Georgios Papagiannis felt discomfort in his hamstring and will miss the game. It is the same injury that sidelined him during the summer ahead of EuroBasket 2022. The team decided to rest the player ahead of the Greek Cup next week.
With Mateusz Ponitka doubtful to suit up, Panathinaikos Athens face another problem on the roster ahead of tonight's game against Valencia Basket.
Georgios Papagianis will be sidelined, the team announced. The Greek center felt discomfort in his hamstring, the same issue he experienced during the summer ahead of EuroBasket 2022.
The club decided to rest the player ahead of the Greek Cup mini-tournament in Crete next week.
Playing the main center's role, Papagianis has been averaging 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks for 10.7 PIR in the EuroLeague this season.
Meanwhile, the two new additions Matt Thomas and Dimitris Agravanis will make their debut for the greens this evening.
With 8 wins and 16 losses, Panathinaikos are currently 15th in the EuroLeague standings.
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