Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Olympiacos Crumbles in Kaunas

Olympiacos lost to Zalgiris in Kaunas 99-94 after two overtimes, marking an important moment in the EuroLeague.

Olympiacos faced a challenging defeat against Zalgiris in Kaunas, ending the match with a score of 99-94 after two intense overtimes. This match was part of the 29th round of the EuroLeague, and the loss adjusted Olympiacos's record to 18-10, with a game in hand. Zalgiris improved their record to 17-12, gaining ground in the league's top six.

The Piraeus team struggled significantly due to the absence of two key starting players, Vezenkov and Milutinov, whose absence was sorely felt in the final outcome. In contrast, Evan Fournier had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 32 points in just 32 minutes. Additionally, Taeyrick Jones also contributed significantly with his all-around game, recording 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block over 25 minutes.

Zalgiris benefitted from strong performances from former Olympiacos player Nigel Williams-Goss, who scored 23 points and played a pivotal role during overtime, and Silven Francisco, who matched his effort with 23 points and 7 assists. This match not only illustrates the competitive nature of the EuroLeague but also underscores the impact of player absences on crucial games, potentially affecting Olympiacos's playoff prospects.

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