Red Star Spectacle in Crete: Zvezda vs. Olympiacos for the First Trophy of the Season!
Belgrade's Red Star secured their spot in the final after defeating Olimpia Milano 91-86 in the first semi-final on Friday at 5:30 PM. The second semi-final saw a clash between hosts Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe.
Following a hard-fought and dramatic encounter between two teams poised to be EuroLeague favorites this season, the reigning European champions emerged victorious with an 82-77 scoreline, setting up a showdown with Crvena Zvezda.
Evan Fournier led Olympiacos with 19 points, Donta Hall contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, Tyler Dorsey added 15, while Tyrique Jones and Cory Joseph each chipped in 10.
For Fenerbahçe, Wade Baldwin was the most effective player with 16 points, five assists, and four steals. Will Clyburn added 11 points, and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 10.
The grand final is scheduled for Sunday at 8:30 PM, offering Ibon Navarro the chance to claim his first trophy at the helm of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet.
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