Peters cut, Kanaan sewed and “katostara” for Olympiakos in Maroussi!

Clean it up Maroussi with three point storm o Olympic!

The “red and white” prevailed 83-111 against the team of Giorgos Limniatis at Klisto of Agios Thomas for the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan Basket League, in a match that was competitive for about 15 minutes and then completely belonged to the Piraeus, who close a difficult weeks with 2/2 in Euroleague and victory in domestic competitions.

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The match:

The start of the match was very balanced with Maroussi scoring the first points of the match against Radulitsa (2-0), while Kanaan’s response was quick with three points (2-3) for Olympiakos. The hosts took the lead, with the “red and whites” having an immediate response (5-5), while in the 4th minute they went ahead with Peters (5-7). Led by Radoulisa, Giorgos Limniatis’ team went to +3 (10-7), while the match went point-to-point throughout the first period.

The arrival of Brazdeikis helped Olympiacos offensively (17-19 in 8′), while on the other hand Briscoe was excellent and was a constant source of danger for the guests. Juston gave Marousi the lead in the 9th minute, however, with a three-pointer by Kanaan and a two-pointer by Walkap, Giorgos Bartzokas’ team ended the first period at +3 (21-24).

In the second quarter, Kanaan continues to be “hot” from 6.75 and with two three-pointers he increased the difference to +5 (25-30 at 12′). Yiannopoulos “answered” in the same way (28-30), while the formidable Briscoe kept Maroussi competitive (32-32). From then on, however, Olympiacos showed energy in defense and attack and with a 10-0 went to +9 (33-42).

In fact, in the 19th minute, the difference went to double digits for the first time (36-46), with Brisco temporarily reducing it (38-46). With the two two-pointers of Luntzis, the “red and white” reached 50 points (41-50), while with the three-pointer of Peters, they finished the first part at +12 (41-53).