In an exciting preseason matchup in Cyprus, Paris edged out Olympiacos with a final score of 90-87. The game was a highlight of the Neofytos Chandriotis Tournament, where Sasha Vezenkov delivered a spectacular performance for Olympiacos with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Despite his efforts, Paris’s balanced team play ultimately secured them the win.
This clash showed that while one star player can shine, strong teamwork often makes the difference. Paris had several players contributing, led by Justin Robinson’s 18 points and six assists, which proved more effective than relying on a single player’s heroics. For Olympiacos, this was their second narrow loss in the tournament, giving them things to work on before the season starts.
💪 Vezenkov’s Solo Effort Falls Short
Sasha Vezenkov was outstanding in his return to the court, putting up impressive numbers across the board. However, basketball is a team game, and Paris demonstrated this perfectly. Their collective effort on offense was enough to overcome Vezenkov’s incredible individual display and grab a hard-fought victory.
🏆 Other Tournament Highlights
The Neofytos Chandriotis Tournament also featured another competitive game where Crvena Zvezda defeated Monaco 86-79. Jordan Nwora was the top scorer for the winning side with 15 points. Meanwhile, in a separate preseason event in Turkey, the Gloria Cup, Žalgiris claimed a big 90-69 win over Anadolu Efes after a dominant third quarter.
🏀 Žalgiris and Efes Showcase Key Players
In the Gloria Cup final, Žalgiris showed great team depth, with seven players scoring six or more points. Sylvain Francisco led their balanced attack with 14 points. On the other side, P.J. Dozier had a massive game for Efes, recording 25 points and 10 assists, but it wasn’t enough to stop the well-rounded Lithuanian team.
