Olympiacos defeats Anadolu Efes 89-66 amid arena vandalism reports

Olympiacos secured an 89-66 victory against Anadolu Efes in their first EuroLeague home game of the season, held at the Sunel Arena. The win brings their record to 3-1 in the competition. Key performers included Giannandonis Monteiro with 16 points and Tariq Jones with 11 points. Despite a strong second quarter where Efes narrowed the lead to one point, Olympiacos dominated the third quarter with a 19-5 run to seal the game.

The match was overshadowed by reports of vandalism at the Sunel Arena. AEK BC issued a statement condemning certain Olympiacos fans for spray-painting offensive slogans in common areas, including insults toward AEK fans and references to deceased individuals. Olympiacos responded by condemning the actions of the few responsible individuals, stating they would take all necessary measures to identify them and ensure they are banned from the arena. The club also committed to covering all costs for the immediate restoration of the damaged areas.