Olympiacos wins Greek championship, completing domestic double
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Olympiacos defeated Panathinaikos 89-85 to win the Greek basketball championship, completing a domestic double.
- This marks Olympiacos' 16th national title and their third trophy of the season after the Euroleague and Greek Super Cup.
- Sasha Vezenkov was a key player for Olympiacos, with Evan Fournier named MVP of the game.
Olympiacos has officially claimed the Greek basketball championship title, defeating Panathinaikos 89-85 in a closely contested five-game series. This victory secures a domestic double for the Piraeus-based club, adding to their recent Euroleague triumph and the Greek Super Cup they won earlier in the season.
Under coach Giorgos Bartzokas, Olympiacos celebrated their 16th national title in front of their home crowd, capping off what has been described as a "legendary year." The team's performance throughout the season has been dominant, culminating in these significant achievements.
Evan Fournier was the standout player for the newly crowned champions, delivering a stellar performance with 22 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds. He was named the game's MVP. Milutinov, with 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Vezenkov, who scored 19 points, provided strong support.
Olympiacos established an early lead and maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the game. Despite a late surge from Panathinaikos, who hit some crucial shots, Olympiacos managed to hold on to their lead and secure the victory. Fournier's decisive plays in the final moments were instrumental in sealing the win.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.