93-91 EUROLEAGUE DRAMA! 🏀 Olympiacos Survives Zalgiris Comeback in Piraeus

93-91 EUROLEAGUE DRAMA! 🏀 Olympiacos Survives Zalgiris Comeback in Piraeus Olympiacos Piraeus edges out Žalgiris Kaunas 93-91 in an intense EuroLeague contest! Olympiacos relied on surgical efficiency (53.2% FG) and sharp offensive execution to hold off Žalgiris. Evan Fournier led Olympiacos with 19 points, supported by Sasha Vezenkov's 18 points and 8 rebounds on 8/10 shooting. Jean Montero added 15 points and 7 assists off the bench. Žalgiris Kaunas was led by Sterling Brown (20 PTS, 8/11 FG), Ąžuolas Tubelis (19 PTS, 7 REB), Carsen Edwards (16 PTS, 4 AST), and Jonas Valančiūnas (11 PTS, 7 AST, 6 REB). 🔥 STAT LEADERS 🔥 • Evan Fournier (OLY): 19 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL, 6/12 FGM • Sasha Vezenkov (OLY): 18 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 8/10 FGM • Jean Montero (OLY): 15 PTS, 7 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL • Tyson Ward (OLY): 10 PTS, 5 REB, 1 STL • Tyler Dorsey (OLY): 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 STL • Sterling Brown (ZAL): 20 PTS, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 8/11 FGM • Ąžuolas Tubelis (ZAL): 19 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL • Carsen Edwards (ZAL): 16 PTS, 4 AST, 1 REB, 1 STL • Jonas Valančiūnas (ZAL): 11 PTS, 7 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK Olympiacos Piraeus held off a furious late comeback by Žalgiris Kaunas to secure a nail-biting 93–91 victory on September 29, 2026. Led by Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos shot an efficient 53.2% from the field to withstand impressive performances from Sterling Brown, Ąžuolas Tubelis, and Carsen Edwards. Game Breakdown • Final Score: Olympiacos Piraeus 93 – 91 Žalgiris Kaunas • Team Efficiency & Shooting: ◦ Olympiacos Piraeus: Shot 53.2% FG (33/62), 22 assists, 10 steals, 2 blocks, and 25 total rebounds (10 offensive). They posted a strong 1.148 Points Per Possession (PPP) and forced 14 turnovers. ◦ Žalgiris Kaunas: Shot 38/78 FG (48.7%), dished out 26 assists, grabbed 38 total rebounds (14 offensive), and recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks. • Key Performers (Olympiacos Piraeus): ◦ Evan Fournier: Team-high 19 points (6/12 FG), 1 rebound, and 1 steal in 20 minutes (1.357 PPP). ◦ Sasha Vezenkov: Ultra-efficient 18 points (8/10 FG, 80.0% FG), 8 rebounds (3 offensive), 1 assist, and 1 steal in 25 minutes (1.500 PPP). ◦ Jean Montero: Spark off the bench with 15 points (5/11 FG), 7 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal in 27 minutes. ◦ Tyson Ward & Tyler Dorsey: Contributed 10 points each, with Ward grabbing 5 rebounds and Dorsey adding 2 steals. ◦ Mbaye Ndiaye: Perfect from the field with 9 points (3/3 FG) and 2 steals in 19 minutes (1.800 PPP). ◦ Codi Miller-McIntyre: Conducted the floor with 6 assists and 4 points in 13 minutes. • Key Performers (Žalgiris Kaunas): ◦ Sterling Brown: Game-high 20 points (8/11 FG, 72.7% FG), 1 steal, and 1 block in 23 minutes (1.538 PPP). ◦ Ąžuolas Tubelis: Powerful frontline performance with 19 points (9/14 FG), 7 rebounds (3 offensive), 3 assists, and 1 steal in 27 minutes. ◦ Carsen Edwards: Scored 16 points (6/13 FG) and dished out 4 assists in 27 minutes. ◦ Jonas Valančiūnas: Double-double threat with 11 points (4/7 FG), 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block in 24 minutes. ◦ Marius Grigonis: Added 9 points (3/7 FG), 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in 19 minutes. #OlympiacosBC #Zalgiris #EuroLeague #EveryGameMatters #BasketballHighlights #EvanFournier #SashaVezenkov