Moses Wright reveals why Larentzakis is similar to Jose Alvarado, favorite Doncic memories / News - Basketnews.com

Moses Wright shares his impressions about the EuroLeague one month after his debut and names one quality that Giannoulis Larentzakis shares with Jose Alvarado. Olympiacos center also reveals how he replaced tennis and swimming with basketball and names his favorite memories with Luka Doncic.

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After a 3-week break, the EuroLeague basketball has returned, andOlympiacos Piraeusextended their winning streak to 4 games in a row.

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The Reds comfortably beatZalgiris Kaunas, but it wasn't all roses for an entire game. Zalgiris held their own ground in the first half, and Olympiacos needed a solid 3rd quarter to build a comfortable lead.

Moses Wrightwas one of the main reasons behind the successful Olympiacos return after halftime.

Wright was limited to only 4 minutes in the first half because of foul trouble, but he did his job in the 3rd quarter, finishing the period with 11 points (5/5 2PT, 1/4 FT), 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 drawn fouls, and 10 PIR.

"We just came out and got the defensive rebounds that we were lacking," Wright toldBasketNewsafter the game. "I think they had 8-9 [offensive rebounds] in the 1st half. So, we came in and started playing bodies on. Everybody was crashing the rebounds."

Overall, Wright enjoys a successful start to his EuroLeague career. After making his debut on January 30 against ALBA Berlin, the 25-year-old averages 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 12.5 PIR per game in 4 appearances.

"That month flew by," Wright revealed.

"It's a good competition every time I think about it. I think Pana coach [Ergin Ataman] said

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