Nwora Blocks Lessort: EuroLeague Highlight & Share Options

Milan Nwora of Panathinaikos delivered a resounding rejection of Mathias Lessort of Crvena Zvezda during a EuroLeague match in Athens on March 20, 2026, a play quickly dubbed a “Motorola Magic Moment” by EuroLeague Basketball.

The incident occurred during Panathinaikos’ 82-74 victory over Crvena Zvezda in Round 32 of the EuroLeague competition. The game saw Panathinaikos without Richaun Holmes on the roster, whereas Crvena Zvezda was missing Ebuka Izundu and Isaiah Canaan.

The play itself, captured in a video shared widely on social media, shows Nwora emphatically blocking Lessort’s shot attempt. The EuroLeague’s official X account highlighted the moment, posting a video of the block with the hashtag #MotorolaMagicMoment.

Kendrick Nunn, who recently returned from the United States following a family funeral, played a key role in Panathinaikos’ comeback victory. Despite his recent personal loss, Nunn delivered an “impressive performance” according to reports of the game.

Crvena Zvezda had a strong start to the game, led by Codi Miller-McIntyre, who accumulated five points and five assists early on. Jared Butler contributed with back-to-back three-pointers, giving Crvena Zvezda a 27-20 lead after nine minutes of play. However, Panathinaikos responded, though hampered by turnovers and poor offensive decisions.

The game took place on the same day as other EuroLeague contests, including a Zalgiris victory over Real Madrid, a game where Mario Hezonja was a central figure.

A live score tracker for the Panathinaikos versus Crvena Zvezda Belgrade game was available online, with the match beginning at 03:15 on March 21, 2026.