PAOK secured another important victory, defeating Aris Betsson 88–77 in a rescheduled game held at PAOK Sports Arena.
PAOK was the better team throughout the game, imposed its rhythm from the start and claimed its 15th win in the league, now turning its attention to the upcoming crucial fixtures in both Greece and Europe.
PAOK took control early: 10–3, 13–9, 26–19, and closed the first quarter with a 10-point lead (29–19) after a three-pointer by Persidis.
With confidence and accuracy from beyond the arc, PAOK extended the lead to 35–19, but the visitors responded and managed to cut the deficit down to a single point (43–42). A three-pointer by Melvin, who already had 15 points, gave PAOK a 49–44 lead at halftime.
Aris once again reduced the gap to one (50–49), but PAOK answered with an 8–0 run to make it 58–49 (24’) and, dominating on both ends of the floor, pushed the lead to +15 (69–54).
PAOK led 70–59 at the end of the third quarter, but Aris fought back, cutting it to 70–65, then tying the game at 72–72. However, that comeback proved only temporary.
Tyree and Beverley provided key plays on both offense and defense, helping PAOK regain control and secure the win by 11 points.
Scoring by quarters: 29–19, 49–44, 70–59
PAOK: Melvin 17 (4), Tyree 19 (2), Koniaris 1, Omoruyi 3, Persidis 5 (1), Beverley 16 (4), Fillios 2, Moore 9, Dimsa 16 (2)
Aris Betsson: Mitrou-Long 14 (2), Jones 16 (2), Noua 16 (3), Tsairelis, Forrester, Pouliantis 2, Bohoridis 7 (1), Harrell 10 (2), Andusic 3 (1), Antetokounmpo 4, Kulboka 5 (1)