PAOK B.C. came away with an 88-84 road victory over Kolossos Rhodes H Hotels Collection B.C. in Greek Basket League action on October 17, 2026, surviving a spirited fourth-quarter comeback in Rhodes. PAOK led for most of the second half, but Kolossos kept the pressure on until the final minute, when the visitors’ free-throw shooting sealed the result.

Match overview

The game was tight throughout, with neither side able to build a double-digit lead. PAOK’s backcourt controlled the tempo for long stretches, while Kolossos relied on three-point shooting and home energy to stay within striking distance. In the end, the visitors’ composure at the line and their ability to answer late runs made the difference.

• Final score: Kolossos Rhodes 84, PAOK B.C. 88
• Quarter scores: 22-25, 19-18, 22-23, 21-22
• Halftime: Kolossos Rhodes 41, PAOK 43
• After three quarters: Kolossos Rhodes 63, PAOK 66

PAOK built a narrow lead at halftime and carried a 66-63 advantage into the final period. The margin was never comfortable, but the visitors consistently found answers when Kolossos threatened to take control.

Key moments

Kolossos opened the fourth quarter with a determined run and tied the game at 68-68, bringing the home crowd fully into the contest. PAOK responded with an 8-0 burst to move ahead 76-68, but Kolossos refused to go away. The hosts trimmed the gap to 81-84 with just over a minute remaining, only for PAOK to convert four straight free throws in the closing seconds and secure the win.

Tactical story

PAOK’s ball movement and transition defense were central to the win. The visitors finished with 21 assists, repeatedly finding open shooters against Kolossos’s help defense, and they held a 38-30 edge in points in the paint. Kolossos stayed in the game by making 14 three-pointers, but PAOK’s ability to draw fouls and score at the line in the final minutes proved decisive. The visitors also forced 13 turnovers, turning several of them into quick baskets that prevented Kolossos from building sustained momentum.

Standout players

Giannis Papadopoulos led PAOK with 19 points, six assists and four rebounds, directing the offense with composure down the stretch. Dimitris Kourtis added 16 points and eight rebounds, giving the visitors a reliable inside option. For Kolossos, Nikos Vasilopoulos scored 22 points, while Kostas Marinakis chipped in 17 points and six assists in a strong home performance.

Season impact

The win strengthens PAOK’s position in the Greek Basket League standings and gives the club a valuable road result early in the campaign. In a league where home teams are difficult to beat, victories like this can shape the race for playoff seeding. Kolossos Rhodes will take encouragement from the fight shown in the fourth quarter, but the club will rue the missed opportunities in the final minute. The two sides will meet again later in the season, and PAOK already holds an early head-to-head advantage.