Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul kept its foot on the gas Friday night, climbing to sole possession of second place in the standings after running past visiting Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, 84–71.

Talen Horton-Tucker, Fenerbahce continue to climb, plow through Baskonia

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) kept its foot on the gas Friday night, climbing to sole possession of second place in the standings after running past visiting [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/), 84–71.

The reigning champions remained red-hot, proving that a road loss against Dubai Basketball two weeks ago was just a hiccup. The team is on another winning streak, this time with three in a row. Prior to this, Fenerbahce was on a six-game winning streak in November and early December, before following it with four consecutive wins in late December and early January.

Overall, the team has won 13 of its last 15 games.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Round 24 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Friday’s final score speaks very little about the game, which was a back-and-forth affair in the first quarter, and Baskonia trailed by just one point at 42-41 early in the third. But that’s when Fenerbahce stepped up on both ends of the floor.

The defending champs went on a 13-0 run, courtesy of 7 points by [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) and 6 from [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/). Then [Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) and [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) joined the fun, and the margin was 69-50 after three quarters, then 81-53 early in the fourth.

Over that span of more than 13 minutes, Fenerbahce scored 39 points while its league-best scoring defense allowed just 12.

“The way \[coach Sarunas Jasikevicius\] is on us, you would not think we are the best defensive team in the EuroLeague,” said Horton-Tucker, who paced Fenerbahce once again with 21 points and 8 rebounds.

“I feel all good team need that, and the way he continues to hold us accountable, hold us to a high standard is super-important if you want to win the championship.” 

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Living up to the billing, Jasikevicius was quick to point out things that could not satisfy him.

“We played a game where we were giving up incredible amount of cheap points, and we had 20 turnovers”, he said, before finding the positives.

“To have 20 turnovers in a EuroLeague game and win comfortably, I hope that is showing our potential.

“The second part of the season, everything is so important. We need to get better at details. It is much better to get better at details when you are watching a video after a win, in a positive way.” 

The Lithuanian play-caller who guided Fenerbahce to the EuroLeague crown last season, and has led FC Barcelona and Zalgiris Kauans to Final Fours in the past, certainly knows the recipe, and it lines up exactly with what Horton-Tucker is striving for, too:

“\[The goal\] is to get to the top,” he said. “They won everything last year, so I want to be a part of something like that, too. That is my ultimate goal.”

Game News

A 13-minute stretch in the second half saw the defending champs pull away

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2026-01-23T17:45:00.000Z)

Real Madrid announced Friday that Theo Maledon suffered an adductor injury during his team's Round 24 win over AS Monaco Thursday night.

Theo Maledon sidelined with adductor injury

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) announced Friday that [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) suffered an adductor injury during [his team's Round 24 win over AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/facundo-campazzo-leads-real-madrid-past-monaco-for-sixth-straight-win/) Thursday night.

Maledon played just one minute and 11 seconds in the first quarter, but was unable to continue. Coach Sergio Scariolo confirmed afterward that he had picked up an injury. The length of his absence has not been disclosed, however.

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"Following medical tests conducted today by Real Madrid’s medical staff, Theo Maledon has been diagnosed with a right adductor muscle injury. His status will be evaluated on an ongoing basis," the club confirmed in a statement.

In his first season at Real Madrid, the 24-year-old has averaged 10.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 21 EuroLeague appearances.

More Real Madrid

The Real Madrid guard will miss some time

Olympiacos BC has bolstered its options at the guard spot by signing Cory Joseph, who has penned a deal until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Olympiacos signs Cory Joseph

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) has bolstered its options at the guard spot by signing Cory Joseph, who has penned a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Joseph (1.88 meters, 34 years old) most recently played for the Orlando Magic, averaging 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in a reduced role across 50 games in the NBA last season.

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A 2014 NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs, Joseph has played a total of 866 regular-season games and made 87 playoff appearances in his 14-season NBA career. His career averages stand at 6.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Joseph, who was drafted with the 29th overall pick by the Spurs in the 2011 NBA Draft, spent the first four years of his professional career with San Antonio (2011-15) before going on to play for the Toronto Raptors (2015-17), Indiana Pacers (2017-19), Sacramento Kings (2019-21), Detroit Pistons (2021-23), Golden State Warriors (2023-24), and the Pacers (2024-25).

The Canadian guard has been a teammate of several EuroLeague players during his time in the NBA, including Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv's [TJ Leaf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tj-leaf/014012/) (113 games), Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's [Hamidou Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/hamidou-diallo/014086/) (100 games), Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens's [Richaun Holmes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/richaun-holmes/014011/) (84 games), LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne's [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (56 games), Real Madrid's [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) (43 games) and Olympiacos Piraeus's [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/saben-lee/013389/) (41 games).

More Olympiacos News

Coach Georgios Bartzokas has another guard at his disposal

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 24 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 24

## Friday, January 23

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (18:45 CET)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"We need to start the game good defensively. Last time we played Baskonia, they were scoring at ease against us. Need to pay extra attention to Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and try to play our game."

**Onuralp Bitim, Fenerbahce guard**

"After the important win we picked up in Bologna, we are now fully focused on the Baskonia game. Our goal is to complete the double-game week without any losses. By improving our defensive and offensive efficiency, we want to win with the support of our fans."

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (20:30 CET)

**Joan Penarroya, Partizan head coach**

"We’re facing another tough game against a team that’s currently at the top of the EuroLeague standings. It will be important for us to get another win in Munich, but we’ll need to play with far fewer ups and downs compared to some of our previous games. I expect a different kind of game than the one against Bayern, so we have to be ready for that. If we play as a team and stay active on both ends of the court, we’ll give ourselves a better chance in the upcoming matchup."

**Arijan Lakić, Partizan guard**

"We have to stay sharp because Hapoel is a very good team that plays together for all 40 minutes. We need to keep the same level of focus we had in the last game and avoid any drop in concentration, because they’re the kind of team that can take advantage of every moment and turn the game around."

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"Partizan won here against Bayern and didn’t have to travel. On our side, we have some minor and major injuries and a few issues to solve. But we’re coming into the game with motivation and focus for this very demanding challenge."

**Johnathan Motley, Hapoel center**

"They’re a good team. I know they’re going through a lot right now, but they have a lot of talent. We watched film, prepared well, and we’re ready to go out there and get the win."

### Virtus Bologna vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"It will be another difficult game, especially after the battle against Fenerbahce. Crvena Zvezda is a team that aims to make the playoffs, a physical and smart team: they have many players who can play one-on-one situations and in transition. We will have to fight once again, knowing that energy will be needed to achieve win."

**Derrick Alston Jr, Virtus forward**

"Crvena Zvezda is a talented team, a difficult team to face, especially away from home where they are achieving good results. It will certainly be tough, but we can count once again on the support of our fans to get back to winning ways and do our best."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. FC Barcelona (20:45 CET)

**Xavi Pascual, Barcelona head coach**

\[ASVEL\] is a very physical, very dynamic team. They run the floor extremely well and are very athletic in everything they do. Physically, they’re very strong in one-on-one situations. They made things very difficult for us here. They’re one of those teams where the standings are a bit misleading — I think they’re actually doing a really good job. I’m sure it’s going to be a tough game. A big EuroLeague game over there, and they’ll definitely give everything they have to try to win, so we’re going to have to play well. \[Will\] Clyburn is close to returning with the team, not yet, but he’s close."

**Willy Hernangomez, Barcelona center**

"We’re aware that the standings are extremely tight, that every game is fundamental for us. Our mindset is simply to fight for every game and to approach the next game at ASVEL with maximum ambition, to try to get another win and keep adding to our total, which is our goal and the path we need to follow. Without a doubt, defense has to be our solid foundation in every game, every day. We have to work, help each other, and try to follow the game plan from minute 0 to minute 40, and above all be very solid. Help each other, stick to the plan. Against ASVEL, it’s going to be a tough game, and we’ll definitely have to play with a lot of focus and execute the game plan really well. Offensively, things will come because we have the talent — but defensively, we can’t afford to fail."

## Thursday, January 22

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (18:30 CET)

**Pablo Laso, Efes head coach**

"Olympiacos is a solid and historic team in the EuroLeague. They have played at a high level for many years and feature very important players. \[Evan\] Fournier and \[Sasha\] Vezenkov are probably their best scorers, but their roster is full of quality, players like \[Tyler\] Dorsey, \[Thomas\] Walkup, \[Alec\] Peters and \[Nikola\] Milutinov can all step up. We’re talking about a team with great talent at every position. As I always say, so much depends on us. This should be a game of proudness – understanding that we’re facing a great team but also trying to bring out the best in ourselves. Playing at home, building our confidence is very important knowing that victories help to restore it. But at the same time, we must play well and continue working to improve every day."

**Rolands Smits, Efes forward**

"The game against Olympiacos will be hard. They are very experienced and talented team. We are ready for that, we need to stay together, give our maximum and win the game."

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"We don’t expect anything other than a tough game. Efes is a talented team with a good coach. They haven’t been doing well in the EuroLeague, but they always play for their pride. I believe at some point they will react. I hope it doesn’t happen tomorrow against us."

**Thomas Walkup, Olympiacos guard**

"Efes is a competitive team. They played well last night and it will be a demanding game for both sides. The most important thing will be to bring physicality to our defense."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:05 CET)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"We’re coming off a game that I’m not sure how to define. We lost it in the second quarter. We came in with a clear game plan, which we hoped would be executed better. There were lineups that were less solid defensively, and that affected the way we played offensively. When we played the right way, we showed that we can compete even against a quality team like Olympiacos. \[Thursday night\] is a different story. We’ll need to see whether Kendrick Nunn will play or not."

**Jeff Dowtin, Maccabi guard**

"This is a huge opportunity for us to bounce back after the loss. We’re expecting a big crowd, and we’ll play aggressively. It’s always great to get back into rhythm, staying healthy is important, and I’m slowly getting back to myself. Yesterday’s performance was another step in that direction. Chemistry is extremely important for us."

**Marcio Santos, Maccabi center**

"We need to bring more energy. We have to give our best to win. We need to be better defensively, communicate more, fight harder on the boards, and stay more focused. It’s always amazing to play against these big teams at home, especially compared to away games. It gives you more energy and a better chance to compete. I try to change the game a bit, and sometimes that gets me into foul trouble, but that comes from wanting to bring a lot of energy."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv is a team with great offensive capacity, as was also evident in their most recent game they won in Tel Aviv against Zalgiris Kaunas. They are a team that averages 94 points in the games they win. They also scored 93 points last night in Piraeus, so the key to the game will be defense and controlling the tempo on offense with fewer turnovers."

**Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Panathinaikos guard**

"I believe we turned the page \[Tuesday night\]. We are going to Tel Aviv with a different mentality; it has one of the hottest arenas of the last 15 years. We will go there to win the game. The ‘key’ is always defense—we may not have shown it in recent games. If we allow them to run, it will be a very difficult night. It’s an away game, and we have to stop them."

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

**Peppe Poeta, Milan head coach**

"From now on, all EuroLeague games will be important and crucial to staying in contention for the postseason. Zalgiris is a team with great organization and the ability to play together. It will be crucial for us to establish our physicality right from the start, using our bodies to prevent Zalgiris from gaining rhythm and flow. Our fans will give us an extra push to achieve this goal."

**Tomas Masiulis, Zalgiris head coach**

"We’re facing a very serious opponent. They definitely have a lot of talent and plenty of experienced players at every position. We need to be fully prepared and know exactly what we’re supposed to do on the court. We started that game well (when the teams faced off in Round 5, when Milan won 78-89). Arnas Butkevicius shot the ball very well from long range. But our problem is that when we get a lead, we start thinking more about offense instead of defense. I think we’re handling those situations better now. We want to maintain our defense for all 40 minutes and not start playing one-on-one on offense when there’s still plenty of time left and things aren’t going our way."

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Valencia Basket (20:30 CET)

**Svetislav Pesic, Bayern head coach**

"Valencia may not be in first place at the moment, but for me they are the best team in Europe, and have been since the start of the season. They are well-rehearsed and have developed great self-confidence. Valencia shows what can be achieved in basketball with continuity, both in terms of the coach and the team. It will be a very difficult, interesting game, for which we hope to be able to recover well in the short time available."

**Pedro Martinez, Valencia head coach**

"\[Playing against Bayern\] is going to be very difficult. We're going into it with very little training, or no training at all, because traveling sometimes makes it difficult to train. But if we want to be a special team, which is very difficult to achieve, you have to adapt to these kinds of situations. Rest, recover mentally very quickly for the next game, compete. When you lose, don't look for excuses, don't complain about travel or games. We are trying to make this part of our daily lives. If we want to be a special team, we have to be able to recover in a matter of hours, which not all teams can do. If you look at many teams' results, when they win, they struggle in the next game because it's hard to prepare. But our challenge, if we want to be special, is that we have to achieve this. And that's not going to be easy on Thursday."

**Jaime Pradilla, Valencia forward**

"Even though they lost \[Tuesday night\], they have been strong at home lately. They recently beat Panathinaikos there. Since the change of coach, they have a better defense. We know that it's a difficult court and that it will be very difficult for us if we want to get the win."

### Real Madrid vs. AS Monaco (20:45 CET)

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"Today, Monaco is one of the two or three most difficult teams to face in the EuroLeague, and I don't think it's a question of momentum or form. It's a question of real strength. They are the runners-up, who have even improved their roster and, for very specific reasons, have been at the top of the standings since the beginning. Monaco is demonstrating a very strong level of consistency. They have a large number of great ball handlers, players who don't need much structure to create a shot. In addition, they have a good group of very versatile inside players, people who can shoot and go to the basket. Their defensive level is very high. They are the team that forces the most turnovers and scores the most points. They have an apparently short rotation which, if they stay healthy, is ideal for making the team work well. I think Vassilis Spanoulis has added something of his own in this regard: chemistry. For us, Monaco is one of the biggest obstacles on the road ahead, and we hope to be up to the task, which will be a very high bar, in order to compete and try to win."

**Facundo Campazzo, Real Madrid guard**

"I think we're on a good run, we're coming off a very good game, but we have to keep pushing ourselves, especially in terms of our defense, which is what's giving us a good feeling and what we can control best. Monaco has a lot of offensive power in all positions, a lot of one-on-one play, a lot of ability to make difficult shots, a lot of scorers... They're a team that always demands 100% from you, both physically and mentally, which is why tomorrow's game is such a challenge for us. We want to see if we can maintain this positive feeling, and to do that we'll try to set the pace of the game, be solid in defense, and run the court fast in attack."

**Vassilis Spanoulis, Monaco head coach**

"Our streak has come to an end, but that's not the end of the world. We didn't deserve to win on Tuesday, but I still saw players with character. We'll have to build on that to bounce back against Real Madrid. We know what to expect against a team that has been in good form since they lost here in Monaco."

### Paris Basketball vs. Dubai Basketball (21:00 CET)

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

"\[They have\] crazy intensity. Their pace is the quickest in the EuroLeague. We know how they play, so we need to be smarter, we need to run faster and run with them, take good shots and no turnovers, because they punish every mistake."

**Mfiondu Kabengele, Dubai center**

"We've got to be physical, set the tone and get the energy plays. Limit turnovers, box out and rebound, and get out in transition. We need to set the tone of the game, especially on the road. Playing at their pace, they're one of the best at it. If we don't do that, we'll be in trouble. So being physical, making it difficult, slowing them down, and crashing the offensive glass, which limits their transition buckets, would be a good formula for the victory."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 24 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 24: 'It will be important for us to get another win'

Virtus Bologna v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2026-01-23T19:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2026-01-23T19:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v FC Barcelona (2026-01-23T19:45:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v AS Monaco (2026-01-22T19:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Dubai Basketball (2026-01-22T20:00:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Zalgiris Kaunas (2026-01-22T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Valencia Basket (2026-01-22T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2026-01-22T19:05:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Olympiacos Piraeus (2026-01-22T17:30:00.000Z)

Numerous players have left a special mark on the EuroLeague so far, and now the focus shifts to centers, specifically five of them who, through their play and performances, have outshone their peers and defined this edition of the competition.

Top 5 centers in the EuroLeague: The dominance of Milutinov, veterans, and some new faces

Twenty-three full rounds of the EuroLeague, Europe’s strongest basketball competition, have been completed. Some teams have made their case for direct playoff qualification, some have underperformed and will likely not continue in the competition, while for many others, a tough battle lies ahead to secure one of the top 10 spots.

Additionally, numerous players have left a special mark on the EuroLeague so far, and now the focus shifts to centers, specifically five of them who, through their play and performances, have outshone their peers and defined this edition of the competition.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1923099/top-5-centers-in-the-euroleague-the-dominance-of-milutinov-veterans-and-some-new-faces/).

We are well into the second half of the season, and it’s time to take a look at which centers have shaped the course of the EuroLeague campaign so far

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 24 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 24

## Friday, January 23

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (18:45 CET)

##### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Wade Baldwin and Brandon Boston Jr. are game-time decisions while Chris Silva, Bonzie Colson, Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game against Baskonia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Onuralp Bitim returned to action in Round 23.
- Wade Baldwin and Brandon Boston Jr. were both late scratches for Round 23.
- [Chris Silva suffered a thigh injury](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2011091723317915992) in training last Tuesday. He missed Round 22.
- [Bonzie Colson injured his right patellar tendon](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2009897597041889604) in Round 21. He missed Round 22.
- Arturs Zagars suffered a hamstring injury, [the club confirmed on December 28](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2005231973967511693). He has not played since.
- Scottie Wilbekin is receiving treatment for knee swelling, [the club confirmed on November 10](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/scottie-wilbekin-receiving-treatment-for-knee-swelling/). He has not played since.

##### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Fenerbahce on Friday.

- Markquis Nowell missed Round 23.
- Markus Howard has been out since Round 20.
- Tadas Sedekerskis underwent ankle surgery, [Baskonia announced on its website](https://www.baskonia.com/es/noticias/parte-medico-tadas-sedekerskis-5) on December 11. He last played in Round 11.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (20:30 CET)

##### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Jabari Parker, Carlik Jones, Shake Milton and Mario Nakic for Partizan's game against Hapoel on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Sterling Brown returned to action in Round 23.
- Duane Washington did not play in Round 23 but is available for Round 24.
- Vanja Marinkovic missed Round 23 but is available for Round 24.
- Jabari Parker missed Rounds 22 and 23, and is ruled out for Round 24.
- [Shake Milton suffered a broken hand](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-suffers-broken-hand/) ahead of Round 21 and is out indefinitely.
- Carlik Jones (ankle), who last played in Round 5, has yet to return to action.
- Mario Nakic (knee) has been sidelined with a knee problem.

##### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Partizan on Friday.

- [Tyler Ennis tore his Achilles tendon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-tyler-ennis-tears-achilles-tendon-in-win-over-dubai/) in Round 20. It is expected to be a season-ending injury.

- [Bruno Caboclo left the club to join Dubai](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubai-basketball-reels-in-bruno-caboclo/) on January 15.

### Virtus Bologna vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

##### Virtus Bologna

Luca Vildoza is available while Alen Smailagic and Aliou Diarra are ruled out for Virtus's game against Crvena Zvezda on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Alen Smailagic was sidelined in Rounds 22 and 23, and is out once again in Round 24.
- Luca Vildoza has been out since Round 21, but is listed as available for Round 24.
- Aliou Diarra has missed Virtus's last five games, and will miss Round 24, too.
- Francesco Ferrari is unavailable and is still to make his debut.

##### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Crvena Zvezda has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Virtus on Friday.

- Joel Bolomboy, who has been out all season after suffering a Lisfranc injury last March, played in the ABA League this past weekend. He did not feature in Round 23.
- 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.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. FC Barcelona (20:45 CET)

##### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Friday.

- Edwin Jackson returned to action in Round 23.
- Glynn Watson missed Round 23.
- [New signing Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/experienced-swingman-braian-angola-joins-asvel/) has been registered and could make his debut in Round 23.

##### FC Barcelona

Will Clyburn and Juan Nunez remain sidelined and will miss Barcelona's game at ASVEL on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Will Clyburn suffered an injury in Round 17 and [will be out until late January, early February](https://x.com/FCBbasket/status/2002694206280614084).
- [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.

## Thursday, January 22

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (18:30 CET)

##### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Jordan Loyd, Vincent Poirier, Shane Larkin and Georgios Papagiannis are ruled out for Efes's game against Olympiacos on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Jordan Loyd missed Round 23.
- Vincent Poirier has been out since Round 20.
- [Shane Larkin will be out until early February](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shane-larkin-undergoes-groin-surgery-out-for-two-months/) after undergoing groin surgery, the club announced on December 3.
- [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.

##### Olympiacos Piraeus

Nikola Milutinov, Frank Ntilikina, Monte Morris, Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall are ruled out for Olympiacos's game at Efes on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- [New signing Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-overhauls-frontcourt-with-tyrique-jones/) made his debut in Round 23.
- Monte Morris suffered an injury in Round 21 and did not play in the Greek League this past weekend. He missed Rounds 22 and 23, too.
- Keenan Evans [ruptured his Achilles tendon in Round 10](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/keenan-evans-suffers-achilles-rupture-in-euroleague-return/).
- [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.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:05 CET)

##### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Panathinaikos on Thursday.

- Lonnie Walker (shoulder) last featured in Round 19, when he left the game with a shoulder injury. He did not fly with the team to Athens in Round 23.
- John DiBartolomeo, who was injured in the game against Hapoel Holon, was examined and diagnosed with a small tear in the groin muscle. The captain is expected to be out for about two weeks.
- [Zach Hankins has been out since Round 18](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabis-zach-hankins-to-miss-23-weeks-with-bone-bruise/) with a bone contusion above the ankle. He has still not recovered and is expected to miss an additional two weeks.
- [Jeff Dowtin Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-jeff-dowtin-out-six-weeks-with-foot-injury/), who had been out since Round 13 with a torn ligament in his foot, has dressed for the last few games. He returned to action in Round 23.

##### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Kendrick Nunn, Konstantinos Mitoglou and Mathias Lessort are ruled out for Panathinaikos's game at Maccabi on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Kendrick Nunn missed Rounds 22 and 23.
- Konstantinos Mitoglou last played in Round 19.
- Mathias Lessort, still recovering from an injury, is yet to play this season.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

##### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Leandro Bolmaro is a game-time decision while Nate Sestina, Ousmane Diop and Stefano Tonut are ruled out for Milan's game against Zalgiris on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Leandro Bolmaro was ruled out in Round 23.
- Ousmane Diop, who had arthroscopic knee surgery, [the club announced on December 4](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ousmane-diop-has-arthroscopic-knee-surgery/), remained sidelined in Round 23.
- Stefano Tonut, who last played in Round 12, remained out in Round 23.
- Nate Sestina suffered a triceps injury in Round 10 and has not played since. He remained out in Round 23.

##### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Milan on Thursday.

- [Nigel Williams-Goss suffered a calf strain](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-backcourt-hit-as-nigel-williams-goss-faces-multi-week-absence/) in Round 21 and is set to miss the next two to three weeks, the club announced on January 11.

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Valencia Basket (20:30 CET)

##### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern confirmed it will be without David McCormack and Stefan Jovic, the status of Andreas Obst and Justinian Jessup is a game-time decision, while Bayern's other injured players, like Kamar Baldwin, Rokas Jokubaitis and Elias Harris, remain unavailable for its game against Valencia on Thursday.

- Justus Hollatz returned to action in Round 23.
- Andreas Obst missed Round 23 and is uncertain for Round 24.
- Stefan Jovic missed Round 23 and will miss Round 24, too.
- Kamar Baldwin was a late scratch for Round 10 and has not played since.
- [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.

##### Valencia Basket

All of Valencia's players are available for its game at Bayern on Thursday, [according to the club's website](https://www.valenciabasket.com/nueva-cita-europea-en-la-pista-de-un-mejorado-fc-bayern-munich).

- Pedro Martinez had his entire roster available in Round 23.

### Real Madrid vs. AS Monaco (20:45 CET)

##### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Monaco on Thursday.

- Sergio Llull did not play in Round 23.

##### AS Monaco

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

- Yoan Makoundou last played in Round 17.

### Paris Basketball vs. Dubai Basketball (21:00 CET)

##### Paris Basketball

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

- Derek Willis has been out since Round 20.
- Ismael Bako last played in Round 13.

##### Dubai Basketball

Davis Bertans (calf), Kosta Kondic (groin), Boogie Ellis (hamstring), Mam Jaiteh (Achilles) and Nate Mason are ruled out for Dubai's game at Paris on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Davis Bertans who missed Round 23, is out for Round 24 with a calf injury
- [Bruno Caboclo joined the club from Hapoel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubai-basketball-reels-in-bruno-caboclo/) on January 15. He was on the game-day roster in Round 23 but did not make his debut.
- Dzanan Musa, out since Round 3 with a knee injury, returned to action in Round 23.
- Kosta Kondic last played in Round 16 due to a groin injury.
- Boogie Ellis last played in Round 13 due to a right hamstring injury.
- Nate Mason, who hasn't played this season, has undergone a discectomy after sustaining a cervical injury during practice.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

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

Injury report, Round 24: Wade Baldwin a game-time decision, Vildoza available

Dubai Basketball exploded out of the gates to earn a sizable lead at Paris Basketball in the opening minutes and never surrendering it, eventually securing the 79-99 victory.

Dubai defeats downbeat Paris in dazzling display

“We need to set the tone of the game, especially on the road,” [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/) proclaimed before his [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/) team met [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) at Adidas Arena on Thursday.

His teammates followed through on his wish, exploding out of the gates to earn a sizable lead in the opening minutes and never surrendering it, eventually securing the 79-99 victory.

“The guys came prepared,” Kabengele stated afterward. “We knew they were down a couple of guys, but the guys came aggressive in the first quarter, second quarter, second half and we kept applying pressure, which is why we were able to stay in the lead.”

Paris Basketball-Dubai Basketball | Round 24 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The visitors kept their foot on the gas throughout, widening the margin throughout the first half through intense defense and widely-spread scoring effort, eventually taking a 20-point lead into the break. Though Francesco Tabellini’s men stepped up the effort level in the second half, they couldn’t quite find a realistic avenue into the contest. Dubai moved the ball selflessly and shot fearlessly down the stretch, finally securing the 20-point victory.

Big man [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) played the starring role for the road team, adding 9 boards and 3 assists to his 21-point scoring display. The 25-year-old shot a perfect 8-for-8 inside and 9-for-11 from the field, also finishing the game with 33 PIR. He mainly attributed the win to defiant team defense.

“We were aggressive from the beginning, tried to play aggressive defense for the whole 40 minutes,” said Petrusev. “We had to make some tough shots. We were successful for the most part of the game and that’s why we got the win.”

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Kabengele also made a significant impact, recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. However, Dubai’s biggest asset was its excellent team work. As a team, it recorded 26 assists, led by [Aleksa Avramovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/aleksa-avramovic/003983/)'s 7. Five of Jurica Golemac’s players scored in double figures, overwhelming Paris with highly effective ball movement.

“It was a good team environment, which is something to strive for on a daily basis,” said Kabengele.

Coach Gulemac was proud with his team for harnessing the energy of the Parisian fans and fighting for the win.

“Great success for us,” Gulemac shared. “We respect Paris a lot and know how talented they are. The home crowd’s energy is crazy, but we matched it. The guys were great today, very focused and didn’t give anything for free and that’s why it’s this result.”

With the result, Dubai snapped a two-game losing streak to move to 11-13, earning itself a lifeline in the race for postseason basketball. On the other hand, Paris fell to 7-16 and saw its faint playoff hopes drift further away.

Filip Petrusev was one of several players who stood out for the visitors

Sylvain Francisco powered Zalgiris Kaunas with 25 points in an 82 86 comeback win at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, as Maodo Lo delivered in crunch time to secure a crucial EuroLeague victory.

Francisco stars, Lo strikes late as Zalgiris silences Milan 

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) improved to 14‑10 in the EuroLeague with an impressive 82‑86 road victory at [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/), powered by a standout performance from [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who delivered 25 points and 6 assists on Thursday night. The win capped Zalgiris’s first pair of back‑to‑back victories since early November, following a dominant 77‑96 triumph at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne earlier in the week.

Milan, now 11‑13, entered the game looking to rebound from a heavy 106‑77 loss to Real Madrid, and for long stretches appeared in control. The hosts led for most of the first 30 minutes and even surged ahead behind [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), despite trailing 44‑45 at halftime after an early 17‑8 advantage slipped away. Shields, who recorded 27 points, 5 boards and 4 assists, helped Milan bounce back after the break as it conjured a 14-2 run, which turned a 48-54 deficit into a 62-56 lead in the third quarter.

However, it was Zalgiris who fired on all cylinders in crunch time as [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/), who finished on 17 points for Zalgiris, also provided backcourt spark and netted 2 of 3 successive three-pointers during a crucial stretch when the visitors wiped out a 74-70 deficit to engineer a 76-80 advantage.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 24 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Roared on by a sizeable contingent of away fans who made the trip across the Alps from Lyon to Milan, Zalgiris held on for a much-needed road win, which will boost the Lithuanian side’s chances of clinching a postseason berth. Francisco was quick to heap praise on an electrifying atmosphere created by both sets of supporters in the gym.

“They have some great defenders, but I got to know how to play against them and find my teammates,” the Frenchman said in his postgame comments. “I found the gaps and we ended up winning.

“That Milan crowd was amazing, so I said to the Zalgiris fans, ‘Come on, we need you guys’ and they helped us get the win. The momentum was on Milan’s side so the Zalgiris fans boosting our confidence was the most important thing.”

Head coach Tomas Masiulis also singled out the travelling support, adding that his team’s ironclad fourth-quarter defense was crucial in subduing Milan as the visiting team dominated the final period 15-24.

“We stayed together, we stayed calm and remained focused until the end,” he said. “We made a lot of mistakes early on, but our defense was really good in the fourth quarter. We are very happy because we felt at home here, thanks to our fans, they were of big support to us. We can only win playing together as a team and we’ll always have a chance when we fight for every ball.”

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German sharpshooter Lo returned with a vengeance to hurt his former team, sticking a dagger in their hearts with those three-pointers down the stretch, which turned looming defeat into victory for Zalgiris. The visitors also got a huge contribution from [Arnas Butkevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/arnas-butkevicius/002676/) (11 points) and [Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) (10).

“It’s a precious road win and it’s huge for us to put two together in this double week,” Lo underscored. “We fought through adversity today and we were able to come back from a deficit and that’s huge for us.”

The home team’s head coach Peppe Poeta could only lament on his team’s lack of cutting edge when the chips were down, rekindling instant memories of the 96-104 home loss to Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade last week.

“I am disappointed because, like against Red Star, we played three great quarters and punished whatever we had to,” he said. “Then again, in the last 5 minutes, we weren’t sharp enough to win.”

A dominant fourth quarter and big road support lift Zalgiris past Milan in a high stakes showdown

Real Madrid made it six EuroLeague victories in a row on Thursday night, pulling away from AS Monaco for a 90-78 win that also secured the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Facundo Campazzo leads Real Madrid past Monaco for sixth straight win

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) made it six EuroLeague victories in a row on Thursday night, pulling away from [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) for a 90-78 win that also secured the head-to-head tiebreaker.

With the run they’re on, it’s fair to ask: Who can stop Sergio Scariolo’s team right now?

[Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) set the tempo from the opening tip, slicing up Monaco’s defense as *Los Blancos* avenged [a five-point loss from Round 18 in the principality](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-closes-out-2025-with-win-over-real-madrid/). In 25 minutes, the veteran point guard recorded his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists. His first came, coincidentally, in that earlier loss to Monaco, when he finished with 28 points and 10 assists.

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Campazzo’s up-tempo style overwhelmed the visitors early. Real Madrid raced to a 23-9 lead just over seven minutes in and never looked back. Even with Campazzo sitting on 6 points and 5 assists at halftime, Madrid carried a commanding 54-31 advantage into the break.

Monaco showed some life in the third quarter, but every small run seemed to be met with a Campazzo response. Madrid still led 71-53 after 30 minutes, and with [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) unavailable after the first quarter, the playmaking burden fell squarely on Campazzo’s shoulders.

When Monaco trimmed the deficit to nine at 77-68 late in the fourth, Campazzo showcased his magic once again. After dancing with [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) on the perimeter, he kicked out to [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) for a wing three that restored a 14-point cushion and settled the building. [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) answered with a triple of his own, but Campazzo again attacked Okobo off the dribble, finishing through contact to make it 84-71.

From there, Real Madrid leaned on its experience – and its point guard – to close it out, improving to 16-8 on the season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">✨ <a href="https://twitter.com/facucampazzo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@facucampazzo</a>, MVP del partido vs <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASMonaco_Basket</a> ✨ <a href="https://t.co/8PqsqNo0au">pic.twitter.com/8PqsqNo0au</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/2014462341241360510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lyles led all scorers with 20 points and added 7 rebounds, while [Edy Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double. [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) chipped in 12 points, and [Usman Garuba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/usman-garuba/007630/) continued his strong form with 11. The depth of Real Madrid’s offensive options remains daunting for the rest of the league.

Scariolo, however, pointed to one area that still needs attention: free throws. Real Madrid missed 11 from the line, allowing Monaco to linger longer than it should have.

“We missed tons of free throws, and that was probably the main reason we didn’t keep the advantage as big as in the first half,” Scariolo told EuroLeague TV. “This is a championship team – great coach, great players – so we knew they were going to respond.

“We also missed Theo Maledon, who got injured. In those situations, he’s very good at controlling the tempo and attacking the paint, like we did in the first half. In the second half we didn’t attack the paint as well, but our defense held its ground and kept them at a safe distance, which was important for the point difference, too.”

Defense, quietly, has been trending in the right direction for Real Madrid. Over its last three games, it has held FC Barcelona to 61 points, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan to 77, and Monaco to 78.

“If we just continue our defensive energy and effort, we can win games on the road,” Lyles said. “Our next four are on the road, so it’s going to be a big test. We know we can score – we have so many weapons – so it’s going to be about defense.”

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That road stretch begins with games against Paris Basketball, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, Dubai Basketball and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Should Real Madrid navigate it successfully, it could find itself right on the heels of league leader Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, which still has a game in hand.

Campazzo was clear about the bigger picture.

“This was a big win for us,” he said. “This is one of the top teams in the EuroLeague, and we played with a lot of motivation. We want to improve as a team because we want to be in the Final Four and we want to win the title. That’s our goal.”

For Monaco, it was a frustrating end to a double-round week. The club entered at 15-7 and second in the standings but now sits 15-9 and sixth after back-to-back losses.

Monaco will look to reset next Friday at home against Virtus Bologna, hoping for stronger performances from [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/), Okobo, [Jaron Blossomgame](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaron-blossomgame/011231/) and [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) after a difficult night in Madrid. Late ejections for [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/) and [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) summed up the frustration for last season’s runner-up on a night – and a week – they will want to forget about in a hurry.

Los Blancos led by 23 at halftime and ended up holding off the Monegasques in the second half en route to a 12-point victory