Olympiacos come from behind to beat Iraklis in season opener

Olympiacos began the new Greek basketball league season with a victory, beating Iraklis 78-68 away from home.

The hosts made a strong start and won the opening quarter 25-15. The Piraeus side responded with an impressive second period, winning it 31-11 to take a 46-36 lead into half-time.

Olympiacos continued to control the game after the break and won the third quarter 18-14, extending their advantage to 64-50. Iraklis won the final ten minutes 18-14, but could not threaten the visitors' victory.

Aleksandar Vezenkov was Olympiacos' top scorer with 14 points, while Cody Miller-McIntyre recorded 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Tyler Dorsey added 11 points for the winners, while Nikola Milutinov finished with 10. Jalen Lecque led Iraklis with 19 points, while Hassan Diarra scored 16.