Olympiacos Piraeus established a 51-39 advantage against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul during the 29th minute of the first EuroLeague Final Four semifinal game at the OAKA Arena in Athens on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The matchup features two regular-season powerhouses that advanced after dominant playoff performances.
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Top-seeded Olympiacos swept AS Monaco Basket 3-0, while fourth-placed Fenerbahce defeated Zalgiris Kaunas 3-1 under coach Sarunas Jasikevicius.
Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov enters the final weekend seeking his first EuroLeague title to complete his domestic accolades and consecutive MVP awards.
The structural system implemented by Olympiacos coach Giorgios Bartzokas allows the team to adjust and win even when Vezenkov is restricted.
However, his rebounding and space-creating abilities remain critical against Fenerbahce's defensive pressure.
Dorsey Ready for Early Game
Olympiacos guard Tyler Dorsey detailed his preparation and increased experience ahead of the early semifinal game. "The feeling?
I’m ready to play!
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I’m just trying to find something to do these hours, simply to make the day go by," Dorsey said.
Dorsey noted that playing near Piraeus removes travel demands, allowing the squad to utilize local familiarity as a competitive edge.
"We’re at home, we didn’t have to fly or travel, so that changes things a little bit," he said.
The guard explained that missing the previous tournament serves as a personal driving force.
"I use it as motivation, just to remember that last year I was watching," Dorsey said.
Dorsey emphasized that local fan presence eliminates travel expenses for supporters and strengthens their home-court environment. "It’s exciting, especially for the fans.
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They don’t have to travel or spend money on flights," he said.
