The match between Baskonia Vitoria and Olympiakos will be remembered forever. A duel at the top which came down to one point in overtime, with XXL performances from Luwawu-Cabarrot and Mckissic. Discover all the details of this thrilling encounter…
A look back at a memorable evening for European basketball fans. Last Tuesday, two Euroleague giants clashed in an epic duel that will go down in history. Baskonia Vitoria hosted Olympiakos for the 21st day, and the least we can say is that the spectators got their money’s worth.
A close match until the end
From the start, the tone is set. The two teams go head to head, determined not to give up. Timothy Luwawu-CabarrotBaskonia’s French winger, is on fire and keeps his team in touch. On the Greek side, Shaquielle Mckissic responds with a diabolical three-point address.
As the minutes pass, the tension rises a notch. Neither team manages to make up the difference, the score remains close. At halftime, only three small points separated Baskonia from Olympiakos (48-51). Everything remains to be done.
Luwawu-Cabarrot et Mckissic au top
When we return from the locker room, the level of play goes up another notch. Luwawu-Cabarrot continues his offensive festival, well supported by the Croatian Luka Samanic. Opposite, Mckissic does not weaken and allows Olympiakos to stay in the match.
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot delivered a very high level performance. With 25 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, the Frenchman was one of the great architects of the great Basque resistance.
-Source close to the club
Like their respective leaders, the two teams are not giving up. The baskets follow one another in a fiery atmosphere, the suspense is at its height. With a few seconds to go, Baskonia thinks they have the victory. It was without counting on the composure of the Greek players who snatched overtime with a three-point shot at the buzzer.
Unbreathable extension
In an incandescent Buesa Arena, the extra five minutes offer a truly beautiful spectacle. Luwawu-Cabarrot and Mckissic, in warrior mode, continue to support their team. The intensity is maximum, no one wants to lose.
Ultimately, Olympiakos will have the last word. On a final feat from Mckissic, author of 22 points, the Greeks won 102 to 101. A cruel outcome for the valiant Basques who gave everything.
What an incredible end to the match! Both teams can come out with their heads held high, they gave us a great moment of basketball. The victory came down to nothing.
– A journalist present on site
Olympiakos on its way
With this painful success, Olympiakos confirms its excellent start to the Euroleague season. The Piraeus club is in 3rd place in the ranking with a record of 15 wins and 6 defeats. A good omen before hosting Panathinaikos for the clash of the next day.
On the Baskonia side, the disappointment is inevitably immense given the scenario. But Joan Peñarroya’s men can be proud of their performance overall. With a Luwawu-Cabarrot at this level, the Basques have the weapons to play spoilsport in the second half of the season.
Other results of the evening
This 21st day of the Euroleague was marked by other exciting encounters:
- The Asvel suffered the law of Partizan Belgrade (62-93)
- Real Madrid beat Maccabi Tel Aviv au finish (116-113)
- Olimpia Milan easily disposed of Alba Berlin (100-68)
- On the road, Anadolu Efes Istanbul lost to Paris (88-84)
Results which confirm the appearance of a highly contested championship, where each match is a battle. The rest of the competition promises to be exciting, with several shocks on the program including an enticing Fenerbahçe – Barcelona on Wednesday.
While waiting to thrill to the exploits of European stars, fans of the orange ball already have something to eat. And the epic duel between Baskonia and Olympiakos gave them a taste of the great spectacle to come. Looking forward to the sequel!
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