Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (10-20) must overcome its disappointment at suffering elimination from postseason action as it welcomes a Virtus Segafredo Bologna (17-13) team also needing a change of fortunes. 

Slumping Virtus seeks a spark as it visits Crvena Zvezda

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/277/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-facts-red-vir/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-notes-red-vir/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-prequotes-red-vir/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-31/)

Virtus seeks to bounce back from a bad night in Kaunas earlier this week, when a career-high 15 points from [Rihards Lomazs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rihards-lomazs/005553/) was nowhere near enough to prevent a heavy defeat, meaning the Italian team has now suffered six consecutive road losses. Zvezda's latest defeat came at home against Panathinaikos on Wednesday, but the return of [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) and [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) after injury will give hope that a six-game losing run can be ended on Friday. Toko Shengelia netted 19 points to lead Virtus past Zvezda, 85-79, in October, and his leadership will be vital for Luca Banchi's faltering team.

[Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Virtus Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Joel Bolomboy vs. Bryant Dunston: Power in the paint will be a major focus on Friday.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna nearly blew a 15-point lead but managed to prevail at home over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 85-79 to extend its winning streak to three games for a 3-1 record. 

Virtus Segafredo Bologna-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 4 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-03-22T18:00:00.000Z)

After a lackluster performance in Wednesday's home loss to Milan, AS Monaco (19-11) will look to restore its top-four challenge against a Valencia Basket (14-16) team boosted by a huge win over Bayern the same night. 

Monaco looks to get back on track against Valencia

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-valencia-basket/E2023/275/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-facts-mco-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-notes-mco-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-prequotes-mco-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-31/)

We can expect a low-scoring encounter between two teams who have held their opponents to an average of less than 80 points, and that was the case in Round 1 when Valencia earned a 70-65 victory behind 19 points and 7 rebounds from [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/). The Spanish team enjoyed a strong performance from big man [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) against Bayern, with 15 points and 6 rebounds, and Monaco's enforcers [John Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/john-brown/010588/), [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) and [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) will look to provide physical superiority after being dominated by Milan on Wednesday.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Donatas Motiejunas vs. Damien Inglis: The skilled Lithuanian will be dipping into his bag of tricks against the powerful Frenchman, whose soft touch should cause problems.

Valencia Basket ground out an industrious yet impressive 70-65 win over AS Monaco in their Turkish Airlines EuroLeague opener on Friday, as forward Semi Ojeleye shined on his debut for the Spanish side after joining them from Virtus Segafredo Bologna during the close season.

Valencia Basket-AS Monaco | Round 1 | Highlights

AS Monaco v Valencia Basket (2024-03-22T18:00:00.000Z)

An almighty showdown in the quest for home-court advantage in the playoffs will see Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (19-11) host FC Barcelona (20-10). 

Second and third square off as Greens host Barca

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-barcelona/E2023/279/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-facts-pan-bar/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-notes-pan-bar/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-prequotes-pan-bar/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-31/)

The Greens have won seven straight in Athens, while Wednesday's heavy loss at Fenerbahce left the Spanish team 6-8 on the road this season. To secure head-to-head advantage, Panathinaikos needs a victory by 9 points or more after suffering an 80-72 loss at Palau Blaugrana in November, with 17 points from [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/) leading the way for the host. Both teams possess potentially decisive talent all over the court, with [Ricky Rubio](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ricky-rubio/lfw/) and [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) looking to set the tempo for Barca while Panathinaikos aims to win the physical battle through [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) and [Dinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/). Quite simply, a must-watch game which could easily be repeated in the playoffs or Final Four.

[Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Jerian Grant vs. Tomas Satoransky: The battle over game tempo and on-the-ball defense on Friday will begin with these two tall guards.

FC Barcelona remains undefeated at home in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season after beating Panathinaikos Athens 80-72 at Palau Blaugrana on Friday night. 

FC Barcelona-Panathinaikos Athens | Round 6 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Barcelona (2024-03-22T19:15:00.000Z)

With a historic performance that vaulted his team two places higher in the standings, Wade Baldwin of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv more than earned the MVP honor for Round 30 in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. 

Round 30 MVP: Wade Baldwin, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

With a historic performance that vaulted his team two places higher in the standings, [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv more than earned the MVP honor for Round 30 in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. 

Baldwin scored 30 points and dished 10 assists as [Maccabi shook off visiting LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 98-90](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/264/) on Tuesday. He made 9 of 15 two-point shots, 1 of 2 threes and 9 of 10 free throws while also grabbing 5 rebounds and 2 steals. With the victory, Maccabi jumped from ninth to seventh place over Tuesday losers Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. 

Baldwin's resulting performance index rating of 46 was not only his career best, but the highest in the EuroLeague for more than three years and for Maccabi since 2006. He tied the great Nikola Vujcic for Maccabi's second-best PIR this century, both of them just 1 PIR point behind club record-holder Anthony Parker with 47. Baldwin also became just the 17th player to earn seven or more MVP of the Round awards.

With a historic performance that vaulted his two places higher in the standings, Wade Baldwin of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv more than earned the MVP honor for Round 30 in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

Wade Baldwin | Round 30 MVP | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

In the same game, ASVEL center [Youssoupha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/youssoupha-fall/006568/) combined for 17 points and 12 rebounds for a PIR of 31, the second-best of Round 30.

[Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens came next with a PIR of 30 based on his 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in a 76-89 road win at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. His teammate [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), author of 17 points and 10 assists in the win at Zvezda, followed with a PIR of 29.

Two players tied for Round 20’s fifth-best PIR with 28 each. [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade posted an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double in an 87-83 home win over Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. His PIR was matched by [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) of Real Madrid, whose 22 points and 8 rebounds helped topple host ALBA Berlin, 79-86.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-03-19T19:05:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich (13-17) will look to get back on track by holding serve at home against a red-hot Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (17-13) team still pushing for a top-four finish.

Bayern faces crucial test in visit from Maccabi

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/278/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-facts-mun-tel/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-notes-mun-tel/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-prequotes-mun-tel/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-31/)

[Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), who spent the 2020-21 season with Bayern, is a one-man offense for Maccabi at the moment, scoring at least 14 points in the last 11 games and powering the Round 30 win over ASVEL with a sensational 30 points and 10 assists. Bayern head coach Pablo Laso's defense will attempt to shut down Baldwin with a gameplan that restricted Zalgiris and Zvezda to just 58 and 66 points, respectively in Bayern's last two home games. But the German team's offensive limitations were again evident in defeat against Valencia on Wednesday, when [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/) couldn't strike a buzzer-beating triple in a costly 70-68 defeat.

[Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Serge Ibaka vs. Josh Nebo: A savvy veteran and a force of nature will be the focus in the paint on Friday.

Maccabi plays its first "home" game at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall without fans as stuttering Bayern, which has lost three in a row, visits. Tel Avuv shares the ball better than any other team in the competition thus far, whilst in contrast, the Germans are a league-low with 14 helpers per game.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv-FC  Bayern Munich | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

FC Bayern Munich v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-03-22T19:30:00.000Z)

Another game with huge significance in the race for postseason action will see EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (13-17) host Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19-11), with both teams feeling confident after crucial wins earlier in the week. 

 Milan and Fenerbahce vie over perfect double-round result 

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/276/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-facts-mil-ulk/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-game-notes-mil-ulk/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs31-prequotes-mil-ulk/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-31/)

Fresh from an impressive victory over Barcelona, Fenerbahce will hope for another big night from [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/scottie-wilbekin/006661/), who has scored 4 and 6 three-pointers in the last two games. He was also the decisive factor with 19 points to secure an 85-82 triumph when these teams met in Round 1. Milan was outstanding at both ends of the floor to win big on the road at Monaco on Wednesday, and can count on the leadership of [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) after the former EuroLeague MVP has averaged 21 points over his the last four games.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Shavon Shields vs. Nigel Hayes-Davis: Two star forwards central to everything their teams do will go head-to-head on Friday.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 1 | Highlights

Milan and Fenerbahce vie over perfect double-round result

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-03-22T19:30:00.000Z)

### Thursday, March 21

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-alba-berlin/E2023/271/)

Buoyed by an impressive win over Olympiacos on Tuesday, Efes (13-17) will look to maintain its top ten challenge be overcoming rock bottom ALBA (5-25). The German team has lost seven in a row but showed it can't be taken lightly by giving league leader Real Madrid a serious scare earlier this week, led by 16 points from deep threat [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/). This season's first meeting between Efes and ALBA was a high-scoring encounter, taken by Efes 89-97 on the back of 32 points from star guard [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/). Tuesday's victory against Olympiacos was the fourth consecutive win at home for the Turkish team, which will hope [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) can follow up his 14 points earlier this week by recording double digits in scoring for the sixth straight game.

[Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/274/)

After starting the week with a very convincing victory over Virtus, Zalgiris (12-18) will look to stay in the top 10 race with a visit from a Baskonia team (16-14) eager to bounce back from a loss at Partizan. [Edmond Sumner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/edmond-sumner/012787/) was the catalyst for the Lithuanian team on Tuesday with a personal-best 16 points. He faces a tough task defensively to slow down [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), who has scored 26 points in two consecutive games. Another in-form duel will see [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) (13 points and 6 rebounds versus Virtus) confront [Matt Costello](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-costello/010444/) (13 points and 7 boards in Belgrade). Zalgiris has already beaten Baskonia once this season, triumphing 82-99 in Round 4 behind [Brady Manek](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brady-manek/012715/)'s 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 4 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Olympiacos Piraeus vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/272/)

After seeing its six-game winning run end on Tuesday, Olympiacos (18-12) will look to bounce straight back with a visit from lowly ASVEL (7-23). The Reds won 73-85 when these teams played in France in December behind 19 points from [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/), who hit 3 triples in defeat at Efes earlier this week. ASVEL put up a good fight against Maccabi on Tuesday, with [Youssoupha Fall's ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/youssoupha-fall/006568/)huge double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds leading the way before ultimately falling to a 98-90 defeat. Olympiacos has won six straight in Piraeus, limiting its opponents to less than 75 points in five of those, and will look for similarly stern defense to secure another much-needed win.

[Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-real-madrid/E2023/273/)

Partizan (14-16) will attempt to complete a perfect week in Belgrade and stay in the top 10 by downing Real Madrid (24-6), which could clinch first place with a victory. A fabulous atmosphere is guaranteed as the reigning champs return to the site of last season's thrilling playoffs series. Partizan will hope that big man [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) can find the energy to stay hot after pairing 18 points with 13 rebounds to power a vital victory over Baskonia on Tuesday. [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) drained 23 points to help Real beat the Serbian team 91-75 in December. The Spanish team is heading into this encounter with confidence restored by a two-game winning streak, most recently downing ALBA on the road on Tuesday behind 22 points from [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/).

It's a rematch from the 22/23 playoffs. Kevin Punter continues to be Partizan's main inspiration, averaging 18.4 points in his five games since returning from injury, while Real's many weapons feature another MVP contender in Mario Hezonja, who had a standout showing over the other Belgrade club, Zvezda.

Real Madrid-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 16 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

### Friday, March 22

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/277/)

Zvezda (10-20) must overcome its disappointment at suffering elimination from postseason action as it welcomes a Virtus (17-13) team also needing a change of fortunes. Virtus seeks to bounce back from a bad night in Kaunas earlier this week, when a career-high 15 points from [Rihards Lomazs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rihards-lomazs/005553/) was nowhere near enough to prevent a heavy defeat, meaning the Italian team has now suffered six consecutive road losses. Zvezda's latest defeat came at home against Panathinaikos on Wednesday, but the return of [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) and [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) after injury will give hope that a six-game losing run can be ended on Friday. Toko Shengelia netted 19 points to lead Virtus past Zvezda, 85-79, in October, and his leadership will be vital for Luca Banchi's faltering team.

[AS Monaco vs. Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-valencia-basket/E2023/275/)

After a lackluster performance in Wednesday's home loss to Milan, Monaco (19-11) will look to restore its top-four challenge against a Valencia (14-16) team boosted by a huge win over Bayern the same night. We can expect a low-scoring encounter between two teams who have held their opponents to an average of less than 80 points, and that was the case in Round 1 when Valencia earned a 70-65 victory behind 19 points and 7 rebounds from [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/). The Spanish team enjoyed a strong performance from big man [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) against Bayern, with 15 points and 6 rebounds, and Monaco's enforcers [John Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/john-brown/010588/), [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) and [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) will look to provide physical superiority after being dominated by Milan on Wednesday. 

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-barcelona/E2023/279/)

An almighty showdown in the quest for home-court advantage in the playoffs will see Panathinaikos (19-11) host Barcelona (20-10). The Greens have won seven straight in Athens, while Wednesday's heavy loss at Fenerbahce left the Spanish team 6-8 on the road this season. To secure head-to-head advantage, Panathinaikos needs a victory by 9 points or more after suffering an 80-72 loss at Palau Blaugrana in November, with 17 points from [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/) leading the way for the host. Both teams possess potentially decisive talent all over the court, with [Ricky Rubio](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ricky-rubio/lfw/) and [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) looking to set the tempo for Barca while Panathinaikos aims to win the physical battle through [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) and [Dinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/). Quite simply, a must-watch game which could easily be repeated in the playoffs or Final Four.

[FC Bayern Munich vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/278/)

Bayern (13-17) will look to get back on track by holding serve at home against a red-hot Maccabi (17-13) team still pushing for a top-four finish. [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), who spent the 2020-21 season with Bayern, is a one-man offense for Maccabi at the moment, scoring at least 14 points in the last 11 games and powering the Round 30 win over ASVEL with a sensational 30 points and 10 assists. Bayern head coach Pablo Laso's defense will attempt to shut down Baldwin with a gameplan that restricted Zalgiris and Zvezda to just 58 and 66 points, respectively in Bayern's last two home games. But the German team's offensive limitations were again evident in defeat against Valencia on Wednesday, when [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/) couldn't strike a buzzer-beating triple in a costly 70-68 defeat.

[EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/276/)

Another game with huge significance in the race for postseason action will see Milan (13-17) host Fenerbahce (19-11), with both teams feeling confident after crucial wins earlier in the week. Fresh from an impressive victory over Barcelona, Fenerbahce will hope for another big night from [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/scottie-wilbekin/006661/), who has scored 4 and 6 three-pointers in the last two games. He was also the decisive factor with 19 points to secure an 85-82 triumph when these teams met in Round 1. Milan was outstanding at both ends of the floor to win big on the road at Monaco on Wednesday, and can count on the leadership of [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) after the former EuroLeague MVP has averaged 21 points over his the last four games.

This week: Decisive battles in upper half of the table

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Real Madrid (2024-03-21T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-03-21T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-03-21T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v ALBA Berlin (2024-03-21T17:30:00.000Z)

Round 30 saw many Turkish Airlines EuroLeague stars deliver great individual performances. These are the players who led all the main statistical categories.

Round 30 individual highs: Bruno Caboclo, Partizan, 13 rebounds

[Points](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=score)

Wade Baldwin of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv led all Round 30 scorers with 30 points. Mike James of AS Monaco is the EuroLeague scoring leader with 19.0 points per game.

[Rebounds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=totalRebounds)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade center Bruno Caboclo forward pulled down 13 rebounds, which were more than anyone else in this round. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv’s Josh Nebo is the league leader in this statistic, averaging 7.1 boards per night.

[Assists](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=assistances)

Baldwin, Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus, and Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos Aktor Athens dished 10 assists each, the most in Round 30. Codi Miller-McIntyre of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz leads the league with 7.3 dimes per contest.

[Steals](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=steals)

Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Luis Olinde of ALBA Berlin each posted career highs with 5 steals in Round 30. ASVEL's Paris Lee tops the steals charts with 1.7 per game.

[Blocks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=blocksFavour)

Khalifa Koumadje of ALBA and Joel Bolomboy of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade led all players in this round with 3 blocks. Real Madrid center Vincent Poirier leads the EuroLeague in blocks, averaging 1.6 per night.

[Double-doubles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=miscellaneous&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=accumulated&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=doubleDoubles)

Baldwin (30 points, 10 assists), Caboclo (18 points, 13 rebounds), Sloukas (17 points, 10 assists), Youssoupha Fall of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (17 points, 12 rebounds), Josh Nebo of Maccabi (18 points, 10 rebounds) recorded double-doubles in Round 30.

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague fans, we have our 30th winner in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge!

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Round 30 winner

Audrius Kamienas beat everyone else in Round 30 of the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home) with his team Appreciation, which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 276.15.

 

Filip had the following lineup: team captain Wade Baldwin of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, then Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, Guerschon Yabusele of Real Madrid, Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Josh Nebo also of Maccabi as the other starters.

 

His sixth man was Mathias Lessort of Panathinaikos. On the bench, he also had Aleksa Avramovic of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Shavon Shields of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, Arnas Butkevicius of Zalgiris Kaunas, and Tarik Biberovic of Fenerbahce. His head coach was Andrea Trinchieri of Zalgiris.

 

The prize for finishing first in Round 30 is a free subscription to Euroleague TV for the 2024-25 season, so congratulations, Filip!

 

Ilias Preveza stays as the leader of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge overall standings with 5,517.04 points.

 

Trades are now open for Round 31. Remember, it's three trades this round, and unlimited trades before Round 32!

 

The first game in Round 31 — Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. ALBA Berlin — tips off on Thursday, March 21, at 18:30 CET. These fixtures mark the deadline to get trades done, so don’t leave it too late!

 

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become our next round winner in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge!