Acharnis LFM produced a dominant 105-72 road victory over GS Kifisias in the Greece Basketball Cup on September 15, 2026, turning the game into a one-sided affair with a blistering first-quarter performance.

Match overview

Acharnis LFM set the tone immediately, racing out to a 30-15 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Their defense forced turnovers, and their transition offense punished Kifisias at every opportunity. By halftime, the visitors had built a comfortable cushion, and the second half was largely about maintaining control and finishing with authority.

• Q1: GS Kifisias 15, Acharnis LFM 30
• Q2: GS Kifisias 20, Acharnis LFM 28
• Q3: GS Kifisias 18, Acharnis LFM 25
• Q4: GS Kifisias 19, Acharnis LFM 22
• Final: GS Kifisias 72, Acharnis LFM 105

Key moments

The game’s defining stretch came in the opening quarter, when Acharnis LFM went on a 14-2 run to break the game open early. Kifisias never recovered, and Acharnis extended the lead to 30 points midway through the third quarter. A brief Kifisias surge in the fourth quarter was quickly answered by Acharnis’s bench, who maintained the intensity until the final buzzer.

Tactical story

Acharnis LFM’s full-court pressure disrupted Kifisias’s half-court sets and led to easy fast-break points. The visitors also shot the ball exceptionally well from three-point range, stretching the floor and opening driving lanes. Kifisias struggled with turnovers and defensive rotations, often leaving shooters open on the perimeter. Acharnis’s balanced scoring and depth wore down the home side as the game progressed.

Standout players

Nikos Papadopoulos led Acharnis LFM with 20 points and 6 assists, controlling the tempo throughout. Kostas Georgiou added 18 points and 8 rebounds, dominating inside and out. For GS Kifisias, Giannis Marinakis scored 16 points, but he received limited support as the team struggled against Acharnis’s defensive pressure.

What it means

The emphatic win sends Acharnis LFM into the next stage of the Greece Basketball Cup with a statement performance. GS Kifisias will need to regroup quickly after a heavy defeat, focusing on ball security and defensive communication. For Acharnis, the depth and firepower on display make them a dangerous opponent in the competition.