Panathinaikos leads EuroLeague standings following round seven victory

The seventh round of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season continued this week with several key matchups. On Wednesday, Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Virtus Bologna with a score of 90-81. On Thursday, October 22, Panathinaikos secured a difficult 85-79 home victory against Baskonia at the Telekom Center in Athens. Matias Lessort led the Greek side with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while critical late-game three-pointers from Francisco and Yabusele solidified the win, moving Panathinaikos to a 6-1 record and the top of the league standings.

Elsewhere on Thursday, Anadolu Efes triumphed in the Turkish derby against Besiktas with a final score of 89-80, led by Payne’s 20 points. Other matchups scheduled for the week include Bayern Munich versus Dubai BC, Maccabi Tel Aviv against Real Madrid, and a high-profile rivalry game between Partizan and Red Star. The round concludes on Friday, October 23, with three final matches, including Olympiacos hosting Fenerbahce. The outcome of that game remains significant, as a win for either side would bring them level with Panathinaikos at the top of the standings.