Nick Calathes sends a catch-and-pass assist to DyShawn Pierre for a dunk: what a pass!

 Magic Moment: Calathes's magic assist! 

 Nick Calathes sends a catch-and-pass assist to DyShawn Pierre for a dunk: what a pass!

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-12-20T17:30:00.000Z)

Whenever Shane Larkin faces FC Bayern Munich, as he does again this week, memories of a record night in the EuroLeague come flooding back.

Lookback, Shane Larkin's 49 points vs. Bayern: 'One of the best days of my life'

November 29, 2019 was [a night that will live forever](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2019-20/anadolu-efes-istanbul-fc-bayern-munich/E2019/97/) in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague history. 

[Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/), recently returned to the competition with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, broke the bank and the EuroLeague's single-game scoring record that night by torching FC Bayern Munich for 49 points that shattered the previous mark of 41.

"Either the day before, or two days before, one of the pages that covers EuroLeague came out with like an MVP ladder, and I was playing really well that season. I think we were in first place at the time," Larkin recalls. "I don't remember exactly where I was on that list, but I remember feeling disrespected and I wanted to make a statement."

Larkin also remembers how his first idea that it would be a good night came while he was warming up for the game.

"I made a bunch of shots in a row, and I was feeling really good going into the game. And once I made the first shot, it felt really good. I made maybe my first three or four shots. When you start a game making a bunch of shots in a row, you get this feeling that you entered a zone that's like nobody can touch you, nobody can stop you, and that kind of zone just carried me along."

Oddly enough, Larkin had been close to the record before without knowing it.

"The year before I had 37 against Barcelona and I did not know what the record was," he says. "After the game, everyone was like, 'Yo, you were so close to the record. Why didn't you go for it?' And I was like, 'What's the record?' They said, '41, and you had 37 with 3 minutes left.' I had no idea."

This time, Larkin had 38 points with 7 minutes left but over the next 3 missed a pair of shots and committed a turnover. His coach at the time, Ergin Ataman, brought him to the bench to calm him down, explaining that he would go back on court shortly.

"I started having all this anxiety, like here we go again. I'm close to it, I'm not going to get it," Larkin recalled. "But once I sat down, took a breather, and refocused myself, I was able to go back out there and score a couple more points and break the record."

Indeed, Larkin sat for just a minute before reentering the game with 3:14 left and going on to score an additional 11 points before the buzzer. 

The rest, as they say, is history. A month later, a fourth EuroLeague player this century would reach 41 points, but no one has come closer than that to Larkin's 49.

"I don't know if anyone is going to break it," Larkin concludes, "but if anybody does, it'll be another great challenge for me to go and break their record next."

FC Bayern Munich v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2023-12-20T19:30:00.000Z)

Sergio Rodriguez steals the ball and knows he has the trailing Vincent Poirier, who receives the ball and dunks with power.

Magic Moment of the Night: Chacho’s behind-the-back pass rewarded by Poirier’s 

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Real Madrid (2023-12-19T18:00:00.000Z)

Martin Hermannsson made his first appearance for Valencia as exhibited outstanding defense to claim victory at Olympiacos. They move onto prolific Partizan, which boasts the league's second-best attack and are boosted by the return of Kevin Punter, who's proved pivotal in his last three encounters.

Valencia Basket-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Martin Hermannsson made his first appearance for Valencia as exhibited outstanding defense to claim victory at Olympiacos. They move onto prolific Partizan, which boasts the league's second-best attack and are boosted by the return of Kevin Punter, who's proved pivotal in his last three encounters.

Valencia Basket v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2023-12-19T20:00:00.000Z)

 Magic Moment: Jones shakes off Kaminsky! 

Offensive production is becoming a major issue for Olympiacos, who average 76.4 ppg (third worst in the league) and were held to just 56 in a loss to Valencia. They could be outgunned by Isaia Cordinier, who has made six of his last eight attempts from deep for a Virtus team which ranks second for assists.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Offensive production is becoming a major issue for Olympiacos, who average 76.4 ppg (third worst in the league) and were held to just 56 in a loss to Valencia. They could be outgunned by Isaia Cordinier, who has made six of his last eight attempts from deep for a Virtus team which ranks second for assists.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Olympiacos Piraeus (2023-12-19T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi has scored a minimum of 90 in four consecutive outings, with Lorenzo Brown's creativity and the Bonzie Colson's skill proving a tough combination, whereas Baskonia also boast depth with Markus Howard's long-range shooting complementing the prowess of Tadas Sedekerskis and Chima Moneke.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Maccabi has scored a minimum of 90 in four consecutive outings, with Lorenzo Brown's creativity and the Bonzie Colson's skill proving a tough combination, whereas Baskonia also boast depth with Markus Howard's long-range shooting complementing the prowess of Tadas Sedekerskis and Chima Moneke.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2023-12-19T19:05:00.000Z)

Toure goes for a rim-ripping dunk, but Alen Smailagic denies him with a big block at the rim.

 Magic Moment: Smailagic denies Toure! 

 Toure goes for a rim-ripping dunk, but Alen Smailagic denies him with a big block at the rim.

 Iffe Lundberg connects with Bryant Dunston for a one-handed slam!

 Magic Moment: Lundberg finds Dunston! 

Barça wish to restore its usual defensive high standards after allowing at least 80 points in each of the last five, with former ALBA forward Oscar Da Silva likely to play a key role. Berlin hope that Johannes Thiemann can continue his great season and dominate the inside battle to help secure a shock win.

ALBA Berlin-FC Barcelona | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

ALBA Berlin v FC Barcelona (2023-12-19T19:00:00.000Z)

Chris Jones perfectly place a bounce pass for Brandon Davies.

 Magic Moment: Jones perfect dish in space! 

 Chris Jones perfectly place a bounce pass for Brandon Davies.

Satoransky finds Vesely, who dunks with force!

Magic Moment: Vesely throws down a ferocious two-handed dunk! 

 Satoransky finds Vesely, who dunks with force!

Fans are to savour a dazzling backcourt exhibition between two of the continent's most exciting creators, as Real's and EuroLeague assists leader Facundo Campazzo collides with Milos Teodosic. In the paint, Zvezda's Luka Mitrovic is expected to be guard against giants Walter Tavares and Vincent Poirier.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Real Madrid | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Fans are to savour a dazzling backcourt exhibition between two of the continent's most exciting creators, as Real's and EuroLeague assists leader Facundo Campazzo collides with Milos Teodosic. In the paint, Zvezda's Luka Mitrovic is expected to be guard against giants Walter Tavares and Vincent Poirier.

Daniel Hackett tries to score and Filip Petrusev stops him with a huge block!

 Magic Moment: Petrusev's big block! 

 Daniel Hackett tries to score and Filip Petrusev stops him with a huge block!

Isaia Cordinier gets the ball from Daniel Hackett and throws it down with great authority!!!

 Magic Moment: Cordinier throws it down! 

 Isaia Cordinier gets the ball from Daniel Hackett and throws it down with great authority!!!

Sergio Rodriguez steals the ball and knows he has the trailing Vincent Poirier, who receives the ball and dunks with power.


Magic Moment: Chacho’s behind-the-back pass rewarded by Poirier’s dunk! 

 Sergio Rodriguez steals the ball and knows he has the trailing Vincent Poirier, who receives the ball and dunks with power.


Sergio Rodriguez links up with Vincent Poirier for a high-flying alley-oop play.

 Magic Moment: Chacho finds Poirier for the alley-oop! 

 Sergio Rodriguez links up with Vincent Poirier for a high-flying alley-oop play.

Be sure to take a look at the best ten plays of the 2023 24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 14!

Magic Moment: Calathes's magic assist!

Lookback, Shane Larkin's 49 points vs. Bayern: 'One of the best days of my life'

Magic Moment of the Night: Chacho’s behind-the-back pass rewarded by Poirier’s

Valencia Basket-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Magic Moment: Jones shakes off Kaminsky!

Virtus Segafredo Bologna-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Magic Moment: Smailagic denies Toure!

Magic Moment: Lundberg finds Dunston!

ALBA Berlin-FC Barcelona | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Magic Moment: Jones perfect dish in space!

Magic Moment: Vesely throws down a ferocious two-handed dunk!

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Real Madrid | Round 15 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Magic Moment: Petrusev's big block!

Magic Moment: Cordinier throws it down!

Magic Moment: Chacho’s behind-the-back pass rewarded by Poirier’s dunk!

Magic Moment: Chacho finds Poirier for the alley-oop!

Top 10 Plays | Round 14 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague