Fenerbahçe Beko defeats Olympiacos at home!

In the sixth week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe Beko defeated the Greek representative Olympiacos 79-77.

Starting the game with consecutive three-pointers from Pierre, Fenerbahçe took an 11-1 lead in the first two and a half minutes, with 9 points coming from that player alone.

Displaying an effective defensive performance, the yellow-navy blues did not return empty-handed from fast breaks, further extending the lead. Fenerbahçe Beko finished the first quarter, in which Pierre scored 14 points, ahead 29-14.

While the second period saw baskets from both sides, Fenerbahçe Beko led 38-22 at the five-minute mark of the quarter. The yellow-navy blues went into the locker room with a 46-33 lead.

Olympiacos started the second half quickly. In the first 4 minutes, during which Fenerbahçe Beko scored only 2 points, the Greek representative went on a 10-2 run to bring the score to 48-43. In the remainder of the quarter, Olympiacos reduced the deficit to 1 point, entering the final quarter with a score of 58-57.

The final part of the match began with exchange of points, and after Wilbekin hit 3 free throws, the lead increased to 4 points: 65-61. In the final stretch, following consecutive fouls, Johnathan Motley was fouled out with 5 minutes remaining.

With 2 minutes and 24 seconds left, Olympiacos closed the gap for the first time to tie the game: 74-74. After a timeout, Fenerbahçe Beko found points with Papagiannis in two consecutive possessions to bring the score to 79-74, while Peters' three-pointer reduced the lead to 2 again: 79-77. Both teams failed to score on their final possessions, and Fenerbahçe Beko left the court with a 79-77 victory.

Fenerbahçe Beko secured their 5th win after 6 games, while Olympiacos suffered their 3rd defeat.

Arena: Ülker Sports and Event Hall

Referees: Fernando Rocha (Portugal), Uros Nikolic (Serbia), Saso Petek (Slovenia)

Fenerbahçe Beko: Papagiannis 15, Hayes-Davis 9, Pierre 14, Guduric 4, Calathes 6, Sestina, Wilbekin 7, Dorsey 8, Motley 10, Madar 6

Olympiacos: Walkup, Canaan 15, Fall 7, Papanikolaou 7, Peters 19, Brazdeikis 4, Williams-Goss 13, Milutinov 12, Larentzakis

1st Quarter: 29-14

Halftime: 46-33

3rd Quarter: 58-57

Fouled out: 35.13 Motley (Fenerbahçe Beko)

News Source: 12punto