Anadolu Efes Istanbul earned a crucial victory in the early fight for the play-in spots as it knocked off Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 84-89 on the road to hand the Spanish side its first home defeat. 

Efes gets crucial road win, hands Baskonia first home loss

Anadolu Efes Istanbul earned a crucial victory in the early fight for the play-in spots as it knocked off Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 84-89 on the road to hand the Spanish side its first home defeat. Efes entered the game in 10th place and wasted a 15-point lead, but improved to 5-4 including a 4-1 road record.

Elijah Bryant scored 20 points to go with 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners, who also saw Darius Thompson pour in 18 points and Rodrigue Beaubois drain 5 three-pointers for 16 points.

Baskonia, which was 11th coming into the contest, fell to 4-5 including 4-1 at Buesa Arena. Chima Moneke paced the hosts with 22 points and Khalifa Diop had 13 points and 9 rebounds. Markus Howard missed all four of his three-point attempts in going scoreless - just the second time in 80 games that he failed to score a point after Round 26 in 2022-23 against Valencia in just 7:26 minutes. 

Game Videos

Beaubois started the game hot with a three-pointer for a 0-5 lead. Ousmane Ndiaye knocked down 2 triples at the other end and Trent Forrest had 4 points as Baskonia led 16-12. Beaubois drained his third and fourth three-pointers of the quarter in a 0-10 Efes run to pull ahead 16-22. Baskonia finished the quarter strong and was down 21-24.

Baskonia was still close at 24-29 when Efes’s defense held tough and Bryant and Stanley Johnson knocked down triples in a 5-15 run for a 29-44 cushion. Baskonia went into the locker room on a high note with a 10-2 close of the first half thanks to 5 points from Nikos Rogkavopoulos to trail 39-46.

Game News

Baskonia retained the momentum from the end of the first half and held Efes scoreless for more than 5 minutes. Moneke converted a three-point play and Kamar Baldwin drained a triple in a 12-0 start to the third quarter for a 51-46 lead. Efes countered with three and-ones of its own and Thompson knocked down back-to-back threes as the visitors went up 61-63. The score was 63-65 after 30 minutes.

Efes drained 3 three-pointers and was ahead 70-74 in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. The visitors went cold again and Baskonia answered with the next 7 points to lead 77-74. Efes punched back with 4 straight points to move back ahead and start a string of five lead changes with Thompson hitting a triple with 80 seconds left to make it 82-83. Bryant followed with a layup off the glass and Efes went up 82-85 with 28 seconds remaining. After Moneke and Bryant swapped free throws, Moneke was called for an offensive foul with 8 seconds left to give Efes the win.

Elijah Bryant came up big for the visitors 

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-11-12T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus extended its winning streak to four games by edging LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 94-92 on Tuesday at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. 

Olympiacos outlasts ASVEL, 94-92

Olympiacos Piraeus extended its winning streak to four games by edging LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 94-92 on Tuesday at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The hosts were trailing for most of the game, but managed to mow down ASVEL in the last 3 minutes of the game. With the win, Olympiacos improved its record to 6-3. Despite its huge effort in Piraeus, ASVEL fell to 2-7.

Sasha Vezenkov paced Olympiacos with 21 points and Evan Fournier netted 20. Nikola Milutinov chipped in with 13 points and 7 rebounds for a team-high PIR of 26.

An extraordinary Theo Maledon led all scorers with a career-high 31 points, with Joffrey Lauvergne and Shaquille Harrison netting 16 and 15 points, respectively. Mbaye Ndiaye recorded 11 points and David Lighty added 10 in a losing effort.

Fournier and Vezenkov netted from inside, but Lighty scored ASVEL’s first 5 points of the game and Maledon nailed two straight triples for a 6-11 lead. Fournier’s triple was followed by Maledon’s layup. Kostas Papanikolaou drilled a corner three to bring Olympiacos within 12-13. Baskets from Lauvergne sandwiched a Milutinov bucket, as ASVEL extended its lead to 14-19. The visitors fired on all cylinders, with Maledon and Ndiaye drilling back-to-back triples for a 16-25 cushion. Then, Harrison and Tarik Black netted in the paint to open an 18-29 margin.  Moses Wright and Thomas Walkup made 3 free throws each, cutting the difference to 24-29 after 10 minutes.

Alec Peters opened the second quarter with a triple, but Maledon responded with a layup to make it 27-31. Harrison and Peters traded baskets before Charles Kahudi nailed a high-flying layup to maintain a 29-35 lead. Lauvergne completed a three-point play and then nailed a triple, with an Ndiaye slam giving ASVEL a 31-43 cushion. Yet, Olympiacos reacted, as 4 points from Milutinov and 2 triples from Luca Vildoza brought the hosts within 41-43. Yet, a Harrison dunk off a steal was followed by a triple from Ndiaye for a 42-50 lead at the break.

Moustapha Fall netted Olympiacos’s first 7 points of the third quarter to bring the hosts within 49-54. ASVEL responded with Lighty scoring 5 points and Harrison nailing a layup that extended the visitors’ lead to 49-61. Vezenkov took over with a triple and two buckets from inside to bring Olympiacos within 58-63. Maledon and Fournier exchanged triples before Vezenkov completed a three-point play to trim the deficit to 65-67. Then, Harrison and Kahudi netted inside, but a deep triple from Fournier cut the difference to 71-73 heading into the closing quarter.

Fournier and Kahudi exchanged buckets before Milutinov made 2 from the line to bring Olympiacos within 75-76. But Maledon was cooking, as he netted a triple before completing a three-point play for a 77-82 lead. Fournier and Lauvergne then traded baskets from inside before a corner triple from Walkup and a Vezenkov bucket tied it at 84-84. Lauvergne dunked off a pick-and-roll play, but Walkup netted a big three and Fournier scored a long two-pointer to give Olympiacos an 89-86 cushion with 1:40 left on the clock. After Nigel Williams-Goss nailed 2 free throws, a triple from Ndiaye made it 92-89 with 0:47 remaining. Fournier made a couple of free throws before Maledon went 3-for-3 from the line, but it wasn’t enough for ASVEL to stun Olympiacos.

Sasha Vezenkov led the Reds with 21 points  

Olympiacos Piraeus v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-11-12T19:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade proved too strong for AS Monaco on Tuesday night with a 90-98 come-from-behind win at Salle Gaston Medecin. 

Zvezda tops Monaco on the road, 90-98

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade proved too strong for AS Monaco on Tuesday night with a 90-98 come-from-behind win at Salle Gaston Medecin. After allowing 54 first-half points, Zvezda held the hosts to just 36 in the last 20 minutes. The result left both teams with 5-4 records.

Filip Petrusev dominated with 25 points – including 11 of 11 free-throw shooting – and Codi Miller-McIntyre added 20 points for the winners. Isaiah Canaan knocked down 3 three-pointers in scoring 11 and Nikola Kalinic contributed 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Zvezda. Elie Okobo and Mike James each netted 20 in defeat and Donatas Motiejunas and Jordan Loyd scored 10 points apiece.

Donatas Motiejunas banked in a hook shot and James took a steal in for a layup as Monaco took charge. Nikola Kalinic put the visitors on the scoreboard only to see threes by Vitto Brown and Jordan Loyd make it 10-2, prompting a Zvezda timeout. Kalinic came to the rescue with a triple and soon a slam by Uros Plavnic and 4 points by Miller-McIntyre had Zvezda within 15-11. The Zvezda guard then tied the score at 16-16 with a three-pointer. Petrusev heated up and gave the visitors their first lead, 20-21, with a three-point play. Georgios Papagiannis evened things at 26-26 after 10 minutes.

Okobo and Petrusev swapped threes in the first minute of the second quarter, which gave Petrusev 10 points on the night. Petr Cornelie, making his first appearance of the season, attacked the basket for a three-point play and Loyd buried a jumper as Monaco went back ahead. Petrusev and Isaiah Canaan kept Zvezda close, while Okobo continued to generate offense for the hosts. Yago Dos Santos’s first score drew Zvezda within 41-39 midway through the quarter. Matthew Strazel scored the next 5 points for Monaco before Canaan answered with his third three of the night. Monaco twice extended the lead back out to 8 before Nemanja Nedovic’s steal and layup made it 54-48 at the break.

Rokas Giedraitis beat the shot clock with a three from the corner and Miller-McIntyre sank free throws to trim Zvezda’s deficit to 56-53 early in the second half. Soon after, the latter’s stutter move evened the game at 60-60. Despite another basket from Okobo, Petrusev’s three-pointer gave Zvezda the lead, 62-63, midway through the third quarter. Miller-McIntyre added a three-point play in transition before James answered with a jumper for Monaco. The teams traded points for several minutes and Zvezda held its slim lead until Okobo beat the third-quarter buzzer with a jumper that tied the score at 74-74.

Luka Mitrovic nosed Zvezda back in front and Milos Teodosic added a three-pointer. His next three gave Zvezda a promising 76-84 cushion. Motiejunas revived the hosts, but Petrusev kept Zvezda humming. Loyd connected from deep to get the hosts within 4 with 3 minutes remaining, however Petrusev continued to shine for Zvezda with a rebound and 2 more free throws. A triple by Canaan with 2 minutes left was another blow to Monaco. Giedraitis made it 85-94. Miller-McIntyre fouled out and James scored 5 points as Monaco tried to chase down the visitors, but it was too little, too late, as Petrusev put the game on ice.

The visitors took control of the game in the second half

AS Monaco v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-11-12T18:00:00.000Z)

In a battle atop the EuroLeague standings, Fenerbahce Beko grabbed its fourth consecutive victory by downing FC Bayern Basketball 87-76 at home in Round 9 on Tuesday. 


Hayes-Davis leads Fenerbahce past Bayern, 87-76

In a battle atop the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul grabbed its fourth consecutive victory by downing FC Bayern Munich 87-76 at home in Round 9 on Tuesday evening.

Fenerbahce improved to 7-2 in the standings while Bayern dropped to 6-3. Nigel Hayes-Davis led the winners with 25 points, with all of his points coming in the second half. Devon Hall added 12 and 7 assists, and Tarik Biberovic and Bonzie Colson both had 11 points each. Carsen Edwards paced Bayern with 24 points, Devin Booker added 20 and Oscar da Silva had 10.

Colson got Fenerbahce going with a close-range jumper which Booker improved with a three-pointer for a 2-3 Bayern lead. Hall stepped up for the hosts, then Edwards followed a fadeaway jumper with a triple before finding Booker for a one-handed slam, good for a 7-10 Bayern lead. Edwards kept pacing the guests with a driving layup, getting help from Booker to boost their team's lead to 9-16. Andreas Obst Improved Hall's fadeaway jumper with a bomb from downtown, then Elias Harris made it a double-digit game, 11-21. Marko Guduric brought Fenerbahce within 13-21 after 10 minutes.

Guduric scored in penetration early in the second quarter and Nicolo Melli's jumper gave Fenerbahce hope at 17-21. Sertac Sanli erased Harris's layup with a dunk and added a three-pointer that made Bayern call a timeout at 22-23. Colson completed Fenerbahce's comeback with a three-pointer which Melli followed with a fast-break dunk for a 27-23 lead. Khem Birch capped a mammoth 18-2 run with a layup, then Booker dunked at the other end. Arturs Zagars found his first points, da Silva scored in the low post and Colson's step-back jumper boosted the hosts' lead to 33-27. Nick Weiler-Babb took over with a three-point play and Hall's reverse layup fixed the halftime score at 35-30. 

Booker buried a three-pointer soon after the break and Obst copied him right after to tie it at 37-37. Hayes-Davis joined the three-point shootout and Sanli added a backdoor layup to restore a 42-37 Fenerbahce lead. Booker, Edwards and Guduric each scored around the basket, and Hayes-Davis insisted for beyond the arc. Edwards sank a corner triple to keep Bayern as close as 47-44. Weiler-Babb and Hayes-Davis traded layups, Booker dunked again and Melli's three-pointer gave the hosts a 52-48 margin. Da Silva scored down low and Edwards buried another three-pointer but a red-hot Hayes-Davis kept Fenerbahce in charge, 57-53. Shabazz Napier hit a triple, Melli downed a turnaround jumper and Hall struck from downtown for a 62-48 score. Hayes-Davis followed a driving layup with a bomb from beyond the arc that boosted his team's lead to 67-58 after 30 minutes.

An unstoppable Hayes-Davis banked in a jumper early in the fourth quarter and added his fifth three-pointer to break the game open, 72-58. Da Silva scored in transition and Booker silenced the crowd with a dunk, then Biberovic rescued Fenerbahce with back-to-back bombs from beyond the arc. Da Silva found space for a backdoor slam and added a turnaround jumper, getting help from Edwards to keep Bayern within 80-70 with over 3 minutes left. Biberovic and Edwards exchanged driving layups and Hayes-Davis buried a jumper that sealed the outcome, 84-72, in the penultimate minute.

The American forward caught fire in the second half to send the Turkish side to first spot 

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v FC Bayern Munich (2024-11-12T17:45:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Basketball finds itself joint top of the EuroLeague standings after reeling off five straight wins, and there is plenty to like about Gordon Herbert's side eight games into the season.

Bayern Munich is showing that it is the real deal

After winning on the road at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne last Friday night, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul coach Sarunas Jasikevicius wondered out loud if there’s any team this early in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season that is truly playing at the top of their game.

“I don’t know who’s playing really good basketball, probably expect Bayern \[Munich\], right now,” Jasikevicius said to EuroLeague TV.

That was quite a well-deserved recognition by Saras, who funnily enough is the next coach that Bayern will face. Results and numbers don’t often lie and, according to them, he could not be more right.

Almost 24 hours before that statement, [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/?season=2024-25) had [defeated Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-holds-off-zalgiris-77-74-to-climb-atop-the-table/) to extend its league-best streak to 5-0 – the first-ever time the German team has won five straight games in the EuroLeague – and improve to 6-2 in the process. One of the main ways that these victories have been secured is through high-paced, pretty basketball.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1741396/bayern-munich-is-showing-that-it-is-the-real-deal/).

The German is joint top of the EuroLeague standings after reeling off five straight wins

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his recommendations ahead of Rounds 9 and 10 in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 9-10: More games, more chances!

Here comes another double-round week! Everybody wins, as there will be loads of great Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games and a double chance to win in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/).

Instead of going for the obvious superstars, I have some recommendations that could help give you the edge in private leagues and the overall standings. Here are my recommendations for Rounds 9 and 10.

Trent Forrest, Carlik Jones, Toko Shengelia, Juancho Hernangomez and Shaquielle McKissic are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Rounds 9-10

### Toko Shengelia, Virtus Segafredo Bologna (14.9 credits)

[Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) earned October MVP honors last season, but he has taken off later in the current 2024-25 campaign and is playing at his best level of late, averaging 20.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and a PIR of 20.3 in the last three games. After Virtus started out 0-5, Shengelia has come to the fore in recent weeks to help his team improve to a 2-6 record. With against Real Madrid and Panathinaikos this week, expect Shengelia to get a lot of the ball, making him a good option in fantasy.

### Carlik Jones, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (13.8 credits)

[Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) came close to recording a triple-double last week during Partizan’s loss at Paris, getting 20 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Those are outstanding numbers when your team is limited to 71 points, so expect Jones to stay consistent now that he seems fully adjusted to the competition. His games against Barcelona and Milan should be a strong test.

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### Shaq McKissic, Olympiacos Piraeus (9.3 credits)

When it comes to the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge, unlike in real-life basketball, [Shaq McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shaquielle-mckissic/007853/) always lacked consistency. He has improved in that aspect this season, however, getting a double-digit PIR in six out of eight games this season. In the last three, McKissic has averaged 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and a PIR of 14.7. Great numbers for less than 10.0 credits, so expect him to keep up this level against ASVEL and Maccabi.

### Juancho Hernangomez, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (12.7 credits)

Speaking of adjustments, [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) is showcasing his best basketball this season, making the most out of his versatility and deep range. In the last three games, Hernangomez has posted 12.7 points on 5-of-9 three-pointers, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and a PIR of 18.3. He has played an average of almost 35 minutes over the last two games and is a good bet heading into games against Maccabi and Virtus.

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### Trent Forrest, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (11.7 credits)

[Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) has adjusted to an existing core of players to become Baskonia's starting point guard this season, showcasing his driving skills and athleticism. He has been playing well lately, getting 22 points and a PIR of 20 against Milan, and reaching 17 points and a PIR of 14 against Barcelona in Round 8. Expect him to do better and better as Baskonia takes on Efes and Monaco – both at home – this week.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo offers his recommendations in this latest double-round week

Fantasy tips, Rounds 9-10: More games, more chances

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v AS Monaco (2024-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-11-15T19:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Barcelona (2024-11-13T17:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-11-15T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-11-12T19:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-11-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-11-12T19:45:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Paris Basketball (2024-11-15T19:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-11-15T18:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-11-14T19:45:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v ALBA Berlin (2024-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-11-14T19:00:00.000Z)

With just one win separating first place from eighth, the latest double-round week promises to deliver another exciting slate of games, tipping off with a showdown between a pair of co-leaders. This is your guide to Round 9.

At a glance: Another double-round week is upon us!

With just one win separating first place from eighth, the latest double-round week promises to deliver another exciting slate of games, tipping off with a showdown between a pair of co-leaders. This is your guide to Round 9.

## Tuesday, November 12

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. FC Bayern Munich (18:45 CET)

Bayern (6-2) will attempt to maintain a share of first place with a tough trip to fellow co-leader Fenerbahce (6-2). Bayern’s usual suspect [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) showed his big-time mentality by scoring 6 points in the last minute to seal last week’s nervous win over Zalgiris, and he will again attempt to propel the German team’s league-best offense which averages 86.9 points per game. Fenerbahce is [without star guard Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/wade-baldwin-sidelined-with-hamstring-injury/) through injury and will therefore need another strong contribution from key man [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who has averaged 23.0 points during his team’s current three-game winning run. Fenerbahce will look to use its strong offensive rebounding (13.1 offensive boards per game, second in the league) to gain extra possessions, so Bayern will need the likes of [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) (5.5 rebounds per night) to stay strong in the paint.

### AS Monaco vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (19:00 CET)

After ending a four-game losing streak in style last week, Zvezda (4-4) is targeting a road win against a Monaco team (5-3) that is also looking to string together consecutive wins. The Roca Team will look to produce the same kind of tough defense which allowed just 69 and 63 points in their last two games, while hoping that big man [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/) can again control the paint after providing 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in last week’s triumph over Efes. Zvezda will look for leadership from do-it-all guard [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who had 15 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to power an easy win over ALBA in Round 8, while [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) is also settling into his stride to become a key presence in the paint after netting 14 points last week.

Round 9 Head-to-Head: Loyd vs.Canaan

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (20:00 CET)

On a high after last week’s Greek derby triumph, Olympiacos is gunning for a fourth straight win against an ASVEL team desperate to stop a four-game losing slide. The Reds are unbeaten at home and boast the smoothest collective offense in the competition, averaging a league-high 21.5 assists per game – led by 5.9 per night from [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/). [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) is the competition’s top individual performer with an average PIR of 22.8, but his ability to control the boards will be tested by the competition’s top rebounder, ASVEL center [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) (8.5 rpg). With [Edwin Jackson ruled out](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/edwin-jackson-to-miss-six-weeks-with-hamstring-injury/) through injury, the French team will need [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) to rediscover his best shooting rhythm after making just 1 of his last 13 three-point attempts.

### ALBA Berlin vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:00 CET)

Rock-bottom and injury-hit ALBA (1-7) is hoping to snap a five-game losing streak as it welcomes a Milan team (3-5) aiming for a third straight win. Milan’s offensive reins will be taken by [Nico Mannion](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/) after an encouraging debut (8 points, 5 assists) in last week’s win over Real Madrid, which also saw all-action big man [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) once again demonstrate his ability to lead by example with 17 points and 8 rebounds. ALBA is now also [missing key rebounder Justin Bean](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/justin-bean-out-three-months-with-broken-wrist/) through injury, placing even more pressure on EuroLeague rookie [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams-/012604/) to maintain his impressive averages of 11.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, but also to take better care of the ball after giving up a league-high 3.4 turnovers per night.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (20:15 CET)

Reigning champ Panathinaikos (5-3) is aiming to bounce straight back from last week’s home derby loss by overcoming a Maccabi team (3-5) which has lost four of the last five. Greens guard [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) will look to deliver a big performance against his former team after being held scoreless by Olympiacos last week, but fellow backcourt star [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) is in flying form after scoring at least 13 points in every game. Maccabi has freshened up its backcourt with the arrival of [David DeJulius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-de-julius/profile/013250/), while the return to fitness of [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/) will be a big boost to the frontcourt after he snared 7 rebounds in last week’s loss at Virtus. [Levi Randolph](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/levi-randolph/013382/) presents a deep threat to the home defense after scoring three-pointers in each of the last six games with a 60% conversion rate.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (20:30 CET)

Two teams currently tied and aiming to bounce back go head to head as Baskonia (4-4) hosts Efes (4-4). Both teams struggled offensively last week, with the Spanish team held to 68 points in a pummeling at Barcelona, despite a contribution of 17 points from in-form [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/), and coach Pablo Laso will demand more efficiency after his team committed 17 turnovers in that loss. Efes has similar issues after recording 18 turnovers in the course of scoring just 69 to lose at home against Monaco in Round 8, but there was a strong performance with 14 points and 8 rebounds from big man [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/), who will now look to do similar damage against his former club in a game that already has a playoff-style feel.

Round 9 Head-to-Head:  Forrest vs. Thompson

### Real Madrid vs. Virtus Segafredo Bologna (20:45 CET)

Struggling Real (3-5) is aiming to stay perfect at home against Virtus (2-6). The Spanish side’s quest for consistency has been disrupted by several injury problems, and Chus Mateo’s men are looking for its usual high-powered offense after failing to reach 80 points in the last three games. [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/), at least, has been leading by example with an average of 15.3 points over that stretch. Virtus is desperate to record two straight wins for the first time this season after downing Maccabi last time out, and the inside power of [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) and [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ante-zizic/004554/) – who combined for 30 points and 14 rebounds in that win – will be crucial in opening up the floor for long-range shooters like [Alessandro Pajola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alessandro-pajola/006739/), who made 3-of-4 triples last week, and [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-morgan/012585/).

Round 9 Head-to-Head: Campazzo vs. Pajola

## Wednesday, November 13

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. FC Barcelona (18:00 CET)

Struggling Partizan (2-6) will look for home comforts as it receives a visit from co-leader Barcelona (6-2). Zeljko Obradovic’s team has lost four in a row, failing to score more than 74 points in any of those games. [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) did manage a double-double in last week’s loss to Virtus, including 5 offensive boards, and his power in the paint will be important to disrupt the effectiveness of Round 8 MVP [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who may try to continue his unexpected hot streak from long range after making 3-of-3 triples to help beat Baskonia last week. [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) will also take center stage as he faces his former club, hoping to maintain his strong season average of 18.1 points on 47.5% three-point shooting – helping make his team the most accurate in the league from deep (41.5%).

### Paris Basketball vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

Dark horse Paris (5-3) has its sights set on a fifth straight win as it welcomes a Zalgiris team (6-2) looking to get back on the winning path. New Zalgiris signing [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/) will aim to bounce back from a scoreless debut in last week’s loss at Bayern, but that won’t be easy against Paris’s dynamic backcourt pairing of [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) and [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nadir-hifi/012640/), who average a combined 30.3 points per game so far this season. Controlling the threat of that duo will be a major emphasis for Zalgiris’s league-best defense (72.1 points per game allowed). Visiting veteran [Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/) grabbed 4 offensive boards at Bayern last week to send a reminder he is still a force, and he faces a good battle with former Zalgiris center [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) (6.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per night).

Round 9 Head-to-Head: Ward vs. Ulanovas

There are seven games on Tuesday night and two on Wednesday night in Round 9

Paris Basketball v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-11-13T19:30:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-11-12T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahçe Beko has confirmed that Wade Baldwin suffered a hamstring injury during last Friday's Round 8 win at LDLC ASVEL.

Wade Baldwin sidelined with hamstring injury

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) has confirmed that [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) suffered a hamstring injury during his team's [73-77 win at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-overcomes-de-colo-asvel-for-third-straight-win/) last Friday night.

Baldwin, in his first season at Fenerbahce after joining from Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, was forced off just 2:39 minutes into the Round 8 contest.

"Fenerbahce Beko Men's Basketball Team player Wade Baldwin IV suffered a hamstring injury in the LDLC ASVEL game played on Friday, November 8," Fenerbahce said in a statement.

"Following our athlete's check-ups at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, a stage one muscle injury was detected and treatment has begun. We wish Wade Baldwin IV a speedy recovery and hope he joins our team as soon as possible."

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Through eight games to start the season, Baldwin has averaged 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and a 9.6 PIR, while Fenerbahce boasts a 6-2 record, joint best in the EuroLeague.

[According to reports](https://x.com/bugrauzar24/status/1855907239170601056), it is expected that Baldwin will be out for three to four weeks.

More Fenerbahce News

It occurred during Fenerbahce's Round 8 win at ASVEL

With both Panathinaikos BC and Olympiacos BC scoring an identical 1.12 points per possession in last week's Rivalry Series game, it was the battle of the boards that proved decisive. 

Stats review: Crashing the offensive glass paid dividends in the Greek derby

There were a lot of memorable moments across the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague in Round 8, but the Greek derby delivered like few rivalries in sports can. While [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) sank the shot that closed the deal for [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/?season=2024-25) as they beat the reigning champions, [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/?season=2024-25), [89-94](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-claims-bragging-rights-in-rivalry-series-win-over-panathinaikos-89-94/) at OAKA, the game was largely decided in the details.  With both teams scoring an identical 1.12 points per possession, this was an extremely high-level game on the offensive end, filled with opportunistic plays in transition, unwavering shot-making from beyond the arc, and very few unforced errors.

By the end of the night, it certainly felt like the 10 additional scoring opportunities Olympiacos secured on the offensive glass compared to the 4 notched by Panathinaikos were the difference.  Offensive rebounding across the EuroLeague is at an all-time high this season as teams are pulling down a record 10.9 second chances per game. After dipping significantly after the move to a true league format during the 2016-17 campaign, teams have increasingly found ways to eke out advantages by crashing the offensive glass, even if the defense still secures the ball roughly a third of the time.

Part of what makes Olympiacos’s efforts in their Rivalry Series matchup so impressive is that it came against a team that is used to getting the biggest share of caroms in the EuroLeague. The table above lists the top teams in rebound percentage – the proportion of potential rebounds a team has secured – with their offensive and defensive percentages and ranks included to better understand how they got there.

Prior to Round 8, Panathinaikos was the best rebounding team this season by a comfortable margin by way of a group effort. While [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) brings some unique qualities to the table, starting with his combination of agility and explosiveness for his size and ranks 16th in individual rebound percentage, Panathinaikos lands only two other players towards the back of the top 50 as they have gotten the job done by committee. Not only have they been productive in securing rebounds by using a team mentality, but they are currently tied with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in scoring off rebounds, which match a modern EuroLeague record of 7.8 points off put-backs per game, frequently turning those second-chance opportunities into quick points.

Olympiacos fell just short of this list, ranking 12th in rebound percentage and faring right around average on both sides of the ball. Every team in the EuroLeague this season falls within 10% of one another in both offensive and defensive rebounding percentage – margins are very thin on the boards, even in a season where the spread across the league is wider than usual. Couple that with the parity in the EuroLeague and the minutiae can sometimes decide games. The fraction of a second a player has to finish their follow-through can make a big difference in how a rebound comes off the rim and, as a result, who can grab it and what they can do with it.  Closeouts, angles, deflections; there’s a long list of variables that can affect outcomes on the glass, but often a team can put luck on their side with consistent physicality.

At times, however, that is not enough – the competitiveness across the league flattens out any notion that "wanting it more" can be a differentiator.  Sometimes, the big man gets the board and that’s the end of the story – [Boban Marjanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/boban-marjanovic/lmg/) and [Khalifa Koumadje](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/koumadje-khalifa/010791/) rank among the league’s top-three defensive rebounders percentage-wise and it is not hard to figure out why. Size and athleticism matter on the glass and for the league’s current leader in rebound percentage, the injured [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), it is even better to have both.

Rebounding in the EuroLeague may not be the chess match that tends to play out in pick and rolls, but sometimes it does not feel far off. At times, it is a hard-fought slugfest that still doesn’t give a team a meaningful advantage. However, it also sometimes defines what certainly feels like the game of the year to this point.

The Reds grabbed 11 offensive rebounds against the Greens

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-11-08T19:15:00.000Z)