Jabari Parker led Barcelona to a crucial 77-69 victory over Olympiacos in Game 2 of the playoffs, leveling the series at 1-1 as they head to Pireaus, Greece for the next matchups.
Parker’s season-high 24 points, along with contributions from Willy Hernangomez (11 points) and Jan Vesely (10 points, 7 rebounds), propelled Barcelona to victory.
Barcelona started strong with Nicolas Laprovittola and Vesely setting the pace, giving them an early lead. Despite a resilient effort from Olympiacos, Barcelona maintained control, fueled by Parker’s scoring prowess.
Olympiacos fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the deficit behind Alec Peters (20 points) and Shaquielle McKissic (10 points). However, Barcelona responded with a surge of their own to maintain their lead heading into halftime.
The game remained tightly contested in the second half, with Olympiacos making several pushes to take the lead. However, Barcelona’s resilience and Parker’s clutch plays ensured they stayed ahead, sealing the crucial win.
In the fourth quarter, Barcelona extended their lead with key baskets from Parker and Rokas Jokubaitis, thwarting Olympiacos’ attempts at a comeback. Despite a late surge from Olympiacos, Barcelona held on for the victory.
