HIGHLIGHTS: EuroLeague round up (week 7, Wednesday)

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They needed overtime to do it but Olympiacos gained a measure of revenge in their EuroLeague title game rematch against Fenerbahce, CSKA Moscow pulled clear at the top of the table and there was one of the greatest comeback victories of all time as week seven drew to a close with week eight beginning on Thursday.

Fenerbahce let a 13-point lead early in the third quarter slip as Olympiacos came away with a 90-83, overtime win in Istanbul.

The Reds went on a 20-4 charge during which Brian Roberts hit four triples without a miss put Olympiacos in front, which they never reliquished.

Roberts scored 21 points for Olympiacos in the win.

CSKA Moscow pulled clear on top of in the EuroLeague table after they hammered Crvena Zvezda 85-59 in Belgrade.

Nando De Colo paced CSKA’s scorers with 16 points in what was an all-around showcase by the Muscovites.

Brose Bamberg completed one of the greatest EuroLeague comebacks of all time as they stunned Barcelona 84-81.

The German side erased a massive 26-point deficit to claim what was an astonishing victory as Dorell Wright starred with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals for the winners.

Curtis Jerrells enjoyed a dream second debut for Olimpia Milano as they topped Valencia 103-98 in a thrilling back-and-forth double overtime battle.

Jerrells posted a career-high 30 points, which included six triples.

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