Olympiakos beats Panathinaikos 79-65 in Euroleague

ATHENS, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Rick Pitino's winning streak with Greek club Panathinaikos is over after two straight victories in his European coaching job.

Pitino's team was dealt a 79-65 loss on the road Friday to archrival Olympiakos in a game for the Euroleague, Europe's premier club competition.

Olympiakos broke open the game late in the first half with a 10-0 run that extended its lead to 36-21. Olympiakos led by as many as 21 points and Panathinaikos could not get closer than 12.

Olympiakos (10-6) is in fifth place and Panathinaikos (7-9) is 11th.