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27 June, 2015
05 July
14 Giorgios PAPAGIANNIS (Greece)
27/06/2015
Game Report
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Greece never threatened against Korea

HERAKLION (2015 FIBA U19 World Championship) - Tournament hosts Greece rolled to an easy 83-55 victory over Korea to tip off their 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship campaign. Korea were close for about 15 minutes before Greece showed they are at a different level.

Turning Point: Up just 26-24 midway through the second quarter, Greece held Korea scoreless for five minutes and went on a 10-0 run to pull away for the first time. Korea would not threaten the rest of the way.

Stats Don't Lie: Greece out-rebounded Korea 57-30 and held the Asians to just 26 percent shooting. The home team also dished out 24 assists. 

Game Hero: Georgios Papagiannis was no match for Korea as the Greek center collected 16 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks. 

The Bottom Line: Greece dominated from the beginning and did not need the services of injured forward Vasilis Charalampopoulos. Korea gained some experience of playing against a big, tough European side. 

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