Jean Montero put Olympiacos Piraeus on his shoulders in the first half and held firm as the hosts dismantled Efes Pilsen Istanbul 89–66. The guard finished with 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-7 from three, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 27 minutes — a lopsided efficiency rating that reflected both his aggression and a Piraeus offense that found its rhythm early. What stood out: Montero's 4-of-4 night from the free-throw line. Efes's perimeter defense fractured in stretches, and when Montero attacked the gap, he punished it. Two steals and a pair of blocks underscore a player who defended with intent on a night when Piraeus's length suffocated Istanbul's shot creation. The 23-point margin tells the real story — Montero performed well in a performance-friendly blowout, one where Efes could never find traction.