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Barcelona Downs Olympiacos 98–85 to Bolster EuroLeague Credentials

The convincing home display underscored Barcelona’s resurgence under coach Xavi Pascual.

Overview

  • Will Clyburn led the hosts with 28 points and Kevin Punter added 24 to drive the offense.
  • Barcelona hit 13 of 26 from three while Olympiacos went 7 of 21 from deep.
  • The hosts won the possession battle with 9 steals and just 9 turnovers against 3 steals and 12 turnovers for the visitors.
  • After a tight opening, Barcelona took control in the second quarter and stretched the lead to +18 and later +19 before closing it out.
  • The result lifted Barcelona to 10–5 and dropped Olympiacos to 8–6, a notable shift given Barça had lost four of the previous five meetings.