Olympiakos stages historic comeback

Olympiakos made history in a EuroLeague match by overcoming a 28-point deficit to win 97-102 in overtime. The team was down 62-34 at the 21st minute of the third quarter but managed to stage one of the greatest comebacks in the league's history.

Comeback matches previous record

This feat matched the record set by Gdynia in December 2012, when the Polish team won 88-95 in Siena after being down 58-30 at the 23rd minute. Both teams displayed remarkable resilience and determination in their respective comeback wins.

T.J. Shorts contributes but is limited

T.J. Shorts contributed 16 points and 5 decisive assists, but Tyson Ward's defensive efforts limited his impact. Shorts played a key role in the comeback but was not able to fully showcase his abilities due to the opposing team's strategy.

Jean Montero leads Valencia

Jean Montero, returning to Valencia, was pivotal for the opposing team, scoring 26 points on 8/12 shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 2 decisive assists. Montero, who was named Spanish champion and EuroLeague playoffs MVP for the 2025/26 season, was celebrated by the Roig Arena crowd.

Evan Fournier turns things around

Evan Fournier, a French international, had a challenging first half, scoring 0 points. However, he played a crucial role in the comeback, tying the score at 86-86 in the 38th minute and finishing with 23 points overall. His performance in the second half was instrumental in Olympiakos' victory.

Fournier reflects on the game

Fournier reflected on the game, stating, "What reaction, of course. We started playing for each other, thinking about the good things. We weren't focused on the score anymore, we were just taking possession by possession. The first half was shameful, really. You can't come against an unbeaten team showing this type of attitude, champions should do better than that. We corrected that after the break."

Neal Sako supports Valencia

Neal Sako, playing for Valencia in the starting five, contributed 4 rebounds and 2 decisive assists in 15 minutes. His performance, though brief, was valuable in supporting the team's efforts during the match.