Olympiacos Triumphs in Heated Greek Derby, Extending Their Winning Streak to Ten in EuroLeague

# EuroLeague Roundup: Olympiacos Triumphs in Greek Derby; Red Star Dominates Anadolu Efes

## Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos: A Fierce Rivalry

The EuroLeague’s 19th round concluded with thrilling matchups, highlighted by a heated Greek derby between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos at OAKA. Olympiacos secured an 87-82 victory, marking their tenth consecutive win in the EuroLeague.

Sasha Vezenkov was the standout performer for Olympiacos, finishing with 24 points and falling just start rebound short of a double-double. Tyler Dorsey contributed significantly, scoring 21 points, including a critical shot that sealed the victory. In contrast, Kendrick Nunn’s impressive 32-point game for Panathinaikos was not enough to turn the tide, as the team struggled offensively aside from Nunn. Only Cedi Osman (13 points) and Nikos Rogkavopoulos (10 points) managed to score in double figures for the Greens.

## Red Star Belgrade’s Convincing Win Over Anadolu Efes

Earlier in the day, Red Star Belgrade delivered a dominant performance against Anadolu Efes, winning decisively with a score of 87-65. Jordan Nwora led the charge for the Serbians, scoring 24 points, while Chima Mstartke added 16 points and secured 8 rebounds, showcasing Red Star’s effective offensive play on Turkish soil.

Anadolu Efes struggled throughout the game, with only Nick Weiler-Babb managing to put up 17 points. Apart from a 13-point contribution from Cole Swider, other players failed to make a significant impact. Their shooting woes were evident as they converted just 15% of their three-point attempts, finishing with only four successful shots from beyond the arc.

## Baskonia vs. Fenerbahce: Turkish Team Keeps Winning Streak Alive

In another compelling matchup, Fenerbahce continued its winning streak with a solid 108-93 victory against Baskonia in Spain. Wade Baldwin led Fenerbahce with 24 points, and Nicolo Melli chipped in with 17 points as the Turkish squad exhibited exceptional shooting efficiency, hitting 50% from three-point range and 53% overall.

On the other side, Baskonia’s Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot led his team’s scoring with 20 points while Kobi Simmons contributed 16. However, the Spaniards fell short, struggling with a shooting percentage of just 32% from the three-point line and turning the ball over more than twstart as many times as their oppstartnts.

## Conclusion

The EuroLeague continues to deliver exciting basketball action, with teams battling fiercely for supremacy. Olympiacos and Red Star are proving to be formidable contenders as they continue their strong performances in the league.

As the competition heats up, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters in the upcoming matches.

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