Olympiacos starts the new year on the right foot with enhanced performances!
Olympiacos aims to start 2025 on the right foot with a match against Zalgiris in Kaunas! The “Reds” will face the Lithuanians on Thursday (2/1, 20:00) as part of the 19th round of the Euroleague, in a game that is crucial for both teams.
Zalgiris, with a record of 10-8, is in the group of teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs and aims to secure a place in the top 6. Andrea Trinchieri’s team is known for its strong home court (6-3) and tough defense. After two consecutive losses to Villeurbanne (72-78) and Maccabi (95-79), they are eager to avoid a third straight defeat. Offensively, the Lithuanians rely heavily on three-point shooting and their NBA star, Lonnie Walker.
Olympiacos, with a record of 12-6, is leading the standings and seeks to celebrate their 4th consecutive win to take another step towards the coveted top 4. In the previous round, the Piraeus team narrowly won (83-84) against Armani, with Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier shining once again. Vezenkov scored 21 points, and the French star finished with 18. Coach Giorgos Bartzokas’ team has an excellent track record in Kaunas, having won all their matches there in the past three years, with their last defeat dating back to 2021 (83-68).