Olympiacos Edges Past Panionios 85-91: Fournier Shines in GBL Semifinals Qualification

In a dramatic encounter at Glyfada, Olympiacos triumphed over Panionios with a final score of 91-85. The red-and-whites secured their second win in the preliminary series of the Greek Basket League (GBL), advancing to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the AEK-PAOK matchup. Despite the significant quality gap between the two teams, Panionios fought fiercely and contested the game until the very end. Under the guidance of coach Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos maintained their lead in the final moments despite intense pressure from their opponents. Evan Fournier was instrumental for Olympiacos, scoring 23 points alongside 6 rebounds and 4 assists. For Panionios, standout performances came from Davis (17 points), Candace (16 points), and Nocou (15 points). Notably, the game experienced two interruptions—one during the second quarter due to incidents near Olympiacos’ bench and another late in the match following provocative chants towards Vaso Tsaroucha. Final quarters: 18-28, 40-44, 57-72, 85-91.