Sylvain Francisco finished with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 27 minutes, shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. It was a clean, efficient night — the kind performance that ordinarily carries weight in a tight contest. Panathinaikos lost 81–91 at home, though, undone by a 10-point margin that Francisco's individual excellence could not bridge. He made 2 of 5 three-pointers and committed only 3 turnovers against 2 fouls, the mechanics of his game in order. Hapoel Tel Aviv's depth, or Panathinaikos' supporting cast in this outing, proved the larger factor. The loss puts the home side in a familiar position: one scorer playing at or near his ceiling, and the rest of the roster unable to match the opposition's collective output. Francisco did his job. The team did not.