Olympiacos has won the preseason tournament in Crete after a thrilling 86–83 victory over Crvena Zvezda. The game went down to the wire, with a last-second three-point attempt by Tyson Carter that could have sent the match into overtime just missing the mark.
The tournament provided an exciting glimpse into the upcoming EuroLeague season, with teams testing their new lineups and star players getting back into form. The close final between Olympiacos and Crvena Zvezda suggests that the competition will be fierce, with several teams looking strong early on.
🏆 A Thrilling Final Decided at the Buzzer
Olympiacos was led by strong performances from Evan Fournier, who scored 17 points, and Sasa Vezenkov, who added 16. Their efforts were just enough to hold off a tough Crvena Zvezda team. For Crvena Zvezda, Jasiel Rivero put up 16 points, while Jordan Nwora added 15. Tyson Carter, who scored 14 points, had the chance to be the hero but his final shot to tie the game was unsuccessful.
🥉 Fenerbahce Secures Third Place
In the match for third place, Fenerbahce claimed a comfortable 73–60 win against Olimpia Milano. Arturs Zagars and Devon Hall both led the scoring for the winning team with 13 points each. For Olimpia Milano, Zach LeDay scored 14 points and Lorenzo Brown contributed 12 in the loss.
🏀 Highlights from Other Preseason Action
Elsewhere in Europe, several other teams were tuning up for the new season. Virtus Bologna defeated Derthona 75–56 in front of a large home crowd, with Carsen Edwards leading the way with 14 points. Hapoel Tel Aviv secured an 85–69 win over Kolossos Rhodes, which featured the debut of Vasilije Micić, who scored eight points. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich enjoyed a dominant 105–69 victory against SIG Strasbourg, powered by a 23-point performance from Xavier Rathan-Mayes.
