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Aris B.C.

04-04 21:00

82 - 78

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AEK B.C.

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Aris B.C.

AEK B.C.

Aris B.C.

AEK B.C.

2 points

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TO53%

78%TO

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Ended82 - 78

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Match Info

Aris B.C. secured a hard-fought 82-78 victory over AEK B.C. in a pivotal Greek Basket League clash on Saturday night at the Alexandreio Melathron. The home side held off a late surge from their Athenian rivals to claim a crucial win in the race for playoff positioning, with the final margin coming down to clutch free throws in the game's dying seconds. The match was a tense affair from the opening tip-off, with Aris establishing an early lead through aggressive defense and efficient scoring in the paint. AEK fought back in the second quarter, finding their rhythm from beyond the arc to close the gap and set up a back-and-forth second half. The decisive moment came in the final minute with Aris clinging to a two-point lead; a critical steal led to a fast-break layup, and subsequent free throws sealed the 82-78 result. Standout performances included Aris's point guard, who orchestrated the offense with precision and hit key shots down the stretch, while AEK's center posted a dominant double-double in a losing effort. The result sees Aris solidify their hold on a top-four spot in the league table, while AEK will rue missed opportunities that could have boosted their own postseason aspirations. In post-match comments, the Aris coach praised his team's defensive resilience, stating, "We knew AEK's firepower, and our focus was to disrupt their flow. The guys executed the plan under immense pressure." The AEK manager reflected on the narrow loss, saying, "Small details decided it. We had our chances but didn't capitalize in the final possessions." The starting lineups featured Aris's typical defensive-oriented quintet and AEK's balanced scoring attack, with both teams leaning heavily on their star players throughout the intense forty minutes.