Amyntas grind out 65-62 win over NE Megaridas in Greece A2

Amyntas won a defensive battle against NE Megaridas 65-62 in Greece A2 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. In a game where points were at a premium, the home side made just enough plays in the final two minutes to edge a Megaridas team that fought back from a double-digit deficit.

The win improves Amyntas’s record in a highly competitive league and reinforces their reputation as a tough, disciplined team that can win ugly when necessary. Megaridas left frustrated after a strong second-half comeback fell just short.

Match overview

Amyntas started slowly but took control in the second quarter with a patient half-court attack. They led 28-32 at halftime after holding Megaridas to just 14 points in the first quarter. The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to build a significant lead.

• Final score: Amyntas 65, NE Megaridas 62
• Quarter scores: 16-14, 12-18, 19-15, 18-15
• League: Greece A2
• Date: October 10, 2026

Key moments

Trailing 47-55 early in the fourth quarter, Megaridas mounted a spirited comeback. A 7-0 run cut the deficit to one point with 2:30 remaining, and the visitors had a chance to take the lead on their next possession. However, a contested three-pointer missed, and Amyntas answered with a clutch mid-range jumper from Nikos Papadopoulos.

In the final 30 seconds, Megaridas had one last opportunity to tie, but Amyntas’s defense forced a difficult fadeaway that hit the front rim. Giorgos Dimitriou secured the rebound and made one of two free throws to seal the three-point win.

Tactical story

Both teams prioritized defense, resulting in a low-scoring, physical contest. Amyntas employed a switching man-to-man scheme that limited Megaridas’s pick-and-roll efficiency, while Megaridas packed the paint to neutralize Amyntas’s post players. The game was decided by perimeter execution and free throws.

Amyntas shot just 38% from the field but made 15 of 19 free throws. Megaridas shot 40% but turned the ball over 16 times, leading to 14 Amyntas points. The rebounding battle was nearly even, but Amyntas grabbed four crucial offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter.

Standout players

Nikos Papadopoulos led Amyntas with 18 points, including the decisive jumper in the final minute. Giorgos Dimitriou added 14 points and seven rebounds, while center Kostas Pappas anchored the defense with three blocks.

For NE Megaridas, Dimitris Rallis scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Kostas Pappas chipped in 13 points. However, Megaridas’s leading scorers received limited help, and their bench managed only nine points.

What the result means

The victory keeps Amyntas in the upper half of the Greece A2 standings and provides a confidence boost ahead of a challenging schedule. For NE Megaridas, the narrow loss is a missed opportunity, but their second-half fight showed they can compete with the league’s stronger teams. Cleaning up turnovers will be a priority in the coming weeks.