Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. protected home court with an 84-78 EuroLeague victory over Olimpia Milano on October 31, 2026, using a decisive third-quarter run and a composed closing stretch to secure a valuable regular-season result at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The win gave the Greek side a strong home marker in the EuroLeague standings, while Milano left Athens with a road defeat despite a competitive performance.

Match overview

Olympiacos led 43-39 at halftime before creating separation in the third period. Milano stayed within touching distance late, but the hosts made the bigger plays on both ends in the final minutes to close out the six-point win.

• Q1: Olympiacos 23-21 Milano
• Q2: Olympiacos 20-18 Milano
• Q3: Olympiacos 21-17 Milano
• Q4: Olympiacos 20-22 Milano
• Final: Olympiacos 84-78 Milano

How Olympiacos built the win

Olympiacos leaned on a balanced attack and a strong defensive start to the second half. Sasha Vezenkov led the way with 22 points and nine rebounds, giving the hosts a reliable scoring option both inside and on the perimeter. Evan Fournier added 16 points, while Thomas Walkup controlled the tempo with 12 points and eight assists.

The hosts also benefited from Moustapha Fall’s presence around the rim. Fall finished with 12 points and seven rebounds, helping Olympiacos win the battle on the glass and protect the paint when Milano tried to answer. The third-quarter advantage proved decisive: Olympiacos outscored Milano 21-17 in that frame and carried a 64-56 lead into the fourth.

Milano’s response and key moments

Olimpia Milano refused to fade. Shavon Shields scored 19 points and repeatedly attacked from the wing, while Nikola Mirotic added 17 points and Zach LeDay contributed 12. Milano cut the deficit to 76-73 with under five minutes remaining, briefly turning the game into a possession-by-possession contest.

Olympiacos answered with a 6-0 run, capped by a Vezenkov basket and two free throws from Fournier. That burst restored a comfortable cushion and forced Milano to chase the game in the final two minutes. The Italian side had one last push, but Olympiacos’ half-court defense and rebounding kept the visitors from completing the comeback.

Standout performers

• Sasha Vezenkov — 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
• Evan Fournier — 16 points, 3 three-pointers
• Thomas Walkup — 12 points, 8 assists
• Moustapha Fall — 12 points, 7 rebounds
• Shavon Shields — 19 points for Milano
• Nikola Mirotic — 17 points, 6 rebounds

EuroLeague table impact

The result strengthens Olympiacos’ position in the early EuroLeague standings and adds another home win to their regular-season resume. For Milano, the loss is a reminder of how difficult road games against top Greek opposition can be, even when the scoring load is spread effectively. The head-to-head record now favors Olympiacos in this matchup, and both clubs will quickly turn their attention to the next round of EuroLeague fixtures.