McCormack follows up Samar's miss with a powerful put-back dunk over Tavares's arm.

McCormack's big put-back dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

 McCormack follows up Samar's miss with a powerful put-back dunk over Tavares's arm.

ALBA Berlin v Real Madrid (2024-12-26T18:00:00.000Z)

Delow is faster to the rim than Tavares, two-handed dunking against the big guy.

Delow dunks by Tavares! Motorola Magic Moment

 Delow is faster to the rim than Tavares, two-handed dunking against the big guy.

Hezonja steals it on one end then races for a fastbreak dunk on the other

Hezonja races for dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

 Hezonja steals it on one end then races for a fastbreak dunk on the other

For the first time in several weeks, the trio of hosts for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast are reunited in Episode No. 13. Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of Euroleague.net and Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport 24 dish on what went well – and in some cases very well – in Rounds 16 and 17 and what to look forward to in Round 18.

The Fantasy Challenge Podcast gang reunites for Episode No. 13

For the first time in several weeks, the trio of hosts for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast are reunited in Episode No. 13. [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cf637e2d6bb3e4ec70a6008dd233d96d4%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638705469604612942%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fUS02rr3aDuSVx9gQ66XZiQcD%2Bv6TCX4GMBB6ALFkvE%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cf637e2d6bb3e4ec70a6008dd233d96d4%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638705469604628238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zQXYURdvCs21NyTsaIeao0vYWbkNQx0zEiUnGjWg9G8%3D&reserved=0) of [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) and [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cf637e2d6bb3e4ec70a6008dd233d96d4%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638705469604647657%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ScfEOK5GTYf4YtFYuF6KZJfXNlUJjKq1IQ5NCpdoQBI%3D&reserved=0) of Sport 24 dish on what went well – and in some cases very well – in Rounds 16 and 17 and what to look forward to in Round 18.

With unlimited trades allowed this week, the trio shared their favorite bargain options, the expensive players they can’t live without and other must-own picks. Other topics of discussion include what to do at the center position after the injury to Mathias Lessort, whether David McCormack is a viable long-term option and if the time is right to add Shane Larkin.

Check out the teams Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki plan to use in Round 18, which begins at 19:00 CET on Thursday when games tip off simultaneously in Berlin and Monaco. Good luck fantasy fans!

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki share some advice and their teams ahead of Round 18.

In the final episode of EuroLeague & Friends before Christmas Day, this week's panel of Deniz Aksoy, Milena Martin, Vasiliki Karamouza, and Lisa Ramuschkat discuss FC Bayern Munich staying unbeaten at SAP Garden, the excellent scoring of Kendrick Nunn, the impressive performances of Sasha Vezenkov, plus much more.

EuroLeague & Friends, ep. 9: Bayern's home form, Nunn and Vezenkov on fire...

In the final episode of EuroLeague & Friends before Christmas Day, this week's panel of [Deniz Aksoy](https://www.instagram.com/denizzaksoy/), [Milena Martin](https://www.instagram.com/milenagramm/), [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://www.instagram.com/vasiliki_karamouza/), and [Lisa Ramuschkat](https://www.instagram.com/lisa_ramuschkat/) discuss FC Bayern Munich staying unbeaten at SAP Garden, the excellent scoring of Kendrick Nunn, the impressive performances of Sasha Vezenkov, plus much more.

EuroLeague & Friends, ep. 9: Bayern's home form, Nunn and Vezenkov on fire

Round 17 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague had something for everyone. Check out round's best plays and see who had the best of them!

Top 10 Plays | RS Round 17 | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Make sure to take a look at the best plays of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 17!

Round 17: Top 10 Plays

FC Bayern Basketball guard Nick Weiler-Babb spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat Olimpia Milano in Round 17 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Nick Weiler-Babb: 'We needed a big win on the road'

FC Bayern Munich guard Nick Weiler-Babb spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Round 17 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v FC Bayern Munich (2024-12-20T20:00:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-FC Bayern Munich | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Tyrique Jones blocks Darius Thompson's shot and gets the ball back from Aleksej Pokusevski to throw it down with authority - and one!

 Superman Tyrique! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night 

 Tyrique Jones blocks Darius Thompson's shot and gets the ball back from Aleksej Pokusevski to throw it down with authority - and one!

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-12-20T17:30:00.000Z)

KK Crvena zvezda center Joel Bolomboy spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat Maccabi Tel Aviv BC in Round 17 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Joel Bolomboy: 'I missed basketball a lot'

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade center Joel Bolomboy spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in Round 17 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-12-20T19:30:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv  | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Johannes Voigtmann shocks everyone with a huge one-handed slam!

Voigtmann's huge dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Johannes Voigtmann shocks everyone with a huge one-handed slam! 

Olympiacos BC guard Evan Fournier spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat ALBA Berlin in Round 17 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Evan Fournier: 'The fans are showing me so much love'

Olympiacos Piraeus guard Evan Fournier spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat ALBA Berlin in Round 17 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Olympiacos Piraeus v ALBA Berlin (2024-12-20T19:15:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Virtus Bologna guard Isaia Cordinier send a message to injured teammate Toko Shengelia when speaking to EuroLeague TV after his team beat FC Barcelona in Round 17 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Isaia Cordinier: 'We miss you, Toko!

Virtus Segafredo Bologna guard Isaia Cordinier spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat FC Barcelona in Round 17 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v FC Barcelona (2024-12-20T19:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna-FC Barcelona | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

What a bounce pass by Isaia Cordinier with Mouhamet Diouf finishing with a dunk.

Diouf dunks after classy Cordinier pass! Motorola Magic Moment

What a bounce pass by Isaia Cordinier with Mouhamet Diouf finishing with a dunk. 

McKissic cuts inside down the baseline and rocks the rim after a sweet back door pass from Vildoza

Great reverse slam from McKissic! Motorola Magic Moment

 McKissic cuts inside down the baseline and rocks the rim after a sweet back door pass from Vildoza