Istanbul:Fenerbahce Tarfin on Friday achieved a remarkable 64-61 victory against Olympiacos, overturning a 16-point deficit in Round 7 of the EuroLeague basketball.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Turkish team struggled in the first half at Sunel Arena in Greece but made a strong comeback in the second half. Wade Baldwin's decisive layup in the closing seconds secured the win for Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce initially led 5-1 before Olympiacos responded with a 17-0 run, ending the first quarter ahead 20-8. Olympiacos extended their lead to 30-14 in the second quarter, but Fenerbahce narrowed the gap to 34-24 by halftime. After the break, Fenerbahce reduced the deficit further with a 10-2 run, bringing the score to 36-34.

Despite Olympiacos responding with an eight-point streak, Fenerbahce fought back, entering the final quarter trailing 49-45. The fourth quarter saw Olympiacos stretch their lead to 59-51, but Fenerbahce's late 9-2 run cut it to 61-60 with just over a minute left.

Baldwin's layup with 38 seconds remaining gave Fenerbahce a 62-61 lead. They extended their lead to 64-61 from the free-throw line, and Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos missed a game-tying three-pointer, sealing Fenerbahce's win.

Shavon Shields led Fenerbahce with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Baldwin added 14 points and five assists. Shane Larkin contributed 13 points and five assists. For Olympiacos, Sasha Vezenkov achieved a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Codi Miller-McIntyre scored 12 points with six assists, and Tyson Ward added 11 points.

The victory brought Fenerbahce's record to 6-1, putting them level with EuroLeague leaders Panathinaikos, while Olympiacos fell to 5-2.