Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. delivered a statement performance in the Greece Super Cup, defeating AEK B.C. 93-80 on September 26, 2026. In a game that carried the intensity of a rivalry fixture despite its early-season placement, Olympiacos combined balanced scoring with timely defensive stops to pull away in the second half and secure a convincing double-digit win.

Olympiacos impose their rhythm early

Olympiacos set the tone with a strong opening quarter, moving the ball quickly and attacking the paint before AEK’s defense could settle. The hosts built a 24-19 lead after ten minutes and maintained a 47-40 advantage at halftime. While AEK remained within striking distance, Olympiacos always seemed to have an answer whenever the margin threatened to shrink.

The third quarter proved decisive. Olympiacos stretched the lead to 72-58 by the end of the period, using a 12-2 run to turn a competitive contest into a controlled one. AEK fought hard in the final frame, but Olympiacos managed the clock well and kept the visitors from mounting a serious comeback.

Key moments that shaped the result

• Late first-half surge: Olympiacos closed the second quarter with efficient half-court execution, taking a seven-point cushion into the break.
• Third-quarter knockout: A quick burst on both ends pushed the lead to 14, forcing AEK into catch-up mode.
• Clutch response: Whenever AEK cut the deficit to single digits, Olympiacos answered with a three-pointer or an and-one play.
• Free-throw discipline: Olympiacos protected the lead late by converting from the line and limiting second-chance opportunities.

Tactical story: defense and depth

Olympiacos won this game with defense and depth. Their perimeter defenders disrupted AEK’s pick-and-roll actions, forcing contested jumpers and long possessions. On offense, the ball moved through multiple hands, preventing AEK from keying in on one scorer. The bench also provided a significant lift, maintaining energy and intensity when the starters rested.

AEK had promising stretches, particularly when they pushed the pace in transition, but they struggled to contain Olympiacos’ inside-out attack. Second-chance points and turnovers in key moments proved costly.

Standout performers

Olympiacos’ backcourt controlled the tempo, while their frontcourt dominated the boards and protected the rim. The captain’s leadership was evident in the third-quarter run, and the team’s defensive anchor altered several shots near the basket. For AEK, their lead guard fought until the final whistle, but the support around him was inconsistent.

What the result means

For Olympiacos, the 93-80 win is an early-season confidence boost and a reminder of their championship pedigree. In the Greece Super Cup, silverware matters regardless of the calendar, and this performance sets a strong tone for the campaign ahead. For AEK, the loss highlights areas to address — particularly defensive rebounding and half-court execution — but also showed enough fight to suggest they will be competitive in the months to come.