Kostas Papanikolaou returns to Olympiacos roster before must-win Game 4 / News - Basketnews.com

Olympiacos receive a boost as team captain Kostas Papanikolaou returns from flu just in time for their must-win Game 4 against FC Barcelona, while coach Bartzokas makes strategic roster changes.

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Just before their do-or-die Game 4 against FC Barcelona, Olympiacos Piraeus received a much-needed boost: team captain Kostas Papanikolaou has been added to the roster for the first time in the EuroLeague playoff series.

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Papanikolaou had been battling the flu.

Meanwhile, coach Georgios Bartzokas left Ignas Brazdeikis, Michalis Lountzis, Luke Sikma, and Georgios Tanoulis out of the squad for the upcoming match.

Papanikolaou, the 33-year-old veteran forward, brings a wealth of experience to the team. In the 2023-24 EuroLeague regular season, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Olympiacos must secure a victory to keep their EuroLeague season alive as the Reds are trailing 1-2 against Barca. Game 4 is set to take place at the Piece and Friendship Stadium on Thursday at 18:45 CEST.

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