Olympiacos produced a hard-fought 105-100 overtime victory over Barcelona at the Palau Blaugrana on Friday, October 16, securing a second consecutive EuroLeague win in Spain despite injuries and foul trouble.
The Greek giants followed their victory over Valencia with another major road result, improving their record to five wins and one defeat after six rounds of the EuroLeague season.
The Piraeus side had to dig deep to overcome Barcelona, with several players battling injuries and fatigue throughout the contest. Evan Fournier fouled out, while Enjay and Hall also dealt with injuries during the game.
Despite the setbacks, Olympiacos maintained their composure to secure the win in a tense finish.
Vezenkov Leads Olympiacos With 25 Points
Sasha Vezenkov led Olympiacos with 25 points, delivering a decisive scoring performance to help the visitors prevail in Barcelona.
Codi Miller-McIntyre added 17 points, while Enjay also scored 17. Montero contributed 16 points and seven assists as Olympiacos found crucial contributions across the lineup.
Barcelona fought hard on home court, with Tyrese Martin and Robinson scoring 17 points each. Brithuela added 13, while Josh Nibo recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The game remained closely contested through regulation, with the teams level at 92-92 at the end of the fourth quarter.
Olympiacos then outscored Barcelona 13-8 in overtime to seal the five-point victory.
Olympiacos Maintain Strong EuroLeague Start
The result gives Olympiacos back-to-back wins on their Spanish trip, having already defeated Valencia earlier in the week.
With five victories from their opening six games, the Greek club has made a strong start to its EuroLeague campaign.
The overtime triumph in Barcelona also underlined the team’s resilience, as Georgios Bartzokas’ side overcame significant physical challenges to claim another valuable away win.
Final score: Barcelona 100-105 Olympiacos (after overtime)
Quarter-by-quarter: 26-30, 21-27, 19-20, 26-15, overtime 8-13.
Top scorers
- Olympiacos: Sasha Vezenkov 25, Codi Miller-McIntyre 17, Enjay 17, Montero 16.
- Barcelona: Tyrese Martin 17, Robinson 17, Brithuela 13, Josh Nibo 11.
Source: Lykavitos.gr
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