Panathinaikos secures victory against Peristeri as Nunn and Sloukas return

Panathinaikos achieved a decisive 95-75 victory over Peristeri at the Telekom Center Athens on October 18, 2026, during the third round of the Stoiximan GBL. The match marked a significant turning point for the team, which was looking to recover following a 91-81 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Euroleague. The club maintained a perfect 3-0 record in the domestic league following this win.

The game was notable for the long-awaited return of Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas to active play. Nunn, who had been sidelined since the summer due to a meniscus tear surgery, was added to the team's foreign player roster replacing Moustafa Fall. In his first appearance of the season, Nunn contributed 18 points and 6 assists in 21 minutes, while Sloukas added 6 points in 16 minutes. Dinos Mitoglou led the team with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Following the match, Kendrick Nunn expressed his gratitude for his return and praised the coaching of Zeljko Obradovic, highlighting the coach's ability to maximize the performance of the squad. The team is now looking ahead to integrate these key players back into their rotation for upcoming Euroleague and domestic challenges.