Fenerbahçe defeats Milan in tense finish

The Euroleague preseason progressed with a day full of matches that revealed the state of preparation of the Turkish, Lithuanian, and Greek teams. Fenerbahçe, led by Saras Jasikevicius, triumphed in one of the closest battles of the afternoon, showing that their new signings are starting to work well together.

Fenerbahçe edges out Milano in the final moments

The Turkish team faced Olimpia Milano in a match that was decided in the final moments. With a lineup that includes Will Clyburn, Trent Forrest, Shavon Shields, and other summer reinforcements, Fenerbahçe secured the victory with a score of 81-79, establishing itself as one of the most anticipated matches of the day.

Clyburn was the main driver of the offensive success with 13 points, followed by Johnny Juzang with 12 points. Wade Baldwin rounded out the offense with 10 points. On the Milan side, Moses Wright stood out as the top scorer with 20 points, while RJ Cole contributed 17. Despite Milano's offensive numbers, the Turkish defense prevailed in the decisive moments.

Zalgiris dominates but loses Valanciunas

Zalgiris Kaunas wrapped up its match against Sabah with a resounding victory (112-78), reflecting the dominance of the Lithuanian team in the preseason. However, the negative news came when Jonas Valanciunas, their major summer signing, had to leave the court just a few minutes after the start due to a foot injury.

Beyond the absence of the pivot, the Lithuanian squad showed effectiveness from the perimeter, improving their preseason record to 3-3 victories. Edgaras Ulanovas, the team captain, led the scoring with 18 points, while Marek Blazevic, who returned this season, contributed 17 points. Solid defensive performance and the ability to make three-pointers were key to this dominance.

Dubai and Hapoel continue without setbacks

Dubai continued its preparation for the Euroleague Supercup after defeating Besiktas convincingly (83-71). Xavi Pascual's men controlled the match, especially in the first half, imposing their game against the Turkish team led by Alimpijevic. With players like Elie Okobo, Mamadi Diakité, and Toko Shengelia on their roster, the Emirati team demonstrated that they are in good competitive rhythm.

Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv added another victory by defeating FMP Belgrade 71-66 under the direction of Dimitris Itoudis. The newcomer Amir Coffey was the main offensive player with 14 points, while veteran point guard Tomas Satoransky contributed 10 points. The last-minute signing of Max Heidegger did not prevent the Israeli team from maintaining its positive streak in the preseason.

Bayern and Olympiacos finish strong

Bayern Munich continued their path without complications by crushing Bamberg with a score of 98-67. Despite the initial resistance from the German team in the first quarter, Bayern responded robustly and secured another victory. The Bavarian team, which is incorporating MarJon Beauchamp, a former NBA player, seeks to change their dynamic in the continental competition after several seasons without leading.

In Crete, Olympiacos closed the day with a high-level victory against Red Star Belgrade (87-77). Jean Montero had a sensational debut scoring 12 points, confirming the expectations placed on the signing. The Greek team dominated from the start, neutralizing the strengths of the Serbian team led by Ibon Navarro. Mbaye Ndiaye was the top scorer with 16 points, while David Krämer and Jordan Nwora tied in scoring for Red Star with 16 points each.

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