Baskonia were not able to stop Loyd and Baron. The two Americans combined 47 points out of Zenit’s 90 points and they beat the Baskonian side 82-90 at Buesa Arena. Baskonia being up at half time 50-44, but they were not able to continue in the same rhythm.

For another time, after Ivanovic’s departure, Wade Baldwin was the first scorer of Baskonia. He scored 16 points, while Steven Enoch added 15 points, grabbing 8 rebounds. Rokas Giedraitis had 15 points and the veteran Uruguayan combo guard, Jason Graynger posted 13.

Neven Spajia stated about the game against Olympiakos: "A group can't play without players. You can miss a couple of players, however on the off chance that you miss numerous and can't rehearse together, it's a major issue. Presently, interestingly, we are generally together.

The Croatian coach added: “Some have more musicality than others, yet being together is extraordinary. We most likely need a major person, however getting paperwork done for the wellbeing of marking isn't actually helpful. I trust individuals that work in the club and we will attempt also to search for a possibility for us."

Olympiakos fought with impressive stubbornness in Madrid, threatened Real with its first home defeat this year, but in the end it lacked a defense, a big shot and bent 75-67. Four consecutive defeats for Piraeus team that fell to 12-9 record.

Thomas Walkup entered the match with 2/2 shots and finished it with 3/10 while he missed an open three-pointer from the right corner with the score at 67-65. The American should help more in terms of scoring and execution, but he is not the only one who hurts his team in situations under good conditions.

Coach Bartzokas said: "We should assume that there is no simple game in EuroLeague notwithstanding on the off chance that you play at home or away. All games require an undeniable degree of physicality, power, and rawness. The game against Real was one of those.”

He added: “We needed to play with a great deal of energy to affirm the success. Tragically, we didn't make it, however, we need to remain intellectually solid and be ready for the game against Baskonia. It's truly critical to match their energy and stop their change game. We should accept the ideal choices on offense, altogether not allow them the opportunity to run in an open court."

The two teams have faced each other in 44 Euroleague games. Baskonia has 19 wins, while Olympiakos has won 25 times.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result: 2.45(Baskonia) - 1.60(Olympiakos)
• Over/Under 155.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 2.00 (Baskonia) - 1.71(Olympiakos)

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Baldwin vs. Dorsey

The American star, Wane Baldwin, is in great form after he plays under Spajia's instructions. Most of the time, he leads the scoring of Baskonia, usually shooting in good percentage.

On the other side of the court, it is Kostas Sloukas who has the lead role after Spanoulis’ retirement. The Greek combo guard has to offer something special for Olympiakos, if the Bartzokas team wants to avoid the 5^th defeat in a row.