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Nikola Milutinov is set to return against Baskonia after missing the domestic game on Sunday.

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Despite missing the domestic game in Thessaloniki on Sunday, Olympiacos Piraeus starting center Nikola Milutinov is expected to return to action in EuroLeague Round 7 against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Olympiacos Piraeus / Schedule

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul Olympiacos Piraeus79-77 Olympiacos Piraeus Baskonia Vitoria-GasteizThu19:15

Coach Georgios Bartzokas provided this update following the 77-63 road win over PAOK, stating, "Milutinov will play against Baskonia."

The Serbian big man has been dealing with tendinitis in his left knee.

In the last EuroLeague round, Milutinov managed to play for 19 minutes and 32 seconds after receiving a pre-game injection to relieve the pain in his sore knee.

He scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds against Fenerbahce, but Olympiacos suffered a narrow defeat and now has a 3-3 EuroLeague record.

The Reds meet Baskonia at home on Thursday.

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