Paris (16-1), already guaranteed the top seed status throughout the playoffs, hosts a Cedevita (1-16) team that knows it must win to have a chance of avoiding a last-place finish.
Game Notes and Facts: Paris vs. Cedevita
2023-24
3 Mins read
It should be a high-scoring game with Paris boasting the best offense in the competition (98.2 points per game), while Cedevita has the next-to-worst defense (91.4 points allowed). The first meeting between the teams resulted in a comfortable Paris win, 77-93, as TJ Shorts led the way with 17 points and 7 assists. Jaka Blazic is in great form for Cedevita, scoring 24 and 28 points in the last two games.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, Paris took the road win, 77-93.
- Their head-to-head series is currently 1-0 for Paris.
GAME FACTS
Paris Basketball
Streaks
TJ Shorts has scored at least 10 points in all of his 17 games.
Shorts has dished at least 3 assists in all of his 17 games.
Collin Malcolm has scored at least 12 points in his last 7 games.
Malcolm has racked up a PIR of at least 10 in his last 7 games.
Player Records against Opponent
TJ Shorts posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Paris Basketball against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 29, 2023.
Bandja Sy posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Paris Basketball against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 29, 2023.
Tyson Ward posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Paris Basketball against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 29, 2023.
TJ Shorts posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Paris Basketball against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 29, 2023.
Team Record
Paris Basketball recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this season, 7, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 29, 2023.
Season Rankings
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 22,4 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,7 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,7 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7,4 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,8 per game.
Leon Kratzer is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5,1 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 84,4% per game.
Collin Malcolm is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 76,5% per game.
Leon Kratzer is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 71,6% per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,6 per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50% per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,6 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,8 per game.
Leon Kratzer is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 71,6% per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 67,2% per game.
GAME FACTS
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana
Streaks
Karlo Matkovic has scored at least 12 points in his last 8 games.
Matkovic has racked up a PIR of at least 13 in his last 8 games.
Justin Cobbs has scored at least 11 points in his last 7 games.
Cobbs has dished at least 4 assists in his last 7 games.
Cobbs has racked up a PIR of at least 13 in his last 7 games.
Player Records against Opponent
DJ Stewart posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Paris Basketball on november 29, 2023.
Shawn Jones posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Paris Basketball on november 29, 2023.
Shawn Jones posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Paris Basketball on november 29, 2023.
Team Record
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this century, 31, against Paris Basketball on november 29, 2023.
Season Rankings
Justin Cobbs is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,7 per game.
Jaka Blazic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,3 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,4 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,3 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 2,1 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,6 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 54,5% per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,1 per game.
All-time Ranking
Justin Cobbs is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1303 index rating for his career.
Jaka Blazic is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1195 points for his career.
Justin Cobbs is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 418 assists for his career.
Justin Cobbs is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 338 free throws made for his career.
Jaka Blazic is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 259 free throws made for his career.
Game Videos
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Paris Basketball-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Playoffs Game 3 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:12
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Shorts forces overtime! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:33
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Hayes on the highlight reel! Motorola Magic Moment
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | PO Game 2 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | PO Game-1 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:13
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Hifi’s solo supremacy! Motorola Magic Moment
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Shorts & Hayes combine for alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Ward throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:23
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Shorts, Hayes combine in crunch time! | Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
- 01:06
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TJ Shorts: 'It's an amazing feeling right now'
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Real Madrid-Paris Basketball | Play-In Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Hifi with another crazy three! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Hayes alley-oop dunk off another Shorts assist! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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The Shorts-Hayes combo works again! Motorola Magic Moment
- 01:57
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Tyson Ward: 'This is a product of us having fun'
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Paris Basketball-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 34 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Real Madrid-Paris Basketball | RS Round 33 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens-Paris Basketball | RS Round 32 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball| RS Round 31 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:10
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Hifi stuns the crowd! Motorola Magic Moment
- 01:34
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TJ Shorts: 'We will carry this momentum for the rest of the season'
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Paris Basketball-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | RS Round 30 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Shorts with a rare block! Motorola Magic Moment
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Mathis Dossou-Yovo opens his EuroLeague account in style! Motorola Magic Moment
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Zalgiris Kaunas-Paris Basketball | RS Round 29 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Quarterfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Stipanovic finds Radovic! Magic Moment
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Paris Basketball-AS Monaco | RS Round 28 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Devin Robinson: 'We're making history again'
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Besiktas Fibabank Istabul | Eighthfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Paris Basketball-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Maodo Lo: 'This win was huge for us'
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Paris Basketball-FC Bayern Munich | RS Round 27 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Nadir Hifi: 'I'm trying to be one of the best players in Europe'
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Virtus Segafredo Bologna-Paris Basketball | RS Round 26 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Paris Basketball-Olympiacos Piraeus | RS Round 25 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Veolia Towers Hamburg-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Hayes skies for the slam! Motorola Magic Moment
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Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Brooks throws it down! Magic Moment
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Stewart dunks with force! Magic Moment
- 01:32
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TJ Shorts: 'We found the way to get the win'
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Paris Basketball - LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | RS Round 24 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Paris Basketball at its best! Motorola Magic Moment
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FLYING BLOCK! Magic Moment of the Night
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Valencia Basket | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Robinson destroys the rim! Magic Moment
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Stewart launches Beringer for the slam! Magic Moment
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Robinson flies high to stop Puerto! Magic Moment
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Stewart blocks, Beringer dunks! Magic Moment
