Panionios defeats Kronos BC 70-51 in Elite League opener

Panionios secured a decisive 70-51 away victory against Kronos BC in the opening round of the Elite League basketball season. Despite a slow start where Kronos led 19-11 in the first quarter and maintained a 35-31 advantage at halftime, Panionios dominated the second half.

Panionios outscored Kronos 39-16 in the final two quarters to seal the win. Key contributors for Panionios included Buchanan with 14 points, Kamarianos with 12, Christofilis with 11, and Dendrinos with 8. For Kronos, Mastoros and Tsourgiannis led the scoring with 9 points each.

The match was marked by the injury of Panionios point guard Iosif Koloveros, though the team's defensive improvements and perimeter shooting allowed them to overcome the deficit.