Montero Seals Olympiacos Win in Kaunas Thriller
Jean Montero orchestrated a last-second road victory for Olympiacos, as they edged Zalgiris Kaunas 93-91 at the Zalgirio Arena. The contest was deadlocked at 44-44 at halftime, and Olympiacos held a slim one-point lead entering the final period (63-64). The Reds ultimately sealed their hard-fought win in a tense finish, leaning on their deep bench which outscored Zalgiris' reserves 46-38. Despite Zalgiris shooting an efficient 53% from the field, including a potent 12-of-26 from three-point range, they committed 17 turnovers to Olympiacos' 14. Sasha Vezenkov led the charge for Olympiacos with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Evan Fournier provided a significant spark off the bench with 19 points. For Zalgiris, Azuolas Tubelis was a standout with 19 points and 7 rebounds, complemented by Jonas Valanciunas' 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. This crucial road win positions Olympiacos favourably in the early regular season standings.