Paris Basketball upset Real Madrid 73-81 on Tuesday in the Play-In Showdown to clinch seventh place and set up a playoff showdown with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Real's playoff hopes have not ended as Los Blancos will host FC Bayern Munich on Friday in a do-or-die showdown, which will see the winner take on Olympiacos Piraeus in the quarterfinals. Paris never trailed after the first quarter and led by as many as 13. Although Real mounted a late charge, the EuroLeague debutants held on to continue their historic campaign.

TJ Shorts paced the Parisians with 23 points and 9 assists, freshly crowned EuroLeague Rising Star Award winner Nadir Hifi added 15 points, Tyson Ward tallied 11 points and 7 rebounds and Kevarrius Hayes added 10 and 6 for the winners. Facundo Campazzo led Real with 17 points and 5 assists and Gabriel Deck contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.

Game Videos

TJ Shorts showed that he is ready for the Play-In Showdown with a three-pointer on the first offensive set of the game to give Paris an early 0-3 advantage. The elusive guard continued his fine start by finding Kevarrius Hayes for a slam at 3-5 before scoring a layup at 6-7. Walter Tavares scored four points in a row to put Madrid up by three, 10-7, then a Facundo Campazzo triple gave the hosts’ biggest lead of the first half at 13-8. Nadir Hifi lit the flame for the fightback, then the Shorts-Hayes combination worked to perfection on a couple more dunks as Paris went up 19-25. Andres Feliz’s free throw was the last score of the quarter, making it 22-27 after 10 minutes.

A slow start to the second quarter was ended by Dzanan Musa scoring inside on the fast break, but a long two by Sebastian Herrera and a mid-range jumper by Shorts showed that Paris was not about to collapse, 24-31. Campazzo did his best to get Madrid going with a layup and a triple, then Usman Garuba’s layup resulted in a huge roar from the home supporters and a timeout by Paris coach Tiago Splitter. That pause did wonders for the visitors, who had Hifi score 8 points in a flurry, including back-to-back threes that put Paris up by 33-41. Garuba’s triple looked like it would inspire a reaction, but Ward hit back with a corner three before Shorts ended the half by going at Garuba and scoring a layup to make it 36-46 at the interval – the first double-digit lead of the game.

Game News

Paris continued to heap the pain on Madrid in the early stages of the third frame, with Shorts scoring on back-to-back offensive sets – giving the visitors a new game-high 11-point lead, 39-50 – before finding Hayes for a score inside, 41-52. Tyson Ward had a perfect trip to the line as Paris opened a new game-high 13-point lead, 41-54, but Alberto Abalde, Gaby Deck and Campazzo forced the visitors into a timeout at 49-55. Malcolm and Shorts restored a double-digit advantage, 49-61, but Andres Feliz and Serge Ibaka provided a boost to the hosts, who trailed 58-62 after 30 minutes following scores by Deck and Mario Hezonja.

It looked like a memorable Real Madrid comeback was on, with Feliz and Sergio Llull combining to make it a one-point ballgame at 61-62. Ibaka responded to Shorts’s mid-range jumper, 63-64, then Ward and Campazzo went back and forth as it was 67-68 entering the final minutes. However, a Mikael Jantunen three took the air out of the arena, 67-71, as did a sidestep Hifi triple over Llull, 68-74. The final dagger came with another triple courtesy of Jantunen, which made it 71-79, before Paris eventually secured a famous 73-81 win to set up a playoff date with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

The French side continues to write a fairy-tale story in its debut EuroLeague season

Paris stuns Real Madrid in play-in, 73-81, to set up playoff date with Fenerbahce

Real Madrid v Paris Basketball (2025-04-15T19:00:00.000Z)

All the latest injury news surrounding all registered players ahead of the 2025 EuroLeague Play-In Showdown.

EuroLeague injury report: Play-In Showdown

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Play-In Showdown, 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!

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CEST)

#### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its play-in game against Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday.

- Oscar da Silva, who last played in Round 27, is out for 'the coming weeks', the club announced on March 6.

#### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Joel Bolomboy and Milos Teodosic are both ruled out for Crvena Zvezda's play-in game at Bayern on Tuesday, the club has confirmed.

- Joel Bolomboy is out for 3-6 weeks after spraining his ankle, [the club announced on March 14](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/joel-bolomboy-out-3-6-weeks-with-ankle-sprain/).
- Luka Mitrovic and Mike Daum both returned to action in Round 34 after being out with injuries.

### Real Madrid vs. Paris Basketball (21:00 CEST)

#### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its play-in game against Paris on Tuesday.

- Bruno Fernando did not play in Round 33 nor Round 34, but he did feature in the Spanish League last weekend.
- Eli Ndiaye, who last played in Round 28, [has been dealing with a shoulder issue](https://x.com/pilarcasado/status/1909957418328502603).
- Xavier Rathan-Mayes last played in Round 27 but has been fit and ready to go.

#### Paris Basketball

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its play-in game at Real Madrid on Tuesday.

- Maodo Lo is out for 'several weeks' with a hamstring injury, [the club's website stated on March 24](https://parisbasketball.com/en/2025/03/medical-statement-from-paris-basketball/).
- Daulton Hommes is out for 'several months' with a hand injury, [the club's website stated on March 24](https://parisbasketball.com/en/2025/03/medical-statement-from-paris-basketball/).
- Leon Kratzer is out for an 'indefinite period' due to personal reasons, [the club's website stated on March 24](https://parisbasketball.com/en/2025/03/medical-statement-from-paris-basketball/).
- Enzo Shahrvin has been deregistered.

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

Injury report, play-in: Teodosic, Bolomboy missing for Crvena Zvezda

FC Bayern Munich v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-04-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball shooting guard Nadir Hifi has been chosen as the 2024-25 EuroLeague Rising Star Trophy winner. The 23-year-old becomes the first French player to secure the prize.

Paris's Nadir Hifi is the 2024-25 EuroLeague Rising Star

Paris Basketball shooting guard Nadir Hifi has been chosen as the 2024-25 EuroLeague Rising Star Trophy winner. The 22-year-old becomes the first French player to secure the prize. Hifi managed to do so in his first season in the competition as he helped EuroLeague debutante Paris reach the postseason.

Voted for by EuroLeague head coaches, the Rising Star Trophy recognizes the best player each season who was younger than 22 on July 1 of the previous summer. Hifi was eligible by just a few days, as he was born on July 16, 2002, two weeks before the deadline. Hifi was the runaway leader in this season's voting, followed by Matthew Stazel of AS Monaco, who was second. Melvin Ajinca of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne was third, Hugo Gonzalez of Real Madrid fourth, while Juan Nunez of FC Barcelona and Matteo Spagnolo of ALBA Berlin tied for fifth place.

Hifi quickly made sure he would be remembered for more than his haircut and run-and-gun playing style. In just his third EuroLeague game, Hifi scored 20 points against defending champion Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, leading Paris to an 84-80 victory. It was the first of seven times that Hifi reached the 20-point mark.

Hifi led all Rising Star eligible players this season in points (14.7 ppg.) and PIR (10.4). He was also the best per-minute scorer in the regular season. Hifi averaged 29.8 points per 40 minutes, edging of Carsen Edwards of FC Bayern Munich (28.6) and his Paris teammate TJ Shorts (27.6). Hifi was also first in three-pointers made per 40 minutes (5.0). He finished the regular season with averages of 14.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.0 fouls drawn per game. He was one of 41 players to take part in all 34 regular season games and one of only two players to come off the bench in all of those games.

Born in Strasbourg, France, Hifi started his career with local fourth-division team Illkirch-Graffenstaden before joining ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale, where he played for three seasons. He joined Paris in the summer of 2023 and helped the team win the French Leaders Cup and the BKT EuroCup titles last season. Hifi has also been a member of the French national team.

The first-ever Rising Star award went to Erazem Lorbek of Climamio Bologna in 2005. He was followed by Andrea Bargnani of Benetton Treviso in 2006; Rudy Fernandez of Joventut Badalona in 2007; Danilo Gallinari of EA7 Emporio Armani Milano in 2008; Novica Velickovic of Partizan Belgrade in 2009; Ricky Rubio of FC Barcelona in 2010; Nikola Mirotic of Real Madrid in 2011 and 2012; Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos Piraeus in 2013; Bogdan Bogdanovic of Partizan in 2014 and again with Fenerbahce Istanbul in 2015; Alex Abrines of Barca in 2016; Luka Doncic of Real Madrid in 2017 and 2018; Goga Bitadze of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in 2019; Usman Garuba of Real in 2021; Rokas Jokubaitis of Barcelona in 2022; Yam Madar of Partizan in 2023 and Gabriele Procida of ALBA Berlin in 2024.

The 'Prince of Paris' has impressed in his first EuroLeague season

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens announced on Tuesday that it has signed star forward Cedi Osman for two more seasons

Panathinaikos, Cedi Osman pen two-year extension 

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens announced on Tuesday that it has signed star forward [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) for two more seasons. Osman (2.04 meters, 30 years old) joined the Greens in September and averaged 7.9 points and 2.4 rebounds over 32 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games. It marked his first season in the competition since 2016-17 with Osman spending seven seasons in the NBA – six with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with San Antonio Spurs – in between. In his first season in the NBA, Osman was a member of the Cavaliers squad – alongside the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Love and J.R. Smith – that reached the 2018 NBA Finals.

Cedi Osman's top plays from the 2024-25 regular season

His best NBA campaign came in the 2018-19 season, the first after James’s departure, as he averaged career highs in points (13.0 ppg.) and rebounds (4.7 rpg.) in 76 regular-season games as a full-time starter. Osman remained a key player for the Cavs throughout the rest of his time in Cleveland, although he was a regular bench player in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

Osman is a product of the Anadolu Efes Istanbul junior setup and debuted in the EuroLeague with the club in 2013. He also played one season on loan at Pertevniyal Istanbul. He was a long-time member of the Turkish national team and has represented his country at the Basketball World Cup and the European Championships.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Ο Τσεντί Οσμάν στον Παναθηναϊκό AKTOR έως το 2027 ☘️<br><br>Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR ανακοινώνει την επέκταση της συνεργασίας της με τον Τσεντί Οσμάν έως το καλοκαίρι του 2027.<br><br>—<br><br>Cedi Osman to remain with Panathinaikos AKTOR until 2027 ☘️<br><br>Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is pleased to… <a href="https://t.co/CULg5jfC6B">pic.twitter.com/CULg5jfC6B</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1912053817966788616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Panathinaikos news

The Greens have locked up the star forward for two more seasons

Panathinaikos, Cedi Osman pen two-year extension

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Play-In Showdown.

Pregame quotes hub: Play-In Showdown

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

**Gordon Herbert, FC Bayern Munich head coach**

"After the poor performance in our last game against Fenerbahce, we have a chance to bounce back in front of our own fans. Of course, there’s pressure now, but we’re confident and can handle it. Pressure also means you’re fighting for something meaningful — something you’ve earned. That’s what we’ve worked for all year. The key will be to start better than we did against Fener. Then the crowd will really be in the game with us. It’s a do-or-die game — we have to come out focused and pay attention to the details on every possession. In big games like this, it’s also crucial to stick together — on the court and on the bench — staying tightly connected, even when mistakes happen. We’ll need to go beyond our limits in terms of effort. It’s our fifth game in 10 days, okay, but there are no excuses at this point."

**Nick Weiler-Babb, FC Bayern Munich guard**

"We’re not in the playoffs yet, unfortunately, but we still have the chance to make it. It’s going to be a very hard-fought game — a lot is on the line for both teams. The good thing is we’re playing at home with the crowd behind us. Crvena Zvezda is a very physical team, and they have a lot of scoring threats. The key will be which team plays better defense."

**Ioannis Sfairopoulos, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach**

"We are starting the play-in – this is different from the league part. This is a knockout game. The result is very important. We know the importance of the game, we have to fight hard because we are playing against a strong team, especially on their home court. They are talented, especially on offense, so we have to play as well as possible. It is important that we control the game and play good defense; they have such a team and players who can find their rhythm and kill you. That's why I say that we have to control the game, to do what we can. To read their intentions."

**Dejan Davidovac, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade forward**

"A difficult game, for sure. They play well at home, where they've had just four defeats all season. They are in a good rhythm, and so are we. We've lost some games, we've been unlucky, but I think we're playing well even though the games we've lost – we've lost in tight finishes near the end. We are aware that we are playing well – we will go to Munich with that mentality. We are in a good rhythm and we should continue like this."

### Real Madrid vs. Paris Basketball (21:00 CET)

**Chus Mateo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We have to achieve the goal we set at the beginning of the year: to fight to be as high as possible, and this play-in is a bridge to the playoffs that we have to take advantage of. I think the team is mentally strong and I feel that we are ready to face a big game at Movistar Arena, with our fans, knowing that what happens depends a lot on our performance as a team and our mentality: not turning the ball over, not thinking the game is won or lost because we are up or down on the scoreboard, but fighting until the end. We need the help of our fans and I think we have earned the support of our fans at home to go to the playoffs."

**Alberto Abalde, Real Madrid forward**

"We head into this play-in with a lot of optimism. We expect a very difficult game against a team that is enjoying a spectacular season, a special and different team because of the way they play like Paris Basketball. Paris has a very high rhythm, many weapons on offense, many options: creators like TJ Shorts and \[Nadir\] Hifi and then a good group of players who accompany and complement them, who create danger at any time. We must try to prevent them from playing comfortably to lower their scoring and be solid, control the rebounding and, from there, impose our rhythm. It is a game that could allow us to qualify for the playoffs and therefore it is key. The home court factor is also very important because we feel very supported by our fans at the Movistar Arena. We play there with extra motivation and we are sure that tomorrow they will help us."

Pregame quotes hub, play-in: 'There are no excuses at this point'

Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens claimed another individual award by winning the 2024-25 Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy thanks to his regular season-best average of 21.1 points per game

Kendrick Nunn is the 2024-25 Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy winner

In just his second Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens claimed another individual award by winning the 2024-25 Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy thanks to his regular season-best average of [21.1 points per game](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2024&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=score). Nunn was one of two players who set the EuroLeague’s regular season scoring record with 696 total points. [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) of FC Bayern Munich matched Nunn in total points, but finished second in the scoring race due to having played one more game than Nunn.

The Ford Trophy is the only post-season award based solely on statistics. Nunn overtook Edwards and [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) of Olympiacos Piraeus in the second half of the season for the top spot. Edwards was second in this race at 20.5 points per game. Vezenkov was third (20.5 ppg.), [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) of Paris Basketball fourth (18.7 ppg.) and [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan fifth (17.7 ppg.).

When Nunn was on fire, he was unstoppable. He became the first scorer in EuroLeague history to rack up at least 35 points in a game three times in a season. Only four players had managed to reach 35 points twice in a single campaign: [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) (2023-24), [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) (2020-21), [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (2019-20) and the late [Alphonso Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alphonso-ford/acf/) (2000-01). Nunn led the competition in three-pointers made with 101 and was also fourth in two-point shots made. He converted 42.6% of his three-pointers and 85.6% of his free throw attempts.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NUNN BETTER 🔥<br><br>Kendrick Nunn is the 2024-25 Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy winner 🏆<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paobcgr</a> superstar was the regular season scoring leader with 21.1 points per game🎯 <a href="https://t.co/my4ONzmdDU">pic.twitter.com/my4ONzmdDU</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1911821041745220073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nunn, who recently signed a contract extension with Panathinaikos through the end of the 2027-28 season, is in his second season with the Greens. Last season, he was chosen to the [All-EuroLeague First Team](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/meet-the-2023-24-all-euroleague-first-team/), was the [MVP for April/May 2024](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/april-may-mvp-kendrick-nunn-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/) and helped the club win its first EuroLeague championship since 2011. Nunn was chosen as the [EuroLeague MVP for February 2025](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/kendrick-nunn-shines-as-euroleagues-mvp-for-february/), too.

The award is named after Alphonso Ford, who died of leukemia in September 2004 after a brilliant career in which he was the competition's leading scorer twice, in 2000-01 and 2001-02, both seasons with Olympiacos Piraeus. He subsequently led Montepaschi Siena in scoring as it reached the 2003 Final Four. Ford owns the EuroLeague's all-time best scoring average with 22.2 points in 54 career games. Nunn is now second on the list at 18.5 points per night.

Nunn is the 16th winner of the Ford Trophy since it was first awarded in 2005. Three players won the award multiple times. [Igor Rakocevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/igor-rakocevic/anb/) did so with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in 2007 and 2008 and won a third with Anadolu Efes Istanbul in 2011. [Keith Langford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/keith-langford/001887/) first won with Olimpia Milan in 2014 and then with UNICS Kazan in 2017. [Alexey Shved](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alexey-shved/kvz/) won with Khimki Moscow Region in 2018 and 2021.

The other Ford Trophy winners are [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/baskonias-markus-howard-wins-the-2023-24-alphonso-ford-top-scorer-trophy/) with Baskonia (2024), [Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/sasha-vezenkov-captures-the-2022-23-ford-top-scorer-trophy/) with Olympiacos (2023), [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/2021-22-alphonso-ford-top-scorer-trophy-winner-vasilije-micic-anadolu-efes-istanbul/?pageTitle=Homepage&historyUrl=/euroleague/) with Efes (2022); James with Milan (2019); [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) with CSKA Moscow (2016); [Taylor Rochestie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/taylor-rochestie/002972/) with Nizhny Novgorod (2015); [Bobby Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bobby-brown/000129/) (2013) and [Bo McCalebb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bo-mccalebb/002014/) (2012), both with Montepaschi Siena; [Linas Kleiza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/linas-kleiza/001925/) with Olympiacos (2010); [Marc Salyers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marc-salyers/teu/) with Chorale Roanne (2008); [Drew Nicholas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/drew-nicholas/kng/) with Benetton Treviso (2006); and [Charles Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/charles-smith/ctn/) with Scavolini Pesaro in the award's original season, 2005.

More on Kendrick Nunn

The Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens superstar was the regular season scoring leader with 21.1 points per game

Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares his recommendations for this week

Javier Gancedo's fantasy tips for the Play-In Showdown

The 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is in the books and the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge continues with the Play-In Showdown, three do-or-die games that will complete the playoff picture. There is only one turn and limited choices in the game, so fantasy managers should not have second thoughts: it is all about getting the right players, right now, so I am recommending one star per team and another player with added value.

 

### TJ Shorts, Paris Basketball (20.2 credits)

This is a no-brainer. Paris needs one win this week to reach the playoffs and [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) should lead the way, like he has done since joining the club in the summer of 2023. His only game against Real this season? Shorts had 24 points and 10 assists for a PIR of 25. Was it long ago? Nope, it was earlier this month. Shorts is a solid choice for team captain, as he rarely underperforms.

### Walter Tavares, Real Madrid (16.1 credits)

[Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) has been chosen as the [EuroLeague MVP for March and April](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/walter-tavares-named-turkish-airlines-euroleague-mvp-for-march-april/), which says plenty about his great form. Against Paris, Tavares has averaged 12-5 points and 11.5 rebounds over two games for a PIR of 26. Tavares has had a PIR of at least 14 or higher in each of his last seven games and consistency is what you look for in this situation with a limited number of players available.

Codi Miller-Mcintyre, Filip Petrusev, Walter Tavares, Carsen Edwards and TJ shorts are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: play-in showdown

### Carsen Edwards, FC Bayern Munich (15.5 credits)

[Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) was close to the scoring title, averaging 20.5 points per game this season. He has been to the free throw line consistently, averaging 4.3 fouls drawn and 3.6 attempts per night. Edwards had one of his best games against Zvezda (30 points, 29 PIR) but also one of his worst (3 points, -2 PIR) this season. In this situation, I think Edwards will be very strong.

### Filip Petrusev, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (12.5 credits)

Even if [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) returns, [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) is a solid choice against Bayern, as he has played well with or without Zvezda's starting center. Petrusev has been able to achieve very good numbers (13.5 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 16.0 PIR) in less than 21 minutes per night. He is the perfect choice for a do-or-die showdown, a smart, versatile forward able to find advantages pretty much everywhere.

### Codi Miller-McIntyre, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (9.9 credits)

I have been following him lately and it is time to recommend him. [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) has stepped up at the very end of the regular season, averaging 18.2 points on 21-of-33 two-point shooting and 15-of-35 on three-pointers plus 3.2 assists for a PIR of 16.6 over his last five appearances. In the past, Miller-McIntyre proved he can pass the ball really well. He is scoring a lot now, too. Freed from desire, Codi Miller-McIntyre!

Euroleague Basketball has named Real Madrid center Walter Tavares as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP for the months of March and April

Walter Tavares named EuroLeague MVP for March-April

Euroleague Basketball has named [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) center [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP for the months of March and April. The towering center was instrumental in Real Madrid's strong 6-1 finish to the regular season, which helped *Los Blancos* advance to the postseason, securing seventh place and home-court advantage for the Play-In Showdown.

During the March and April stretch, in which EuroLeague teams played the final seven rounds of the regular season, Tavares consistently dominated on both ends of the court. He averaged an impressive 16.7 points per game, shooting a highly efficient 77.4% from two-point range (41-of-53) and 75.9% from the free-throw line (22-of-29). His presence was also felt on the boards, where he pulled down 7.1 rebounds per game, and defensively, where he contributed 0.9 blocks per contest. He posted a remarkable PIR of 21.3 over those seven games.

The MVP of the Month award is now in its 20th season. The winner is named by Euroleague Basketball based on his and his team's performance during the month in question. The award for March and April was based on the seven games that all teams played during that period.

This is Tavares's fourth monthly MV. He was similarly honored in October 2018, November 2021 and April 2023, after which he led *Los Blancos* to the EuroLeague crown. With four MVP of the Month trophies, Tavares has tied Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus for the third-most in competition history. Nikola Mirotic of EA7 Emporio Milan is the leader with seven and Mike James of AS Monaco is second with five.

Tavares showcased incredible consistency throughout March and April. He scored between 13 and 23 points in each of the seven contests, never dipping below a PIR of 14 and reaching as high as 28. He also secured at least 5 rebounds in every game.

Real Madrid's impressive 6-1 record during March and April included victories on the road against Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, and Paris Basketball, as well as home wins against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, and ALBA Berlin. The team's only loss came on the road at Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.

Tavares's stellar performances positioned Real Madrid to host Paris Basketball in the first game of the Play-In Showdown this Tuesday, April 15. His continued leadership and dominance will be crucial as the team embarks on its quest for a record 12th EuroLeague title.

It is the fourth such honor for the All-EuroLeague center

The postseason gets underway on Tuesday with two Play-In Showdown clashes, Real Madrid vs. Paris Basketball, and FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, which will see one team advance to the playoffs, another eliminated, and two more progress to a do-or-die clash later this week. 

Game Center: The Play-In Showdown

## Tuesday, April 15, 2025

### [FC Bayern Munich 97-93 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fc-bayern-munich-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2024/308/#boxscore)

Bayern advanced in the Play-In Showdown and will face Real Madrid on Friday for a berth in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs after the German side ground out a dramatic overtime home win against Crvena Zvezda. Big man Devin Booker paced Bayern with 21 points and 5 boards; Carsen Edwards netted 17 points and Nick Weiler-Babb racked up 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other end, Filip Petrusev led Zvezda with a monster individual performance garnished by 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT A GAME!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYCZV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYCZV</a> <a href="https://t.co/s6Jxn6Tlx9">pic.twitter.com/s6Jxn6Tlx9</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1912251760086835219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Real Madrid 73-81 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/real-madrid-paris-basketball/E2024/307/#boxscore)

Paris upset Real Madrid to clinch seventh place and set up a playoff showdown with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Paris never trailed after the first quarter and led by as many as 13. Although Real mounted a late charge, the EuroLeague debutants held on to continue their historic campaign. TJ Shorts paced the Parisians with 23 points and 9 assists and freshly crowned EuroLeague Rising Star Award winner Nadir Hifi added 15 points. Facundo Campazzo led Real with 17 points and 5 assists.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">EN MODE CAILLERA ‼️ <a href="https://t.co/8IVAo0dkqK">pic.twitter.com/8IVAo0dkqK</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1912254939297952116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The last two spots in the playoffs will be decided after this week's three games

Paris stuns Real Madrid in play-in, 73-81, to set up playoff date with Fenerbahce

Injury report, play-in: Teodosic, Bolomboy missing for Crvena Zvezda

Paris's Nadir Hifi is the 2024-25 EuroLeague Rising Star

Panathinaikos, Cedi Osman pen two-year extension

Pregame quotes hub, play-in: 'There are no excuses at this point'

Kendrick Nunn is the 2024-25 Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy winner

Javier Gancedo's fantasy tips for the Play-In Showdown

Walter Tavares named EuroLeague MVP for March-April

Game Center: Paris marches into playoffs; Bayern holds off Zvezda