Preparations for the game against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade didn't go as everybody at Olympiacos Piraeus may have hoped, with Evan Fournier and Nikola Milutinov listed as doubtful due to illness ahead of Friday’s clash. And while the former looked rusty in the 8 minutes he spent on the floor, the latter had a telling impact in the latter stages to help his team beat Partizan 80-71.

Nikola Milutinov overcomes illness, comes up big in crunch time against Partizan

Preparations for the game against [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) didn't go as everybody at [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) may have hoped, with [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) and [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) listed as doubtful due to illness ahead of Friday’s clash. And while the former looked rusty in the 8 minutes he spent on the floor, the latter had a telling impact in the latter stages to help his team beat Partizan 80-71.

Showing no signs of fatigue, Milutinov started strong and recorded 4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in the first quarter alone. Yet, Partizan tightened up its defense and dealt the hosts blow after blow in the paint across the next two periods. In fact, the guests went 22 for 32 from inside the arc in the first 30 minutes and held Olympiacos to just 15 points in the third quarter, taking a 53-58 lead into the fourth.

What followed was a tit-for-tat exchange, as Partizan was up 66-68 when Milutinov checked back in with 3:32 left on the clock.

Olympiacos Piraeus-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The Serbian center forced [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shake-milton/014007/) to commit a turnover before setting up [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) for a triple that put the hosts ahead. [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/) responded from deep and [Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) missed a layup on the other end, but Milutinov was there again to grab the offensive rebound, drawing a foul and making 2 of 2 from the line to tie it up at 71-71.

[Shaquielle McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shaquielle-mckissic/007853/) turned his steal into a dunk in transition to give the hosts a narrow lead, then Milutinov made sure to finish the game off.

A huge block on Milton was followed by a defensive rebound and a big steal with the score at 76-71. Dorsey drew a foul and on his way to the line, the arena erupted in applause before the Peace and Friendship Stadium began to echo with chants of Milutinov’s name.

“It was a really special moment for me and I really appreciate what they did. Really big thanks to them,” the Olympiacos big told EuroLeague TV after the game.

Having overcome illness, Milutinov finished the contest with 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and a block in 21 minutes on the court.

“The most important \[thing\] was the win tonight,” he added. “I had an issue, not only me but some other guys too. This should not be an excuse for us. We should come to every game to fight for this club, for this team, and try to win the game like we did tonight.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🎥🗣️Coach B: “We need to play better and we’re going to do it for sure”.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLYPAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYPAR</a> <a href="https://t.co/lg38hbQyfW">pic.twitter.com/lg38hbQyfW</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1986922523225641218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 30-year-old extended his contract with Olympiacos back in the summer, becoming the team’s go-to starting center following [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/)’s serious injury at the end of last term. Having hit the ground running in 2025-26, Milutinov is averaging 11.4 points and a league-high 8.4 rebounds. He also tops the charts in offensive rebounds with 29 in nine games so far this season.

But more importantly, he provides his teammates with the confidence that he’s got their back on both ends of the floor.

“What an unbelievable season he’s having,” Walkup told EuroLeague TV. “Knowing that he’s behind you, knowing how he controls the boards, knowing what he gives us on offense… what an asset to play with. I really enjoy playing alongside him.”

With a double-round week coming up, Olympiacos is set to host Zalgiris Kaunas before visiting EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. The Reds may have not impressed with their performances so far this season, but they are aware that in Milutinov they have a big who doesn’t shy away from responsibility when everything is on the line.

Game News

The Olympiacos center delivered on both ends of the floor when it mattered most

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-07T19:15:00.000Z)

A double-overtime rollercoaster had it all, and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan survived it all. A squandered 13-point fourth-quarter lead, a career night from an opposing guard, and an 11-2 run by Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the first overtime session that had Milan on its heels. On a night when Milan needed a hero,  Shavon Shields rose to the occasion.

Shavon Shields heroics lift Milan in 2OT thriller over Efes

A double-overtime rollercoaster had it all, and [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) survived it all. A squandered 13-point fourth-quarter lead, a career night from an opposing guard, and an 11-2 run by [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/) in the first overtime session that had Milan on its heels.

Milan also needed two defensive stands, o stay alive at the end of regulation, then again to extend the battle beyond the first extra period. Down three late in the first overtime, [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) rose to the occasion, drilling a tough three-pointer with 11.7 seconds left to force a second extra session.

When all was said and done, Milan pulled out a 93-97 win, its third on the road this season, to improve to a 4-5 record.

"We lost four one-possession games \[this season\], so it was about time one went our way,” Shields said in a EuroLeague TV interview after the win. "Everybody contributed."

Anadolu Efes Istanbul-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Milan, indeed, had many big contributors. [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/), in his first game since Round 3, scored 25 points in 22 minutes on the floor but did not play in either overtime period due to an injury he sustained in the final minute of regulation.

[Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) scored 14 points, including 4 in the second overtime, and 5 of [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/)’s 13 points came in extra sessions. Meanwhile, [Leandro Bolmaro](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/leandro-bolmaro/008985/) ran the offense, collecting 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

But it was Shields who had 24 points on a career-high 6-for-8 three-point shooting, along with 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, that lifted the visitors to victory. The secret?

“Just keep shooting, and they were going in. You gotta stay confident, and let it fly,” Shields said.

Let fly he did, and in the clutch no less.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇬🇧Zach LeDay and Shavon Shields scored 20+ points in the same game in Istanbul. In the EuroLeague modern history, it is the 20th time that two Olimpia players scored more than 20 points in the same game.<br><br>🇮🇹Zach LeDay e Shavon Shields hanno segnato entrambi più di 20 punti a… <a href="https://t.co/MPGtoKE9a4">pic.twitter.com/MPGtoKE9a4</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1986919656293044272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Shields hit his fourth triple to open the first overtime, and made his fifth to tie the game at 84-84 with 11.7 seconds left in that extra session. Shields opened the second OT with his final three-pointer, giving Milan an 84-87 lead. From there, the visitors never trailed again.

Shield’s performance ended up overshadowing what [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/pj-dozier/012742/) did for Efes on Friday night. Dozier finished with a career-high 34 points, putting on display a perfect first-half shooting performance as he had 17 points, going 7 for 7 on twos and making his only three-point attempts, along with 2 assists and just 1 turnover.

He dropped 17 more points the rest of the way, but all came in the clutch.

Dozier nailed a mid-range jumper and a triple in the final 45 seconds of the regulation to tie the game at 74-74 and send it to overtime. Dozier’s two jumpers also gave Efes an 84-81 lead with 27 seconds to go in the second overtime, only for Shields to tie the game. Dozier scored 5 more points in the second OT, but it was not enough.

Dozier was 10 of 13 on two pointers and 4 of 6 behind the arc, but the rest of the team just 6 of 26 (16.7%) as Efes dropped its fourth straight game as the home team.

Milan escaped from Istanbul with a win, its third on the road this season

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas outmuscled Valencia Basket 86-77 at home and improved to 7-2 in the EuroLeague with a fourth successive win thanks to effervescent long-range shooting in key moments, draining 12-of-29 from downtown against a rugged defense.

Zalgiris overpowers Valencia to make it four in a row

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) outmuscled [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) 86-77 at home and improved to 7-2 in the EuroLeague with a fourth successive win thanks to effervescent long-range shooting in key moments, draining 12-of-29 from downtown against a rugged defense.

The hosts nailed a couple of three-pointers shots at the buzzer in the first and third quarters before [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) twisted the knife in as he sank a sweet spot-up effort with 44 seconds left on the clock, giving Zalgiris an unassailable 81-75 lead in the home straight.

Among a pack of solid performers, [Azuolas Tubelis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/azuolas-tubelis/008192/) claimed the player of the game award after racking up 11 points and 8 boards, while the EuroLeague’s October MVP [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) contributed with 15 points and 7 assists. Lo added 12 points, with the towering [Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) amassing 11 and 10 boards in an industrious team effort.

Zalgiris Kaunas-Valencia Basket | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

“Both teams ran a lot and rebounded well, but in the end we wanted it more as the guys left every ounce of energy on the court,” Tubelis said in his post-game comments. “Francisco is so fast that no one can keep up with him and we are really fortunate to have him on the team.” 

Indeed, Francisco pulled the strings for long spells as he carried his good form into the fixture, with Zalgiris holding the upper hand for the best part of the first half, although Valencia kept breathing the home team’s neck. With the score tied 58-58 towards the end of the third quarter, Lo unleashed a buzzer-beating triple which put Zalgiris back in the driving seat and gave the hosts a psychological edge in the fourth.

They took full advantage to carve out a 67-60 advantage and never looked back, even if Valencia stayed in the hunt until the final minute of a rip-roaring contest played at a torrid pace. Head coach Tomas Masiulis hailed the team’s die-hard approach and rock-solid defense, which clipped Valencia’s wings when the chips were down.

“We stayed together throughout and held them to 77 points, so it’s a good result,” he said. ”Despite making some mistakes, I am happy with how we played on defense. We fought like a team and deserved to win, with Francisco being our pack leader. It’s not easy because all our opponents are focused on stopping him but he was patient tonight and decided the game in the end.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When the whole arena chants your name – it’s more than a win. 💚 <a href="https://t.co/BeriHvlijE">pic.twitter.com/BeriHvlijE</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1986894156166226410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Having seen his side drop to 5-4, Valencia head coach Pedro Martinez praised a cracking atmosphere in the Zalgirio Arena, with the home fans getting behind their team in unison. “Congratulations to Zalgiris, they are a superb team and their fans are truly fantastic,” he said. “We improved in the second half but we had some problems in controlling the defensive rebounds and that’s what made the difference in the end.”

Zalgiris won the battle of the boards 41-32 and held Valencia to 8-of-22 from long range, with [Jaime Pradilla](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaime-pradilla/010393/) and [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jean-montero/010042/) pacing the visitors on 15 points each. Ultimately, the home team did enough to grind out a tough win which will boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming challenges.

The Lithuanian side stayed among the league’s pacesetters with a hard-fought win on home court

Zalgiris Kaunas v Valencia Basket (2025-11-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens fans will have to wait a little longer to see Mathias Lessort back in action. 

Mathias Lessort suffers setback in return from injury

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) fans will have to wait a little longer to see [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) back in action. 

The two-time All-EuroLeague center is yet to play so far this season. Lessort made a brief comeback during the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four after suffering a serious fibula injury last December, but he picked up a leg injury during the Greek League Finals that has kept him sidelined to this point.

In a statement posted by Panathinaikos on Friday, the club revealed that Lessort's return from injury has been 'delayed'.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Ανακοίνωση ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR<br><br>Ως ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR θα θέλαμε με σεβασμό και υπευθυνότητα και πάντα σε συνεννόηση με τον Ματίας Λεσόρ, να ενημερώσουμε σχετικά με την κατάσταση του αθλητή μας, καθώς, ειδικότερα τις τελευταίες ώρες, λέγονται και γράφονται τερατώδεις… <a href="https://t.co/I7lcu4oKsM">pic.twitter.com/I7lcu4oKsM</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1986813014343856548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Panathinaikos BC AKTOR would like, with respect and responsibility — and always in full consultation with Mathias Lessort — to provide an update on the condition of our athlete, in the last few hours numerous exaggerated and inaccurate reports have been circulated," read Panathinaikos's statement. 

"Mathias was in the final stage of his reintegration into full team practice. However, during the increase of training load, he experienced discomfort in his left ankle and immediately underwent new medical examinations. These results revealed the presence of bone edema, and the medical staff is proceeding with a reassessment of the management plan.  

"His return to competition will be delayed, as the protection of our athletes’ health is always a non-negotiable priority for our club.  

"We remind everyone that matters concerning the health of our players are strictly personal and cannot become the subject of rumors, speculation, or so-called “exclusive information.” We will not allow sensitive issues to become a product of misinformation.  

"We ask for respect toward the athlete and the team, just as we act with responsibility and transparency in informing the public.  

"Regarding the timeline of his return to full team activities, any official update will be communicated exclusively by the club."

More Panathinaikos News

The 30-year-old has not played for the Greens so far this season

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 9

## Friday, November 7

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (18:30 CET)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"We are going to play against a good team having a great coach and a deep roster. They have consistency with the same coach and same program for six years. They're really playing well. Some of their injured players are back now in rotation. We understand it is going to be a challenging game for us. Tough schedule is coming. We have five games in nine days, so every game is more difficult and tougher than the next one. We got to focus one game at a time. Milan is potentially a Final Four team. So, we must bring our best game to protect our home court."

**Isaia Cordinier, Efes guard**

"It is an important game for us. We are back at home in front of our fans to secure our home court and being back on the winning track. It will be a tough game against an experienced team who has the same record as us."

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We face a team that, in the disguise of losing two very important players like Poirier and Osmani, found in the versatility of Smits and Osmani the key to open up space for the efficiency of very talented guards. In order to try to win this game, and Istanbul is a tough place to win, it will be decisive for us to have a solid defensive and rebounding impact."

**Armoni Brooks, Milan guard**

"Efes has high-level guards and physicality, but overall they're a very strong team. We'll have to match their physicality, don't let their physicality overwhelm us and set the tone right from the start."

**Nate Sestina, Milan forward**

"In Istanbul, we'll have to play a game full of energy and aggressiveness. Mostly, it will be important to play with the same physicality as them from the first possession, set the tone, stay together."

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket (19:00 CET)

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### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:15 CET)

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"We have a better record away from home - three wins in four games. The good thing is that we avoided traveling. However, a team that is solid can play well anywhere, and will always be ready to compete. The same goes for Partizan. They are a good team, and of course, we expect them to play better than they did in their last game against Dubai, because they have the coach, the quality, and the talent to do so. We have some issues regarding our preparation. \[Tyson\] Ward missed a day due to illness, but he returned yesterday. \[Evan\] Fournier didn’t practice yesterday because he was sick. He came today but won’t practice either - we hope, however, that he will be available for the game. \[Nikola\] Milutinov was also sick. All of them had a fever. Milutinov did practice today, and I believe he will also play tomorrow. We do have some problems, but I’m optimistic that we’ll overcome them and that everyone will be ready to help the team fight for the win tomorrow."

**Kostas Papanikolaou, Olympiacos forward**

"With so many games being played, you have to have a short memory - both in victory and in defeat. You need to reset your mindset for the next game, which is always the most important one. Partizan is a very good team, and the fact that they’re coming off three straight EuroLeague losses shouldn’t fool anyone. We need to stay focused, follow the coach’s plan, play tough defense, and with the help of our fans, get another win."

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"We’re facing a team built to compete for the highest goals in the EuroLeague. They’ve also had some roster issues, similar to us. We’ll be without Jabari Parker and Vanja Marinković, so they’ll stay in Belgrade. Olympiacos has an outstanding roster and they’ve been playing really well. Having the same coach for years gives them great chemistry and strong automatisms in their game. We’ve analyzed them thoroughly, and I hope we’ll show the same level of desire and energy we had in the game against Barcelona."

**Isaac Bonga, Partizan forward**

"It’s going to be a tough game. It’s never easy playing against them on their home court. We need to get back on track and play the kind of basketball we know we can play."

### FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)

**Joan Penarroya, Barcelona head coach**

"Controlling your emotions in games like these is always important. There's an extra emotional component. We'll wait until late tomorrow with Shengelia. He's taken part in half a session and we'll see how he is at the last minute. With Laprovitola, we have a good feeling, but we'll also be patient. We'll have to be solid in defense in what will be a very physical game."

**Joel Parra, Barcelona forward**

"Players are more motivated than ever in *El Clásico*. We want to make a statement and we have the opportunity to win in front of our fans. Small details will make a big difference.”

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We are playing the type of game everybody is willing to play. All EuroLeague games are important, even when none of them is decisive for the final standings right now. Emotionally and historically, this is a game with an extra notch of interest and passion around it. This is the way we want to experience it and of course, the players will bring the energy and enthusiasm on FC Barcelona's court to be able to play our best game."

**Facundo Campazzo, Real Madrid guard**

"The games between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are super exciting. I believe that if we can control our emotions in front of that atmosphere, if we can control the game rhythm and impose our identity, we will be able to have a lot of control in this game. It is the first *Clásico* this season and there are a lot of factors such as anxiety, nervousness and so on, but if we play the way we have been playing lately and executing everything we have been practicing, I think we will be fine. This type of games demands you to give 100% physically and mentally. We have a lot of players who will play a *Clásico* for the first time and we have to be together, both in good and bad times, try to have fun and play as if it was a final."

## Thursday, November 6

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (18:45 CET)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"We need to have a better performance against ASVEL than what we've been doing. More importantly, after losses, we need to get back on the winning track. ASVEL is a very athletic team, one of the best rebounding teams in the competition, it has very good size. So, it will be important to have ball movements against their size and, in general, individual and team improvement."

**Armando Bacot, Fenerbahce center**

"It is a super-important game, a must-win game, playing in front of our fans. So, it'll be good to just be back here and be able to play in front of the fans."

### Dubai Basketball vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:00 CET)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We’re facing a new team with experienced players in each position. Dubai is also in the process of building a very strong team and a cohesive unit. We need to bounce back from our last game against Olympiacos, regain our rhythm, and rediscover our offensive flow. At the same time, we must stay solid defensively, as they have multiple ways to score - both in transition and in set plays. They have some exceptional scorers, and it’s clear from their continued signings that their expectations are high and their ambition is to strengthen even further. Overall, it’s going to be a very difficult task - but we’re ready to embrace this new challenge as a team."

**Collin Malcolm, Hapoel forward**

"Dubai is a very serious team that has a lot of talent. Like Hapoel, they have something to prove being the first year in the league, so I expect a 40-minute battle. Obviously for us it’s important that we get back on the winning track after a tough loss. The great thing about EuroLeague is that it moves so fast you don’t have any time to dwell on the past, you must get ready for the next one."

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CET)

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"Tomorrow's game against Baskonia will be tough because they are an incredible team in terms of physicality and potential. I think they have an excellent chance of improving their position and their style of play. Right now, they are playing with great confidence after three wins in a row. In general, we know that they play their best here in Vitoria. We have to be ready to run and stop their fast breaks in transition because I think that, along with Paris, they are the fastest team in the EuroLeague. We have to believe that we can bring home the win."

**Luca Vildoza, Virtus guard**

"Baskonia plays very well, they are a fast-paced team with players who are in great shape. We will have to be very focused. This will be a tough game, also because Baskonia always plays at a high level at home."

### Paris Basketball vs. FC Bayern Munich (21:00 CET)

**Gordon Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"Paris plays at the highest pace in the EuroLeague, and that applies to their defense as well. It will be important to withstand the pressure and control the tempo of the game. The key will be to rebound well."

**Leon Kratzer, Bayern center**

"I had two great years in Paris and I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces again. The team has changed a lot, but the playing style hasn’t. Above all, we need to focus on slowing down their speed."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. AS Monaco (21:00 CET)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Monaco is a very talented team — maybe one of the best in the EuroLeague at this stage. They have a lot of talent, aggressiveness, and physicality. We’re missing Oshae, and other players will need to step up. We’ll have to stop them defensively and control the rebounds. The players really want it. It’s true that we haven’t been consistent in our energy and aggressiveness, but we know what we want and we’re trying to do more. We must find the energy and make the extra effort to make up for our shortcomings. Hoard and Brissett are the defensive foundation we build from. They’re versatile and can guard multiple positions, so we’ll definitely miss Oshae. There are players waiting for their opportunity, and they’ll have to make up for the absence."

**TJ Leaf, Maccabi forward**

"We need to go hard for the rebounds on both ends of the floor — that’s something we have to pay attention to. They’re a very talented team, and we need to win the 50-50 battles against them throughout the game. Everyone needs to give a little extra effort, and we’ll be fine."

**Jeff Dowtin, Maccabi guard**

"We have to be ready for their aggressiveness and the intensity of the game. We saw them in our video sessions, we’ve prepared, and we must be ready for a physical matchup."

## Wednesday, November 5

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:00 CET)

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"We have plenty of space for training, and we’re still in the process of getting the team back into shape. The preparations are currently underway, and the main focus is the EuroLeague. The upcoming period will definitely be used to give some players a bit of rest, and in the middle of all that, we also have to integrate a new player. That can’t be done perfectly right away — no matter how smart of a player he (Jared Butler) is, he still needs time to connect with the team. You can’t fix that in one practice, especially when your mind is already on the next opponent. The good thing is that we have a group that’s helping him with information and making him feel welcome. We’ve analyzed the loss in Subotica a bit, but those last five minutes — that can happen sometimes, and I have no complaints. There’s nothing in particular that needs to be discussed. We have a game against Panathinaikos coming up, and that one is very important. Nwora is day-to-day, he hasn’t practiced with the team. It’s always an open question — when a player isn’t training, the chances of him playing are small. The others took some hard knocks, but they’ve recovered now and are ready for the game."

**Nikola Kalinic, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"It's a nice opportunity to match that record (Crvena Zvezda, currently on a six-game winning streak, last had a seven-game winning streak back in the 2015–2016 season), but to be honest, I didn’t even know about it. I think that’s something for journalists and statisticians to keep track of — we just want to keep playing good basketball in the EuroLeague. We lost two days ago in Subotica and want to make up for that impression. I think it’s going to be a great atmosphere, a great game, and we’re going for the win."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"Red Star is a very good team, and in fact, currently in excellent form. In particular, since the arrival of Coach Obradović, they have been playing exceptionally well and have secured important victories that have brought them to the top of the standings. As for us, we are facing several issues in the center position. In any case, we will fight for the win on a difficult court."

**Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos guard**

"We've got enough players. Five at a time. We're fully confident in the players we have, so we're going to try to get the job done for sure. We're confident. It'll be a tough game, but we're ready for it. It'll be tough (with three centers out injured), but we've got to figure it out. It's a 40-minute game and we'll figure out a way to win. Hopefully we come out with a victory. They're a fast-tempo team, we're familiar with the players, and we prepared all week for it so we're going there to get the victory. I like our guys. I'm taking our guys over everyone."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 9: 'We need to play as if it was a final'

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2025-11-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-06T17:45:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 9

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, as reported by the clubs, and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Jordan Loyd, Nick Weiler-Babb and Isaia Cordinier are available while Rodrigue Beaubois, Georgios Papagiannis and Vincent Poirier are ruled out for Efes's against Milan on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Nick Weiler-Babb did not play in the Turkish League this past weekend due to a knee injury, but is available for Round 9.
- Rodrigue Beaubois underwent elbow surgery and will be out for around two weeks, [the club confirmed on November 3](https://x.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1985388440767086688).
- [Georgios Papagiannis is expected to miss eight months](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/efes-ercan-osmani-out-three-weeks-georgios-papagiannis-to-miss-eight-months/) following ACL surgery, the club confirmed on October 18.
- Vincent Poirier is out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/).

### AS Monaco

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Maccabi on Thursday.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's first eight games, but he made his first appearance of the season in the French League this past weekend.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Virtus on Thursday.

- [Trent Forrest (hamstring) and Markus Howard (finger) are sidelined for 'several weeks'](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/baskonia-trent-forrest-markus-howard-sidelined-for-several-weeks/), the club announced on October 17.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Crvena Zvezda has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Panathinaikos on Wednesday.

- [New signing Jared Butler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jared-butler-is-belgrade-bound-after-signing-with-crvena-zvezda/) made his debut in Round 8.
- Jordan Nwora last played in Round 6.
- Devonte' Graham has been unavailable so far this season due to a bone bruise, but [he has received clearance to rejoin first-team training](https://x.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1983176287544848784).
- Tyson Carter has been [diagnosed with pulmonary embolism](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zvezdas-tyson-carter-facing-extended-absence-with-pulmonary-embolism/) and faces a lengthy absence. He has been discharged from hospital and will continue his treatment at home.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is out long term.
- Joel Bolomboy is out long term.

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Hapoel on Thursday.

- Nemanja Dangubic has not featured since Round 4.
- Dzanan Musa and Aleksa Avramovic have sustained minor knee injuries and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, the club announced two weekends' ago.
- Nate Mason has sustained a cervical disc injury and will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks, the club announced.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
- Mfiondu Kabengele missed his team's Adriatic League game due to a sprained ankle. He is doubtful for Dubai's game against Hapoel.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Josh Nebo and Lorenzo Brown will mis Milan's game at Efes on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/milan-josh-nebo-out-for-three-weeks/) last played in Round 2 due to a thigh injury, but he returned to action in the Italian League this past weekend. However, he will not play in Round 9 as he returned to Milan for the birth of his first son.

- Zach LeDay last played in Round 3, but he returned to action in the Italian League this past weekend and is available for Round 9.

- [Shavon Shields suffered an ankle injury](https://www.olimpiamilano.com/coach-messina-entusiasmo-altruismo-una-bella-partita/) in the Italian League this past weekend, but it is not deemed to be serious. He is available for Round 9.

- Ousmane Diop last played in Round 5, but he did feature in the Italian League this past weekend. He is available for Round 9.

- Lorenzo Brown last played in Round 4 due to a calf injury.

### FC Barcelona

Toko Shengelia and Nico Laprovittola are questionable while Juan Nunez is ruled out for Barcelona's game against Real Madrid on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Toko Shengelia sprained his left ankle in the Spanish League this past weekend. As announced by Barcelona, 'his availability for the upcoming matches will depend on his progress.'
- [Nico Laprovittola last played in Round 2](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelonas-nico-laprovittola-sidelined-with-a-thigh-injury/) due to a left thigh adductor injury he suffered against Panathinaikos.
- [Juan Nunez is out ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-guard-juan-nunez-to-miss-6-months/)due to a knee injury. He expected to be sidelined until April.

### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Paris on Thursday.

- Niels Giffey last played in Round 6, but he did appear in the German League this past weekend.
- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for the first eight rounds.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game against ASVEL on Thursday, the club has confirmed. Brandon Boston is on the 12-man roster.

- Brandon Boston (sprained ankle) last played in Round 2, when he got injured against Zalgiris. While he did not play in the Turkish League this past weekend, he is listed as available for Round 9.
- [Arturs Zagars is dealing with a hamstring issue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-arturs-zagars-dealing-with-hamstring-issue/), the club confirmed on October 18.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Dubai on Thursday.

- [Tomer Ginat suffered a shoulder dislocation](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-wins-in-israeli-league-but-loses-tomer-ginat-to-injury/) in the Israeli League this past weekend.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) has not played this season after undergoing an appendectomy, and now will undergo a knee procedure and will miss a month of action, according to coach Dimitris Itoudis.

- [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-bruno-caboclo-undergoes-back-surgery/) is recovering from back surgery. There is no timetable for his recovery.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Fenerbahce on Thursday.

- Shaquille Harrison last played in Round 2, but should be back as he has travelled with the team, the club announced on its website.
- David Lighty is ruled out due to personal reasons, the club announced.
- Melvin Ajinca suffered a hip injury in the French League this past weekend, [according to Le Progres](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/11/02/la-terrible-semaine-de-l-asvel-avec-une-troisieme-defaite), but he is not mentioned in the medical report published on club website.
- Nando De Colo is out for three weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Round 8, the club confirmed on its website.
- [Edwin Jackson](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/10/20/asvel-plus-de-peur-que-de-mal-pour-edwin-jackson) last played in Round 5, is out with a heel injury for 4-6 weeks, the club announced ahead of Round 9.
- Thomas Heurtel missed the first eight rounds, and is expected to be back in two weeks, the club announced ahead of Round 9.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Oshae Brissett is Maccabi's only absentee for its game against Monaco on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Oshae Brissett is not travelling to Belgrade for the Round 9 game against Monaco due to personal reasons.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall are out while Evan Fournier, Tyson Ward and Nikola Milutinov all battled illnesses but are not on the injury report for Olympiacos's game against Partizan on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [As revealed by Eurohoops](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1891020/milutinov-and-fournier-cleared-to-play-against-partizan/), Fournier and Milutinov are available to play in Round 9.
- Keenan Evans has not played so far this season due to a knee injury, but he has started training on an individual basis.
- [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) could miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during the Greek League finals in June.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Omer Yurtseven, Richaun Holmes, Mathias Lessort and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis are all ruled out for Panathinaikos's game at Crvena Zvezda on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- Nikos Rogkavopoulos last played in Round 6, but he is available for Round 9.
- Alexandros Samodurov last played in Round 3, but he is available for Round 9.
- Panagiotis Kalaitzakis missed Round 8 and is ruled out for Round 9.
- [Omer Yurtseven suffered a groin injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikoss-omer-yurtseven-out-for-3-weeks-with-groin-injury/) and will be out for three weeks, according to EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Vasiliki Karamouza.
- [Richaun Holmes suffered a torn medial collateral ligament](https://x.com/Paobcgr/status/1983302468785319949) in his right knee in Round 7. Coach Ataman said that he would be out for over a month.
- Mathias Lessort is expected to be out until at least November, according to statements made by coach Ergin Ataman.

### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Bayern on Thursday.

- [Jared Rhoden joined the club on November 1](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-inks-scoring-swingman-jared-rhoden/), but he has not yet been registered.
- Jeremy Morgan last played in Round 6, but he returned to action in the French League this past weekend.
- [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-duo-lamar-stevens-sebastian-herrera-out-for-weeks/) has not featured for Paris so far this season.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Jabari Parker (cold) and Vanja Marinkovic (back) did not travel with the team for Partizan's game at Olympiacos on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-to-miss-partizans-double-round-trip-to-spain/) (ankle) last played in Round 3, but he returned to action in the ABA League this past weekend.
- [Carlik Jones is believed to have broken a bone in his foot](https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/kraj-godine-za-karlika-dzonsa/526090) and, according to reports, could be out for the next three months. He last played in Round 5.
- Mario Nakic is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Walter Tavares, Chuma Okeke y David Kramer are game-time decisions ahead of Real Madrid's game at Barcelona on Friday, [according to Pilar Casado](https://x.com/pilarcasado/status/1986460048843776318).

- [Alex Len joined the club on October 30](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-reels-in-12-year-nba-veteran-alex-len/) and has now been registered. He could make his debut in Round 9.
- Chuma Okeke, who missed Round 8, [has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain](https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/baloncesto/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/okeke-30-10-2025).
- Andres Feliz returned to action in Round 8.
- Gabriele Procida made his first EuroLeague appearance for the club in Round 8.

### Valencia Basket

Valencia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Zalgiris on Friday.

- [New signing Braxton Key](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-strengthens-frontcourt-with-braxton-key/) has been registered and could make his EuroLeague debut in Round 9, having made his first Valencia appearance in the Spanish League this past weekend.
- [Sergio De Larrea last played in Round 6](https://x.com/valenciabasket/status/1983193214376132876) due to minor discomfort, but he returned to action in the Spanish League this past weekend.
- Yankuba Sima has not played so far this season.

### Virtus Bologna

Abramo Canka remains out and is Virtus's only absentee for its game at Baskonia on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Abramo Canka has not played so far this season.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Valencia on Thursday.

- Moses Wright suffered a wrist injury in the Lithuanian League this past weekend, [according to 15min](https://www.15min.lt/24sek/naujiena/lietuva/tomas-masiulis-po-pergales-lkl-derbyje-apie-traumas-nausedos-zodzius-ir-akistata-su-sunumi-875-2555698).
- [Nigel Williams-Goss suffered a hamstring injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nigel-williams-goss-sidelined-with-hamstring-injury/) in Round 6. He is out for the foreseeable future.
- Dovydas Giedraitis is increasing his workload [after wrist surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dovydas-giedraitis-to-miss-start-of-2025-26-season/), but he is still some weeks away from playing.

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs

Injury report, Round 9: Several GTDs ahead of El Clásico; Milan's Nebo a late scratch

If Mike James was going to make history, he was going to do it his way. He ended up delivering a statement performance, posting a 37 PIR – the joint third highest of his 332-game EuroLeague career – and leading Monaco to a thrilling 112–107 overtime victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. History made, and a big road win to match.

Mike James lights up Maccabi in OT shootout, makes EuroLeague history

If [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) was going to make history, he was going to do it his way.

Heading into Round 9, the [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) star needed just eight index rating points to surpass Nando De Colo and claim first place on the all-time PIR list. He ended up delivering a statement performance, posting a 37 PIR – the joint third highest of his 332-game EuroLeague career – and leading Monaco to a thrilling 112–107 overtime victory over [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/tel/). History made, and a big road win to match.

Although Monaco came away with the victory, it spent most of the game playing catchup. After James put the visitors 16-18 ahead with 3:15 to go in the first quarter, his team wouldn’t lead again for almost another 30 minutes – not until [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/) gave Monaco a slender edge at 84-85 with just under 5 minutes left in the fourth. In that time, though, James kept plugging away, be it through scoring or providing assists.

The EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer entered the fourth quarter with 19 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound and 2 steals in 23 minutes, but he took his game to another level in the fourth quarter and then overtime.

With Monaco going in search of a third straight victory, having beaten the two Greek giants – [Olympiacos Piraeus (87-92)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/mike-james-everyday-guy-alpha-diallo-starred-for-monaco-in-piraeus/) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (92-84)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nikola-mirotic-enjoys-milestone-evening-as-monaco-claims-another-statement-win/) – last week, James poured in 15 points, pulled down 5 rebounds and dished 1 assist in the fourth quarter alone before adding 3 points and 2 assists to his tally in the extra session. That took him to 34 points – the most he has scored since 2021 – 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals on the night.

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“To get a win here is good for us,” James told EuroLeague TV after the game. “We’ve just to keep building on this and try to play better in the next game.”

Not only did Thursday night see James go first all-time in PIR (5,617) and extend his advantage in first place in scoring (5,407 points), but he also moved to joint second all-time in three-pointers made (623), level with FC Barcelona great Juan Carlos Navarro.

This is Mike James’s world, we’re just living in it.

The Monaco guard moved to first overall all-time in PIR on Thursday night

Rathan-Mayes catches fire from deep as Bayern 'weathers the storm' to beat Paris

The opening stages of the 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign may not have been what Xavier Rathan-Mayes would have hoped for when he joined FC Bayern Munich in the summer. After netting a season-high 18 points in the opener against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, the Canadian guard averaged just 5.4 points in his last seven games heading into Thursday’s clash against Paris Basketball.

Rathan-Mayes was particularly struggling to find his range from deep, having gone 6-for-33 in his first eight EuroLeague games as a Bayern player.

And then came this exceptional fourth-quarter outing against Paris.

Bayern started strong and dominated the boards, taking a 19-22 lead after 10 minutes. The visitors didn’t allow Paris to find its rhythm at any point in the first half and established a double-digit advantage thanks to a 2-12 run in the second quarter.

Paris trailed 42-53 at halftime, but it hit the ground running in the second half, opening the third quarter with a 12-1 surge. The hosts upped their defensive game, forcing 7 turnovers by Bayern, which was held to just 11 points as Paris secured a 68-64 lead heading into the fourth.

Yet, the German side showed character and bounced back with a 1-8 run, which was opened by Rathan-Mayes, who netted his second triple of the night after scoring just 4 points in the first three quarters.

“We weathered the storm,” Gordon Herbert told EuroLeague TV after the game. “They got on a big run, we were down by 4, and we were able to make a couple of big plays on the offensive end.”

Justin Robinson tied the game at 72-72 midway through the closing quarter and then the Rathan-Mayes show started.

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The 31-year-old fired on all cylinders, drilling three straight triples to give Bayern a 74-81 advantage with 1:43 left on the clock.

“He made some huge shots in crunch time,” Herbert added. “Both our point guards \[Spencer Dinwiddie and Kamar Baldwin\] were in foul trouble with 4 \[fouls each\] on the bench and he stepped in and did an outstanding job.”

Paris responded with a 5-0 run, as a triple from Sebastian Herrera brought them within 79-81. But an experienced Dinwiddie came to the fore, nailing an off-balance three-pointer to stun the hosts.

“Paris is a team playing the same way being up 10 or down 20,” Vladimir Lucic told EuroLeague TV. “We let them play their game at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth. But the good thing is that we bounced back with some individual talent, and made some tough shots in the end to get a big and important win here in Paris.”

Herrera nailed a second straight three that cut the difference to 82-84, but Robinson squandered the opportunity to steal the win by missing from behind the rainbow. Dinwiddie picked up a huge defensive rebound and found Lucic, who dunked in transition to seal the outcome.

As for Rathan-Mayes, he ended the game on 16 points, having gone 5-for-9 from beyond the arc.

“We definitely came out to a good start,” Wenyen Gabriel said. “That shows to our preparation and not getting complacent, carrying the momentum. But also, we responded in the second half to the run that happened in the third quarter. \[This is important\] because we have a big, long road stretch coming up and things like that are going to happen. And how we respond will be important.”

Bayern’s home game against FC Barcelona to open the upcoming double-round week will be followed by seven road games in a row.

But Thursday’s performance could serve as a reminder that this team has the character to bounce back from adversity on the road. And in Rathan-Mayes, they boast the player to deliver in clutch moments.

He drilled three straight triples when it mattered the most for the visitors

'Achi' was honored before and after the game 

Virtus, Baskonia honored Polonara in Round 9 

By winning three consecutive games, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has bounced back from its worst start ever in the EuroLeague and is now 3-6 in the standings. It showed great strength again, confirming that its defense has been much better since it added [Kobi Simmons](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kobi-simmons/014152/) and regained the services of Rodions Kurucs, who msised time with an injury. After allowing 96.0 points in those six initial losses, opponents have been held to just 77.3 points on average since then.

Baskonia managed to get the win despite [Sailou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saliou-niang/012687/)'s career-best effort. Niang was all over the place, amassing 18 points plus 12 rebounds for a PIR of 35 - all career-highs. Niang made 6 of 8 two-pointers (75.0% 2FG) but his teammates combined for just 11 of 30 shots inside the arc (36.7% 2FG). Still, Virtus managed to make a push and when the going got tough, Baskonia went back to its regular go-to guy to make things happen on offense.

Indeed, Baskonia led from start to finish but it was far from being a walk in the park. Virtus rallied from a 13-point deficit to get within 59-57 late in the third quarter. Until then, Baskonia kept the lead due to a balanced offense, but when a go-to guy was needed, [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/)stepped up to make the difference in the game.

[Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) and [Markquis Nowell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markquis-nowell/014119/) sparked a game-changing 17-1 run in which Luwawu-Cabarrot did a little bit of everything. He found Nowell for a wide open three-pointer from the left wing, buried his own shot from downtown off the dribble and made a pair of free throws. All of a sudden, Baskonia led 75-59 and was well on its way to a third consecutive win for the first time since December 8, 2023.

"I'm just here to play and help the team in any way that I can. I'm trying to make stops, get rebounds, communicate and be a leader. Whenever I score points, it's just the team looking for me and them having confidence in me just making the shots," Luwawu-Cabarrot said. 

"We finally figured it out. We know we play at home. Of course, we are going to have more energy. We have to stay focused. I think those three wins are amazing. We have to keep building on this. We have tough road games next week and have to stay focused and use these games we had at home to stay strong and keep building."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HAMIDOU DIALLO 😤😤😤<a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Baskonia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MotorolaMagicMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MotorolaMagicMoment</a> <a href="https://t.co/s9j1WhGjH7">pic.twitter.com/s9j1WhGjH7</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1986524741327323142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Luwawu-Cabarrot scored half of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. He has scored 16 points or more in all nine games this season. Last season, he reached the 16-point mark four times in 26 games. [Hamidou Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hamidou-diallo/014086/) added 14 and detonated one of the best alley-oop dunks of the season off a no-look pass from Nowell to throw it down with great authority.

"We're starting to figure it out, starting to play together, starting to understand the defensive concepts and we are leaving it all on the floor. I mean, that's what's most important, leave it all on the court and that's what we're doing every night right now," Diallo said after the game. "We didn't have a full training camp with our whole team. We still have guys injured. We are just battling and clawing every night. Happy to get a victory, but we are back to work".

Baskonia has proved to be strong at home and is now ready to test its current momentum on the road. It faces Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in Round 10 in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday, November 11. A couple of days later, Baskonia goes against Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in Belgrade, Serbia, in a rematch of the 2005 EuroLeague Championship Game, more than 20 years later.

The French scorer stopped Virtus's comeback at the right time to lead Baskonia to a comfortable win 