Virtus (16-10) needs to arrest a slump as it hosts determined defensive expert Valencia (13-13).

Game Preview: Virtus Bologna vs. Valencia Basket

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-valencia-basket/E2023/238/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-vir-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-vir-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-vir-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

The Spanish team has allowed just 76.0 points per game, second best in the league, and will look to pounce upon any lack in confidence among a Virtus team that has lost three of the last four. Valencia did exactly that when the teams met in December, grinding out a 79-71 victory paced by 17 points from backcourt orchestrator [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/), with the Italian team held to just 25 field goal conversions. Five of those came from key man [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/), who will look to return from the break refreshed after averaging just 8 points and 3.8 rebounds - low tallies by his standards - in the last four games.

[Virtus Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Toko Shengelia vs. Brandon Davies: Two very talented big men will look to play key roles for their teams in Round 27.

Virtus' home triumph over Olympiacos demonstrated its versatility, leaning mostly on a stern defense rather than the offensive prowess that marked previous successes, whereas Valencia are also strong in the backcourt, allowing a league-low 74 ppg, and armed with the talents of playmaker Chris Jones.

Last game: Valencia Basket-Virtus Segafredo Bologna | Round 16 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Virtus looks to make home comforts count against Valencia

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Valencia Basket (2024-02-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Two direct rivals just outside the playoff places go head to head as Partizan (12-14) welcomes Efes (11-15).

Game Preview: KK Partizan vs. Anadolu Efes S.K.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/236/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-par-ist/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-ber-tel/https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-par-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-par-ist/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

Partizan needs to give its season fresh impetus after losing three in a row, while the Turkish team gave a reminder of its awesome offensive potential by blasting 105 points against Maccabi in the last game before the break, powered by 22 points and 6 assists from [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/). He was also the key performer when Efes edged a high-scoring thriller in November, 100-94, netting 27 points to overcome a career-best 24 points from Partizan big man [Frank Kaminsky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/frank-kaminsky/012743/). [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/) also shined in that game with 21 points, and his defensive skills will be fundamental on this occasion to slow down Larkin and playmaker [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/).

[Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Efes Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/statistics/ist/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Zach LeDay vs. Will Clyburn: This matchup should bring plenty of excitement to fans inside the arena or watching at home.

Two teams with aspirations much higher than their current standing wrestle over a valuable victory with two-time winners Efes confronting Partizan, which has lost three in a row on their travels. Zeljko Obradovic faces Erdem Can, who served as the former's assistant at Fenerbahce for seven years.

Last game: Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 10 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Falling Partizan takes on a resurgent Efes

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-02-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Title holder and league leader Real (22-4) will attempt to continue its remarkable dominance over third-placed Panathinaikos (16-10), which has lost 16 of its last 17 games against the Spanish giant, and 12 straight in Madrid.

Game Preview: Real Madrid Baloncesto vs. Panathinaikos B.C.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2023/237/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-mad-pan/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-mad-pan/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-mad-pan/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

[Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jerian-grant/011204/) has a key role to play on defense for the Greek team in breaking the rhythm of Real playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), while we can also look forward to an all-action duel between explosive big men as [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) goes up against [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/). Former Green [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) led Real to a 78-90 victory in Athens earlier in the season, scoring 19 points, to help overcome 24 points for Panathinaikos guard [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/).

[Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Dzanan Musa vs. Dinos Mitoglou: Two stars for their respective clubs will go to battle in Madrid. 

Real showed its defensive excellence by holding Olympiacos to 71 points and triumph in Piraeus. They seek a perfect Greek week at the expense of a Greens team that couldn't ignite their offense at Efes, and will look to Kostas Sloukas to recover his best form after netting just 6 and 9 points in the last two.

Last game: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens-Real Madrid | Round 13 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Behemoths collide as Real Madrid faces Panathinaikos

Real Madrid v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-02-29T19:45:00.000Z)

Friday's action tips off with a key matchup as Fenerbahce (15-11) attempts to end a two-game losing run with a visit from Baskonia (14-12), which has conversely won two in a row.

Game Preview: Fenerbahçe Beko Istanbul vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/242/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-ulk-bas/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-ulk-bas/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-ulk-bas/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

December's meeting between the teams was a thriller, won 80-79 by Baskonia on the back of 28 points from three-point specialist [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) and a double-double, 15 points and 10 rebounds, by [Maik Kotsar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/maik-kotsar/004603/). Fenerbahce was led that night by 19 points from [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who will look to bounce back from a quiet couple of games, scoring just 4 points in his team's pre-break defeats to Monaco and Panathinaikos. After losing those two games to direct rivals, the Turkish team will be extra motivated to avoid a third similar setback in a row.

[Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Baskonia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/statistics/bas/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Johnathan Motley vs. Tadas Sedekerskis: The Fenerbahce big man and Baskonia forward will both have key roles in this game.

Dimitris Itoudis’s men may be buoyant since becoming the first to down Real Madrid this term in an overtime classic. Next they try to end an away losing run against Baskonia, who've won five of its six games under Dusko Ivanovic and been blessed with Markus Howard's strong long-range shooting.

Last game: Baskonia-Fenerbahce | Round 12 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Fenerbahce aims to respond against an improving Baskonia 

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-03-01T17:45:00.000Z)

Zalgiris (11-15) will look to maintain its outstanding pre-break form with the tough assignment of overcoming Olympiacos (15-11). 

Game Preview: Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Olympiacos B.C.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/239/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-zal-oly/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-zal-oly/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-zal-oly/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

Andrea Trinchieri's team has won three in a row partly thanks to the excellent form of big man [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/), who has averaged 13.8 points in the last five games, while [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) scored 25 to overcome Zvezda last time out. Olympiacos has aspirations of climbing higher than its current sixth position, and is building momentum nicely with a three-game winning streak. The Greek team prevailed comfortably, 89-72, when the teams met in November, led by 25 and 22 points respectively from deep shooting threats [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) and [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/).

[Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Olympiacos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/statistics/oly/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Laurynas Birutis vs. Moustapha Fall: Which of these two will end up coming out on top at Zalgirio Arena?

The Reds target a third success in succession when contesting a Zalgiris squad wishing to restore themselves to the postseason-conversation. The Greeks hope Moustapha Fall can continue to dominate the boards as the Lithuanians try to counter him with the in-form Laurynas Birutis.

Last game: Olympiacos Piraeus-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 10 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Zalgiris out to protect home court when Olympiacos comes to town

Zalgiris Kaunas v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-03-01T18:00:00.000Z)

ASVEL (5-21) will attempt to climb away from the bottom of the standings as it welcomes a Milan team (11-15) that still hopes to mount a playoff challenge. 

Game Preview: LDLC ASVEL vs. Olimpia Milano

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/243/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-asv-mil/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-asv-mil/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-asv-mil/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

Milan showed its potential by beating league leader Real Madrid in the last game before the break, led by 27 points from [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) and 23 from [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/). Shields was also the top performer, with 13 points and 6 assists, in a comfortable 84-61 home win over ASVEL in December, and the French team will look to end a three-game losing streak by using the ball-hawking skills of [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) - top of the league's steals chart with 1.8 per game - to disrupt the visitor's rhythm.

[ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Paris Lee vs. Shabazz Napier: Expect to see a thrilling battle in the backcourt.

An important figure for ASVEL is Joffrey Lauvergne, who in on a run of six consecutive double-digit scoring showdown. He attempts dominate the paint against Milan's Nicolo Melli, who powered the win at Barcelona with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Which of the stars on show will prevail on this occasion?

Last game: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

ASVEL hosts a Milan side looking upwards

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-03-01T19:00:00.000Z)

Two teams hoping to push towards the top 10 meet in Munich as Bayern (11-15) welcomes Zvezda (10-16). 

Game Preview: FC Bayern Basketball vs. KK Crvena zvezda

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/241/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-mun-red/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-mun-red/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-mun-red/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

Bayern has won two of the last three to rekindle playoff hopes, most recently grabbing a thrilling road triumph at Partizan behind 20 points from [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who presents a big threat to Zvezda after reaching double digits in seven straight games. The Serbian team has lost four of its last five games but did overcome Bayern at home in Round 6, when 16 points and 11 assists from ageless backcourt leader [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) proved pivotal in a 64-68 victory.

[Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Sylvain Francisco vs. Milos Teodosic: An exciting scorer comes up against a wily playmaker.

Crvena Zvezda rallied from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to beat FC Bayern Munich 74-68 at Stark Arena.

Last game: Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs FC Bayern Munich | Round 6 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Bayern, Crvena Zvezda looking to make late-season push

FC Bayern Munich v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-03-01T19:30:00.000Z)

A matchup between two genuine title contenders concludes the week in style as second-placed Barcelona (18-8) hosts fourth-placed (16-10) Monaco. 

Game Preview: FC Barcelona vs. AS Monaco

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-as-monaco/E2023/240/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-facts-bar-mco/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-game-notes-bar-mco/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs27-prequotes-bar-mco/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-27/)

All eyes will be on [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) as Monaco's star guard hunts down the 29 points that would make him the competition's all-time leading scorer, but another combo guard will also look to have a say as [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/) looks to extend Barça's six-game home winning run. Monaco earned a convincing home victory, 91-71, when the teams met in December, led by 19 points on 4 of 6 three-point shooting from the all-action [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/). Barca had more turnovers (14) than assists (13) in that game, and will look for [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) to provide more backcourt control this time around.

[Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nicolas Laprovittola vs. AS Monaco: Two must-watch guards go to battle at Palau Blaugrana.

Propelled by the constant perimeter danger of Nico Laprovittola, Barça halted a troublesome chapter on their travels with a battling gain at Zalgiris. They travel to a Monaco roster relieved to end a two-game losing run at Bayern, with many thanks to a season-high 28 points from the lethal Mike James.

Last game: AS Monaco-FC Barcelona | Round 17 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

History at stake when Barcelona, Monaco meet

FC Barcelona v AS Monaco (2024-03-01T19:30:00.000Z)

The Milan center is joined by fellow co-stars Shaq McKissic and Donatas Motiejunas

A Quarter with Kyle Hines: The stars of “Overseas” take center stage

The successful release of Euroleague Basketball’s “Overseas” documentary has led to a special podcast involving the three main protagonists, as Olympiacos Piraeus forward Shaquielle McKissic and AS Monaco big man Donatas Motiejunas joined EA7 Emporio Armani Milan center Kyle Hines for the latest episode of A Quarter with Kyle Hines. Over the course of 30 minutes, the trio reflect on their experiences during the “Overseas” series, which followed their paths through the 2022-23 season – both on and off the court. There was an acknowledgement among all three that their wives and girlfriends played a key part in the series, too, while the podcast episode also sees them provide further insights about what it is like to be a professional basketball player playing overseas. So, will there be a season two of “Overseas”, perhaps under a different guise? The three Turkish Airlines EuroLeague stars think it could be possible.

The Milan center is joined by fellow co-stars Shaq McKissic and Donatas Motiejunas
