PAOK 65-62 AEK: Tyree's 28 keeps PAOK unbeaten

Breein Tyree scored 28 in 25 minutes, and a 22-15 third quarter built the edge that an 18-18 finish protected.

How PAOK held off AEK in an 18-18 fourth quarter

PAOK won 65-62 because AEK could not outscore them in the last quarter. The fourth finished 18-18, so the edge PAOK took into it held to the buzzer.

AEK scored as many points as PAOK over the closing quarter, but that was not enough when they started it behind. A game decided by 3 points was really settled before the final period began.

Breein Tyree was the scorer AEK never solved, finishing with 28 in 25 minutes. On the other side, Nelly Joseph kept AEK in range with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6/7 free throws.

Score by quarter
Quarter	PAOK	AEK
Q1	20	15
Q2	5	14
Q3	22	15
Q4	18	18

Source: TeamKeys, Greek HEBA A1 2026-10-24

PAOK's 22-15 third quarter that set up the win

The third quarter decided the game: PAOK won it 22-15 after the break. It wiped out the damage of a second quarter in which they scored only 5 points.

PAOK had opened well, taking the first quarter 20-15 at home. AEK then held them to 5 in the second while scoring 14, and went into half-time in front.

PAOK's 22 points after the interval were the most either side scored in any quarter. Because the fourth ended 18-18, AEK never recovered the ground they lost there.

Breein Tyree's 28 points for PAOK against AEK

Breein Tyree carried PAOK with 28 points in 25 minutes, against an average of 16 in 2025/2026. He shot 6/12 inside the arc, 4/8 from three and 4/5 at the line.

He added 2 steals and committed only 1 turnover. Last season he ranked 20th of 92 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating.

Kyle Alexander did the work inside with 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, though he gave away 3 turnovers. Cedi Osman went 5/5 from the line but 0/4 from three, while Raiquan Gray scored 6 against his 2025/2026 average of 12.3.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Nelly Joseph (AEK)	16	20
Breein Tyree (PAOK)	28	17
Frank Bartley IV (AEK)	12	14
Greg Brown III (AEK)	13	13
Kyle Alexander (PAOK)	7	11
Cedi Osman (PAOK)	9	10

Source: TeamKeys, Greek HEBA A1 2026-10-24. PIR: performance index rating.

What PAOK's win over AEK means for the HEBA A1 table

PAOK stay unbeaten at 4-0 and sit third of 14, level on wins with leaders Panathinaikos. AEK drop to 2-2 in sixth, with a W, L, W, L run so far.

AEK lost despite solid nights from their key men. Nelly Joseph made 5/6 two-pointers for a PIR of 20, and Frank Bartley IV, 12th in the league by TeamKeys Rating last season, added 12 points and 7 assists.

Greg Brown III scored 13 off the bench, though his 0/2 free throws mattered in a 3-point defeat. Both teams play again on 31 October, PAOK against Iraklis BC and AEK against Vikos Falcons.

Statistics from the official box score. Season averages and TeamKeys Ratings refer to 2025/2026.

Questions people ask

What was the final score of PAOK vs AEK?

PAOK beat AEK 65-62 at home in round 4 of the Greek HEBA A1 on 24 October 2026. The quarters went 20-15, 5-14, 22-15 and 18-18, so PAOK's third quarter decided a game won by 3 points.

Who was the top scorer in PAOK vs AEK?

Breein Tyree was the top scorer with 28 points in 25 minutes for PAOK. He shot 6/12 on two-pointers, 4/8 on three-pointers and 4/5 from the free-throw line, well above his 2025/2026 average of 16 points.

How did Nelly Joseph play for AEK against PAOK?

Nelly Joseph led AEK with 16 points and 8 rebounds in 33 minutes. He made 5/6 two-pointers and 6/7 free throws with just 1 turnover, and finished with a PIR of 20, ahead of Breein Tyree's 17.

Where are PAOK and AEK in the Greek HEBA A1 standings?

After round 4, PAOK are third of 14 at 4-0, behind Panathinaikos at 4-0 and Olympiacos at 3-0. AEK are sixth at 2-2. Both play on 31 October, PAOK against Iraklis BC and AEK against Vikos Falcons.

PAOK hold AEK level in the fourth to win 65-62