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Olympiacos defeats Zalgiris Kaunas 93-91 in EuroLeague thriller
Olympiacos secured a 93-91 away victory against Zalgiris Kaunas in their second EuroLeague match of the season. The game was a highly competitive thriller, characterized by contrasting statistical performances. Olympiacos struggled significantly from the three-point line, recording 0/11 in the first half, but compensated with high efficiency in two-point field goals and free throws.
Key contributors for Olympiacos included Evan Fournier, who scored 19 points including crucial late-game shots, Sasha Vezenkov with 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Jan Vesely's opponent, Jonas Valančiūnas, who played for Zalgiris. Zalgiris was led by Sterling Brown with 20 points and Mantas Armanavicius's teammate Toupin with 19 points.
Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas noted that while the team faced communication issues and rushed offensive decisions, their patience and ability to attack second-chance opportunities were vital to the win. The victory moves Olympiacos to a 2-0 record in the EuroLeague standings.
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Anadolu Efes · EuroLeague · Evan Fournier · Georgios Bartzokas · Mike James · Olympiacos · Pablo Laso · Pedro Martínez · Real Madrid · Zalgiris Kaunas · Žalgirio Arena
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Evan Fournier scored 19 points athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sasha Vezenkov scored 18 points and 8 rebounds athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tyler Dorsey scored 10 points athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Zalgiris player Brown scored 20 points athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gianni Motero scored 15 points and had 7 assists athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Olympiacos achieved a 2-0 record in the EuroLeague athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Olympiacos defeated Zalgiris Kaunas 93-91 athina984.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tyson Ward scored 10 points athina984.gr