Baskonia finally beat AS Monaco for the first time since October 2021, snapping its seven-game losing streak in their head-to-head games. And Trent Forrest, who returned last week after missing nine games with an injury, was everywhere in Baskonia’s 85-73 win.

Trent Forrest-powered Baskonia sinks Monaco, wins sixth straight at home

[Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) playmaker [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) was doing a post-game interview on EuroLeague TV, answering a question about leading his team to a resounding win over [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/), when his teammate [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) walked in front of the camera. The Frenchman hugged Forrest and said:

“He is back, and that’s the problem!”

And Luwawu-Cabarrot’s words rang so true.

Baskonia finally beat Monaco for the first time since October 2021, snapping its seven-game losing streak in their head-to-head games.

And Forrest, who returned last week after missing nine games with an injury, was everywhere in Baskonia’s 85-73 win.

“I try to impact the game whichever way I can. Setting the teammates up, playing defense, whatever \[is needed\]. Just trying to do my part,” said Forrest, who did all that and more.

He was his team’s second-best scorer with 17 points, making 5-of-7 field goals, while he paced the team with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks.

Forrest did all that in 24 minutes on the floor, during which Baskonia was a remarkable +30.

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz-AS Monaco | Round 16 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Even [Gytis Radzevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/gytis-radzevicius/014190/), who just recently joined the team, quickly learned what Forrest brings.

“I am new here, still trying to understand how I need to play, but Trent is playing really good after the injury. Today, he was our leader.”

Radzevicius was one of Baskonia four scorers in double figures. He had 12 points, just like [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), who barely played in the second half after picking up his fourth foul early in the third quarter and then his fifth soon after stepping back on the floor in the final frame.

But nothing could shake Baskonia on Wednesday night. Not even Monaco’s 0-14 run midway through the third that saw a 16-point lead all but evaporate. However, Forrest found a cutting Luwawu-Cabarrot, the team’s top scorer with 19 points, for a dunk, then [Clement Frisch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/clement-frisch/014026/) banked a triple and [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) beat the shot-clock with a tough, long jumper. And just like that, the double-digit lead was restored.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">✨ Trent Forrest el hombre de la noche✨<br><br>MVP del partido y career high de valoración para firmar una actuación completísima👇<br><br>🔥 17 puntos<br>💪 7 rebotes<br>📊 27 de valoración <a href="https://t.co/HiDtdV2IuJ">pic.twitter.com/HiDtdV2IuJ</a></p>&mdash; Kosner Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/2001409621181841707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After that, Baskonia had a reply any time Monaco tried to make a run.

“The guys were very focused, put a lot of energy on defense,” head coach Paolo Galbiati said.

It was his team’s sixth consecutive home win, but the return of Forrest is probably Baskonia’s biggest gain.

The next challenge for Baskonia, however, is to find an answer on the road, where the team has gone 0-7. If Baskonia wants to move up the standings and get closer to the postseason race, it has to start winning away from Vitoria-Gasteiz. And it will have its first chance to do so in 48 hours when it visits FC Barcelona.

Game News

In just his second game back from injury, the guard was dominant in Round 16

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v AS Monaco (2025-12-17T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna enjoyed an emphatic 68-86 win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and improved to 8-8 in the EuroLeague while the hosts dropped to 6-10 as their interim head coach Mirko Ocokoljic tasted his first loss after four straight wins in all competitions.

Virtus derails Partizan and boosts postseason hopes with impressive win in Belgrade

[Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) enjoyed an emphatic 68-86 win at [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) and improved to 8-8 in the EuroLeague while the hosts dropped to 6-10 as their interim head coach Mirko Ocokoljic tasted his first loss after four straight wins in all competitions.

The crushing defeat revamped the ghosts of recent turmoil at Partizan, which forced nine-time EuroLeague champion Zeljko Obradovic to step down while players and the board came under intense pressure from angry fans who sided with the legendary head coach.

Partizan looked in control for most of the first half and was in the driving seat after carving out a 37-30 lead before a swift 0-10 run for Virtus turned the matchup on its head for good. The hosts were still in it until late in the third quarter, when Virtus romped away into a 52-63 lead heading into the fourth before the visitors then hit top gear to silence the imposing Belgrade Arena.

“It’s a huge win for us. (Partizan) is a really good team, the atmosphere was amazing but we stayed together for the full 40 minutes and kept encouraging each other,” said player of the game [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matthew-morgan/012585/), who paced Virtus on 14 points and 5 assists. “We know that when the shots don’t fall we’ve got to find other solutions, and everyone contributed in a lot of different ways. That’s how we are going to win a lot of games on the road,” he added.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade-Virtus Bologna | Round 16 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Virtus made 11 of 31 from downtown but the shots certainly did fall for [Derrick Alston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/derrick-alston-jr--/014005/), who also netted 14 points as he sank 4-of-5 threes while [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) poured in 10 of his game-high 20 points in the first quarter.

“Any road win is good, and especially so in this environment. I am really proud of the team and how we fought today,” said Alston. ”We’ve got offensive players able to score on a high level but today we were big on defense. We executed the game plan really well but tomorrow we have to flip the switch to focus on Zvezda.”

Head coach Dusko Ivanovic will look forward to Friday’s matchup with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade at the same venue after his men forced 20 turnovers from Partizan, which only managed 15 assists while Virtus also dominated the offensive boards 11-6.   

“We suffered three or four tight road defeats but we showed the ability and character to bounce back this evening,” Ivanovic said. “It’s a long season and the most important thing at this stage is to play according to script, which is what we’ve been doing lately despite the losses.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nights like this 💫 <a href="https://t.co/uxIlKML8t3">pic.twitter.com/uxIlKML8t3</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/2001411289344586050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Having drawn heaps of praise after a pair of successive wins in Europe’s premier club competition, including a comeback 79-76 victory over Zvezda in the previous round, Ocokoljic was brought crashing down to earth amid speculation whether he will stay in charge until the end of the season or make way for one of the big names linked with Partizan in recent weeks.

Some of the anomalies which his predecessor Obradovic had complained about seemed to have resurfaced in the tame defeat by Virtus, as players lacked guile and effort while [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/), the subject of criticism since his summer move from FC Barcelona, failed to get any minutes – and not for the first time this season.

“Our approach was poor and last night I warned the players that they needed to forget the fact that we’d won four on the trot in all competitions,” Ocokoljic told reporters at the post-game press conference.

“We seemed to switch off after taking a 37-30 lead and Virtus needed no second invitation to turn the matchup on its head. We made too many mistakes in the second half and Virtus duly took advantage. Leaving Parker out was entirely my decision after watching him in practice yesterday, while [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) was hampered by injury and it’s unlikely he will be joining us in Kaunas (against Zalgiris) on Friday.”

The Italian side celebrated its third successive road victory over the Serbian team

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Virtus Bologna (2025-12-17T19:30:00.000Z)

With Nando De Colo unable to play in the second half due to an injury, Thomas Heurtel and Glynn Watson came to the fore as LDLC ASVEL came back to beat FC Bayern Basketball.

Thomas Heurtel, Glynn Watson step up as ASVEL overcomes Nando De Colo’s injury to beat Bayern

A four-game losing streak had taken its toll on [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/)’s morale, with the French side looking for a response on the court against another struggling side in [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/) on Wednesday night. 

The game unfolded just as ASVEL hoped early on as the hosts started strong, with [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) netting back-to-back layups to give them an 8-4 lead.

That second bucket saw De Colo reach the 5,000-point mark in the EuroLeague, becoming only the second player to have achieved that milestone after [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who is currently leading the all-time scoring charts.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-FC Bayern Munich | Round 16 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

A Bayern comeback allowed the guests to take a 15-22 lead after 10 minutes, but ASVEL held its opponent to just 16 points in the second quarter and secured a 42-38 cushion at halftime. That’s when his head coach and teammates were informed that De Colo was not going to feature in the second half due to an injury – a major blow for the hosts taking into account that he’s leading ASVEL in points scored, assists and steals so far this season.

To make matters worse, Bayern hit the ground running in the second half in its bid to end a six-game losing slide. The guests restricted ASVEL to just 9 points and ended the third quarter with a 0-11 surge, taking a 51-62 cushion into the fourth.

But ASVEL wouldn’t give up, with guards [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) and [Glynn Watson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/glynn-watson/014013/) stepping up big time to fill in for De Colo. The latter opened the closing quarter with a triple and netted another from deep before setting up Heurtel, who cut the difference to 63-68 midway through the fourth.

[Stefan Jovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/stefan-jovic/004863/) responded with back-to-back baskets, but Watson came to the fore by completing a three-point play that brought ASVEL within 69-72 with just over 3 minutes left. A steal by Watson led to an unsportsmanlike foul on [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) in transition before the ASVEL guard teed up [Armel Traore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/armel-traore/010319/) for a triple that trimmed the deficit to 73-74.

Enter Heurtel, who showed ice in his veins by nailing a mid-range jumper from the elbow in front of [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) with 24 seconds to go, putting ASVEL ahead 75-74.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Savage mode. <a href="https://t.co/3JpINBw8EF">pic.twitter.com/3JpINBw8EF</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/2001418290648809544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Heurtel and Watson may have turned the game around by netting 4 and 9 crucial points respectively in the fourth quarter, but it was the team’s effort on the other end that clinched the victory. The French side tightened up its defense, forcing Bayern to tough shots, all of which were missed in the last four possessions.

In fact, this was the first time this season that ASVEL gave up fewer than 79 points, with the hosts holding Bayern to under 20 points in both the second and the fourth quarter.

“It’s all on the players’ effort,” head coach Pierric Poupet told EuroLeague TV after the game. “All the credit goes to them. I told you before the game that I trust my players and they believed in themselves, so that’s very important, especially after we lost Nando at halftime. We had great team effort, especially defensively. We kept believing in this win and then we got the crowd going. So, congratulations to my guys. I’m very proud of them tonight.”

Surrendering was never an option for ASVEL despite De Colo’s injury and Bayern’s solid start to the second half. Team effort and character were needed, with Heurtel and Watson covering for their captain by netting 15 and 14 points, respectively, while the defense was suffocating Bayern.

“We’re never going to lay down and quit,” Watson said post-game. “I think that all the guys are putting a lot of work for him \[Coach Poupet\] to trust in us. So, for sure we are not going to lay down and give up.”

ASVEL now boasts a 4-3 record at home, but they have failed to emulate that on the road, where they are yet to win a game. 

The French side is set to play away at a struggling Olympiacos Piraeus on Friday. With their confidence boosted after Wednesday’s home victory, it remains to be seen if they’ll manage to pull off an upset on Greek soil.

The EuroLeague veteran missed the whole second half due to a knock he picked up before the break

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v FC Bayern Munich (2025-12-17T19:00:00.000Z)

Pablo Laso couldn’t have asked for a better start. In his first EuroLeague game as head coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul, Laso watched his new team do something it has struggled to do for much of the season — win, and do so convincingly.

Efes turns the page as Pablo Laso marks first game with big win at Zalgiris

Pablo Laso couldn’t have asked for a better start.

In his first EuroLeague game as head coach of [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/), Laso watched his new team do something it has struggled to do for much of the season — win, and do so convincingly.

Efes rolled past [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/), 64–87, on Wednesday night, posting its largest road victory since a 32-point win (65–97) at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade last season. It also marked Zalgiris’s worst home loss since December 9, 2022 — a game that also came against Efes, which won that night by 26 points (60–86).

Despite the dominant result, Laso made it clear afterward that he wasn’t ready to overreact.

“I’ve been a coach for many years, and I know things don’t change overnight just because I’m here,” Laso told EuroLeague TV. “Igor (Kokoskov) did a great job with this team. This isn’t about Igor or Pablo — it’s about Efes. Everyone has to step up. That’s what we showed from the opening tip. If you want to win in Kaunas, you have to play that way from the start. I’m happy we did that.”

Zalgiris Kaunas-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 16 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

What will have stood out most to the two-time EuroLeague champion was Efes’s professionalism at Zalgirio Arena. The visitors trailed only once, after [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) opened the scoring with a three-pointer. Even after being held to just 9 points in the second quarter, Efes still carried a 35–37 lead into halftime.

[Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/) tied the game at 37–37 with the first basket of the second half, but this time Efes didn’t blink. [Cole Swider](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cole-swider/014025/) scored six quick points to swing the momentum and finished with 18 — his second-highest scoring total of the season and just his second double-figure outing.

“It’s been an up-and-down year,” Swider said. “We’ve had a lot of tough moments. It feels great to come out here, have everyone contribute, and get a win. I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”

Efes controlled the paint early behind [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) — playing just his second game back post-injury — and [Kai Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kai-jones/014102/), while [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) got the visitors going by scoring 7 of their opening 9 points. [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/), scoreless in the first half, heated up late with 9 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 12.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🤩 Keyifli bir akşamdan, keyifle izlenen bir performans! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/45soCvdMNz">pic.twitter.com/45soCvdMNz</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/2001401459586318768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The engine behind it all, however, was [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/).

The reigning EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year shut down Francisco while orchestrating the offense. He didn’t score until late in the third quarter but already had 10 assists by then. Weiler-Babb finished with 7 points and 13 assists, tying his career high. Notably, the only other time he reached 13 assists also came at Zalgirio Arena, when he posted 14 points and 13 assists in [FC Bayern Munich’s win there last season](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-three-pronged-monster-wreaked-havoc-against-zalgiris/). He had zero turnovers in both games.

“I hope this is something we can build on,” Poirier said. “The vibe around the team is really good right now. Everyone supports each other and feels accountable. The veterans are trying to set the standard, and tonight showed what we can look like when everyone is locked in.”

Laso will coach his first home game on Friday night, when Efes welcomes Dubai Basketball to the Turkcell Basketball Development Center. Zalgiris remains in Kaunas for the second game of the double-round week, hosting Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

The Spanish coach, appointed just last Saturday, will be very pleased with what he saw from his team

Zalgiris Kaunas v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-12-17T18:00:00.000Z)

The last two-round week of 2025 takes flight on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Round 16 highlighted by a meeting between the 2025 and 2024 champions. Here’s your overview of all the action.

Game Center, Round 16

## Wednesday, December 17, 2025

### [Zalgiris Kaunas 64-87 Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2025/160/)

The Pablo Laso era at Efes got off to the perfect start as the Spaniard saw his team grab a 61-82 win at Zalgiris, which ended the Turkish side’s three-game losing streak. This victory was Efes’s first on the road since October 28, when it beat Paris in Round 7. For Zalgiris, it suffered its second straight home loss after also falling to Maccabi in Kaunas in Round 14. Efes got off to a fast start on Wednesday and never looked back, while Zalgiris struggled to ever find top gear.

Efes sharpshooter Cole Swider was the game’s top scorer with 18 points, with his teammates Vincent Poirier and Jordan Loyd adding 14 and 12 points, respectively. Nick Weiler-Babb was very impressive at point guard, too, finishing with 7 points and 13 assists. Zalgiris had just two players reach double figures in scoring: Nigel Williams-Goss with 11 points, and Sylvain Francisco with 10.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">👊 Çift maç haftasına galibiyetle başlıyoruz!<br><br>Zalgiris Kaunas 64 - 87 Anadolu Efes | Maç Sonucu <br><br>Cuma günü evimizde buluşalım: <a href="https://t.co/TNug5BuXlz">https://t.co/TNug5BuXlz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/SalRZWnLk0">pic.twitter.com/SalRZWnLk0</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/2001381157016080807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 76-74 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-fc-bayern-munich/E2025/158/)

ASVEL rallied back in the fourth quarter to beat Bayern 76-74 on Wednesday night at LDLC Arena. The hosts started strong with Nando De Colo netting two straight layups that saw him become only the second player to reach the 5,000-point mark after EuroLeague's all-time top scorer Mike James.

Bayern took a 15-22 lead by ending the first quarter with a 2-9 run, but ASVEL fought back and secured a 42-38 advantage at the break. The visitors held the French side to just 9 points in the third quarter and took a 51-62 cushion into the fourth thanks to a 0-11 run. But ASVEL bounced back and outscored the German team 25-12 to clinch the win. Having ended its four-game losing streak, ASVEL improved its record to 4-12. Meanwhile, Bayern suffered its seventh straight defeat, dropping to 5-11.

Thomas Heurtel paced the hosts with 15 points, 11 of which were scored in the second half. Glynn Watson netted 9 in the fourth quarter, ending the game on 14 points. Spencer Dinwiddie bagged 15 points, but missed some crucial shots in the closing stages.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">One more in Euroleague ✅<br><br>On se revoit dans moins d&#39;une semaine à la LDLC Arena pour le Christmas Game, let&#39;s go ! 🫵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LDLCASVEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LDLCASVEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ynXsm2Hu29">pic.twitter.com/ynXsm2Hu29</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/2001399706002374981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 68-86 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-virtus-bologna/E2025/159/)

Virtus enjoyed a comfortable road win at Partizan after the Italian team wiped out an eight-point second quarter deficit to improve to 8-8, while the hosts dropped to 6-10.

The lead changed hands several times in a see-saw first quarter before Virtus pulled away into a 19-24 lead on the back of 10 points from livewire guard Carsen Edwards. Partizan hit back with a 9-1 run early in the second and went on to extend its advantage to 37-30 thanks to some monster dunks from big man Bruno Fernando. Virtus then closed out the first half with a 0-10 run to lead 37-40 at the interval, helped by 10 turnovers from the home team. Virtus carried the momentum into the third quarter and carved out a 52-63 advantage ahead of the final 10 minutes as Partizan’s offense was ground to a halt. Another 0-7 at the start of the fourth put Virtus out of Partizan’s reach and the visitors breezed to their third straight road win over the Serbian side.

Edwards paced Virtus on 20 points while Matt Morgan and Derrick Alston chipped in with 14 each. At the other end, Sterling Brown netted 15 points for Partizan and Duane Washington scored 14.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICE COLD IN BELGRADE 🧊 <a href="https://t.co/mS9xvq5Bbr">pic.twitter.com/mS9xvq5Bbr</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/2001404426087448706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 85-73 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-as-monaco/E2025/157/)

Baskonia protected its home floor once again, downing Monaco 85-73 on Wednesday night. It is Baskonia’s sixth straight home win to improve to a 6-10 record, while Monaco dropped to 9-7. Baskonia led by as many as 16 points early in the third quarter, when Monaco responded with a 0-14 run to get within 2 points. But Baskonia quickly restored the margin to double digits, then had a reply any time Monaco tried to make a run. 

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot was Baskonia’s top scorer with 19 points, but it was Trent Forrest who led the way with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Markus Howard and Gytis Radzevicius each added 12 points in a win. Mike James has 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡QUÉ PARTIDAZO!<br>Nos imponemos al Monaco y seguimos imparables en casa 💥 <br>El Buesa, nuestro fortín<br>GOAZEN💪 <a href="https://t.co/JHCeJcZcLX">pic.twitter.com/JHCeJcZcLX</a></p>&mdash; Kosner Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/2001406145743736936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, December 16, 2025

### [Dubai Basketball 95-97 Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/151/)

Maccabi extended its season-long winning streak to three games as it handed Dubai its first loss at the Coca-Cola Arena with a nail-biting 95-97 victory. Maccabi used some hot three-point shooting for a 17-point lead late in the third quarter. Dubai knotted the game 87-87 with 4 minutes left and tied it again with 27 seconds to play on McKinley Wright’s four-point play. But Maccabi won it on O’Shae Brissett’s dunk with 3.9 seconds left to improve to 6-10.

Jaylen Hoard scored 21 points, Roman Sorkin had 17 points and Iffe Lundberg had 13 points and 4 assists - including the feed to Brissett for his only basket of the game. Dubai fell to 6-9 with now a 6-1 mark in its home arena, though the game was played without fans. McKinley Wright collected career highs of 26 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, Justin Anderson had 18 points and Filip Petrusev chipped in 15 points in the loss. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">על הניסים ועל הנפלאות 💙💛 <a href="https://t.co/6UTm7nt08u">pic.twitter.com/6UTm7nt08u</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/2000991554471952581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 77-81 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/153/)

Panathinaikos ground out a 77-81 win at Fenerbahce on the back of 25 points from Kendrick Nunn in the battle of the last two EuroLeague champions, improving to 10-6 while the hosts dropped to 9-6 after their first loss in 13 games in all competitions.

In a physical and low-scoring first quarter, Panathinaikos nosed ahead 16-17 with the opening 10 minutes marked by an audacious Talen Horton-Tucker dunk at one end and a Kendrick Nunn shot from way downtown at the other. The Greens pulled away into a 27-37 lead in the second as Nunn caught for the visitors, but Fenerbahce fought hard to stay in touch and slashed the deficit to 37-41 at halftime. An 11-0 run at the start of the third quarter turned the tide and gave Fenerbahce a 48-41 lead, and the hosts stayed in the driving seat to take a 57-50 advantage into the final 10 minutes of the contest. The Greens conjured a 5-16 run early in the fourth quarter to nose ahead 62-66 and held on to their lead in the home straight, as Nunn sank four successive free throws while TJ Shorts added another to silence the home crowd.

Nunn added 4 assists and as many steals to his tally while Cedi Osman chipped in with 11 points for Panathinaikos. At the other end, Talen Horton-Tucker netted 22 points for Fenerbahce, Tarik Biberovic chipped in with 15 and Wade Baldwin added 11, but the competition’s holders were undone by 22 turnovers having only managed 14 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BIG W IN ISTANBUL ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Club1908?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Club1908</a> <a href="https://t.co/zEGgGGaitO">pic.twitter.com/zEGgGGaitO</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/2001017459470688729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 84-78 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/154/)

Hapoel stayed top of the standings by tasting victory in its first ever EuroLeague game in Israel, outlasting Crvena Zvezda 84-78. The first half was very closely contested as neither team led by more than 5 points, and the interval arrived with Hapoel narrowly ahead, 40-37. After a third quarter of momentum swings it stayed close right until the final few possessions, when two key baskets from Chris Jones made the difference.

Hapoel was paced by a spectacular Elijah Bryant with 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Dan Oturu added 18 points and Jones netted 15. Jared Butler led Zvezda with 27 points and 8 assists, with Codi Miller-McIntyre (13), Jordan Nwora (11) and Semi Ojeleye (10) also scoring in double digits. Hapoel improved to 12-4 in first place while Zvezda dropped to 9-7 after three straight losses.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">אימפריה. <a href="https://t.co/gH8gjnilnb">pic.twitter.com/gH8gjnilnb</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/2001039163731112372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Olympiacos Piraeus 92-99 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/olympiacos-piraeus-valencia-basket/E2025/155/)

Valencia recorded its fifth straight victory by stunning Olympiacos 92-99 on Tuesday night at Peace and Friendship Stadium. A back-and-forth first half saw the visitors take a narrow 47-49 lead into the second half, but Olympiacos opened the third quarter with a 12-0 run and even led by 13 with 1:21 left. Valencia bounced back in the fourth, firing on all cylinders from beyond the arc to outscore the Reds 16-32.

Having grabbed its second win on Greek soil in less than two weeks, Valencia improved its record to 11-5. Meanwhile, the hosts suffered their fourth loss in five games, dropping to 8-7. It should be noted that the road team has won eight straight and 13 of the 17 games between Olympiacos and Valencia this century.

Nathan Reuvers bagged a career-high 21 points and Matt Costello netted 14, having gone 4-for-8 from deep. Josep Puerto and Jean Montero scored 13 each, with Darius Thompson pairing his 12 points with 6 assists. Sasha Vezenkov paced Olympiacos with 24 points, while Nikola Milutinov registered 13 points and 8 rebounds in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">TOMAAAAAAAAA 🧡<br>VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 😍<br><br>🔥 ¡Gigante último cuarto! 🔥<br>🔥 ¡Ganamos en el Pireo! 🔥<br>¡Ya son 1️⃣1️⃣ en <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a>! <br><br>🏆 J16 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> 92<br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 99<br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/MGS_Seguros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MGS_Seguros</a> <a href="https://t.co/g2ktup4egI">pic.twitter.com/g2ktup4egI</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/2001038378431582252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 89-82 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-real-madrid/E2025/152/)

Milan continued its impressive start to life under Peppe Poeta by beating Real Madrid 89-82 at Allianz Cloud, marking the Italian side’s third straight home win in games against *Los Blancos*. Coach Poeta’s men led by as many 16 points in the third quarter, but a late push towards the end of the third made it a 6-point ballgame entering the fourth. Marko Guduric notably stepped up in the final frame, helping Milan reestablish a double-digit advantage, but back-to-back threes by Facundo Campazzo created some nerves inside the arena at 84-80. However, Guduric was on hand to score a crucial three – Milan’s 14th on the night – to push the gap to 7 points (87-80) as the Little Red Shoes came away with the win.

Now 9-7 on the season, Milan is 3-1 since Coach Poeta was named head coach on a full-time basis. Real Madrid fell to the same 9-7 record. Guduric was Milan’s top scorer with 22 points, followed by Zach LeDay with 14, Armoni Brooks with 13, and Quinn Ellis and Shavon Shields with 10 apiece. Real Madrid was led by Campazzo with 25 points. Trey Lyles added 14 points for the visitors, while Mario Hezonja had 11. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT A WIN 🤍❤️ <a href="https://t.co/XeExlpzYF4">pic.twitter.com/XeExlpzYF4</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/2001047928203305266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Paris Basketball 69-85 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-fc-barcelona/E2025/156/)

FC Barcelona recorded its fourth consecutive victory by downing Paris Basketball 69-85 in the French capital in Round 16. Barca improved to 11-5 in the standings. Meanwhile, Paris dropped to 5-11 and is now on a five-game losing streak, matching its longest ever in the competition.

Kevin Punter led the winners with 21 points. Will Clyburn added 19 and 11 rebounds, Dario Brizuela had 18 points, Willy Hernangomez got 13 while Joel Parra contributed 11 for Barca. Nadir Hifi paced Paris with 16 points, Jared Rhoden added 15, Allan Dokossi 14 and Lamar Stevens 12. 

Barca dominated the game almost from start to finish, and Paris's only lead came at 8-6. Barca build a 13-30 margin after 10 minutes, extended it to 29-52 at halftime behind an unstoppable Clyburn and kept a safe lead all the way until the final buzzer.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Triomf 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 a París! <a href="https://t.co/5itn1mpsEG">pic.twitter.com/5itn1mpsEG</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/2001048832734286132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

There were four road victors on Tuesday evening

Game Center: Efes, Virtus shine on the road; Baskonia makes a statement; ASVEL downs Bayern

Paris Basketball v FC Barcelona (2025-12-16T20:00:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Real Madrid (2025-12-16T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Valencia Basket (2025-12-16T19:15:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-12-16T19:05:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-12-16T17:45:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-12-16T16:00:00.000Z)

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 16 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 16

## Wednesday, December 17

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (19:00 CET)

##### Zalgiris Kaunas

Arnas Butkevicius is doubtful for Zalgiris's game against Efes on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- Arnas Butkevicius missed Round 15.
- Dovydas Giedratis returned to action in the Lithuanian League over the weekend. He is available for Round 16.

##### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Ercani Osmani is questionable while Shane Larkin, PJ Dozier, Georgios Papagiannis and Burakcan Yildizli are ruled out for Efes's game at Zalgiris on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- In Round 16, [new Efes head coach Pablo Laso](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-appoints-pablo-laso-as-head-coach/) will oversee his first EuroLeague game since taking charge.
- Forward Ercan Osmani is questionable for Round 16.
- [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.
- PJ Dozier is out for 4-6 weeks with a thigh tear, [the club confirmed on November 10](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/pj-dozier-to-miss-4-6-weeks-with-thigh-tear/).
- [Georgios Papagiannis is expected to miss eight months](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/efes-ercan-osmani-out-three-weeks-georgios-papagiannis-to-miss-eight-months/) following ACL surgery, the club confirmed on October 18.
- Vincent Poirier, who had been out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/), made his season debut in Round 15.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:00 CET)

##### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Bayern on Wednesday.

- [Edwin Jackson](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/10/20/asvel-plus-de-peur-que-de-mal-pour-edwin-jackson) last played in Round 5 due to a heel injury.
- Armel Traore, who missed last week's game with a back injury, returned to action in the French League over the weekend.

##### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its game at ASVEL on Wednesday.

- Kamar Baldwin was a late scratch for Round 10 and has not played since.
- Justus Hollatz did not play in Round 15.
- Leon Kratzer last played in Round 11.
- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for the first 15 rounds.

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CET)

##### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Monaco on Wednesday.

- Trent Forrest returned to action in Round 15.
- Tadas Sedekerskis missed Rounds 14 and 15.
- Eugene Omoruyi has been training with the club and could make his debut this week.

##### AS Monaco

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Baskonia on Wednesday.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CET)

##### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Partizan has four unavailable players - Carlik Jones (ankle), Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle ligaments), Miika Muurinen (ankle) and Mario Nakic (knee) - for its game against Virtus on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- Miika Muurinen did not play in Round 15 due to an ankle injury.
- Aleksej Pokusevski suffered an ankle injury in Round 14 and has yet to return.
- Carlik Jones (ankle), who last played in Round 5, is not expected to return this week.
- Mario Nakic has been sidelined with a knee problem.

##### Virtus Bologna

Dusko Ivanovic has his entire roster available for Virtus's game at Partizan on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- Brandon Taylor returned to action in the Italian League over the weekend.
- Matt Morgan sat out Virtus's Italian League game on Sunday with a wrist injury, but is listed as available for Round 16.

## Tuesday, December 16

### Dubai Basketball vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (17:00 CET)

##### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Maccabi on Tuesday.

- Aleksa Avramovic, who did not play in Round 15, has returned to practice.
- Klemen Prepelic did not play in Rounds 14 or 15.
- Dwayne Bacon is sidelined after being diagnosed with a [fracture of his right thumb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubais-dwayne-bacon-sidelined-with-thumb-fracture/).
- Dzanan Musa has been out since Round 2 with a knee 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.

##### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Dubai on Tuesday.

- [Jeff Dowtin Jr. is expected to be out until February](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-jeff-dowtin-out-six-weeks-with-foot-injury/) with a torn ligament in his foot.
- Marcio Santos left Maccabi's Israeli League game on Saturday with an ankle issue, but traveled with the team to Dubai and is expected to be available.
- New signing Zach Hankins has been registred and could make his EuroLeague debut.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (18:45 CET)

##### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

- Mikael Jantunen is a game-time decision with an ankle injury.
- Onuralp Bitim suffered an ankle injury, [the club announced on December 2](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-loses-onuralp-bitim-to-ankle-injury/).
- 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/).

##### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

- Cedi Osman has not played since an ankle sprain in Round 12. He has returned to training and could play against Fenerbahce.
- [Richaun Holmes suffered a torn medial collateral ligament](https://x.com/Paobcgr/status/1983302468785319949) in his right knee in Round 7.
- Mathias Lessort, still recovering from an injury, is yet to play this season.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:05 CET)

##### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday.

- Guy Palatin missed the last three rounds with a back injury.

- Tai Odiase returned to action in the Israeli league on Sunday.

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

##### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

- Chima Moneke missed a domestic league game with an Achilles problem. He also did not feature in Round 15. He has not made the trip to Israel for Round 16.
- Ognjen Dobric sustained an injury in Round 14. He is still recovering from this knock and is ruled out for Round 16.
- Yago dos Santos last played in Round 12 due to a leg injury.
- Tyson Carter has been [diagnosed with pulmonary embolism](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zvezdas-tyson-carter-facing-extended-absence-with-pulmonary-embolism/) and faces a lengthy absence. He has been discharged from hospital and will continue his treatment at home.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is out long term.
- Joel Bolomboy is out long term.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Valencia Basket (20:15 CET)

##### Olympiacos Piraeus

- New Olympiacos [signing Monte Morris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monte-morris-joins-olympiacos-bc/) will not debut in Round 16.
- Tyson Ward, who last played in Round 13, remains sidelined due to an injury.
- Shaquielle McKissic, who last played in Round 11, is not fit to play in Round 16.
- Keenan Evans missed the first nine rounds as he recovered from a knee injury, but [he ruptured his Achilles just two minutes into his return 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.

##### Valencia Basket

- [Braxton Key suffered a minor knee injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-braxton-key-suffers-minor-knee-injury/) in Round 13 and has not yet returned to action, although he is listed as available for Round 16.
- Xabi Lopez-Arostegui has been ruled out for the last two rounds and is again unavailable in Round 16.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)

##### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

- Lorenzo Brown is available to return to action this week.
- Leandro Bolmaro left last week’s game with an injury and is not fit to return in Round 16.
- Diego Flaccadori is not fit to play in Round 16.
- Nico Mannion suffered a nasal fracture during practice, [the club announced on December 4](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/nico-mannion-suffers-nasal-fracture-during-practice/).
- Ousmane Diop had arthroscopic knee surgery, [the club announced on December 4](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ousmane-diop-has-arthroscopic-knee-surgery/).
- Stefano Tonut has missed the last four rounds and is not expected back this week.
- Nate Sestina picked up a triceps injury in Round 10 and has not played since.

##### Real Madrid

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

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

##### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Tuesday.

- Lamar Stevens did not feature in Round 15, but returned to action in the French League over the weekend.
- Derek Willis missed Rounds 14 and 15.
- Ismael Bako last played in Round 13.

##### FC Barcelona

Barcelona has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Paris on Tuesday.

- Jan Vesely left Sunday's Spanish League game with an ankle injury.
- Joel Parra suffered a broken nose against Olympiacos in Round 15.
- Nico Laprovittola is out for four weeks with an adductor injury, [Barcelona confirmed on November 26](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcas-nico-laprovittola-out-4-weeks-with-adductor-injury/).
- [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.

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

Injury report, Round 16: Ercan Osmani questionable, Butkevicius doubtful

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 16 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 16

## Wednesday, December 17

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (19:00 CET)

**Tomas Masiulis, Zalgiris head coach**

"Our opponent has a new coach, so the team will definitely have reacted. We saw that they played the Istanbul derby with a lot of energy and will certainly want to get back on the winning track. We’re facing a dangerous opponent with a lot of talent. Even though some players are injured, they’ll definitely have enough guys to play. It’s going to be a tough game."

**Nigel Williams-Goss, Zalgiris guard**

"Our chemistry will be important — since my return, we’ve already spent quite a bit of time on the court together, getting used to each other. Of course, making shots is important too, so I think it will take a combination of both. We have to protect our home court. Last time we didn’t do that against Maccabi, so we need to bounce back and feed off the energy of the fans."

**Pablo Laso, Efes head coach**

"Zalgiris Kaunas is one of the surprise teams in the EuroLeague, having started the season in a very solid manner. The combination of Nigel Williams-Goss and Sylvain Francisco provides the team with significant advantages, while the core of Lithuanian players contributes substantially to their overall performance. Although the upcoming away game will be challenging, if I have to be worried about anything right now, it’s about my team’s performance in the right way. This is something we work on every day, fully aware that Zalgiris Kaunas is consistently a tough opponent, supported by passionate fans in a great arena. Therefore, winning in Kaunas will require an excellent overall performance."

**Vincent Poirier, Efes center**

"It will be a big game against Zalgiris Kaunas, a very strong team. We need to be aggressive from the tip-off. They have excellent players and their fans bring a lot of energy, which can really boost their momentum. If we control the rebounds and move the ball with patience and intelligence, I believe we can succeed. Right now, focusing on our strengths is the best approach. It will be an intense game to start our double week, so we need to stay focused for 40 minutes."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:00 CET)

**Gordon Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"That's another four games in seven days, but that's just the way it is. We're taking it one game at a time. I liked the effort there, especially after the long, long trip and the very tough defeat in Dubai. We still have a lot of games ahead of us in the EuroLeague, but we need to start winning again. Lyon is our next game, and unlike others, I'm not going to talk about how important it is. It's no more important than any other game; it's just the next game. And we're preparing for the next game so that we can win it. To do that, we need to take better care of the ball on offense and rebound better on defense."

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CET)

**Vassilis Spanoulis, Monaco head coach**

"We need to get back into our rhythm after the international break. The defeat against Fener highlighted some of our weaknesses that we need to work on. Playing at Baskonia is always difficult. They're a team that plays with a lot of energy and pace, especially in recent weeks."

**Jaron Blossomgame, Monaco forward**

"Playing at Baskonia is never easy. They're a team that has been playing much better in recent weeks, with more pace and skill. We'll have to stop their key players, such as Markus Howard, who is always dangerous from behind the arc. Our plan against TLC's scoring? Alpha Diallo. We have to play our best basketball. We're getting closer to our full potential, but we still need to work on being more consistent. The team still has room for improvement."

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CET)

**Mirko Ocokoljic, Partizan head coach**

"We are facing an important game, especially considering the moment we are in. The team has put together several consecutive wins, and as a result, expectations are high, both internally and from the public. I hope we will be fully prepared, above all to start the game in the right way, so that we do not repeat previous situations in which we began slowly, had to chase the score, and even put the final outcome of the game at risk. I expect the players to step onto the court highly motivated tomorrow, and I believe they feel the importance of this moment. We had a good practice, although unfortunately we did not have enough time for detailed preparation for the game. Still, we managed to prepare for some of the key characteristics of Virtus, and I hope that will be reflected on the court tomorrow."

**Isaac Bonga, Partizan forward**

"We need to keep moving in this direction and not let anything throw us off. We’re growing as a team from game to game, and we have to make sure we stay on that path."

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"It will be a difficult game against a team that has been playing well in its last four games. The atmosphere at the Beograd Arena is definitely an advantage for Partizan, but above all, they are a top-level team mentally. They have variety in their play, they can exploit one-on-one situations, their shooters can play inside. To win, we will need consistency throughout the game and a high level of intensity. We will take to the court to win, so we will have to play at our best."

**Karim Jallow, Virtus forward**

"It will be a tough match. Partizan has been playing with a lot of energy and physicality lately. We know that it's difficult to beat them at home, but we've shown that we can compete with anyone. We'll have to accept that it will be a physical battle for the entire 40 minutes. We can't afford to lose concentration at any point, knowing that we'll need maximum energy to win this game, physically as well as technically."

## Tuesday, December 16

### Dubai Basketball vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (17:00 CET)

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

Maccabi is a very good transition team with a lot of talent, a team that is playing – the last two weeks – great basketball with a lot of qualities, with experience, a team with a coach who is there for a long time. So the key is going to be to stop their easy baskets, to stop their best shooters. It’s not going to be easy, but as a team we can do it.

**Filip Petrusev, Dubai forward**

“We need to just improve on some things that we struggle with, defensive rebound, and just play better defense and focus on the things they like to do and know individually what they want to do. And you know, try to play at our pace. We play a home without fans, though, so we need to create our own energy. I think individually, their ball handlers are really, really good. They know how to pass, but they also have some really talented offensive players. Still they want to play one-on-one and score the ball, so going to need to contain them and play good defense, which will allow us to play better on offense.”

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

“For us, it’s another EuroLeague game, but without fans – something we’re already used to. We’re back in Israel, hoping to return to normality, and I hope games without fans will soon disappear. It’s not an easy place to play; they have a lot of injuries, so we’ll need to see who plays and who doesn’t. When their roster is complete, they’re a very good team. Even with the injuries, it will still be a very tough game.

**T.J. Leaf, Maccabi forward**

“They’re a very talented team, with a lot of weapons. It’s going to be very tough, but it doesn’t matter whether it’s home or away – it’s a very important game for us and we’re taking it extremely seriously. Even when things weren’t going well for us, we felt connected because we knew we were in a process. Now we’re on a bit of a run, but nothing has changed – we’re keeping our feet on the ground. It’s an important week for us and we’ll try to extend the streak. Petrusev and Kabengele are very talented; it will be a challenge against them, but I’m confident we’ll be able to stop them.”

T.J. Leaf: 'It’s an important week for us and we’ll try to extend the streak.'

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (18:45 CET)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"One of the toughest tests for us of the year. Panathinaikos has a very good roster. Their guard play is also good. The three of them, Nunn, Sloukas and Shorts, are extremely difficult to handle and guard one-on-one, so we will need a lot of team defense and team concepts, and find ways to attack their ball pressure. Don't forget about the big man rebounding and some situations where they can punish us with the three-point shots."

**Nicolo Melli, Fenerbahce big man**

"Of course, a very important game, a tough game whenever you face such an important team like Panathinaikos. You know, sold out for us is always an extra boost, but also extra responsibility. We want to do good in front of our fans. Hopefully, it will be a good game. It's a home game. We need to win, to keep this streak going."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

“Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are in good form, having won their last six EuroLeague games, so it will certainly be a tough match. From our side, however, we need to start winning again, because after four consecutive victories we have suffered two defeats. It will definitely be a difficult game and we are ready to fight for it… For me, the key to winning this game is offense. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul mainly switch on defense, so we must attack without making mistakes and, of course, have good shooting efficiency.”

**Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos guard**

“We are excited about this matchup. They are the champions from last season. We are ready. They are one of the best teams right now, and if we want to be the best, we have to go out there, play our game and beat them.”

Jerian Grant: 'If we want to be the best, we have to go out there and beat them.'

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:05 CET)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We have to deal with a team that has established a different style of play lately. Due to some absences, they are using a lot of small-ball lineups, spreading the floor, and playing five-out. They have several very good isolation players who can generate a lot of offense, and that’s something we have to match. On top of that, they bring a lot of energy and athleticism. The five-out game requires a different level and dimension of defensive effort, and that’s something we are trying to implement and prepare for."

**Yam Madar, Hapoel guard**

"Crvena Zvezda is an excellent team. It will be a tough game, and we’ll need to be at our best to win."

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"It was important for us to play well yesterday \[in the ABA League\], and even though the players went deep into the red zone, I was afraid we might lose another player. Every game, you lose one or two guys. The stress levels are very high, and it’s not easy to react tactically under those circumstances. We still have players who are adapting and returning from injury. We have to learn from this and maintain the right attitude toward the club. We’ve set big goals for ourselves, and the schedule will only get tougher. Maybe it’s psychologically challenging for them as well since they’re playing away from home, but in Israel, for example, it’s easier than at home—say, in Bulgaria, on their home court. They are a Final Four–level team and they punish every mistake we make on offense."

**Donatas Motiejunas, Crvena Zvezda center**

"For me, they (Hapoel) are one of the most complete teams in the EuroLeague. Their record shows it, and the way they play shows it as well. They’re experienced and know how to play. So once again, it will be a 40-minute battle. We have to be consistent for all 40 minutes, not just 30. We’ll try to attack them—they’re a high-quality team—and we hope they won’t be as efficient offensively as they usually are. As for the atmosphere, we’re not expecting anything special. We play in an incredible atmosphere at home, so it doesn’t affect me much. I understand—they’ve been waiting for this. There will be a lot of people, they’ll be supportive and loud, but it’s nothing new for us."

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Valencia Basket (20:15 CET)

**Giorgos Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

“It’s a very difficult game. We need to get back to winning and our opponent is a very good team. That’s evident from the standings, from the way they play, from their statistical numbers, and also from my personal appreciation of their coach. I believe he is a very good coach. They are a team that keeps improving as time goes by. I don’t think I need to say anything about the pace and intensity they play with — everyone knows that. Everyone shoots: their 4s, their 5s; they spread the floor very well and have good spacing. We need good defensive play, good decision-making on offense, and good control of the tempo in order to win the game.”

**Tyler Dorsey, Olympiacos guard**

“Valencia are playing very well. They are one of the most in-form teams in the EuroLeague right now. For us, this is a game we have to win. We’re playing at home after two losses, and it’s a must-win game. We have to find a way to get it done. We need to take it personally, both on defense and on offense. Basketball is a simple game. You don’t need to overanalyze everything.”

**Jaime Pradilla, Valencia center**

"We know they're a team that plays very well together, generating plays based on their ball movement, and we know it's going to be a tough game on a very difficult court. We know it's going to be very difficult to win tomorrow's game here. Their inside players are at a very high level. We're going to try to stop them and control the rebound so that we can also get into our rhythm on offense. I think the key, more or less as we've done so far this season, is to try to implement our rhythm of play and then let the game dictate where it goes from there. But we'll try to play our game and then enjoy ourselves and fight until the end."

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)

**Peppe Poeta, Milan head coach**

"We face a Real Madrid coming off four consecutive wins, so they are in great shape, with a lot of talent, depth and well coached by Sergio Scariolo. For us, gathering all the mental and physical energy back after the Italian league battle with Bologna will be the first goal. Playing with the right flow and having some good pace offensively will help us to play a game that will need to be a courageous one."

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

“Watching Milano’s recent games puts us on full alert because they’ve delivered great performances and big wins against Panathinaikos and Virtus, not just winning but dominating those games. This tells us we’re facing a team with a lot of talent across nine or 10 rotation players, all with tremendous experience. Ellis brings different qualities and is doing very well, but the rest have great know-how, toughness, and the ability to compete at a high level. I believe Milano’s true level is higher than what the standings currently show. On our side, the focus we bring to the court will be fundamental because they have players capable of scoring even very late in the possession. We must be ready to defend for the full 24 seconds because Milano has three or four players with the composure and experience to do something dangerous and meaningful with 2, 3, or 4 seconds left — not a rushed shot like less mature or less experienced players might take.”

**Walter Tavares, Real Madrid center**

“We approach this game with a lot of desire because it’s a key matchup for us. We’ve won four straight, but the standings are tight with many teams tied, so we need to try to get another win and then see what the others do to move up a bit. In any case, we have to give everything because we’re playing away, and road games are always tough… The key is to keep doing what we’ve been doing lately: stay calm, stay focused, and fight until the end, knowing that away games are difficult and we’ll need to be concentrated from start to finish to have a chance. Our only goal is to improve every day and try to be as high as possible in the standings.”

Sergio Scariolo: 'Milano’s true level is higher than what the standings currently show'

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

**Xavi Pascual, Barcelona head coach**

"They set a fast pace, they're a team that plays very well in the opening seconds and scores a lot of points. Normally, in games against them, the number of possessions is very high. Therefore, it's a game in which, beyond being able to counteract them a little defensively, above all, we have to play well in attack, because if we want to win, we'll have to score. We have to be clear about that. Then, we also have to control the rebound, as they are a team that rebounds very well, presses all over the court, and causes that constant acceleration of the tempo. And with the schedule we have, we can't just play a back-and-forth game, but we'll have to control the pace a little bit throughout the game. I think we've played very well in the last four games, regardless of whether we beat ASVEL \[in the EuroLeague\] or Gran Canaria \[in the Spanish League\], but the last four have been very good and we have to keep going. It's not that we've only just started, but it's true that it's a whole process and there's a long way to go, and we have to keep going. Now we've finished this week and we're starting a new one, but the problem is this: in this last game, we had to give some players a lot of minutes because it was difficult to manage the minutes, but we pulled it off and now we have to think about the next one. The feeling is good, but we have to keep going."

**Kevin Punter, Barcelona forward**

"They play very, very fast. They are a talented team on their court. So we are going to have to, as in recent games, arrive, be mentally focused, prepared, and try to win a tough game away from home. We are taking it one game at a time. Tomorrow is Paris, so we are focusing only on Paris, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses, and continuing to take it day by day and game by game."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 16 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 16: 'We can compete with anyone'

More and more players are crossing the Atlantic from the NBA to European basketball, yet only a select few have the power to change a team’s destiny

Mid-season roster additions became inevitable for EuroLeague clubs. In many cases, teams looked to add role players or simply patch holes created by injuries or early-season miscalculations.

At times, however, clubs thought bigger. They monitored the fringes of NBA rosters, patiently waiting for training camps to conclude, hoping that a targeted player would fail to secure a guaranteed deal and become available on the market.

One of the most striking examples came in the 2023-24 season, when Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens waited until October 31 to sign Kendrick Nunn. The move proved transformative. Nunn quickly became a difference-maker, lifting the Greens to the 2024 EuroLeague title.

Today, Nunn is a bona fide EuroLeague star — the 2024-25 MVP and one of the league’s premier players.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1908270/nba-to-euroleague-mid-season-newcomers-who-can-change-the-game/).

NBA-to-EuroLeague mid-season newcomers who can change the game

Hapoel beats Zvezda on historic night to stay atop the standings

There was plenty at stake for both teams when Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosted Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in Jerusalem’s Pais Arena on Tuesday night.

For Hapoel, not only was it a historic occasion, but it also provided an opportunity to start the last double-round week of the year by staying at the top of the standings.

And for Zvezda, it was a chance to snap a two-game losing run and immediately bounce back from the heartache of last week’s Serbian Derby defeat.

In the end, an incredibly close game – which saw neither team lead by more than 7 points at any stage – was settled in the final few possessions, when Chris Jones netted a pair of tough two-point baskets and Zvezda fired blanks at the other end. The final result left the Hapoel fans cheering an 84-78 victory that lifted its record to 12-4.

Along with Jones, another hero for the home team was Elijah Bryant, who added more spectacular numbers to an already stellar season by pouring in a personal best 28 points, including 6 of 11 three-pointers. Fittingly, Bryant scored the final points of the game from the foul line to ensure there was no Zvezda comeback, and his added contributions of 5 assists and 9 rebounds – while spending nearly 39 minutes on the floor – underlined his importance to the Hapoel cause.

Bryant, who is surely among the leading mid-season candidates for the league MVP award, was his usual humble self after the game, telling EuroLeague TV: “We came out and fought to the end. I just try to do whatever I can to help my team win, whether it’s score, assist or rebound.”

He did all three of those things on Tuesday, but victorious coach Dimitris Itoudis preferred to focus on his team’s collective efforts in holding Zvezda’s offense to just 7 points in the last 4 minutes.

“It was not easy, there were a lot of emotions for our first game in Israel,” said Itoudis. “I think, at the end, our hustle gave us the game. We had to change the mindset defensively and the hustle we gave was amazing. \[Jared\] Butler was hurting us with isos onto his dominant hand, but we were able to stop that.”

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From a wider perspective, Itoudis also reflected on his team’s proud position at the top of the EuroLeague standings, expressing his confidence that Hapoel is on the right path to becoming one of the leading teams on the continent.

“We’re in the process of building something good, and I think the fans and the media, everybody is witnessing that,” the two-time EuroLeague champion stated. “We’re trying to build camaraderie, team effort. The one thing we want to say to ourselves is that we never give up, and we also understand that we have qualities that others need to respect.”

Those qualities will certainly be both respected and tested later this week, when Itoudis takes his high-flying team to the place where he developed his reputation with a long spell as an assistant coach: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. If Hapoel comes through that challenge with another win, there will be no doubting the team’s potential.

Zvezda, on the other hand, faces a run of games that could well define the remainder of its season. With three straight losses – and a 2-5 record on the road – the Serbian team will be under pressure when the double round resumes with a visit from Virtus Bologna on Friday.

Coach Sasa Obradovic overcame his obvious disappointment to remain phlegmatic after the latest loss, stating: “We made some tactical mistakes in crucial situations. It was the same as the Partizan game, and we need to learn how to manage these situations.

"We could have won, but this is a game of basketball. We go to the next one.”

For Zvezda, that next one could be crucial.

Coach Itoudis’s charges took a dramatic victory over Crvena Zvezda 