Iraklis defeats Karditsa 71-53 for first league win

Iraklis secured its first victory of the Stoiximan Greek Basketball League season by defeating Karditsa 71-53 at the Ivanofio arena. After suffering consecutive losses to Olympiacos and Peristeri, the team coached by Zoran Lukic managed to overturn a difficult first half.

The game began with low scoring and poor shooting from both sides. Karditsa took control during the second quarter, utilizing performances from Justin Turner and Jordan McRae to build an 11-point lead, heading into halftime with a 29-23 advantage.

Iraklis shifted the momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Karditsa significantly to take a 52-46 lead. American guard Dordre Styles was the standout performer, recording a double-double with 24 points (including 5 three-pointers) and 10 rebounds. Hassan Diarra also contributed 10 points. Karditsa struggled to respond in the final period, scoring only 7 points, allowing Iraklis to maintain control until the final whistle.