Panathinaikos secures victory against AEK in the Stoiximan GBL

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Panathinaikos AKTOR defeated AEK Athens with a score of 83-74 at the SUNEL Arena during the 6th round of the Stoiximan GBL. The match was characterized by a competitive first half, but Panathinaikos secured the win by asserting dominance in the fourth quarter. This result allows the visitors to return to winning ways in the domestic league following their previous defeat to Aris.

AEK entered the contest facing significant roster challenges, with head coach Dragan Sakota forced to utilize a limited rotation of only seven players. The team suffered further setbacks during the game, including a serious injury to Brown, which appears to involve his Achilles tendon, and abdominal issues for Flionis. Despite these obstacles, Bartley provided a strong individual performance for AEK, recording 19 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Panathinaikos was led by Bandio, who delivered a standout performance, finishing the game with 25 points and five rebounds.