Ex-Galil Elyon Player Carr Hits Buzzer-Beater to Upset Olympiacos

Virtus Bologna secured a dramatic 96-94 victory over European champions Olympiacos in a thrilling EuroLeague matchup on Thursday, thanks to a last-second three-pointer from former Galil Elyon player Marcus Carr. The game, considered one of the season's most exciting so far, saw Bologna, also known as Virtus Bologna, achieve their first win of the season after two losses. Olympiacos, conversely, suffered their first defeat.

Carr was a standout performer from the first quarter, scoring 8 points, while teammate Tyler Dorsey contributed 15 points with a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range. The game remained close, with Olympiacos holding a narrow 50-49 lead at halftime. Virtus Bologna took control in the third quarter, ending it with a five-point advantage.

In the final quarter, Amba Ndoye was dominant, scoring 19 points and hitting what seemed to be a game-winning basket with just five seconds left. However, Carr responded with an incredible game-winning three-pointer as the buzzer sounded, clinching the improbable victory for Bologna.

In another EuroLeague game, Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) defeated Anadolu Efes 77-72. This game was marred by a serious Achilles tendon injury to Crvena Zvezda player Mike James, which puts his season in jeopardy. The game itself was closely contested for most of the duration, with leads changing hands until the final quarter, when Crvena Zvezda established an eight-point lead.

Chima Moneke led Crvena Zvezda with 18 points and 6 rebounds, supported by Jordan Nwora's 12 points and 5 rebounds. Jordan Loyd scored 15 points for the losing side, while Jonathan Motley struggled, grabbing only one rebound and missing all four of his field goal attempts.