Olympiacos played on the road against Valencia in the 5th round of the EuroLeague, with the the “Bats” putting on an impressive first half and building a lead that reached as high as 28 points.
In the second half, however, the “Red-and-Whites” drastically improved their performance, fought back with determination, and pulled off a remarkable comeback, sending the game into overtime and ultimately securing a 102-97 victory.
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After the game, the Piraeus team’s coach spoke to his players and emphasized that what mattered most to him was not the positive result, but the character and spirit the team displayed under such difficult circumstances.
Here is Giorgos Bartzokas’s speech in full: “This is the greatest victory we’ve ever had. I don’t care about the result. The way you played in the second half showed your character and your spirit. I tip my hat to you. It’s something I truly appreciate. This is Olympiacos. In the second half, we were down by 28 points and we won. You have @@@@ and personality.”
