Olympiacos Dominates Monaco by 30 in EuroLeague Rout
Olympiacos delivered a resounding statement, crushing Monaco 94-64 in a dominant display at the Peace And Friendship Stadium. The Reds built an insurmountable 28-point lead by halftime (59-31), effectively sealing the contest. A decisive 31-8 run in the second quarter showcased their superiority, extending their advantage to 19 entering the final frame. Sasha Vezenkov led the charge with 21 points and 7 rebounds, complemented by an impactful 16-point, 7-assist performance from Evan Fournier off the bench. Olympiacos shot a blistering 51% from the field (35/69), including 15 triples, while holding Monaco to just 39% shooting (25/64) and a meagre 20% from three-point range. The home team's bench proved pivotal, contributing 51 points to Monaco's 34. Despite double-digit efforts from Monaco's Kevarrius Hayes (11 points) and Matthew Strazel (10 points), the visitors struggled to find offensive cohesion. This commanding victory solidifies Olympiacos's standing as they push towards the playoffs.