Greek team Olympiacos lost the chance to win their 4th European Basketball Championship as they were defeated by “queen” Real Madrid in their hometown. With more than 2,000 Greeks on their side, the Piraeus team was able to sporadically stun the Spanish defense but with no lasting results. This is Real’s first title after 20 years in their participation in the Euroleague with 8 titles so far, 5 more than Olympiacos. Olympiacos made a furious comeback around the 4th minute of the 3d quarter, cutting the distance from 40-29 to 40-41 in just a few minutes, establishing his dominance. The score went to 49-43 just a few seconds before the end of the third quarter and Olympiacos lost more ground, ending with a score of 78-59. Former Houston Rockets player Vassilis Spanoulis, who led his team to the finals with his sneaky 3-pointer against CSKA, showed, once again, a remarkable performance, however it was not enough to lead his team to the European crown. The quarters: 15-19, 35-28, 53-46, 78-59
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