Paris Basketball Falls to Olympiakos in EuroLeague – Results & Highlights

Paris Basketball saw their EuroLeague playoff aspirations extinguished Tuesday night with a decisive 104-87 loss to Olympiakos at the Adidas Arena in Paris. The result, a makeup game from the 34th round of the EuroLeague season, leaves Paris firmly in 16th place in the 20-team standings, mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

Olympiakos, playing with precision from the perimeter – shooting 8 of 10 from three-point range in the first quarter alone – built a substantial lead that Paris could never overcome. The Greek side entered the half ahead 63-55 and continued to extend their advantage throughout the second half. Despite the loss, Paris will return to action quickly, facing another French team struggling in the league, ASVEL, on Thursday.

Tyler Dorsey led all scorers with 24 points for Olympiakos, proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. French players Evan Fournier and Franck Ntilikina also made significant contributions, scoring 17 and 6 points respectively. The win secures Olympiakos’ 20th victory of the season and solidifies their position in third place in the EuroLeague standings.

The game took place despite Sasha Vezenkov, a key player for Olympiakos, recently returning from injury. His presence wasn’t necessarily needed, but, as the team’s shooting performance and overall execution proved too much for Paris to handle. The Parisians struggled to discover an offensive rhythm against a disciplined Olympiakos defense.

Jared Rhoden, who signed with Paris Basketball in November 2025 after four seasons in the NBA, saw action in the game. Rhoden, a 26-year-aged, 1.98-meter swingman, is experiencing his first season in the EuroLeague after a career that included stints with the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, and Charlotte Hornets.

This defeat marks a disappointing end to Paris Basketball’s playoff hopes in their current EuroLeague campaign. Although the team has shown flashes of potential, consistency has been a major issue. For many EuroLeague fans unfamiliar with the league structure, teams play a 34-game regular season, with the top eight teams qualifying for the playoffs. Paris’ record now prevents them from reaching that threshold.

Looking ahead, Olympiakos will face a challenging road contest against Monaco, currently 10th in the standings and still vying for a playoff spot. That game is scheduled for the 31st round of the EuroLeague season. Paris, meanwhile, will aim to finish the season strong and build momentum for future campaigns with their match against ASVEL, the league’s bottom-ranked team.

The contrast in fortunes between the two teams is stark. Olympiakos, a perennial contender in the EuroLeague, continues to demonstrate its championship pedigree. Paris, still relatively new to the competition, is learning valuable lessons as it strives to establish itself as a force in European basketball. The team’s performance against Olympiakos highlighted the areas where they need to improve to compete at the highest level.

The Adidas Arena in Paris hosted the game, providing a home-court advantage for the Parisians that ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome the superior play of Olympiakos. The atmosphere was energetic, but the visitors proved too strong on this occasion.

Paris Basketball will need to regroup quickly and focus on their upcoming match against ASVEL. A win against their fellow French side would provide a much-needed boost to morale and offer a positive note to end a challenging season. The team’s ability to learn from this defeat and address its weaknesses will be crucial as they prepare for future EuroLeague campaigns.

The next confirmed checkpoint for Paris Basketball is their home game against ASVEL on Thursday. Fans can find updates and further information on the official EuroLeague website and the Paris Basketball team website.

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