Olympiacos secured a crucial victory on the road, defeating Barcelona 77-75 in Game 1 of the EuroLeague playoffs at Palau Blaugrana, gaining an early advantage in the series.
Nigel Williams-Goss led the charge with 15 points for Olympiacos, supported by Isaiah Canaan’s 14 points, Filip Petrusev’s 12, and Moustapha Fall’s 11.
Despite a valiant effort from Barcelona’s Jabari Parker (13 points, 7 rebounds), Willy Hernangomez (13 points), and Alex Abrines (11 points), Olympiacos maintained their composure and executed crucial plays down the stretch to secure the victory.
With Olympiacos now holding the series lead, Barcelona faces a challenging task in Game 2 as they look to bounce back and level the series on their home court.
The game saw Olympiacos setting the tone early with a commanding lead, highlighted by Fall’s dominant performance in the opening minutes.
Barcelona fought back valiantly, led by Parker and Abrines, but Olympiacos’ balanced scoring attack and defensive tenacity proved decisive in securing the victory.
