PAOK beat Ionikos 82–78 in Game 4 of the Basketball League. Aris Lykogianni’s team won the third championship victory. Ionikos suffered a third defeat.
Thessalonians controlled the match for the longest time. PAOK led 65-47 at the start of the fourth period and Ionikos reacted to cut 65-62 with an impressive streak.
The hosts ran on their own to make the score 71-62 with about three minutes left. With Renfo’s accurate shot, the difference reached ten points with a score of 72-62.
With a three-pointer from Mavrokefalidis, Ionikos reduced the lead to three points (76-73), but two shots from Hands put PAOK 78-73 with forty seconds left in the game. With Simmons’ three-pointer, the Ionian cut the lead to 79-76, but Riley’s two shots ended the game in spectacular fashion despite the efforts of the visitors.
Source: Kathimerini
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