By Nikos Vaggelis/ vaggelis@eurohoops.net
The home court factor still is decisive as the three first playoffs series of ESAKE in Greece are now tied at 1-1. Panathinaikos lost a first round game for the first time in 12 season and also Nikos Pappas was hurt.
Kolossos got the 74-72 win over the Greens, while Pappas was injured on his knee. The medical exams revealed severe damage, he will need surgery and he will stay out of action at least for the next six months. A.G.O.Rethimno beat PAOK 65-61 and AEK destroyed Aris by 38 points (92-54).