Eighth consecutive win, 82–78 against AEK BC

Aris BC Betsson secured its eighth consecutive win in the Stoiximan Basket League, defeating AEK BC 82–78 in Round 24.

The team of Igor Milicic relied heavily on its strong defense for most of the game and the offensive performance of Elijah Mitrou-Long, who recorded 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kostas Antetokounmpo played only 8 minutes in the first half due to a calf issue.

With scoring contributions from Antetokounmpo, Ronnie Harrell, and Mitrou-Long, Aris Betsson took a 17–12 lead. AEK reduced the deficit to 22–21 at the end of the first quarter with three free throws.

The visitors went ahead 22–26, but the hosts tightened their defense. With Amine Noua joining the scoring, Aris turned 25–29 into 35–31. Mitrou-Long reached 13 points to make it 42–33, before the halftime score of 44–39.

Aris maintained strong defensive intensity in the third quarter. Mitrou-Long remained dominant, extending the lead to 58–51, before Bryce Jones took over offensively. With seven consecutive points from him, the score became 68–54, before closing the quarter at 68–57.

In the fourth quarter, Aris struggled offensively, scoring just two points in five minutes, allowing AEK to take a 70–71 lead with a 0–10 run. Mitrou-Long responded with five crucial points to make it 75–71, Danilo Andjusic added a key basket for 77–73, and Harrell hit his fourth three-pointer to make it 80–76. Mitrou-Long sealed the game at 82–78.

Aris Betsson was unable to overturn the first game’s point differential (82–76) in the final possession.

Quarter scores: 22–21, 44–39, 68–57, 82–78.

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