Overview of the fifth round of Stoiximan GBL

The fifth round of the Stoiximan GBL basketball league features a series of matches held on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The schedule includes a notable clash in Thessaloniki between Iraklis and PAOK, while AEK travels to Ioannina to face the Vikos Falcons, who are seeking their first-ever league victory after four consecutive losses.

Karditsa returns to its home court after two away defeats, while Kolossos Rhodes looks to build on its recent win. The round concludes on November 1 with a high-profile game at the Alexandreio arena, where Aris hosts the undefeated Panathinaikos. Aris enters the match with a seven-game winning streak across all competitions, while Panathinaikos aims to recover domestically following a loss to Anadolu Efes.

Injury concerns mark the final game: Aris coach Vassilis Spanoulis will be without Vassilis Charalampopoulos, Lefteris Bochoridis, and Giorgos Tanoulis. Zeljko Obradovic, the Panathinaikos coach, will be missing Moustapha Fall, Jerian Grant, and the injured Nikos Rogkavopoulos. Following this match, Panathinaikos prepares for an upcoming game against Real Madrid in Spain.