EuroLeague fans, we have our 13th winner in this season's EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge! David Milenkovic beat everyone else in Round 13 with his team david, which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 239.75.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Round 13 winner

EuroLeague fans, we have our 13th winner in this season's [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/)! David Milenkovic beat everyone else in Round 13 with his team david, which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 239.75.

David had the following lineup: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens's Kendrick Nunn as team captain, then his teammate Kenneth Faried, Zalgiris Kaunas's Sylvain Francisco, Dubai Basketball's Filip Petrusev, and Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv's Roman Sorkin as his starters. Kevin Punter of FC Barcelona was his sixth man. David's bench players were Barcelona's Juani Marcos, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's Ognjen Dobric, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's Bryant Dunston, and Anadolu Efes Istanbul's Erkan Yilmaz. AS Monaco play-caller Vassilis Spanoulis was David's head coach.

The prize for finishing first in Round 13 is a VIP EuroLeague TV Subscription for the 2026-27 Season, and an automatic entry to a lottery to win two tickets to the 2027 Final Four.

Trades are now open for Round 14 of the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/). Remember, four trades are allowed before each round until the end of the regular season. You can either trade up to four players, or a head coach and three players.

The first game of Round 14, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid, is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, December 4 at 18:15 CET. This marks the next round's deadline.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become our next round winner! To help with that, watch the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge podcast weekly on the [EuroLeague's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@euroleague) and on all audio platforms.

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Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced on Thursday that it has parted ways with head coach Igor Kokoskov. The decision was made after the team lost to AS Monaco by 36 points on Wednesday

Efes parts ways with head coach Igor Kokoskov

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/) announced on Thursday that it has parted ways with head coach Igor Kokoskov. The decision was made after [the team lost to AS Monaco by 36 points](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-breaks-club-history-again-in-beatdown-of-efes/) on Wednesday, which marked the third-worst loss in terms of margin of victory in club history.

In its official statement, the club said: “Anadolu Efes Sports Club has parted ways with Mr. Igor Kokoskov. We thank him for his efforts for our club and wish him success in the next stage of his career. Until our new head coach is appointed, the team will continue its work under the management of Radovan Trifunovic.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Anadolu Efes Spor Kulübü olarak Sayın Igor Kokoškov ile yollarımızı ayırmış bulunuyoruz. <br><br>Kendisine kulübümüze verdiği emekler için teşekkür eder, kariyerinin bundan sonraki dönemi için başarılar dileriz. <br><br>Takımımız, yeni başantrenörümüz belirlenene kadar çalışmalarını Radovan… <a href="https://t.co/ffc3LtzuCz">pic.twitter.com/ffc3LtzuCz</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1993962165749809334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kokoskov, 53, joined Efes ahead of the 2025–26 season, bringing with him a wealth of experience from both the NBA and European basketball. He made history as the first European-born head coach in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns, and guided Slovenia to the EuroBasket title in 2017. Kokoskov previously coached Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the EuroLeague and served as an assistant for several NBA teams, including Detroit, where he won an NBA championship in 2004.

Taking over on an interim basis is Radovan Trifunovic, who has been part of Efes’s coaching staff this season. The Slovenian coach previously led his country’s national team from 2017 to 2020 and worked alongside Kokoskov during Slovenia’s historic EuroBasket triumph. Trifunovic will guide Efes while the club searches for a permanent replacement.

Efes is currently tied for 14th in the standings with a 5-8 record, including 3-4 at home.

More Anadolu Efes news

Radovan Trifunovic named interim head coach

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Real Madrid (2025-12-04T17:15:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-11-26T18:30:00.000Z)

It was harder than expected but FC Barcelona fought past LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Wednesday night, winning 88-78 to give Xavi Pascual his first victory since returning as head coach. And it was a good boost of confidence as the team has the national team break to work with the play-caller.

Barcelona outlasts ASVEL, gets important first win under Coach Pascual

It was harder than expected but [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) fought past [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) on Wednesday night, winning 88-78 to give Xavi Pascual his first victory since returning as head coach. And it was a good boost of confidence as the team has the national team break to work with the play-caller.

After a back-and-forth game with 17 lead changes and 13 ties in the first three quarters, Barcelona finally putting the game away at the start of the fourth quarter as it improved to an 8-5 record.

“It was a very difficult but super important game for us,” Pascual said. “I think it’s one of the key games of the season in terms of the first half \[of the season\]. It cost us a lot, but we won the game with the help of the whole arena, the packed arena, and people helping us and pushing us in difficult moments.”

FC Barcelona-LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The key to the win for [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) was staying aggressive offensively.

“As a team we are always aggressive offensively as a collective group – always staying in attack mode. So we were able to open up a lead,” said Punter, who led the way with 24 points and 7 assists. “We have to keep building. It’s a long season. Once we find our groove and get rolling, it will look even better. But right now we just have to continue to try and find our rhythm.”

Punter’s output, with his 24 points all coming in the final three quarters, was just three points off his season high of 27 points in Round 3 against Valencia Basket.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝐊𝐏 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/0fZ1ZEqnlK">pic.twitter.com/0fZ1ZEqnlK</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1993803921970876793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Dario Brizuela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dario-brizuela/009992/) chipped in 12 points, including seven points in the decisive run to start the fourth quarter. And the guard said the team is still trying to figure out how Pascual wants it to play.

“It’s hard to know a coach after 10 days and to be able to play 100% how he wants, but we are getting there,” he said.

The national team break comes at a very opportune time for Barcelona, so the team and Pascual can really work together and get in tuned with one another.

“We have seven or eight days without games during the window to practice with him. So that will be a good week to practice and get closer to how he wants. So it’s important for us to go into that week with this win,” said Brizuela.

“We know in the EuroLeague we will have wins and defeats, but if you can win some games in a row you have more confidence. On offense we are still not that effective, especially from the three-point line. In general we are sharing the ball well. Defensively we are far away from the level we have to be if we want to do something great in this competition. But we are making steps. Hopefully in the near future, we will play better on both sides of the court,” Pascual added.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">La primera al Palau, Xavi 💙❤️ <a href="https://t.co/mdblumsn2X">pic.twitter.com/mdblumsn2X</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1993802111973511246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ASVEL, for its part, bounced back in solid fashion from its disappointing 52-84 home loss in Round 12 against AS Monaco. ASVEL continued its road woes with a 0-7 record away from home and 3-10 overall, which sees it sitting in last place in the standings

“I’m proud of the guys overall. We fought with what we had. We did our best. We competed for at least 32, 33 minutes. At the end of the game we were not good enough. But we will keep working and try to compete even more next time,” said ASVEL coach Pierric Poupet.

ASVEL did have good news in the game as leader [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) made a strong comeback from the hamstring injury that kept him out since Round 8. The 38-year-old poured in 22 points – including making 12 of 12 free throws – while dishing out a season-high 9 assists and grabbing 2 rebounds and 2 steals for a season-best PIR of 34.

Game News

The Spanish side now has time to work with its new head coach.

FC Barcelona v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade clinched a thriller 91-80 over Olympiacos Piraeus in one of the best games of the season inside a jam-packed Belgrade Arena on Wednesday.

Red-hot Crvena Zvezda roasts Olympiacos with fourth-quarter fire

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) and [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) treated the audience to one of the best games of the season inside a jam-packed Belgrade Arena on Wednesday.

Powered by a deafening roar from its faithful, Zvezda clinched the thriller 91-80 after draining 15-of-35 shots from three-point range, unleashing lethal long-range firepower in the fourth quarter, which the home team clinched 32-15 to sink the visitors.

The game, played at a torrid pace throughout, offered everything one could ask for from two of the competition’s top teams, boasting an abundance of talent and physical ability. The rip-roaring contest swung back and forth, with the lead changing hands time and again before Zvezda forced the final twist on the back of a magnificent home straight orchestrated by [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/).

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The livewire guard scored all his 10 points in the last 5 minutes of the enthralling clash, adding 9 assists as he delivered the knockout punch when his team needed him the most. Miller-McIntyre was just one of many Zvezda heroes who rose to the occasion, as [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/) led the charge on a team-high 23 points while [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/) chipped in with 15. The versatile [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) racked up 11 points and as many boards as Zvezda sent its joyous fans into raptures with the fourth quarter whirlwind.

“We stayed together down the stretch as we had confidence in each other,” Nwora said in his post-game comments. “They made a run, so we responded with our own run. [Jared Butler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jared-butler/014163/) and [Devonte' Graham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devonte-graham/014028/) did a great job sparking it and we were able to finish the game,” added the forward, who played his second game after missing six through injury.

Butler and Graham nailed clutch three-pointers early in the fourth quarter, which instigated Zvezda’s comeback and ultimately wiped out a 12-point second-half deficit, the latter scoring 9 points in his first game for the club since he joined the Serbian team during the offseason and was then sidelined by injury.

Trailing 59-65 at the end of the third, the duo’s antics were instrumental in a 13-0 run, which gave Zvezda the lead for good as the hosts were able to repel anything Olympiacos threw at them. It was a gratifying win for head coach Sasa Obradovic, who has changed the team’s DNA since he took over earlier this term after a 0-2 start.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">🏹 D E V O N T E . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/jHhJaZ9sDt">pic.twitter.com/jHhJaZ9sDt</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1993792316633657519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We were aggressive as we were up against a team with championship ambitions,” Obradovic told the postgame press conference. “It was a great performance by both teams at both ends of the court and I must once again hail the impact our fans have when they throng the gym. That’s why putting their hearts on the sleeve and leaving it all out there on the court is a minimum requirement for each and every one of the players. We must keep our feet on the ground heading into the break and appreciate that we’re only one-third through the season,” he added. 

Obradovic stressed he knew he’d raised the bar for himself and the team. “I can’t promise this great run will be crowned by any silverware at the end of the season, but what matters is that I have big dreams and I give my absolute best every day to make them come true. At the end of it all, I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and say that I’ve done my best to make it happen.”

Moneke was the silent water that runs deep as he did much of the thankless hard work in the paint at both ends, as Zvezda grabbed 13 offensive boards while dishing out 20 team assists.

Holding a drawing of himself crafted and presented to him by one of the fans, Moneke showed just how deeply he was touched by the attention. “We’ve got the best fans in Europe,” he said. “They were amazing tonight and when we were down by 12, they propelled us to victory. We never give up with them and, at home, we’re unstoppable. Words can’t do enough justice how much I love these fans and like I said before, I don’t want to be anywhere else. Down by 12 against a team, which people feel can win it all, it shows what type of team we are and the belief we have.” 

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It was a bitter pill to swallow for Olympiacos, who fell short despite a valiant solo effort from [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), who amassed 29 points and 8 boards, but his contribution went unrewarded as the visitors appeared to run out of steam when the chips were down.

Head coach Georgios Bartzokas conceded that his men failed to hold their nerves after appearing to be in the driving seat.

“We made all the mistakes in the world after going 12 points up. Turnovers, no patience on transition, we just didn’t control our emotions,” he said. “This Zvezda team is faster, more explosive and more confident than it was in the previous years. They control games well with their good point guards and with this kind of atmosphere, it’s always difficult to win here.”

The home team hit top gear down the stretch to clinch an impressive victory 

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-11-26T18:30:00.000Z)

AS Monaco set a club record for its biggest margin of in a EuroLeague game by beating Anadolu Efes Istanbul by 36 points, while it also tied a club record with 28 assists.

Monaco breaks club history again in beatdown of Efes

If there’s one team in the EuroLeague that doesn’t want the week-long FIBA break to arrive, it’s [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/).

Last week, Vassilis Spanoulis’s men made club history with [a 32-point victory over French League rival LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-keeps-its-foot-on-the-throttle-en-route-to-record-night/). This week, they went one better.

With an undermanned [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/) visiting the principality for Round 13, Monaco put on an offensive clinic. In the words of guard [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/), he and his teammates “found a way to kill them and to have fun” en route to a club-record 36-point win.

AS Monaco-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The triumph over ASVEL felt more like a grind, as Monaco walked away with a 52-84 victory that set a club record for the fewest points allowed. Offensively, though, last season’s EuroLeague runner-up never seemed to get out of second gear.

That certainly wasn’t the case on Wednesday night. Monaco erupted for 102 points in a 102-66 rout of Efes – the second-most it has scored in regulation this season, trailing only the 103 it posted against Dubai Basketball in Round 2. After scoring 50 in the first half, Monaco added 52 more after the break.

Efes did its best to keep pace early, trailing just 50-43 at halftime, but Igor Kokoskov’s side mustered only 23 second-half points as Monaco steadily pulled away, aided by crisp ball movement that led to 28 assists, tying a club record.

“A good night for this organization,” Strazel told EuroLeague TV. “We had to find a way to be consistent through the whole game, and I think we did it the right way. It was good to put everybody on the court. I think everybody enjoyed tonight. That’s a big dub for us.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🎨 The art of sharing the ball<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> recorded a total of 28 assists tonight 👏<br><br> Basketball at its finest! 🤌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/KFECc5iuyO">pic.twitter.com/KFECc5iuyO</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1993800881742204935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Strazel shined with 12 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals, but he wasn’t alone. Only [David Michineau](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/david-michineau/003836/) – who made his EuroLeague debut with 2:41 remaining – failed to score. [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/) (17 points), [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (13) and [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) (12) all joined Strazel in double figures.

Being so far ahead in the second half allowed Coach Spanoulis to spread the minutes around, as all 12 players saw the floor. Star guard [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) even sat the entire fourth quarter, finishing with 7 points and a team-high 6 assists – leaving him just one assist shy of Spanoulis for fourth most all-time.

One player who did capitalize late was [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/). The 2021–22 EuroLeague MVP has had a turbulent start to his Monaco career, but he turned in an impressive all-around performance against Efes: 9 points, a team-best 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, all of which came in the fourth quarter.

“I’m happy for everybody,” Strazel added. “A shout-out to Niko for the way he played defense tonight. We’re going to enjoy this little break.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🫣 Ups. We did it again.<br><br>Little update: ➕3⃣6⃣<br><br>La plus grande marge de victoire en EuroLeague depuis l’arrivée de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> dans cette compétition ! 🔥🇲🇨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wvupve4m3F">pic.twitter.com/Wvupve4m3F</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1993794366205563000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Although he rarely shows it, the happiest man on the night was arguably Coach Spanoulis.

“I think we were concentrated,” he said in his post-game interview with EuroLeague TV. “In the first half we played some very good defense, but they made some very tough shots. We shared the ball great. Our guards did a great job.

“For me it’s not important who scores. We know our talent and we know we’re capable of scoring. I know that if we want to go until the end, we have to play this kind of basketball: share the ball, play great defense, and be a real team.”

If Monaco can maintain this form after the break –  when the principality side hosts Paris Basketball and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in back-to-back home games –  it will take something special to stop them.

The team’s offense stayed red-hot all night long

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan crushed Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 88-102 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on Wednesday evening in Coach Peppe Poeta debut

Shavon Shields pulls off complete display as Peppe Poeta kicks off Milan tenure in style

The unexpected news of [Ettore Messina's resignation](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/ettore-messina-steps-down-as-milan-head-coach-to-be-replaced-by-peppe-poeta/) as [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) head coach earlier this week may have sent shockwaves through European basketball, but his heir, [Peppe Poeta](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/poeta-giuseppe/), is already showing that the Italian side is in good hands.

Having previously filled in for Messina, who missed the last double-round week due to illness, Poeta led Milan to two straight victories against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Olympiacos Piraeus, showcasing his credentials in front of a fired-up home crowd.

Formerly an assistant coach to Messina, Poeta was back in charge of the team away at [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/tel/), yet this time as the main man at the helm. And his tenure kicked off with a blast, as the visitors crushed Oded Kattash’s side 88-102 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on Wednesday evening.

Five Milan players scored in double digits, but there was one who stood out with a complete outing at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall.

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

[Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) netted a season-high 26 points, having gone 7-for-11 from the field and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line.

He also downed 7 rebounds to go with his 6 assists and 7 fouls drawn. More importantly, his contribution was crucial in the third quarter, where Milan managed to pull away.

An entertaining first half saw the visitors grab a 48-54 lead at halftime following a back-and-forth affair. Shields had already bagged 13 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds, but Milan’s defense couldn’t contain a red-hot [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/), who netted 19 points before the break.

Following a short trip to the locker room, Milan bounced back in the third, making their defense more compact and containing Walker, with the Maccabi guard managing just 2 points in the second half.

“At halftime, I said that we’d given up too many points,” Shields told EuroLeague TV after the game. “We tightened up on defense and put in a really great second half.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Shields detta il ritmo, l’Olimpia lo segue e domina 102-88<br><br>Game recap 👉🏻 <a href="https://t.co/6NUBvQOrwS">https://t.co/6NUBvQOrwS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insieme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insieme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaOlimpia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaOlimpia</a> <a href="https://t.co/G5giYadMDY">pic.twitter.com/G5giYadMDY</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1993766555205726313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In fact, Milan held one of the EuroLeague’s best offenses to just 14 points in the third quarter. The hosts opened the second half with a 9-2 run, regaining the lead (57-56). But Shields caught fire, scoring 10 of his team’s next 11 points for a double-digit lead that Milan maintained until the end.

“I’m lucky to play with these guys out there,” Shields added. “They’re putting me in good positions to be successful and together we played a really great second half.”

Milan registered 22 assists, shooting 20-for-32 from inside the arc and 13-for-31 from deep while making 23 of its 24 free-throw attempts.

“Honestly, we had a very good game,” Poeta told EuroLeague TV. “In the second half especially, we also played better defense and that was the key. In the third and the fourth \[quarters\], we had a hell of a defense and we took a huge lead. On offense, the guys played amazing. They shared the ball, they ran, they had a good pace. So, we are happy with this win.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Così Coach Peppe Poeta ha commentato la gara di Belgrado contro il Maccabi:<br><br>“Sono super felice, credo che la partita l’abbiamo vinta con la difesa del secondo tempo che è stata di alto livello, in una serata in cui in attacco abbiamo mosso e condiviso la palla nel modo giusto.… <a href="https://t.co/EJuKJ7QtJ1">pic.twitter.com/EJuKJ7QtJ1</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1993767282762543378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With Poeta in charge, first as an interim and then as a head coach, Milan has recorded three victories in three games. Having won five of their last six duels, the Italian side will look to carry this momentum into next week’s game at Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

“I want to dedicate this win to the ownership and Ettore Messina, who gave me confidence and gave me this opportunity,” Poeta said in the post-game press conference. “It’s their win, because it was their work until two days ago and not getting any credit for that… But I love to see these guys playing and I think we have a long way to go and if we play this way, we can enjoy.”

The Poeta era started with a road victory that improved his team’s record to 7-6 and an extraordinary performance by Shields on both ends of the floor. A new chapter officially opened on Wednesday and the outlook in Milan couldn’t be brighter.

 The Milan forward recorded 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in 88-102 win at Maccabi

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-26T17:00:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona will be without one of its key backcourt leaders for the next month after guard Nico Laprovittola suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his right thigh

Barça's Nico Laprovittola out 4 weeks with adductor injury

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) will be without one of its key backcourt leaders for the next month after guard [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/) suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his right thigh. The club confirmed the diagnosis earlier Wednesday, stating that the expected recovery time is approximately four weeks.

Laprovittola, 35, previously missed six games this season with a thigh injury. Since his return, Laprovittola has played a key role for the club. He played a season-high 27 minutes in last week's loss in Istanbul, which was also the first game for the team under new head coach Xavi Pascual.

For the season, Laprovittola has averaged 9.8 points, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. This is his eighth season in Europe's premier competition and his fifth with Barcelona.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">[𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐄̀𝐃𝐈𝐂]<br><br>𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐚 té una lesió al múscul adductor de la cuixa dreta. El temps de recuperació previst serà d&#39;unes quatre setmanes aproximadament.<br><br>Molts ànims, Nico! ❤️‍🩹 <a href="https://t.co/lBPB1cW4e7">pic.twitter.com/lBPB1cW4e7</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1993751158981349536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The latest Barcelona news

The veteran guard in in his eighth EuroLeague campaign 

Through a statement posted on Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's website, Zeljko Obradovic has confirmed his resignation as head coach.

Zeljko Obradovic resigns as Partizan head coach

Through a statement posted on [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/)'s website, Zeljko Obradovic has confirmed his resignation as head coach.

The decision came after Partizan's Round 13 defeat at Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, which left the team in 18th position in the standings with a 4-9 record.

Obradovic's second spell at Partizan thus comes to an end, having started his coaching career there (1991-93) before making a legendary return to the club in 2021.

The winningest coach in EuroLeague history with nine EuroLeague titles to his name, including one with Partizan in 1992, Obradovic was at the helm as Partizan marked its return to the EuroLeague in 2022. That season, led by the likes of Mathias Lessort, Kevin Punter and Dante Exum, the team reached the EuroLeague Playoffs and went to Game 5 against Real Madrid.

Partizan narrowly missed out on the postseason the following season, finishing 11th with a 16-18 record, before once again failing to reach the postseason last year, ending the campaign 12th with an identical 16-18 mark. The start to the 2025-26 campaign, with Partizan languishing towards the bottom of the standings, has seen Obradovic decide that it is time to step away.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pismo Željka Obradovića:<br><br>🗣️ <a href="https://t.co/RTVJLTcyz9">https://t.co/RTVJLTcyz9</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/qTjDKqUxGA">pic.twitter.com/qTjDKqUxGA</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1993730881828069461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Zeljko Obradovic and his letter to the Partizan fans

Dear Partizan fans,

Four and a half years ago, I returned to my beloved club and together with you set out to live the most beautiful dream. My wish and goal were for our Partizan to once again, after 10 years, become part of the EuroLeague — and we all succeeded in doing so together. The games of our beloved club have become something more than basketball, thanks to you, who deserve the most credit for that. Unfortunately, the moment has come when I had to take responsibility for all the bad things that happened this season and submit my irrevocable resignation.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported our club over these years — the club president and all members of the Board of Directors, everyone working within the club, as well as all our sponsors.

I am very grateful to all the players who have been with us during these four and a half years, to the members of my coaching staff (whom I have often said are the best I’ve ever had), and of course, a great thanks to all Partizan fans!

Thank you for the unconditional support, respect and love you have given me all these years, in every moment and every situation!

Always one of you, forever grateful!

Željko Obradović

More Partizan News

He wrote a letter to the club's supporters confirming his decision

Valencia Basket has confirmed that forward Braxton Key suffered a minor knee injury in the team's Round 13 win over FC Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Valencia: Braxton Key suffers minor knee injury

[Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) has confirmed that forward [Braxton Key](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/braxton-key/014168/) suffered a minor knee injury in the team's [Round 13 win over FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencias-brancou-badio-bossed-bayen-in-blowout-win/) on Tuesday night.

While the injury is not serious, the 28-year-old will have to undergo a period of rehabilitation before rejoining his teammates.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🏥<br><br>Cas 👉 Parte médico Braxton Key<a href="https://t.co/XUREAUrqFY">https://t.co/XUREAUrqFY</a><br><br>Val 👉 Comunicat mèdic Braxton Key<a href="https://t.co/X28y2FjmVo">https://t.co/X28y2FjmVo</a><br><br>Eng 👉 Medical report: Braxton Key<a href="https://t.co/RC8uVwCp8Y">https://t.co/RC8uVwCp8Y</a> <a href="https://t.co/O8ZrCEmtIn">pic.twitter.com/O8ZrCEmtIn</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1993720920591228974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Valencia Basket power forward Braxton Key had to leave last night's game against FC Bayern Munich in the fourth quarter after injuring his right knee following a fall during play," Valencia said in a statement.

"Tests carried out this morning at Quirónsalud Valencia hospital ruled out a serious injury, although Key will need to undergo rehabilitation before rejoining the team's training sessions."

"The progress of this injury will determine his availability to return to work with the rest of his teammates."

Key, in his first year in the EuroLeague, has averaged 3.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in five appearances since joining Valencia on October 25.