{"id":2098,"date":"2025-01-17T05:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/17\/olympiacos-stuns-real-madrid-with-dominant-performance-led-by-fourniers-28-points\/"},"modified":"2025-01-17T05:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:27:58","slug":"olympiacos-stuns-real-madrid-with-dominant-performance-led-by-fourniers-28-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/17\/olympiacos-stuns-real-madrid-with-dominant-performance-led-by-fourniers-28-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympiacos Stuns Real Madrid With Dominant Performance Led By Fournier\u2019s 28 Points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"O\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olympiacos won 96-86 against Real Madrid, solidifying their position as the EuroLeague frontrunner after 22 games.<\/h2>\n<p>The Piraeus-based team extended its winning streak to seven, showcasing stellar performances from key players like Evan Fournier, who led with 28 points and five three-pointers.<\/p>\n<p>The Greek team dominated for 35 minutes, building a 20-point lead before Real mounted a late comeback, reducing the deficit to eight points. However, Olympiacos held firm, maintaining their momentum and securing the win, which brought them closer to securing home-court advantage for the playoffs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Evan Fournier&#8217;s Heroics<\/strong>: Fournier delivered a masterclass performance, dismantling Real Madrid\u2019s defence with 28 points, including clutch three-pointers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Contributions<\/strong>: Milutinov (13 points, eight rebounds), Vezenkov (13 points, nine rebounds), and Vildoza (11 points, six assists) played pivotal roles in Olympiacos\u2019 victory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three-Point Precision<\/strong>: Olympiacos excelled from beyond the arc, shooting 53.3%, compared to Real Madrid\u2019s 27.6%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real Madrid\u2019s Fightback<\/strong>: Despite trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter, Real Madrid reduced the margin to eight, but their efforts fell short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The match began with Real Madrid taking an early lead, powered by Tavares, but Olympiacos quickly countered with sharp three-point shooting. By halftime, Olympiacos held a nine-point lead (38-47), which they extended in the third quarter thanks to Fournier\u2019s long-range shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Although Real Madrid rallied late in the game, Olympiacos maintained composure, with crucial contributions from Milutinov and McKissick sealing the win.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quarter Scores:<\/h3>\n<p>1st: 19-22 | 2nd: 38-47 | 3rd: 54-73 | Final: 86-96<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Performers:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Olympiacos<\/strong>: Fournier (28 points), Milutinov (13 points, 8 rebounds), Vezenkov (13 points, 9 rebounds), Vildoza (11 points, 6 assists).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real Madrid<\/strong>: Hezonja (17 points, 7 rebounds), Musa (14 points), Tavares (10 points, 8 rebounds).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Olympiacos remains the team to beat this EuroLeague season. They showcase depth, resilience, and star performances as they continue their push toward championship glory.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\nbasketball, Basketball Highlights, EuroLeague, EuroLeague 2025, EuroLeague Standings, Evan Fournier, greek basketball, Milutinov, Olympiacos vs Real Madrid, Piraeus, Real Madrid, sports news, Vezenkov, Vildoza<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2025\/01\/17\/olympiacos-stuns-real-madrid-with-dominant-performance-led-by-fourniers-28-points\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olympiacos won 96-86 against Real Madrid, solidifying their position as the EuroLeague frontrunner after 22 games. The Piraeus-based team extended its winning streak to seven, showcasing stellar performances from key players like Evan Fournier, who led with 28 points and five three-pointers. 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