Olympiacos secured a significant win against Monaco at the “Gaston Medecin” stadium, defeating the team coached by former captain Vassilis Spanoulis 89-80. This victory placed the Greek team in the second spot in the EuroLeague standings with a 9-4 record, tied with Fenerbahce and just one win behind leaders Paris (10-3). In Milan, Armani had an easy night against Red Star, winning 101-86, while Alba claimed a 90-88 overtime victory against Virtus in Bologna.

Monaco vs. Olympiacos: 80-89

Olympiacos triumphed in the Principality, leveraging their strong defense in the final minutes to secure an 89-80 win over Monaco. Sasha Vezenkov (14 points, 6 rebounds), Shaquielle McKissic (18 points), Evan Fournier (19 points), and Nigel Williams-Goss (14 points) led the team offensively.

The game was close until the last five minutes, but Giorgos Bartzokas’ squad made the right decisions to tip the balance in their favor.

• Quarter scores: 19-22, 45-47, 62-65, 80-89

Armani Milan vs. Red Star: 101-86

In a remarkable turnaround, Armani Milan recorded its fourth consecutive victory, overpowering Red Star with ease. The Italian team, which had been struggling earlier in the season, has now defeated Partizan, Maccabi, Fenerbahce, and Red Star in just 20 days.

Nikola Mirotic (23 points, 7 rebounds), Nico Mannion (20 points, 5 assists), and Fabien Causeur (20 points, 6/6 three-pointers) delivered standout performances for Milan.

• Quarter scores: 23-15, 53-42, 79-65, 101-86

Virtus Bologna vs. Alba Berlin: 88-90 (OT)

Alba Berlin overcame a 17-point lead in Bologna, ultimately winning 90-88 in overtime against Virtus. This victory marked Alba’s third win in the EuroLeague, with two of them against Italian teams (the first being a 105-101 win over Armani Milan).

David McCormack (16 points, 14 rebounds, 4 steals), Gabriele Procida (20 points, 4 assists), and Will Clyburn (23 points, 7 rebounds) starred for the German team.

• Quarter scores: 18-26, 38-48, 61-68, 78-78 (regulation), 88-90 (OT)

Results – Round 13

• Tuesday, Dec 3:
  • Anadolu Efes vs. Bayern Munich: 101-90
  • Villeurbanne vs. Real Madrid: 80-78
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Paris: 81-93
  • Panathinaikos vs. Barcelona: 90-89
  • Baskonia vs. Fenerbahce: 88-76
  • Partizan vs. Zalgiris Kaunas: 84-78
• Wednesday, Dec 4:
  • Monaco vs. Olympiacos: 80-89
  • Armani Milan vs. Red Star: 101-86
  • Virtus Bologna vs. Alba Berlin: 88-90

Standings (After Round 13)

1. Paris: 10-3
2. Olympiacos: 9-4
3. Fenerbahce: 9-4
4. Panathinaikos: 8-5
5. Monaco: 8-5
6. Bayern Munich: 8-5
7. Anadolu Efes: 7-6
8. Barcelona: 7-6
9. Armani Milan: 7-6
10. Zalgiris: 7-6
11. Red Star: 6-7
12. Real Madrid: 6-7
13. Baskonia: 6-7
14. Partizan: 5-8
15. Villeurbanne: 5-8
16. Maccabi: 4-9
17. Alba Berlin: 3-10
18. Virtus Bologna: 2-11