'IN THE END, NAN...': Sasa Obradovic's first statement after the tough loss to Panathinaikos!
The first-round match in Istanbul brought a big turnaround in the season for the red-and-whites.
TL;DR
- Crvena Zvezda lost to Panathinaikos 82:74 in a Euroleague game.
- Despite leading for most of the match, Crvena Zvezda lost concentration in the final quarter.
- Coach Sasa Obradovic cited rushed offensive plays as a key reason for the defeat.
- Kendrick Nunn's scoring was crucial for Panathinaikos's comeback and victory.
- Both Panathinaikos and Crvena Zvezda now have an 18-14 record in the standings.
- Jared Butler was Crvena Zvezda's top scorer with 15 points.
- Nigel Hayes-Davis (20 points) and Kendrick Nunn (19 points) led Panathinaikos.