Kendrick Nunn scored a near career-high 37 points as Panathinaikos took down Monaco and clinched a TOP4 spot in the EuroLeague standings.
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens secured home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs for the second straight season, courtesy of their 88-76 road win over AS Monaco for Round 33.
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Kendrick Nunn
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With an overall record of 21-12 and only one game left to play, the reigning champs will finish at least third. Olympiacos Piraeus and Fenerbahce Beko currently lead the standings with 22 wins apiece. However, the Greek side have two more games to play, while the Turkish squad just one. On the other hand, Monaco dropped to 20-13 and will need to beat ASVEL on the road in Round 34.
It was a statement win from the Greens, who were up by as many as 17 points in the second quarter (49-32), before the hosts trimmed down the deficit to one (48-49). Kendrick Nunn reacted instantly scoring seven straight points, restoring PAO's double-digit lead.
Nunn finished the game with a game-high 37 points on 9/12 2PT, 5/5 3PT, 4/4 FT, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and a career-high 43 in PIR in 39:15 on the court.
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