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Dominant Greece U20 Team Advances to EuroBasket U20 Quarterfinals After Beating Israel
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Dominant Greece U20 Team Advances to EuroBasket U20 Quarterfinals After Beating Israel

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece's U20 national basketball team defeated Israel 79-66 to advance to the EuroBasket U20 quarterfinals.
  • Andreas Patrikis led Greece with 22 points, supported by strong performances from Chantzis and Pagonis.
  • Greece will face the winner of the Italy-Serbia match in the next round.

The Greek U20 national men's basketball team secured a decisive 79-66 victory over Israel, earning a spot in the EuroBasket U20 quarterfinals. The team showcased a dominant performance, controlling the game from the early stages.

Andreas Patrikis was the standout player for Greece, pouring in 22 points. He was ably supported by teammates Chantzis and Pagonis, who each contributed 11 points, and Nikolaidis added 10. The Greek squad established an early lead and, despite a brief Israeli comeback in the second quarter, maintained a five-point advantage at halftime (37-32).

Greece intensified its play in the second half, extending its lead to double digits in the third quarter. The team managed the game effectively in the final period, sealing their victory and advancing to the final eight. They now await the winner of the match between Italy and Serbia.

The article also includes game details such as quarter scores (12-18, 32-37, 48-55, 66-79) and lists the referees and player statistics for Greece.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.