By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.
The new Fenerbahçe squad faced one of their toughest preseason games. Coach Saras Jasikevicius’s team took on Olimpia Milano and secured the victory in the final seconds.
With Will Clyburn, Trent Forrest, Shavon Shields, and other new signings, the Turkish side won by the narrowest of margins (81-79) in one of the most anticipated matches of the day.
Will Clyburn (13 p.) and Johnny Juzang (12 p.) were the top scorers. Wade Baldwin added 10 points. For Olimpia Milano, Moses Wright was the top scorer with 20 points, and RJ Cole scored 17 points.
Easy win for Zalgiris
On an afternoon packed with EuroLeague preseason games, Zalgiris Kaunas kicked off the day with a comfortable victory over Sabah (112-78).
In a game where Jonas Valanciunas, their big summer signing, left the game with a foot injury after just a few minutes, the Lithuanian team secured an easy win thanks to their three-point shooting, improving their preseason record to 3-for-3.
Edgaras Ulanovas, the team’s captain, led all scorers with 18 points, followed by Marek Blazevic with 17 points, who returned to the team this season.
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