Vezenkov leads Olympiacos to victory over Besiktas in Istanbul

Sasha Vezenkov led Olympiacos to an important 81–73 victory over Besiktas in Istanbul on Wednesday, October 28, as the Greek side bounced back from defeat in the previous round of the EuroLeague. The reigning champions improved their record to six wins and two losses after a hard-fought contest in the Turkish capital.

The Bulgarian international finished as Olympiacos’ leading scorer with 16 points, helping his team maintain an advantage despite several key absences. Tyrique Jones contributed 15 points, while Donta Hall added 14 and Tyson Ward scored 13. Olympiacos were without Nikola Milutinov, Evan Fournier, Jean Montero and Tyler Dorsey, making the away victory even more significant.

Olympiacos made a strong start and established an early lead, but Besiktas gradually worked their way back into the game. The Turkish hosts continued to challenge the visitors after the break and briefly moved ahead 68–66 in the fourth quarter, putting pressure on the Greek side at a crucial moment.

Olympiacos responded decisively, tightening their defence and producing a late scoring run to regain control. They eventually built a ten-point cushion at 78–68 and held on to secure an eight-point win. The result strengthened their position in the EuroLeague standings and demonstrated their ability to overcome a depleted roster on the road.