A statement win: Olympiacos overcame every possible hurdle in Game 1 / News - Basketnews.com
Credit Rodolfo Molina/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Olympiacos Piraeusclaimed the home-court advantage againstFC Barcelonain a game that felt like an off night for the Reds.
An 8-2 Olympiacos start seemed like a generous score for Barca, which began the game with 2 points in the first 5 minutes. They missed all of their 6 shots from the field, whileAlec PetersandIsaiah Canaanmissed two open looks from deep.
Even if we look at the plain numbers, Barcelona were better or barely worse in most of the categories: 3-point shooting (32% vs. 29%), free throws (75% vs. 67%), rebounds (33-31), and turnovers (17 vs. 19).
Yet, the eye test indicated that Olympiacos could play much better.
"I don't think any team wanted us in the playoffs," ShaquielleMcKissictoldBasketNewsafter the game.
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