Olympiacos – Peristeri 91-62: Comfortable win and continued unbeaten run
Olympiacos defeated Peristeri 91-62 at SUNEL Arena for the 5th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL and made it 5/5 in the championship.
Olympiacos defeated Peristeri 91-62 at SUNEL Arena for the 5th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL and made it 5/5 in the championship. The "red and whites" opened up the lead in the second quarter and dominated after the break, with defense and many offensive solutions determining the match. Peristeri, who played without Tai Nichols, dropped to 3-2.
Match development
Peristeri stayed close in the score in the first minutes, but Olympiacos gradually gained a lead and closed the first quarter at 25-18. The visitors reduced the score to 34-27 in the second quarter, before the Piraeus team responded with a 14-0 run. Joseph provided significant offensive solutions and halftime ended at 48-30.
In the third quarter, the "red and whites" increased defensive pressure and further limited Peristeri's options. The visitors also lost Titan Anderson, who left in the 25th minute with a knee problem, while the difference continued to grow. The 76-42 at the end of the quarter had essentially decided the match.
The last quarter was procedural, with both coaches distributing playing time. Olympiacos maintained a large lead until the end and reached the final 91-62, with all their players scoring.
Protagonists
Sasha Vezenkov was the top scorer for the winners with 21 points, while Omiros Neztipoglou added 16 and Corey Joseph 12. For Peristeri, Kostas Papadakis scored 12 points and Manos Hatzidakis 10. The visitors finished the game with 19 turnovers, struggling against the hosts' pressure.
Quarter scores: 25-18, 48-30, 76-42, 91-62.
Stoiximan GBL Standings
Olympiacos maintained their unbeaten record with five wins, having eight points due to a two-point deduction. Peristeri also has eight points, with a 3-2 record, while PAOK remained at the top with 10 points and 5/5. The detailed Stoiximan GBL standings follow.
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