Peristeri Betsson B.C. held off Maroussi B.C. 83-81 in a tightly contested Greek Basket League matchup on 24 October 2026, using a late 7-0 run and clutch free-throw shooting to secure the home win. The game featured 11 lead changes and was not decided until the final seconds.

Match overview

Peristeri Betsson started with good energy, pushing the pace and attacking the basket early to lead 22-19 after the first quarter. Maroussi responded in the second period, using patient half-court offense and timely three-point shooting to edge ahead briefly. The teams went into halftime with Peristeri leading 41-40.

The third quarter was another back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to create separation. Peristeri took a 63-61 lead into the fourth, setting up a tense finish. Maroussi moved ahead 77-74 with just under three minutes remaining, but Peristeri answered with the decisive run of the game.

Key moments

Trailing 77-74, Peristeri tightened its defense and forced two consecutive Maroussi turnovers. The home side converted both into transition points, then added a three-pointer from the wing to complete a 7-0 run and take an 81-77 lead. Maroussi cut the deficit to two with a late basket, but Peristeri made the necessary free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Maroussi had one last chance to tie or win, but a contested three-pointer at the buzzer fell short, allowing Peristeri to celebrate a hard-earned two-point victory.

Tactical story

Peristeri’s offense was at its best when it played with pace. The home side scored consistently in transition and attacked the rim with purpose, finishing with a healthy advantage in points in the paint. Sotiris Georgallis controlled the tempo and repeatedly found teammates cutting behind Maroussi’s defense.

Maroussi stayed in the game with perimeter shooting and disciplined half-court execution. However, turnovers in the final three minutes proved costly, and Peristeri’s offensive rebounding gave the home side extra possessions at crucial moments. The free-throw line also separated the teams: Peristeri shot 18-of-23, while Maroussi converted 13-of-18.

Standout performers

• Sotiris Georgallis (Peristeri Betsson) led all scorers with 21 points, adding five assists and controlling the late-game tempo.
• Michalis Vlachopoulos (Peristeri Betsson) posted 16 points and eight rebounds, giving the home side a reliable interior option.
• Andreas Papadopoulos (Maroussi) scored 19 points and kept the visitors in the game with timely shot-making.
• Kostas Douros (Maroussi) added 15 points, but Maroussi could not find enough offense late.

What the result means

The win gives Peristeri Betsson B.C. a valuable home result in a competitive Greek Basket League fixture and reinforces the team’s ability to execute under pressure. Maroussi B.C. will feel it let a winnable game slip away, especially after leading late in the fourth quarter. In a game decided by two points, the late turnovers and free-throw disparity were the key differences.