Zalgiris Edges Out Olympiacos in Double-Overtime Thriller

Kaunas, Lithuania – Zalgiris Kaunas secured a dramatic 99-94 double-overtime victory over Olympiacos Piraeus in a EuroLeague Round 29 matchup at Zalgirio Arena on February 25, 2026. The game saw a significant comeback from Zalgiris, overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and a high-scoring affair that extended through two extra periods.

A Back-and-Forth Battle

The contest was a tightly contested affair from the outset, with both teams trading baskets in the early minutes. Zalgiris faced a 10-point deficit during the first half, but a series of strategic substitutions by Tomas Masiulis helped to bring the hosts back into contention. Olympiacos’ strong offensive rebounding, with 20 rebounds in attack, presented a challenge for Zalgiris, but the home team persevered with a defensive strategy focused on switching.

Zalgiris Stages a Comeback

Despite trailing for much of the game, Zalgiris rallied in the fourth quarter, taking a four-point lead. However, crucial errors in the closing moments of regulation and the first overtime period threatened to derail their efforts. Mistakes included turnovers by Maodo Lo and Moses Wright, and a touch of the board by Wright after a missed shot by Evan Fournier, and a pass from Sylvain Francisco to Thoms Walkup.

Double-Overtime Drama

Olympiacos started the second overtime period strongly, building a 5-0 lead. However, a timeout called by Tomas Masiulis proved pivotal, sparking a remarkable offensive surge from Zalgiris. Sylvain Francisco and Nigel Williams-Goss led the charge, with both players hitting crucial three-pointers. Zalgiris scored 17 points in five minutes, ultimately securing the hard-fought victory.

Key Performers

• Sylvain Francisco (Zalgiris): Contributed significantly to the comeback, showcasing his playmaking ability.
• Nigel Williams-Goss (Zalgiris): Led the scoring for Zalgiris with 23 points, including key shots in overtime. He similarly recorded 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.
• Moses Wright (Zalgiris): Achieved a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
• Maodo Lo (Zalgiris): Added 15 points to the Zalgiris total.
• Azoulas Tubelis (Zalgiris): Contributed 10 points.
• Evan Fournier (Olympiacos): Exploded for a EuroLeague career-high 32 points and 9 rebounds.
• Tyrique Jones (Olympiacos): Recorded 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
• Tyler Dorsey (Olympiacos): Scored 16 points, including 7 in overtime.

Standings Implications

This victory improves Zalgiris’ record to 17-12, positioning them to challenge for a top-six spot in the EuroLeague standings. Olympiacos, despite the loss, remains in second place with an 18-10 record. The game was played without Olympiacos stars Sasha Vezenkov and Nikola Milutinov due to injury.

Source: Eurohoops.net, BasketNews.com