Justin Robinson scored 16 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to carry Barça to a 74-76 victory over EuroLeague leader Panathinaikos at the OAKA on Friday.
Barça erased a tough third-quarter scoring drought in the Greek capital to secure the win with four seconds remaining. Željko Obradović’s squad fell at home despite entering the fixture at the top of the standings.
The visiting side managed the upset without injured guard Kevin Punter. Robinson stepped into the primary scoring role down the stretch, sinking the game’s final 13 points for his team.
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Panathinaikos controlled the tempo through the middle periods after holding Barça scoreless for several minutes in the third quarter. The hosts established control on their home floor as the lead changed hands multiple times.
Robinson altered the momentum by attacking the basket and converting from the perimeter in the closing ten minutes. He finished with 24 points overall, dominating the offensive output when the game tightened.
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The decisive possession unfolded in the final seconds as Robinson connected on his last shot to seal the two-point margin. Panathinaikos failed to answer in the remaining four seconds.
The away victory shakes up the upper tier of the EuroLeague standings. Panathinaikos remains near the summit despite the home setback.
Barça returns to domestic and continental competition next week. The club travels for its next scheduled EuroLeague fixture following the victory in Athens.
Official league updates and box scores confirm the final 74-76 scoreline from the OAKA.
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