Marousi - Olympiacos 81-83: Ward provided the solution in the finale

Olympiacos faced strong resistance in Agios Thomas, but prevailed 83-81 over Marousi for the 6th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL. Tyson Ward scored the winning basket three seconds before the end, keeping the "red and whites" undefeated in the championship.

Marousi made it difficult for Olympiacos

Piraeus started strong and led 17-7, finishing the first period ahead 24-20. Marousi, however, reacted, limited their opponent offensively and tied the game at the end of the first half (41-41).

The hosts continued at the same pace and took the lead in the third period, which they finished with a 65-63 advantage. The match remained close until the last seconds, with neither team able to pull away.

Ward "spoke" at the end

Corey Joseph gave Olympiacos an 81-79 lead with a floater at 27 seconds, but Jordan Walker equalized with two free throws. In the last possession, Ward scored with a hook for 81-83, while Michalis Lountzis' long-range three-pointer at the buzzer missed the target.

Evan Fournier was the top scorer for the winners with 20 points and six assists. Sasha Vezenkov added 18 points and Ward 16. For Marousi, Antonis Koniaris scored 14 points, while Maxim Salas had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Jordan Walker with 11 points and 11 assists.

Quarter scores: 20-24, 41-41, 65-63, 81-83.

Next games

Olympiacos returns to Euroleague duties, hosting Dubai on Thursday (12/11, 21:15) at SUNEL Arena. They will then face Aris away on Sunday (15/11, 17:30), for the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL.

Marousi will seek their second win in the championship against Viko Ioanninon, on Sunday (15/11, 16:00), away from home.

Stoiximan GBL standings

Olympiacos maintained a perfect record with six wins in as many games and is in third place with ten points, due to a two-point deduction penalty. Marousi fell to 1-5 and is in 11th place with seven points.

See the Stoiximan GBL standings after the completion of the 6th matchday below.