KALLITHEA, Greece (Interstat) — Esperos defeated Papagou 74-71 on Saturday, using a strong fourth quarter to erase a two-point deficit and secure its first win of the season. Papagou started quickly, leading 21-16 after the first quarter. Esperos cut into the margin in the second, but Papagou held a 35-28 halftime lead. Papagou maintained a 50-48 advantage entering the fourth. Esperos then outscored Papagou 26-21 over the final period, while Papagou scored 21 points in the fourth. Esperos improved to 1-1. Papagou dropped to 0-2. Papagou opened the season with a home loss to Panerythraikos, and Esperos began with a road loss at Anagennisi. Papagou got 21 points in the first, 14 in the second, and 15 in the third. Esperos scored 16 in the first, 12 in the second, and 20 in the third. The decisive final quarter capped the comeback. Papagou will look to rebound in its next game. Esperos will aim to build on the win.