The night of January 5, 2024 will be always remembered in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague will always be remembered because it was the night in which the longest game, up to that point, was played.

Dzanan Musa, Real Madrid: 'It was really special'

It all happened in Madrid, Spain, in one of the most magical nights of the year for the kids living in that country, since it is the night during which the Three Wise Men visit all homes at night and deliver gifts. But this time, one of the most dramatic gifts would be delivered a few hours earlier, when Real Madrid and Anadolu Efes Istanbul faced off in [an instant classic that ended after four overtimes with a 130-126 win for the hosts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/170/).

"Before the game there was something special in the air," Real Madrid player Dzanan Musa recalls. "Efes had just lost five games in a row, and we had to come up with all the energy that we had."

Musa would end the game with 40 points and 8 assists.

Despite a bad start to the game, Los Blancos managed to get back in the game and in the final back and forth it was all up to the last play, in which two free throws by Musa tied it at 81-81. After the first extra session, Mario Hezonja had the winning shot in his hands, but the ball would not go in.

"It's not possible that we are going to another overtime," Musa remembers.

It was Hezonja again who, five minutes later, would deliver a reverse layup that would be forcing the third overtime, 102-102.

"It's basketball." Hezonja assures. "It's beautiful."

At this point, history was already being written because never a EuroLeague game had needed to go to the third extra session to be solved. But little did everyone know, that Real and Efes were far from done.

"When fans start encouraging us, everything gets different." coach Chus Mateo says. "It's somewhat like magic."

After five more minutes, the score was 111-111 and Efes hotshot Shane Larkin drove to the basket to solve the deal but, again, the ball would have none of that.

Finally, after grinding a little bit extra in all the plays, Real managed to come out on top, 130-126.

"I was exhausted," Musa remembers. "I had plans for dinner, but I had to cancel it all because it was like, already 12 o'clock!"

"Both teams fought like lions." Mateo concludes.

Real Madrid v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-05T19:45:00.000Z)

Struggling FC Bayern Munich (9-14) will look to push closer to the top ten with a visit from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (12-11), which dropped out of the playoff places after scoring a season-low 62 points in a home loss to Valencia last week. 

Bayern, Baskonia aim to reboot after losses

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/209/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-mun-bas/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-mun-bas/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-mun-bas/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Bayern took a 68-76 victory when the teams met in Vitoria in October, helped by 14 points from [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) and a defense that held Baskonia sharpshooter [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) to 4 points. Howard also had a difficult game last week, making just 3 of his 14 field goal attempts, so he’ll be looking to get back to get back on track in Round 24, having averaged 18.6 points per game this season. Three of the league’s top five rebounders meet in the paint as [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) (6.8 rebounds per game) confronts [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) (7.3 rpg) and [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) (7.2 rpg).

[Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?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)

Serge Ibaka vs. Tadas Sedekerskis: Two of the top board men in the league will be fighting over every miss on Tuesday.

FC Bayern Munich celebrated a valuable 68-76 win at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz thanks to an industrious and workmanlike performance, making light of Serge Ibaka's absence. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. FC Bayern Munich - Round 3

FC Bayern Munich v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

Boosted by last week’s impressive victory over Bayern, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (5-18) will look to keep on moving in the right direction with a tough visit from playoff-chasing Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (14-9). 

ASVEL plots a new upset when Fenerbahce comes to town

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/210/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-asv-ulk/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-asv-ulk/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-asv-ulk/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Strong rebounding was key for ASVEL in its triumph last week with [Youssoupha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/youssoupha-fall/006568/) grabbing 13 boards and [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) 11, and they will look to prevent Fener big man [Johnathan Motley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johnathan-motley/011157/) from repeating his dominant performance – 23 points and 11 rebounds – in last week’s win over Virtus. Both teams were under the command of different coaches when they met in Round 4, as Fenerbahce defeated ASVEL 101-86 behind 18 points from [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/scottie-wilbekin/006661/) and 9 assists from [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/). The Turkish team has the third-best three-point conversion rate in the league, 38.1%, while ASVEL ranks last in that category (33.2%).

[ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Paris Lee vs. Nick Calathes: These two ballhandlers will be directing the floor show often on Tuesday.

Fenerbahce rallied from 18 points down to defeat ASVEL 101-86 to improve to 3-1 with a double-round sweep. Scottie Wilbekin paced five Fenerbahce scorers in double figures with 18 points.

Last Game: 2023-24, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne - Round 4

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

Inconsistent Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (9-14) will hope for home comforts as it welcomes a Valencia Basket team (12-11) chasing a third consecutive victory. 

Zvezda looks to gain ground on visiting Valencia

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-valencia-basket/E2023/208/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-red-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-red-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-red-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Zvezda will look for recent signing [Javonte Smart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/javonte-smart/012801/) to continue his strong start after scoring 11 and 14 points in his first two games, while Valencia’s new backcourt arrival [Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-pangos/006433/) has been slower to settle with an average of just 1.7 points over his three appearances. December’s meeting between the teams was an exciting back-and-forth affair eventually taken by Valencia, 85-81, powered by 21 points from [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/), who was also instrumental in last week’s win at Baskonia. The task of containing him will fall to [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), with the former looking to bounce back after recording 0 points or rebounds in last week’s loss at ALBA.

[Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Luka Mitrovic vs. Semi Ojeleye: Two bangers who like to dominate the boards will test each other on Tuesday.

Valencia find themselves listed as the the lowest scorers in the competition with just 73.9 ppg, while also laboured with the worst two-point conversion rate. They welcome a Zvezda outfit boosted by an excellent success over Efes, when Yago Dos Santos underlined his growing status in a season high display.

Last Game: 2023-24, Valencia Basket vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade - Round 12

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Valencia Basket (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus (12-11) will attempt to strengthen its position in the playoff chances with a visit from an increasingly dangerous ALBA Berlin (5-18), which has won two of its last three games.

Olympiacos welcomes unpredictable ALBA to Piraeus

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-alba-berlin/E2023/211/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-oly-ber/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-oly-ber/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-oly-ber/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The German team suffered a heavy defeat, 67-94, when the teams met in Round 17, with the Reds inspired by 23 points from [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/) on 9-of-11 field goal shooting plus 9 assists from [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/). ALBA’s victory last week over Zvezda came via a season-high 19 points from [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/), while [Yanni Wetzell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yanni-wetzell/011934/) also maintained his good form with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Olympiacos has lost three of its last four games, all on the road, and needs to keep Peace and Friendship Stadium a fortress after winning its last three in Piraeus.

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

Thomas Walkup vs. Sterling Brown: The battle on the perimeter will feature this pair of key contributors.

The Reds cast aside their recent issues to gain a win at ASVEL, powered by a near-record 8 blocks by Moustapha Fall and the impressive Shaquielle McKissic. They journey to ALBA, who want another strong Matt Thomas performance, who made 3 of 5 three-point attempts during a defeat to Fenerbahce.

Last Game: 2023-24, ALBA Berlin vs. Olympiacos Piraeus - Round 17

Olympiacos Piraeus v ALBA Berlin (2024-01-30T19:15:00.000Z)

League-leader Real Madrid (20-3) will look to take another step towards home-court advantage in the playoffs by welcoming an unpredictable Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (13-10) in Round 24.

A historic rivalry resumes as Real hosts Maccabi

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/212/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-mad-tel/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-mad-tel/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-mad-tel/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Israeli team has lost three straight on the road but showed its potential in last week’s thumping win over Panathinaikos, inspired by 22 points and 8 assists from [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), whose backcourt battle with [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) will be crucial. [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) also had another big game with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and he will look to profit from the absence of [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) to dominate the paint. Real’s offense was again led by [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) in last week’s victory over Olympiacos, as he has now reached double digits in points in seven consecutive games.

[Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Facundo Campazzo vs. Lorenzo Brown: The matchup between these floor generals will be a focal point on Wednesday.

In a rescheduled fixture, reigning champ Los Blancos are sitting pretty with a two-game lead at the top of the standings and strive to withhold their unbeaten status, whereas Maccabi are coming-off a narrow and unfortunate home loss to Barcelona and are fighting to return to the all-important top six.

Last Game: 2023-24, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Real Madrid - Round 6

Real Madrid v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-01-30T19:30:00.000Z)

Two teams looking to ignite their fading playoff ambitions meet as Zalgiris Kaunas (8-15) welcomes Anadolu Efes Istanbul (9-14) to another full house at Zalgirio Arena.

Zalgiris, Efes vie over a much-needed with for both

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/216/) | [Facts ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-zal-ist/)| [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-zal-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-zal-ist/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Turkish team won November’s meeting 86-82 with the help of 20 points and 7 rebounds from [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), whose recent return to fitness provides a big boost to Erden Can’s roster. Zalgiris was paced in that contest by 20 points from usual suspect [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), and his ability to control [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/)’s scoring power will be just as important as his own scoring exploits after netting at least 21 points in four of the last five games. In the paint, [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/) is becoming more influential under new coach Andrea Trinchieri and will look to win his battle with Efes big men [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) and [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/).

[Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?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)

Keenan Evans vs. Shane Larkin: Two of the top six performers this season square off against each other on Wednesday.

Two teams needing a turnaround in fortunes go face-to-face as Efes, who need offensive stars such as Shane Larkin, Darius Thompson and Will Clyburn to function, host a Zalgiris side leading the league in accuracy from deep with a 42% conversion rate, yet have issues to address defensively.

Last Game: 2023-24, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas - Round 7

Zalgiris Kaunas v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-31T18:00:00.000Z)

In an all-Obradovic coaching battle, AS Monaco (13-10) will look to maintain its hot streak with a visit from direct rival Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (12-11). 

It's Obradovic vs. Obradovic as Monaco hosts Partizan

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/213/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-mco-par/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-mco-par/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-mco-par/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Monaco, which has won two straight, needs a victory of 5 points or more to claim the head-to-head advantage after Partizan took their first meeting 89-85. That game featured 25 points from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and 7 assists from [P.J. Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/), who underlined his growing role in Partizan’s backcourt by netting 23 points on 10-of-12 field goal shooting in last week’s win over Zalgiris. Monaco’s narrow win at Efes last week proved there’s more to the backcourt than just league-leading scorer [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), as [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) (16 points) and [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/) (14) both stepped up.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Alpha Diallo vs. James Nunnally: A pair of well-matched small forwards will be a focus in Wednesday's showdown.

Partizan’s prolific offense ranks second in the league with 87.5 ppg, and Zeljko Obradovic’s men long for the same explosiveness versus a Roca team with eyes on a third straight win and armed with the talismanic Mike James, who leads the rankings in scoring (18.8 ppg) and ranks third in PIR. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. AS Monaco - Round 12

AS Monaco v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-01-31T18:00:00.000Z)

After taking an outstanding win over Barcelona last week, inconsistent EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (10-13) will look to build more momentum against a Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (14-9) team which has won four in a row in Athens.

Milan aims to puncture Panathinaikos's home streak

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/215/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-pan-mil/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-pan-mil/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-pan-mil/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Greens grabbed a road win, 68-76, when the teams met a month ago, paced by 17 points from [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who has averaged 17.3 points in the last four games. Milan's triumph over Barca last week was led by 23 points from the irrepressible [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), while recent signing [Rodney McGruder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodney-mcgruder/012800/) also made a solid contribution with 11 points in just his second game for the team, and he'll look to continue that form to add greater depth to a backcourt which has often misfired this season.

[Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?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)

Konstantinos Mitoglou vs. Nicolo Melli: Two of the hottest power forwards in the EuroLeague butt heads on Wednesday.

The Greens showcased their options within Ergin Ataman's squad as six different players scored in double digits in a remarkable gain versus Monaco. They visit Milan, who boast Diego Flaccadori in the best form of his career, following a personal-bests in remarkable displays against Barcelona and ASVEL.

Last Game: 2023-24, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens - Round 16

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-01-31T19:15:00.000Z)