Olympiacos crush Monaco in Game 2 blowout

Olympiacos Piraeus delivered a statement performance on Thursday, routing AS Monaco 94-64 at Peace and Friendship Stadium to take a 2-0 lead in their EuroLeague playoff series. The top-seeded Greek side followed up its Game 1 win with an even more dominant display, controlling both ends from the opening minutes. Olympiacos jumped out early behind Thomas Walkup, who scored 10 points and knocked down three triples to help establish an 8-2 lead. The hosts carried that momentum through a high-scoring first quarter, finishing ahead 28-23 after both teams combined for 10 made three-pointers. The game shifted decisively in the second quarter as Olympiacos tightened its defense and held Monaco to just 8 points, its lowest-scoring quarter of the season. That defensive stretch created separation, with the home team building a 59-31 halftime lead, its highest-scoring half in a playoff game. Sasha Vezenkov led the offense with 21 points, marking his 10th consecutive home game with at least 20 points. Evan Fournier delivered an all-around performance with 16 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds in just over 20 minutes, consistently exploiting mismatches. The supporting cast added depth, with Olympiacos receiving 26 points from its bench while maintaining offensive balance. The Reds shot 64.5% from two-point range and 39.5% from three, compared to Monaco’s 20.0% from beyond the arc. The visitors struggled to find rhythm, with no player scoring more than 11 points and the team finishing with just 64 total. Monaco’s offense was further disrupted when Mike James was ejected following a double technical foul before halftime. Olympiacos capitalized by controlling the glass, outrebounding Monaco 43-29 and limiting second-chance opportunities. The atmosphere played a factor throughout, with the home crowd energizing a team that extended its winning streak in Piraeus to 13 games. The French side, which had previously won four straight meetings against Olympiacos, now faces a must-win situation as the series shifts to Monaco. Olympiacos enters Game 3 with a clear advantage, built on efficient scoring, defensive pressure, and control of rebounds.