Panathinaikos, Bayern claim key Euroleague wins

Omnisports 00:59 - 05 December 2015

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Bayern Munich and Panathinaikos moved a step closer to the Top 16 in Euroleague on Friday.

Panathinaikos claimed a crucial 93-86 win over Barcelona to take a step closer to the Euroleague's Top 16.

Miroslav Raduljica (25 points) and Dimitris Diamantidis (20) led the Greeks to an important victory as they improved to 4-4 in Group C.

Barca dropped to a 6-2 record despite 21 points from Alex Abrines, with the Spaniards unable to come back after trailing 45-35 at half-time.

Lokomotiv Kuban slipped to the same record as Barcelona after a surprise 66-51 loss to Stelmet Zielona Gora.

Barca and Lokomotiv have already qualified.

Bayern Munich improved to 4-4 in Group A after an 82-69 victory against Strasbourg.

John Bryant's 17 points were crucial for Bayern, who made a hot start to lead by 19 points at half-time.

Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul also closed in on the next stage after getting past Unicaja Malaga 63-57 and Maik Zirbes (27 points) and Quincy Miller (25) saw Crvena Zvezda Telekom beat Khimki Moscow 96-91.