Panathinaikos faces ASVEL in EuroLeague match despite roster depletion

Panathinaikos hosts the French side ASVEL at the Telekom Center Athens today for the second round of the EuroLeague. The team seeks to maintain its winning momentum following an opening victory against Paris, where they secured a 91-72 win behind strong performances from Francisco, Lessort, Yabusele, Mitoglou, and Mantzoukas.

Head coach Zeljko Obradovic faces significant roster challenges, as he will be without Kendrick Nunn, Kostas Sloukas, Nigel Hayes-Davis, Moustapha Fall, and Juancho Hernangomez. Hernangomez, who suffered a muscle spasm during the Stoiximan Super Cup semi-final loss to PAOK, is expected to remain sidelined for approximately ten days. Despite these injuries, the team is preparing for a busy schedule including a match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on October 2, followed by their Greek league opener against Viko Ioanninon.