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Olympiacos Falls to Fenerbahce in Istanbul Despite Valiant Effort

Published January 6, 2026, 21:06
Olympiacos Falls to Fenerbahce in Istanbul Despite Valiant Effort

Olympiacos lost to Fenerbahce 88-80 in Istanbul, in the 20th round of the EuroLeague. Despite numerous absences, the 'Reds' fought hard for over 30 minutes but couldn't withstand the power of the European champions in the final stretch. Vezenkov was the top scorer for Olympiacos with 24 points, while Boldwin stood out for Fenerbahce with 17 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds. This defeat dropped Olympiacos to 11-8, while Fenerbahce climbed to 13-6. The game was competitive, with Olympiacos trying to exploit the paint, but Fenerbahce managed to take control at the end.