Olympiacos defeats Fenerbahçe in Supercopa semifinal

The Euroleague Supercup debuted as a pre-season competition for the 2026-27 season with a highly intense match between the reigning European champions and the Turkish team. Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe revisited the semifinal of the previous Final Four, although this time the Greeks presented a considerably improved version compared to the duel held in Athens. The team coached by Sarunas Jasikevicius showed defensive and offensive solidity during large stretches of the game, taking advantage of their accuracy from beyond the arc to maintain control of the game.

Fournier leads the Greek comeback

However, Fenerbahçe did not resign and posed a constant battle that took the match to the most dramatic conclusion. It was then that Evan Fournier took charge of Olympiacos' attack in the decisive moments. The French forward led the Greeks' final comeback and scored the basket that put his team two points ahead with just 53 seconds remaining. Fournier finished the game with 19 points, being the top scorer for the Piraeus team.

The Greek defense was solid in the final moments. After Fournier's score, both Shavon Shields and Cory Joseph missed three-pointers from opposite sides of the court, which left the game practically decided in favor of the reigning European champions.

Drama in the final second

Fenerbahçe had one last chance to force overtime or even win the game, but Talen Horton-Tucker missed a difficult shot from inside the three-point line. Braxton Key grabbed the offensive rebound but took too long to return the ball to the perimeter. This forced Wade Baldwin to attempt a desperate and off-balance shot from long distance. At the crucial moment, Jean Montero managed to touch the ball, preventing it from reaching the hoop and sealing Olympiacos' dramatic victory at 92-90.

Decisive individual performances

Beyond Fournier, Olympiacos had crucial contributions from other players. Donta Hall registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, providing balance on both sides of the court. Jean Montero, who arrived late in Abu Dhabi due to visa issues, made a positive contribution with 13 points, while Cory Joseph added another 10 points. Codi Miller-McIntyre, former point guard for Red Star, ended with two points, two rebounds, and four assists.

On the Fenerbahçe side, Shavon Shields led the Turkish attack with 18 points, demonstrating his offensive capability throughout the game. Braxton Key supported him with 17 points, while Marcus Bingham contributed 10. Wade Baldwin added nine points, and both Will Clyburn and Talen Horton-Tucker contributed with eight points each. Despite these individual efforts, Sarunas Jasikevicius' team could not capitalize on the final opportunities.

Path to the final

With this victory, Olympiacos advances to the final of the Euroleague Supercup, where they will face the winner of the match between Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball. The Greeks will seek to defend their status as reigning European champions and conquer this new title that marks the beginning of the 2026-27 season. The competition represents a novelty in the European calendar, offering the top teams in the continent an opportunity to compete before the official start of the Euroleague.

This first match of the Supercup has made it clear that the competition will be intense and that details will make the difference in decisive moments. Olympiacos demonstrated resilience and leadership in the final seconds, qualities that define them as the reigning European champions. Fenerbahçe, for its part, showed that it has a renewed team capable of competing at the highest level, although they lacked fortune in the final possessions.

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