Trikala – Mahetis Piiramaticou 97-103 (par.): An impressive “double” in overtime for the Thessaloniki team
The Experimental Fighters got their 6th win in a match-thriller
In an exciting game that opened the curtain on the 10th game of the Elite League, the Experimental Fighters defeated Trikala 103-97 in overtime, reaching 6-4 and climbing into the upper echelons of the standings.
How did the match go?
Trikala entered more dynamically, taking advantage of the guests’ mistakes and leading 18-9 in the 8th minute. But the Warriors countered at the end of the quarter with a 9-2 run, cutting it to 20-18.
The second quarter was balanced, with both teams struggling to attack. The hosts, having high percentages in two-pointers, went to the locker room with a 43-39 lead.
In the third quarter the Warriors entered determined, oozing energy and concentration. With a three-pointer by Darliston, they escaped for the first time with a double-digit difference (46-57), creating new momentum for the rest of the game.
In the finale of regular time, Trikala found two big shots with Jones, while after a steal and a layup they went ahead with 12” left. But Katsamouris sent the game to extra five minutes with 1/2 shots (86-86).
The extra time and the final result
In overtime, the Experimental Warriors were clearly cooler and more efficient. With a total run of 17-11 they “locked” the victory, leaving with a valuable “double” from a difficult home.
The final score: 103-97 in favor of the Thessaloniki team.
MVP and star players
The absolute protagonist of the Fighters was Giorgos Notis, who made a terrible appearance with:
• 26 points
• 12/13 two-pointers
• 9 rebounds
• 5 assists
For Trikala, Tyrell Jones was the leader with 28 points and decisive shots at the end of regular time.
The stat that stood out was the home team’s 12 steals, which kept them in contention for the win until the end.
The ten minutes of the match
23-20, 43-39, 56-66, 86-86 (cit.), 97-103 (para.)
Scores and team composition
Trikala Basket (Koutsokeras)
Jones 28 (5), Gazelas 15 (3), Argiroulis 2, Tsafaras 16 (1), Kokorelis 6 (1), Kolsouzoglou 7, Balos 2, Pilitsis, Garezos 10 (2), Tataris 11 (1)
Fighters Experimental (Highlight)
Ambaras 14 (2), Banks 14 (1), Pourlidas 2, Katsamouris, Notis 26, Kyrgakis, Charalambidis 6, Kalaitzidis 3 (1), Dubar 23 (3), Komnianidis
