Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (10-8) will look to bounce back from Tuesday's shock home loss to Zvezda by overcoming Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (11-7), which is riding high in fourth place after winning four of the last five. 

Fenerbahce faces off with red-hot Maccabi

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/165/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-ulk-tel/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-ulk-tel/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/sarunas-jasikevicius-fenerbahce-maccabi-is-an-extremely-physical-team/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

Maccabi edged the Round 9 meeting between these teams 78-73 behind 18 points from former Fener man [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/). Sarunas Jasikevicius's men know they also have to pay special attention to [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) after he blasted 27 points in Maccabi's Tuesday win over Monaco. To counter him, Fenerbahce has [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) in great form with 24 and 21 points in the last two games.

[Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?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)

Nigel Hayes-Davis vs. Bonzie Colson: Two of the hottest forwards in the EuroLeague take each other's measure on Thursday.

 Maccabi continue their home stretch in Belgrade as they welcome Fenerbahce with both teams looking to rebound from defeats. Maccabi were edged out by Olympiacos, while Fenerbahce were blown away by Zvezda, but who can revive their postseason-credentials here?

Last Game: 2023-24, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul  - Round 9

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-01-04T17:45:00.000Z)

After starting his spell as head coach of Zalgiris Kaunas (6-12) with victory, Andrea Trinchieri will look to complete a perfect week as he faces another passionate Italian bench boss, Gianmarco Pozzecco of rock bottom LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2-16), which is still awaiting a first home win. 

ASVEL gets a visit from recharged Zalgiris 

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/164/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-asv-zal/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-asv-zal/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/andrea-trinchieri-zalgiris-we-focus-on-the-next-one/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

Zalgiris were the victims of ASVEL's first win of the season, with [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) scoring 19 points to inspire an 88-91 road victory in November. [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) led Zalgiris with 19 points on that occasion, and he will again play a key role in the quest for revenge after scoring in double digits in the last six game, including a team-high 13 to overcome ALBA earlier this week.

[ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Mike Scott vs. Rolands Smits: Their battle at power forward will be one of the keys to Thursday's showdown.

There are no more winless teams in the EuroLeague as ASVEL finally grabbed its first victory of the season, rallying from 13 points down to beat Zalgiris 88-91. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Zalgiris Kaunas vs. LDLC AVSEL Villeurbanne  - Round 6

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-04T19:00:00.000Z)

An emotional Belgrade derby will see Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (10-8) attempt to complete a season sweep of local rivals Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (7-11) after celebrating a 88-86 comeback triumph in Round 5. 

Zvezda hosts Partizan in can't-miss Belgrade Derby

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/163/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-red-par/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-red-par/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ioannis-sfairopoulos-zvezda-these-are-unique-games/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

Both teams are high in confidence after winning earlier this week, with Zvezda overcoming Fenerbahce behind 24 points from [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), while Partizan cruised past ASVEL on 4-for-5 three-point shooting from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/). Another Partizan weapon could be [Danilo Andjusic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/danilo-andjusic/000956/), who boosted his confidence as he ended a run of four games without scoring by draining 15 points on Tuesday night.

[Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?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)

Nemanja Nedovic vs. Kevin Punter: A pair of offensive sparks will be at the center of the action on Thursday.

The first Belgrade derby of the season, as Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (1-3) hosts Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (1-3) at Stark Arena in Round 5 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Last Game: 2023-24, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs.  Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 5

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-01-04T19:00:00.000Z)

In a showdown loaded with playoffs implications between two of the seven teams tied for fifth place, Olympiacos Piraeus (10-8) will look to maintain its momentum by gaining a fourth straight win with a visit from AS Monaco (10-8), which has stumbled by losing three of its last five. 

Olympiacos, Monaco to break their tie

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-as-monaco/E2023/166/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-oly-mco/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-oly-mco/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/alec-peters-olympiacos-monaco-is-always-difficult-for-us/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

[Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) had with 24 points and 6 assists when Monaco beat the Reds 85-77 in Round 11, and Olympiacos will look for the defensive hustle of [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) and [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) to slow down James and backcourt teammate [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/). The versatility of big man [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) will also present a problem to Monaco, with the giant center averaging 4.8 assists in the last four 

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

Thomas Walkup vs. Elie Okobo: A defensive ace and a scorer will go head-to-head on Thursday.

 In a rematch of the 22-23 semi-final, a colossal showdown awaits between clubs currently placed fifth and sixth. The Reds are on a three-game winning run and boast the league's third-best defense, while the Roca Team are encouraged since Jaron Blossomgame's game-winning putback dunk in Baskonia.

Last Game: 2023-24, AS Monaco vs. Olympiacos Piraeus  - Round 11

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco (2024-01-04T19:15:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan shooting guard Billy Baron will be out of the team for 2-3 weeks, practicing without contact, due to an elbow injury.

Milan: Baron, out 2-3 weeks

Baron got injured during his team's Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. He got bumped on the right elbow, the same he was operated on and made him miss the start of the season. As such, Baron will be practicing without contact and his evolution will determine when he is cleared to play again. He averages 2.3 points and 3.0 assists in 3 EuroLeague games off the bench this season. Baron joins Milan's extended injury list that also features Maodo Lo, Giampaolo Ricci, Nikola Mirotic and Shavon Shields.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan shooting guard Billy Baron will be out of the team for 2-3 weeks, practicing without contact, due to an elbow injury.
 

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season: Bonzie Colson of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Chima Moneke of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Round 18 co-MVPs: Bonzie Colson, Maccabi and Chima Moneke, Baskonia

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season: [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Colson earned his first MVP honor in the EuroLeague by posting 27 points and a PIR of 34 – each the second-highest totals in his 57-game career – as Maccabi downed visiting AS Monaco 93-83 on Tuesday. Just as impressive was his shooting efficiency as Colson made 9-of-10 two-pointers, 2-of-3 triples and 3-of-4 free throws in 25 minutes. He added 5 rebounds – 3 on offense – 2 steals and 1 block while committing just 1 turnover and drawing 5 fouls.

Moneke was a tour de force as Baskonia rallied from 17 points down with 15 minutes left to beat Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 75-73 at home in a thriller. Moneke finished with 20 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds. He collected 15 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying triple within the final minute. He shot 4-for-5 on two-pointers, 2-for-3 on triples and 6-for-7 on free throws in 25 minutes.

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18: Bonzie Colson of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Chima Moneke of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Bonzie Colson & Chima Moneke | RS Round 18 co-MVPs | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of Monaco followed with a 32 PIR, based on his 27 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds despite his team's road loss to Maccabi. More fortunate was [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, whose career highs of 24 points and 31 PIR helped carry his team to a 76-85 road win at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

Five players tied for the fifth-best PIR of 28. Three of them won their games: [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) of Olympiacos Piraeus, who anchored a 79-74 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan; [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/), who led Valencia Basket past visiting Anadolu Efes Istanbul, 93-88; and [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who guided FC Barcelona to an 83-78 over archrival Real Madrid. [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-scott/012729/) of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) of Fenerbahce matched their 28 PIRs in losing efforts.

Colson earned his first MVP honor in the EuroLeague, and Moneke his third in only 33 games in the competition.

Round 18 brought a lot of great individual performances and players who stepped up big. These were the leaders in the main statistical categories.

Round 18 individual highs: Paris Lee, ASVEL, 10 assist

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

Three players scored a round-high 27 points: [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of AS Monaco, [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) of FC Barcelona and [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. James remains the EuroLeague’s leading scorer this season with 20.2 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)

[Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) of FC Bayern Munich pulled down the most rebounds in Round 18, with 13 boards apiece. Baskonia’s [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) has been the best rebounder in the league this year with 8.1 rebounds per night.

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

[Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbane dished 10 assists against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the most in Round 18. Real Madrid playmaker [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) is the leading assists provider this season with 7.1 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)

[Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jerian-grant/011204/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) of Zalgiris Kaunas had 4 steals, more than any other player in Round 18. ASVEL’s Lee is leading the way in this statistic with 2.0 steals per game.

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

Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) had a round-high 4 blocks. [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) of Real Madrid is the season leader for blocks with 1.5 rejections 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)

Five players recorded a double-double in Round 18: Moneke (20 points, 13 rebounds), [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-scott/012729/) of ASVEL (24 points, 10 rebounds), [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) at Valencia Basket (14 points, 10 rebounds), Ibaka (15 points, 13 rebounds) and [Tibor Pleiss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tibor-pleiss/lhk/) of Efes (11 points, 10 rebounds).

After starting his spell at Zalgiris Kaunas (6-12) with victory, head coach Andrea Trinchieri faces another passionate Italian bench boss, Gianmarco Pozzecco of rock-bottom LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2-16), which is still awaiting a first home win. 

 Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris: 'We focus on the next one' 

Zalgiris were the victims of ASVEL's first win of the season, with Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot scoring 19 points to inspire an 88-91 road victory in November. Keenan Evans led Zalgiris with 19 points on that occasion, and he will again play a key role in the quest for revenge after scoring in double digits in the last six game, including a team-high 13 to overcome ALBA earlier this week.

### Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris head coach

"We have to put the last game into our pocket, and we focus on the next one. At this point, I’m focusing on my team, on Zalgiris, instead of scouting the opponents, because first you start from the things you can control. There is a lot of things I have to correct and I would say polish, but on the other hand I want to keep the great energy and desire my players showed in last game. ASVEL has players who can really score and play individually with a lot of talent, like Joffrey Lauvergne and Timothe Luwavu-Cabarrot. I also have biggest basketball respect for David Lighty and Charles Kahudi, because they are elite team players. We are facing a team that beat us in the first game in Kaunas, so just looking at that scoreboard should be our biggest motivation."

### Kevarrius Hayes, Zalgiris player

"It feels good to finally get a win after a hard month. The new coach has been straightforward and passionate. He is very literal with you and makes sure he gets from you what is needed for the team. It is a double-week, you have to prepare your body in this quick turnaround. We are going to face ASVEL. So, I need to set my mind from the battle with Koumadje and Wetzell to going against Egbunu and Fall. Quick turnaround, but I have to be ready for that." 

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Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris: 'We focus on the next one'

Second from bottom hosts second from top as struggling ALBA Berlin (3-15) welcomes red-hot Virtus Bologna (13-5) in Round 18 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Preview: ALBA Berlin vs. Virtus Bologna

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/167/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-ber-vir/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-ber-vir/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/luca-banchi-virtus-deliver-performance-to-make-our-supporters-proud/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

The Italian team extended its impressive run by edging out Bayern earlier this week, making it six wins out of its last seven games, with another stellar showing from MVP candidate [Tornike Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/). The Georgian powerhouse was also on fire when Virtus overcame ALBA, 87-76, in October, netting 27 points on 9-of-11 field goal shooting. The task of containing him will fall to [Johannes Thiemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-thiemann/003958/), who bounced back to form after a tough couple of games by scoring 17 points in Tuesday's narrow loss at Zalgiris.

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

Johannes Thiemann vs. Tornike Shengelia: Both rank in the top seven in PIR this season.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna led from start to finish, mostly by double-digit leads, to secure a comfortable 87-76 victory and advance to 2-1 against the winless ALBA Berlin.

Last Game: 2023-24, Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. ALBA Berlin  - Round 3

Second from bottom hosts second from top as struggling ALBA Berlin (3-15) welcomes red-hot Virtus Segafredo Bologna (13-5).

ALBA looks to stop Virtus

ALBA Berlin v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-01-05T18:00:00.000Z)