Olympiacos secures victory against Besiktas in EuroLeague round 8

Olympiacos successfully navigated a challenging EuroLeague fixture in Istanbul on October 28, defeating Besiktas 81-73. Despite missing key players including Nikola Milutinov, Evan Fournier, Jan Montero, and Isaiah Canaan due to injuries and disciplinary issues, the Piraeus club demonstrated resilience to improve their season record to 6-2. Sasha Vezenkov led the effort with 16 points, supported by Tyrique Jones with 15 and Donta Hall with 14 points, as the team managed to bounce back from their previous loss against Fenerbahce.

The victory keeps Olympiacos in the upper echelon of the league standings. Coach Georgios Bartzokas utilized a rotation that included emerging talents like Ploutas to secure the win in a hostile environment. Following the result, the team has shifted focus to their upcoming home match against Armani Milano, as they aim to maintain their positive momentum within the dense schedule of the competition. Meanwhile, medical assessments are ongoing for Jan Montero, who is dealing with a knee injury that may require surgical intervention, while Nikola Milutinov is expected to return for the next round of play.