In the opening game of 2024, surging Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (10-7) will try to make it five straight wins with a visit from inconsistent Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (6-11). 

Soaring Fenerbahce gets a visit from uneven Zvezda

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/154/) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-ulk-red/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-ulk-red/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ioannis-sfairopoulos-zvezda-we-have-to-attack-them-the-right-way/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

The Turkish team has scored at least 80 points in all four games since the arrival of [Sarunas Jasikevicus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/jasikevicius-saras/?season=E2023), most recently downing crosstown rival Efes behind 24 points from do-it-all [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/). New [signing Freddy Gillespie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kk-crvena-zvezda-brings-in-freddie-gillespie/) is available to make his debut for Zvezda, and the former Bayern big man will look to complement the inside presence of [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), who scored 15 and 20 points in the last two games on 11-of-13 two-point shooting. Fener will look to control the tempo through [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/), who has averaged 9 assists in the last three games.

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

Nick Calathes vs. Milos Teodosic: Two of the greatest assist-makers of their generation will try to lead their teams to victory in the Round 18 opener.

Since going close to upsetting Barcelona on the road, Zvezda come home bidding to overcome a Fenerbahce outfit also longing to restore winning-ways after falling in a thriller against Partizan. Can the Serbians please their adoring faithful or will it be the Turks who steal the spoils?

Last Game: 2023-24, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul  - Round 8

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-01-02T17:45:00.000Z)

Newly arrived Zalgiris Kaunas (5-12) head coach Andrea Trinchieri will look to start with a win against lowly ALBA Berlin (3-14), which has lost all eight road games this season.

Zalgiris opens the Trinchieri era hosting ALBA

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-alba-berlin/E2023/158/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-zal-ber/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-zal-ber/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tim-schneider-alba-incredibly-important-game-for-us/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

Trinchieri will aim to restore confidence to a Zalgiris team that has lost six in a row and the three-point shooting of recent arrival [Edmond Sumner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/edmond-sumner/012787/) could be a big asset after he made 3 of 5 triples in last week’s loss to Maccabi. ALBA won the Round 12 meeting between the teams 64-62 and will look to regain that defensive level after shipping 94 and 91 points in its last two games. [Johannes Thiemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-thiemann/003958/) was key to last month’s win over Zalgiris with 16 points and 6 rebounds and he’ll be expected to perform his usual leadership role as ALBA seeks its first road win.

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

Johannes Thiemann vs. Rolands Smits: These two inside-outside big men will be in each other's jersey's all night on Tuesday.

 ALBA hope for reinforcements after missing six players through injury in their loss at Maccabi, where 22 points from Gabriele Procida was a rare highlight, whereas Zalgiris has rediscovered its winning feeling primarily through defense, allowing just 73 and 70 respectively in wins over Bayern and Milan.

Last Game: 2023-24, ALBA Berlin vs. Zalgiris Kaunas  - Round 12

Zalgiris Kaunas v ALBA Berlin (2024-01-02T18:00:00.000Z)

Two of the four teams tied for fourth place go head to head when Maccabi (10-7) meets Monaco (10-7) in a game with a playoff flavor.

Maccabi, Monaco meet to break their tie

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-as-monaco/E2023/155/) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-tel-mco/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-tel-mco/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/oded-kattash-maccabi-we-will-have-to-play-a-near-perfect-game-on-offense/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

Monaco handed the Israeli champ a 107-79 thrashing in October behind the usual stellar showing from [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) with 24 points, including 4 triples, and he remains in spectacular form with at least 16 points in eight straight games. Maccabi has won three of its last four games, in large part thanks to big man [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/), who has averaged 19 points and 8 rebounds in his last three appearances. [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) will look to take more care of the basketball after averaging 4.3 turnovers in the last three games, especially against a Monaco squad that has more steals (7.8 per game) than any other team in the competition.

[Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Lorenzo Brown vs. Mike James: These point guards and team leaders will be in the vortex of the action on Tuesday.

The French side grabbed a historic win over the team is also eliminated from last season's EuroLeague Playoffs. AS Monaco took control early and never looked back in dismissing visiting Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 107-79 on Thursday night. 

Last Game: 2023-24, AS Monaco vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv  - Round 5

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2024-01-02T19:05:00.000Z)

Two teams with aspirations far higher than their current position meet when Olympiacos Piraeus (9-8) hosts EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (7-10) on Tuesday.

Olympiacos, Milan bring new guards to the battle

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/156/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-oly-mil/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-oly-mil/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kostas-papanikolaou-olympiacos-start-the-new-year-the-best-possible-way/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

The Italian team has bolstered its backcourt with the [re-signing of Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olimpia-milano-brings-back-playmaker-shabazz-napier/), while Olympiacos could give a debut to former Milan star [Naz Mitrou-Long](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/naz-mitrou-long/011965/). Milan's run of three wins in four games has been largely based on the versatility of last week’s MVP [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) and fellow big man [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), who has scored at least 16 points in each of the team’s three recent triumphs. After winning its last two games on the road, Olympiacos will look to build further momentum with the help of red-hot [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/), who has continued to be one of this season’s top performers with 17 and 23 points in the last two games.

[Olympiacos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/statistics/oly/?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)

Alec Peters vs. Johannes Voigtmann: The host team's top scorer and last round's MVP will duel at power forward on Tuesday.

In an early season collision of two teams aiming for Turkish Airlines EuroLeague glory this season, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan beat Olympiacos Piraeus 65-53 in what proved to be a defensive battle at Mediolanum Forum.

Last Game: 2023-24, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Olympiacos Piraeus  - Round 3

Olympiacos Piraeus v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-01-02T19:15:00.000Z)

After losing two in a row, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (9-8) will look to get back onto a winning path with a visit from bottom placed LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2-15), which is aiming for a first win since mid-November. 

Partizan, ASVEL aim to start the year right

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/157/) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-par-asv/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-par-asv/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/zeljko-obradovic-partizan-asvel-has-shown-great-character/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

Shooting ace [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) is set to debut for Partizan, and Coach Zeljko Obradovic will hope he can remove some of the scoring burden from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) (13.8 points per game) and [James Nunnally](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/james-nunnally/007400/) (13.4). ASVEL still has bad memories of a 62-88 home thrashing against the Serbian team in October, but will hope to build on last week’s narrow loss to Real Madrid, which saw [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) register his 12th consecutive double-digit scoring game with 20 points.

[Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

James Nunnally vs. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Their teams' respective PIR and scoring leaders will test each other's skills on Tuesday.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade romped to an 62-88 win at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in the second round of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. This victory saw Partizan bounce back from its opening 81-96 reverse at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, reaping the rewards of effervescent teamwork.

Last Game: 2023-24, LDLC AVSEL Villeurbanne vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 2

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-01-02T19:45:00.000Z)

With just one win separating fourth place from 11th, the opening games of 2024 could see significant changes in the standings as we head into a double-round week. This is your guide to the action on Tuesday and Wednesday.

This week: Onto the second half we go!

### Tuesday, January 2

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/154/)

In the opening game of 2024, surging Fenerbahce (10-7) will try to make it five straight wins with a visit from inconsistent Zvezda (6-11). The Turkish team has scored at least 80 points in all four games since the arrival of [Sarunas Jasikevicus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/jasikevicius-saras/?season=E2023), most recently downing crosstown rival Efes behind 24 points from do-it-all [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/). New [signing Freddy Gillespie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kk-crvena-zvezda-brings-in-freddie-gillespie/) is available to make his debut for Zvezda, and the former Bayern big man will look to complement the inside presence of [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), who scored 15 and 20 points in the last two games on 11-of-13 two-point shooting. Fener will look to control the tempo through [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/), who has averaged 9 assists in the last three games.

[Zalgiris Kaunas vs. ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-alba-berlin/E2023/158/)

New Zalgiris (5-12) coach Andrea Trinchieri will look to start with a win against lowly ALBA (3-14), which has lost all eight road games this season. Trinchieri will aim to restore confidence to a Zalgiris team that has lost six in a row and the three-point shooting of recent arrival [Edmond Sumner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/edmond-sumner/012787/) could be a big asset after he made 3 of 5 triples in last week’s loss to Maccabi. ALBA won the Round 12 meeting between the teams 64-62 and will look to regain that defensive level after shipping 94 and 91 points in its last two games. [Johannes Thiemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-thiemann/003958/) was key to last month’s win over Zalgiris with 16 points and 6 rebounds and he’ll be expected to perform his usual leadership role as ALBA seeks its first road win.

ALBA hope for reinforcements after missing six players through injury in their loss at Maccabi, where 22 points from Gabriele Procida was a rare highlight, whereas Zalgiris has rediscovered its winning feeling primarily through defense, allowing just 73 and 70 respectively in wins over Bayern and Milan.

ALBA Berlin-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 12 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-as-monaco/E2023/155/)

Two of the four teams tied for fourth place go head to head when Maccabi (10-7) meets Monaco (10-7) in a game with a playoff flavor. Monaco handed the Israeli champ a 107-79 thrashing in October behind the usual stellar showing from [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) with 24 points, including 4 triples, and he remains in spectacular form with at least 16 points in eight straight games. Maccabi has won three of its last four games, in large part thanks to big man [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/), who has averaged 19 points and 8 rebounds in his last three appearances. [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) will look to take more care of the basketball after averaging 4.3 turnovers in the last three games, especially against a Monaco squad that has more steals (7.8 per game) than any other team in the competition.

[Olympiacos Piraeus vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/156/)

Two teams with aspirations far higher than their current position meet in Piraeus when Olympiacos (9-8) hosts Milan (7-10). The Italian team has bolstered its backcourt with the [re-signing of Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olimpia-milano-brings-back-playmaker-shabazz-napier/), while Olympiacos could give a debut to former Milan star [Naz Mitrou-Long](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/naz-mitrou-long/011965/). Milan’s run of three wins in four games has been largely based on the versatility of last week’s MVP [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) and fellow big man [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), who has scored at least 16 points in each of the team’s three recent triumphs. After winning its last two games on the road, Olympiacos will look to build further momentum with the help of red-hot [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/), who has continued to be one of this season’s top performers with 17 and 23 points in the last two games.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 3 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/157/)

After losing two in a row, Partizan (9-8) will look to get back onto a winning path with a visit from bottom placed ASVEL (2-15), which is aiming for a first win since mid-November. Shooting ace [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) is set to debut for Partizan, and Coach Zeljko Obradovic will hope he can remove some of the scoring burden from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) (13.8 points per game) and [James Nunnally](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/james-nunnally/007400/) (13.4). ASVEL still has bad memories of a 62-88 home thrashing against the Serbian team in October, but will hope to build on last week’s narrow loss to Real Madrid, which saw [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) register his 12th consecutive double-digit scoring game with 20 points.

### Wednesday, January 3

[Valencia Basket vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/161/)

Valencia (9-8) will look to protect its position in the playoff zone with a visit from Efes, which has dropped to 7-10 after losing four in a row. The home team could give a debut to [new signing Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kevin-pangos-seals-move-from-olimpia-milano-to-valencia-basket/), and he’ll hope to feast against an Efes squad that has suffered defensively in recent weeks, allowing at least 86 points in each of its four losses. The Turkish team did a good defensive job when the teams met in Round 4, winning 77-73 behind 15 points and 6 assists from superstar [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/), who has scored 23 and 28 points in his last two games. Valencia was led by 13 points from [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) on that occasion and he’ll hope for a return to form after only averaging 5.4 points in the last seven games.

[Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-fc-bayern-munich/E2023/162/)

Second-placed Virtus (12-5) will look to start the new year in style with a visit from dangerous Bayern (8-9). The German team has won two of its last three games, while Virtus has taken five out of six and eight in a row at home. Virtus has [signed Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtus-inks-ante-zizic-from-efes/) to replace the injured [Devontae Cacok](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devontae-cacok/012714/), and could also give a first appearance in the backcourt to fellow [newcomer Rihards Lomasz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtus-signs-guard-lomazs/). Pablo Laso’s men will need to guard against the long-range shooting prowess of Marco Belinelli, who has hit multiple triples in five straight games and 13 of the last 14. Bayern thrashed Virtus 90-76 when the teams met in November behind a colossal 24 points and 13 rebounds from [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), and will look for another dominant performance from the big man this week.

After snatching one of the most remarkable wins in EuroLeague history in a double overtime triumph at ASVEL, Bayern target further momentum against a resolute Virtus outfit, who are riding high in the playoffs places and armed with the long-range shooting threat of Marco Belinelli.

FC Bayern Munich-Virtus Segafredo Bologna | Round 11 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Panathinaikos Aktor Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2023/160/)

Red-hot Panathinaikos (10-7) is aiming for a fifth straight win as its travels to direct rival Baskonia (9-8), which is currently one of four teams tied for eighth place. [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) has now truly settled in with the Greens, averaging 7.3 assists during his team’s winning run, and he faces an intriguing backcourt duel with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who is looking to rebound from a tough night (4 points and 4 turnovers) in last week’s loss to Milan. That game featured another strong showing from [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) (14 points, 8 rebounds) and his battle with [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) – who piled on 24 points and 13 rebounds when Panathinaikos beat Baskonia in October – will be a highlight to enjoy as two of the league’s most dynamic and hard-working big men square off. 

[FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-real-madrid/E2023/159/)

Faltering Barcelona (11-6) will look to recover from three defeats in its last four games with the tough assignment of overcoming fierce rival, reigning champ and runaway league leader Real (16-1). [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) will attempt to damage his former team after being named December's league MVP, with Real seeking to complete a season sweep over the Blaugrana after edging the Round 5 meeting 65-64. A key backcourt battle will take place between Argentine international teammates [Nico Laprovíttola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/), who leads Barca with 14.2 points per game, and the league's top ranked assister [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (7.0 per game). In the paint, Barca’s [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) and [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/) will attempt to subdue [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) and [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/), who combined for 33 points and 19 rebounds in last week’s win at ASVEL.

Valencia Basket (9-8) will look to protect its position in the playoff zone with a visit from Anadolu Efes Istanbul, which has dropped to 7-10 after losing four in a row. 

Valencia will try to keep visiting Efes down

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/161/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-val-ist/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-val-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/erdem-can-efes-we-need-to-respond-to-toughness/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

The home team could give a debut to [new signing Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kevin-pangos-seals-move-from-olimpia-milano-to-valencia-basket/), and he’ll hope to feast against an Efes squad that has suffered defensively in recent weeks, allowing at least 86 points in each of its four losses. The Turkish team did a good defensive job when the teams met in Round 4, winning 77-73 behind 15 points and 6 assists from superstar [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/), who has scored 23 and 28 points in his last two games. Valencia was led by 13 points from [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) on that occasion and he’ll hope for a return to form after only averaging 5.4 points in the last seven games.

[Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?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)

Brandon Davies vs. Tyrique Jones: A seasoned stalward in the paint for the hosts gets a test from an ambitious EuroLeague rookie.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul handed Valencia Basket its first loss of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season after grabbing a hard-fought 77-73 victory at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall on Friday night. Efes improved to 3-1, while Valencia dropped to 3-1.

Last Game: 2023-24, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Valencia Basket  - Round 4

Valencia Basket v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-03T18:30:00.000Z)

Second-placed Virtus Segafredo Bologna (12-5) will look to start the new year in style with a visit from dangerous FC Bayern Munich (8-9).

Virtus looks for revenge against visiting Bayern

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-fc-bayern-munich/E2023/162/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-vir-mun/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-vir-mun/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/pablo-laso-bayern-virtus-only-team-performing-comparable-to-real/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

The German team has won two of its last three games, while Virtus has taken five out of six and eight in a row at home. Virtus has [signed Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtus-inks-ante-zizic-from-efes/) to replace the injured [Devontae Cacok](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devontae-cacok/012714/), and could also give a first appearance in the backcourt to fellow [newcomer Rihards Lomasz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtus-signs-guard-lomazs/). Bayern boss Pablo Laso’s men will need to guard against the long-range shooting prowess of Marco Belinelli, who has hit multiple triples in five straight games and 13 of the last 14. Bayern thrashed Virtus 90-76 when the teams met in November behind a colossal 24 points and 13 rebounds from [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), and will look for another dominant performance from the big man this week.

[Virtus Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Tornike Shengelia vs. Serge Ibaka: A pair of veteran big men with varies skill sets will command tons of attention in the paint on Wednesday.

 After snatching one of the most remarkable wins in EuroLeague history in a double overtime triumph at ASVEL, Bayern target further momentum against a resolute Virtus outfit, who are riding high in the playoffs places and armed with the long-range shooting threat of Marco Belinelli.

Last Game: 2023-24, FC Bayern Munich vs. Virtus Segafredo Bologna  - Round 11

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v FC Bayern Munich (2024-01-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Red-hot Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (10-7) is aiming for a fifth straight win as its travels to direct rival Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (9-8), which is currently one of four teams tied for eighth place.

 Baskonia seeks to slay streaking Panathinaikos 

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2023/160/) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-facts-bas-pan/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs18-game-notes-bas-pan/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kendrick-nunn-panathinaikos-everybodys-chemistry-is-connecting/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-18/)

[Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) has now truly settled in with the Greens, averaging 7.3 assists during his team’s winning run, and he faces an intriguing backcourt duel with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who is looking to rebound from a tough night (4 points and 4 turnovers) in last week’s loss to Milan. That game featured another strong showing from [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) (14 points, 8 rebounds) and his battle with [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) – who piled on 24 points and 13 rebounds when Panathinaikos beat Baskonia in October – will be a highlight to enjoy as two of the league’s most dynamic and hard-working big men square off.

[Baskonia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/statistics/bas/?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)

Codi Miller-McIntyre vs. Kostas Sloukas: A high-impact newcomer for the hosts will measure his floor generalship against a veteran icon on Wednesday.

Panathinaikos Athens snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 2-3 as it defeated an undermanned Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 95-81 at home. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz  - Round 5

Baskonia seeks to slay streaking Panathinaikos

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-01-03T19:30:00.000Z)