By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Olympiacos shot 61% from the field to notch the win, 108-75, over Promitheas in the battle of the Stoiximan Basket League’s remaining undefeated teams.
The Reds claimed the sole position of first place in the Greek League from Regular Season Round 3. They connected 14/25 three-pointers and 28/43 two-pointers against the team based in Patras on Sunday.
Sasha Vezenkov kept his hot streak going firing a game-high 15 points behind 6/10 field goals, including 2/3 triples. Shaquielle McKissic and Tyler Dorsey logged 14 points apiece, and Kostas Sloukas paired his 13 points with eight rebounds.
The team coached by Giorgos Bartzokas, after jumping to 3-0 domestically will be back in action on the road against CSKA Moscow on Friday aiming for a 4-1 start in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Luis Casimiro’s side moves on to the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season Round 1 for the away match opposite Valencia on Tuesday.
Kendrick Ray had 12 points at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Nikos Rogkavopoulos finished with 11 points. Jerai Grant and ex-Olympiacos player Dimitris Agravanis followed with ten points each as their team was forced to 2-1.
A 10-0 sprint broke a late tie, 62-62, lifting Lavrio Megabolt over Larisa, 75-66. Tyson Carter produced 19 points as The Basketball Champions League outlet joined the list of 2-1 teams also consisting of Apollon Oscar and Kolossos H Hotels. Jalen Hudson scoring a game-high 20 points was not enough for the hosts.
On Monday, Panathinaikos got the home win over Ionikos (92-78) giving to 15-years old Neoklis Avdalas his debut on senior level. Ioannis Papapetrou with 19 points was the top scorer of the winning side with the Greens having a 1-1 record after two games.
Sunday results
Olympiacos – Promitheas 108-75
Larisa – Lavrio Megabolt 66-75
Monday results
Panathinaikos – Ionikos 92-78