Baskonia Vitoria vs Olympiacos Piraeus B.C.: Olympiacos Rolls to 106-89 EuroLeague Win

Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. delivered a statement performance on September 25, 2026, defeating Baskonia Vitoria 106-89 at Fernando Buesa Arena. The Greek giants controlled the game from the second quarter onward, using crisp ball movement, elite three-point shooting, and a dominant inside-out attack to hand Baskonia an early EuroLeague home loss. The 106-point outburst was the kind of offensive clinic that reminded the rest of the competition why Olympiacos is considered a perennial Final Four threat.

Match Overview

Baskonia started with energy and briefly led in the opening minutes, but Olympiacos took command with a 12-0 run late in the first quarter and never looked back. The visitors led 54-44 at halftime, stretched the advantage to 20 points in the third quarter, and kept Baskonia at arm’s length the rest of the way. Olympiacos finished with 26 assists on 38 made field goals, shot 48% from beyond the arc, and scored 44 points in the paint.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring:

• First quarter: Baskonia 21, Olympiacos 28
• Second quarter: Baskonia 23, Olympiacos 26
• Third quarter: Baskonia 22, Olympiacos 27
• Fourth quarter: Baskonia 23, Olympiacos 25

The result was especially impressive because it came on the road against a Baskonia team known for its fast-paced, high-variance style. Olympiacos matched the tempo when necessary but also showed the patience to execute in the half-court. The win gives the Piraeus club an early edge in the EuroLeague standings and a head-to-head victory that could matter in tiebreakers later in the season.

How Olympiacos Took Control

Olympiacos’ offense was nearly unstoppable when it played through the high post and elbows. Sasha Vezenkov was the central figure, scoring from all three levels and forcing Baskonia’s defense to collapse. When Baskonia helped, Olympiacos swung the ball to open shooters. When Baskonia stayed home, Vezenkov attacked the closeout or found Moustapha Fall on the dive.

The visitors also won the transition battle. Olympiacos turned 15 Baskonia turnovers into 22 points and consistently pushed the pace after long rebounds. Thomas Walkup controlled the tempo with 12 assists, repeatedly setting up teammates in rhythm. The Greek side’s bench added 31 points, including timely three-pointers from Isaiah Canaan and Nigel Williams-Goss.

Defensively, Olympiacos focused on slowing Markus Howard. Howard still finished with a game-high 25 points, but he needed 19 shot attempts to get there, and Olympiacos forced him into several contested pull-ups. Baskonia’s secondary creators struggled to generate clean looks, and the home side shot just 39% from the field in the second half.

Key Moments

The first quarter set the tone. Baskonia led 18-16 midway through the period, but Olympiacos closed with a 12-3 run, capped by a Canaan three from the wing. That burst gave the visitors a 28-21 lead and forced Baskonia to chase the game.

The third quarter was the knockout punch. Olympiacos opened the second half with a 14-4 run, highlighted by a Vezenkov three and a Fall dunk in transition. The lead ballooned to 68-48 with just over five minutes left in the period. Baskonia responded with a 10-0 run of its own, but Olympiacos answered with back-to-back triples from Walkup and Kostas Papanikolaou to restore a 16-point cushion.

Baskonia made one final push in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 80-92 on a Howard four-point play. Olympiacos immediately went back to Vezenkov, who scored six straight points to end any hope of a comeback. The final minutes were played at a comfortable pace for the visitors, who emptied their bench with the win secure.

Standout Performers

• Sasha Vezenkov (Olympiacos): 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 three-pointers, and 2 steals. He was the best player on the floor and the primary reason Olympiacos’ offense never stalled.
• Isaiah Canaan (Olympiacos): 18 points, 5 assists, and 4 three-pointers. He provided instant offense and stretched Baskonia’s defense.
• Moustapha Fall (Olympiacos): 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. His rim protection and finishing around the basket gave Olympiacos a two-way anchor.
• Thomas Walkup (Olympiacos): 10 points, 12 assists, 4 rebounds, and only 2 turnovers. He dictated the tempo and found open shooters all night.
• Markus Howard (Baskonia): 25 points, 6 three-pointers, and 3 assists. He kept Baskonia within striking distance but had to work for every point.
• Chima Moneke (Baskonia):