Olympiacos are European champions after defeating Real Madrid 92-85 in a tense final decided in the closing possessions.
Fournier led the winners with 20 points, while Hezonja scored 19 for a Real Madrid side that fought until the final shot.
Real Madrid opened at full speed, building an early double-digit lead behind Lyles and Abalde, but Olympiacos stayed alive through Vezenkov, Walkup and Milutinov.
In the second quarter, Fournier shifted the momentum from long range and the Greek side moved in front before halftime, with Madrid still answering every run.
The second half became a real battle: Hezonja and Feliz pushed the blancos back ahead, but Olympiacos held firm and entered the final minutes with Vezenkov, Peters and Fournier making key plays.
At 80-80, Jones, Walkup and Fournier produced the decisive break. Real Madrid tried one last comeback, but Feliz’s attempt missed and Peters sealed it from the line: Olympiacos claimed the crown and avenged the 2023 final.
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