Panathinaikos Off to a Strong Start, 7-1

Panathinaikos has reached a 7-1 record in the Euroleague. This performance matches the team's best start since the 2007-08 season. The common thread behind this success for the green-and-whites is head coach Zeljko Obradovic. Batiste and Diamantidis are also part of the team this season in different roles, just as they were during the successful period 19 years ago, following Obradovic's approach.

In its recent games, the team won against tough opponents such as Armani Milano and Basket Zaragoza. Despite the matches being difficult, the positive results stand out. Panathinaikos is expected to rise to the top of the standings at the end of the eighth week with this run.

A comparison with the 2007-08 season draws attention. Back then, Panathinaikos started 7-0 and lost to Roma in week 8, but then won five straight games. However, that season the Euroleague used a different format. The regular season lasted 14 rounds, and the number of opponents was limited. Today, all teams play against each other.

In the past, teams advanced to the Top 16 stage, and Panathinaikos could not sustain its performance from its first season and did not reach the Final Four in Madrid. In the new format, the team's goal is to secure home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Panathinaikos's next opponent will be Anadolu Efes in Istanbul on October 30. The green-and-whites aim to extend their winning run and keep their lead in the standings in this game.