, and headed into the last period leading 75-73.

In the fourth quarter, Nunn’s efficiency helped Panathinaikos extend its advantage, sealing a commanding 104-89 victory.

Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman: “Defensive adjustments made the difference”

Panathinaikos’ Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman emphasized how defensive changes helped secure the win:

“Sloukas controlled the game brilliantly, and as Nunn gained confidence, he became unstoppable. In the final quarter, we adjusted our defense, which slowed Efes down. I congratulate my players—they won two tough games this week. Our fans were incredible once again, turning every home game into a spectacle.”