Name: EuroCup Round 1: Top 10 plays
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is here. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 2

## Friday, October 3

### [Zalgiris Kaunas 84-81 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/20/)

In a thriller that went down to the final shot, Zalgiris improved to 2-0 in the standings by downing defending champion Fenerbahce 84-81 in front of a sellout crowd at Zalgirio Arena on Friday.  Nigel Williams-Goss led the winners with 20 points. Sylvain Francisco added 18 while Moses Wright had 11. Wade Baldwin paced Fenerbahce with 36 points, a new EuroLeague season high. Devon Hall added 12 while Talen Horton-Tucket had 10 for the guests, who dropped to 1-1.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A true thriller – and it ends our way! 💚<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/bnDsx3omTL">pic.twitter.com/bnDsx3omTL</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1974189884639490058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [AS Monaco 103-81 Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-dubai-basketball/E2025/16/)

Monaco bounced back from a disappointing season opener in emphatic fashion, cruising past EuroLeague newcomer Dubai 103–81 to secure its first win of the season. Both teams now sit at 1–1 after Week 1. The game turned decisively in the third quarter, when Monaco unleashed a 17–0 run to open a 20-point lead and never looked back. Nikola Mirotic led the charge with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Mike James orchestrated the offense with 14 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. Daniel Theis added 15 points, Alpha Diallo had 12 points, Kevarrius Hayes 11, and Jaron Blossomgame chipped in 10. For Dubai, Mfiondu Kabengele led the way with 16 points and 6 rebounds. McKinley Wright and Filip Petrusev scored 14 apiece, as Petrusev also grabbed 8 rebounds, and Dzanan Musa scored 11 in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">💥 Large victoire pour la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a>, en mode rouleau compresseur dans le QT3 😤<br><br>🔜 On se retrouve dès samedi 🆚️ <a href="https://twitter.com/ELANCHALON?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ELANCHALON</a> à Gaston-Médecin ! ♨️<br><br>🎟<a href="https://t.co/7uDUMlBQGH">https://t.co/7uDUMlBQGH</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/fh7U5ZBVXe">pic.twitter.com/fh7U5ZBVXe</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1974194567202419020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 81-87 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/14/)

Hapoel completed a perfect double round to open its debut EuroLeague campaign, rallying from a 13-point deficit to defeat Efes 81-87 on the road. A key 11–0 run in the fourth quarter turned the tide as Hapoel improved to 2–0. Antonio Blakeney led the team with 17 points, going 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Elijah Bryant added 15 points, and Vasilije Micic contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists – both putting in strong performances against their former club. Efes dropped to 1–1 despite a big night from Jordan Loyd, who scored 25 points. Ercan Osmani added 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Shane Larkin chipped in 13 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">2 מ2. העיניים לדרבי 👹 <a href="https://t.co/6YYhuAAG9B">pic.twitter.com/6YYhuAAG9B</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1974199736254280080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 102-95 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2025/17/)

ASVEL earned its first EuroLeague victory of the season, overcoming a red-hot opening quarter from Baskonia to secure a hard-fought 87–79 win at LDLC Arena. Zac Seljaas led the way with a standout performance, scoring 23 points on 5-of-6 shooting from deep and finishing with a game-high PIR of 25. The French club improved to 1–1, while Baskonia dropped to 0–2.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WINNING FEELING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/oRbbdpzzJj">pic.twitter.com/oRbbdpzzJj</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1974206612052074785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 96-103 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-barcelona/E2025/18/)

Barcelona grabbed its first victory of the 2025–26 campaign by defeating Panathinaikos 96–103 on the road at Telekom Center Athens on Friday night. The visitors led for most of the game and absorbed several comeback attempts by Panathinaikos in the fourth quarter to close out a strong road win, capping off the double-round week in style. Will Clyburn paced Barcelona with 23 points, while Toko Shengelia added 17 and Nico Laprovittola contributed 15. Willy Hernangomez and Kevin Punter chipped in 13 points each. For Panathinaikos, Juancho Hernangomez led all scorers with 27 points, and Kostas Sloukas recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists. Konstantinos Mitoglou added 11 points, while Kendrick Nunn and Jerian Grant scored 10 apiece.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐅 D&#39;ORGULL A L&#39;OAKA 😤 <a href="https://t.co/71ipbHsbBp">pic.twitter.com/71ipbHsbBp</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1974211248603513007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Valencia Basket 103-94 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-virtus-bologna/E2025/19/)

Valencia made it two wins out of two in the EuroLeague with a superb 103-94 victory over the visiting Virtus Bologna, marking a perfect start in the Spanish side’s glittering new Roig Arena. Sergio De Larrea paced Valencia on 23 points, shooting 5 of 7 from downtown to cap an excellent individual performance. Kameron Taylor chipped in with 15 points for Valencia, Nate Reuvers scored 14 while Omari Moore and Darius Thompson added 13 apiece. At the other end, Matt Morgan led Virtus and all scorers on a game-high 24 points, while Carsen Edwards and Derrick Alston amassed 15 each for Virtus, which dropped to 1-1.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡¡EL <a href="https://twitter.com/RoigArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoigArena</a> DEBUTA AMB VICTÒRIA!!! 😍<br><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 103<br>⚫ <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VirtusBo</a> 94<br><br>🏆 J2 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/MovistarPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MovistarPlus</a> <br><br>Diumenge més!! 🧡 <a href="https://t.co/VdzNIwEMTm">pic.twitter.com/VdzNIwEMTm</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1974211433224098039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 94-101 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-paris-basketball/E2025/15/)

Paris picked up its first victory of the 2025–26 EuroLeague season by defeating Maccabi 94–101 on Friday night at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. Paris improved to 1–1, while Maccabi dropped to 0–2. Nadir Hifi paced the visitors with 21 points and 5 steals in a standout performance. Justin Robinson added 15 points, while Yakuba Ouattara scored 12. For Maccabi, Lonnie Walker and Jeffrey Dowtin led the way with 16 points apiece. Jaylen Hoard contributed 15, TJ Leaf had 14, and Jimmy Clark chipped in 11.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THERE YOU GOOOOOOOO 🖤❤️💙<br><br>First <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> win of the season let’s get it 😍 <a href="https://t.co/ezUd7JUZYE">pic.twitter.com/ezUd7JUZYE</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1974228027895619604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, October 2

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 80-78 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/12/)

Partizan eked out an 80-78 home victory over Milan for its maiden victory this season. Sterling Brown paced Partizan on a team-high 20 points, Carlik Jones added 15 while Jabari Parker and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 10 each for the hosts. At the other end, Shavon Shields led Milan with a game-high 21 points while Armoni Brooks and Marko Guduric posted 12 apiece. Marko Guduric also dished out 8 assists while Josh Nebo added 10 points and 6 boards for Milan.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pobeda! Bravo crno-beli!⚫️⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MozzartFinalResult?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MozzartFinalResult</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTSFinalResult?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MTSFinalResult</a> <a href="https://t.co/bCExCtSqfx">pic.twitter.com/bCExCtSqfx</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1973853668773675063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Bayern Munich 97-88 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/11/)

Bayern grabbed its first victory of the season by fighting past Crvena Zvezda at home 97-88 in a tight battle for the first 25 minutes. Bayern took control with a 23-6 run spanning the final two quarters and Andi Obst led the way with 31 points thanks to 9 three-pointers. Oscar da Silva scored 12 points and Isiaha Mike added 11 points to push the German champs to 1-1. Zvezda fell to 0-2 despite Jordan Nwora tallying 27 points and Codi Miller-McIntyre picking up 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Obst-Gala beim Home-Opener! <br>Wir gewinnen unser erstes Spiel der neuen <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@euroleague</a>-Saison.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYCZV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYCZV</a> | Stickel <a href="https://t.co/6awmecIHUv">pic.twitter.com/6awmecIHUv</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1973849611766018195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Real Madrid 89-77 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/real-madrid-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/13/)

Real Madrid registered its first win in the 2025-26 EuroLeague season by downing Olympiacos 89-77 in the Spanish capital on Thursday. Both teams now have a 1-1 record in the standings. Mario Hezonja led the winners with 18 points. Gabriel Deck added 13 and as many as six other Real players scored between 6 and 9 points. Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos with 20 points. Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov each added 13 while Nikola Milutinov had 10 for the guests, who led 64-69 at the end of the third quarter.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">🏁 FP: <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a> 89 - 77 <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Euroleague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Euroleague</a> <a href="https://t.co/JGAMCPlbiP">pic.twitter.com/JGAMCPlbiP</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1973853214291472860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Partizan, Bayern and Real Madrid were victorious on Thursday

Game Center: Road warriors rule in three of Friday's seven games

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Paris Basketball (2025-10-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-03T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Barcelona (2025-10-03T18:15:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-03T18:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-03T17:30:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-03T17:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-03T17:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-02T18:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

Tonight, October 3, Roig Arena will officially host its first basketball game, marking a historic milestone for Valencia Basket and the city itself. We spoke with Victor Sendra, General Manager of Roig Arena and former GM of Valencia Basket, to understand the scope of the project, what fans can expect tonight, and what lies ahead.

Roig Arena opens tonight: A new era for Valencia Basket and the city

Tonight, October 3, Roig Arena will officially host its first basketball game, marking a historic milestone for [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) and the city itself. Just a few hundred meters from the beloved Fonteta, this new arena represents a bold leap forward in how fans experience basketball – and much more.

With cutting-edge technology, world-class gastronomy, and a clear vision to become a European reference point, Roig Arena opens its doors as one of the most ambitious privately funded venues in the continent. 

We spoke with **Victor Sendra**, General Manager of Roig Arena and former GM of Valencia Basket, to understand the scope of the project, what fans can expect tonight, and what lies ahead.

Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: Victor, tonight marks the first official game at Roig Arena. What does this moment mean to you and the team behind the project?**

"We’re incredibly proud. After years of dreaming, planning, and building, the moment has finally come. Seeing fans walk into this space, enjoy the experience, and watch Valencia Basket play here – it’s emotional. This arena was born from basketball, from Valencia Basket, and from Juan Roig’s vision. He believed the club had matured enough to take a major leap, and that’s exactly what Roig Arena represents."

**Q: The venue goes far beyond being a sports arena. What was the original inspiration behind this scale of ambition?**

"It all started in 1986 when Valencia Basket was on the verge of disappearing. Juan Roig and a few close friends stepped in to save the club. From there, we’ve experienced titles, cups, and in 2017, our first ACB League. That moment pushed us to think, 'What haven’t we done yet?' That’s when the idea of a venue that could host not just basketball, but year-round events and experiences, came to life. Juan Roig invested €400 million of his personal wealth into Roig Arena as part of his Legacy Project. It’s a gift to the city, to the region, and to Spain."

An image of the court at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: And now Roig Arena is ready. What sets it apart from other arenas in Europe?**

"The level is simply extraordinary. We studied arenas around the world, not to copy but to learn. The technology, the comfort, the food, the sound and lighting systems, the fan experience – everything has been designed to offer something truly world-class. We’re not exaggerating when we say this is one of the top venues in Europe. In fact, we’ve already had conversations with the EuroLeague, and they’re very impressed with what we’ve built. They’ve made it clear: this is the kind of arena they want to see in the EuroLeague ecosystem."

**Q: La Fonteta, L’Alquería del Basket, and Roig Arena are all in the same area. Was that intentional?**

"Absolutely. We didn’t want Roig Arena to stand alone. We’ve created what we call the Roig Arena Complex, a true hub of basketball and entertainment. It includes La Fonteta, L’Alqueria, a new public school, a 1,100-space parking lot, and over 20,000 m² of park space with basketball courts and open areas. It’s designed not just for game nights, but for everyday life and community use."

Roig Arena forms part of the Roig Arena Complex. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: The technology has really impressed people. What role did LG play in bringing this vision to life?**

"LG has been a key partner. From the start, we knew that technology couldn’t be an afterthought – it had to be central. A venue like this needs an audiovisual soul. With LG, we’ve installed world-class screens, scoreboards, and digital systems. From the exterior displays to the indoor experience, it’s immersive and unforgettable. And we haven’t even seen a game here yet. Tonight will be the first."

**Q: One of the biggest surprises for fans has been the food offering. Wood-fired paella during a game? That’s new.**

"Yes – and it was a challenge! But we were committed to making gastronomy a core part of the experience, not just an add-on. We have food trucks, a gourmet market with six points of sale, and “Ultramarinos,” a concept that brings back traditional dishes and products. The Poble Nou restaurant is something special – you can sit, enjoy a proper meal, and watch the game through a panoramic glass wall. Every culinary detail reflects Valencian identity, and we’re very proud of that."

The in-house chefs at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: How do you balance this innovation with respecting traditional fans who loved Fonteta’s atmosphere?**

"We never forget where we come from. Valencia has a deep, passionate basketball culture. We haven’t changed our essence, we’ve just improved the experience. Roig Arena isn’t a bigger Fonteta, it’s a complete reimagining of what a basketball venue can be. Whether you’re a lifelong season ticket holder or a first-time visitor, there’s a space for you here, be it general seating, hospitality zones, or something in between."

**Q: Finally, after the DANA tragedy last year, how important is Roig Arena as a symbol of renewal for Valencia?**

"What happened with DANA left deep scars – physically, emotionally, economically. I was there, alongside the club, when we opened L’Alquería del Basket to host displaced families. Those were difficult days, but also filled with solidarity. That’s why we believe Roig Arena can help the city heal emotionally by offering people joy, excitement, and community again. As I always say: recovering emotion is part of recovering life."

The team meeting room at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: What do you want people to feel tonight, when they enter the arena for the first time?**

"I want them to feel proud, to feel like this is theirs – because it is. This venue belongs to the fans, the city, and to everyone who believes in what Valencia can achieve. Tonight is just the beginning."

Valencia vs. Virtus News

As Roig Arena opens its doors, Victor Sendra discusses the vision, innovation and cultural impact behind Valencia’s new world-class venue

Check out the Top 10 plays of the opening round of the 2025-26 EuroCup season.

EuroCup Round 1: Top 10 plays

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Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 2

## Friday, October 3

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19:00 CEST)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"Very excited to go back home, very excited to be playing in front of the Zalgiris crowd. Zalgiris had a fantastic game, going to Monaco and beating last year’s finalist speaks for itself. They have very solid guard play with the three veteran guards from the EuroLeague who control the rhythm amazingly. And very clear roles of the other ones, understanding what they are doing and how they can contribute to the team's success."

**Devon Hall, Fenerbahce guard**

"It will be a tough game. Obviously they have a difficult environment to play in. They also got a great win in Round 1. So, we need to focus on our game plan and try to play a solid game."

### AS Monaco vs. Dubai Basketball (19:30 CEST)

**Vassilis Spanoulis, Monaco head coach**

"We need to start the game much better than we did on Wednesday. We need a better approach, a better mentality; that's essential at this level. We've had a day to fully prepare for this game against Dubai. The key is to continue implementing our standards for this season and play with more heart."

**Nemanja Nedovic, Monaco guard**

"The start of the game against Zalgiris didn't go well for us at all. We need to approach the game differently and execute our game plan better. We didn't deserve to win against Zalgiris. The important thing to remember is that we'll be back in action two days later, determined to do much better and take the right approach to get our first EuroLeague win of the season. We need to do better, and we're ready."

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

"It is an intense league and you have no time to celebrate a victory or cry for a loss. We are facing the finalist of last season's EuroLeague, which are now stronger, if you ask me, this year. It is a big challenge for us with not too much time to prepare. We are looking forward and know we go against one of the most talented teams in Europe. If want to get close to them, we need to play one of the best defenses until now. Generally, the key factor is always the same: the basic things, how we are going to approach personnel and individual quality, how we will defend them one-on-one. Team-wise, it is very hard to guard Monaco players one-on-one. We are to approach it as a team and then of course, defensive transition, boxing out, not allowing second-chance points and then on offense, we just need to share the ball and try to punish them on the places where we think they are the weakest."

**McKinley Wright, Dubai guard**

"We know they are going to come out with a reaction coming off their last game versus Zalgiris. For us, we have to stay together for 40 minutes. We have to stick to the game plan and be really good defensively. We have to take them out of transition and contain them, contain their key guys. We know it's going to be difficult, playing on the road and them coming off the game that they just had. So, the main thing is just staying together, keeping them out of transition and, you know, competing at a high level."

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:30 CEST)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"We are aware that we are playing against one of the deepest rosters, one of the best teams in the EuroLeague. It’s Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv’s first season in the Euroleague but with the new guys they signed and the way they played their first game, proved that they are one of the candidates for the Final Four. Nothing changed in the last couple of days. Our main focus is ourselves. We had a good practice yesterday, hopefully another good practice today and then ready to play the game. The most important thing is focusing on our own team."

**Rodrigue Beaubois, Efes guard**

"Hapoel may be one of the newcomers to this EuroLeague season, but their roster is filled with experienced players and they are led by an experienced coach who knows how to win. This combination makes them a very dangerous team. We need to be fully ready for a tough and intense 40-minutes battle."

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We’re playing against a team with a lot of experience – a club that’s been to many Final Fours, won the EuroLeague, and built another great team this year under a great coach. Obviously, it’s something new for us - the back-to-back and the double-week game. We're really getting into the real thing, and we’re looking forward to this game."

**Ish Wainright, Hapoel forward**

"Efes is an amazing team with a lot of great players and a rich history from everything I’ve seen and heard over the years. They share the same goals as we do and have a chip on their shoulder as well. Our staff will put us in a great position to win. We just need to stay locked in and minimize our mistakes. Much respect to them, but it’s going to be a dogfight from start to finish."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (20:00 CEST)

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### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CEST)

**Joan Penarroya, Barcelona head coach**

"We knew it was going to be a difficult week with three road games against tough opponents. We didn't do things well in the first game and were not up to what the game required from us, especially in terms of defense and toughness. We walked about it, analyzed it and practiced, and now we are looking forward to playing at a higher level in those aspects of the game we didn't do well the other night against an opponent with great potential like Panathinaikos. Those teams that managed to keep a core are seeing those players step up more than the new ones, which is normal. They added a player which will be more important. TJ Shorts, who played only two minutes \[against Bayern\] and had not played before. He will surely see more playing time from on. \[Cedi\] Osman may play, too. It is a deep team, built to be one of the candidates to win the EuroLeague. They have a player like Kendrick Nunn who seems to be standing out but all of their other players are very good, too. We have to do a great job as a team and a much better job on defense. We play on a different court in front of a great atmosphere. We have to play a good game and focus on Panathinaikos."

**Will Clyburn, Barcelona forward**

"We are focused. Obviously, this is a tough league and road games are hard to come by. And it is a long season, so we are going to focus on the next game, and the next game is Panathinaikos. First thing, \[we have to\] play smart, don't let them get their fans involved. When their gym gets going and their fans get involved, they are playing a lot harder. Play our pace, not they play theirs and that's about it. We have to play our type of basketball and not play theirs. I had no expectations here. I came here to help this team win. The other night was my night and I am pretty sure is going to be someone else's night soon. I am not going to lean on that. What I am going to do is lean on my defense, my rebounding and what I can do help the team. It is one game, we are not 20 games in. We are just going to go out there and play our game. I can't judge this team off one loss. It's a long season and obviously, the more games we play, the more games we are going to get better, so we will see. It is all about game plans. The only thing we can go is worry about ourselves and not them. We have to play our type of basketball and we will see how the outcome comes."

### Valencia Basket vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CEST)

**Pedro Martinez, Valencia head coach**

"All opponents are tough. Virtus has an excellent team, with very physical players inside and players outside who are very difficult to defend, such as Edwards, Vildoza, Pajola, and Morgan. They are players with a lot of scoring ability, they play very good defense, and obviously they are a very tough and very difficult opponent. But hey, we're playing in the EuroLeague, we're playing against the best teams in Europe, and obviously we already know that no one is going to give us any breaks."

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"Valencia is one of the best teams in transition and one-on-one play, as well as fast-paced action and solid offensive rebounding. They have many good players in one-on-one situations and have a high level of offensive intensity that is difficult for defenses to manage. Our goal will be to stop them in transition: our approach to defense will be crucial in containing them."

**Matt Morgan, Virtus guard**

"I think the first match against Real Madrid was a great test for us, but there are still many things to work on and to improve. The match ahead of us will be tough and intense, and it will take a lot of energy: let's play as a team and give it our all for 40 minutes, and we'll see what happens."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Paris Basketball (21:30 CEST)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Paris is different. The way it plays offensively and defensively, it will be a really high-tempo game, really intense. They don't even care about shooting after 6-7 seconds, so we're going to have to sprint back on defense and be ready to play. They are a great offensive rebounding team, so we have to focus on that too. On the other side, offensively we have to keep it simple, we have to attack the right way. Very challenging second game in the EuroLeague season."

**Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi forward**

"We kind of made this our second home, so just being back and seeing familiar faces has been great. I'm really excited for our first game here. I don't think Paris plays like any team you've ever seen in Europe, like any team at all. They play very fast, they play very intense on both sides of the ball, their sets on offense are different, even their schemes defensively, so it's something you have to get adjusted to quickly. They come out the gate with a lot of energy, a lot of pace, so you need to be poised and focus and concentrate on the game plan."

**Nadir Hifi, Paris guard**

"We need to bounce back. We know it was a tough game against Fenerbahce, the champions, on the road, and we definitely feel like we showed we can have the same impact as last year. Everybody wants to prove that we can still compete at the highest level in Europe."

## Thursday, October 2

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:30 CEST)

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"We decided to cancel today’s practice, considering that, given the demanding schedule, this was the best solution. Ahead of us is a game against Olimpia Milano, a team that played an outstanding game against Crvena Zvezda and had previously shown excellent form in the Italian Super Cup. Nevertheless, the focus must remain on us. I was surprised by the way we played against Dubai, bearing in mind that throughout the entire preparation period we played with much greater aggressiveness and had three very good practices before the trip. These are things we must change and pay close attention to, in order to prepare in the best possible way for the upcoming game against Milan."

**Arijan Lakic, Partizan forward**

"We need to realize the season’s already underway and be more locked in tomorrow, especially since Milan got a win yesterday. The key now is to get some rest, prepare the right way, and be ready for what’s going to be a tough game. We’ve got to keep looking forward, but with our focus fully on Milan. We need to recognize what adjustments have to be made and show improvement, and hopefully we’ll prove that tomorrow. Playing at home in front of our crowd means a lot, and we’re excited for that."

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We played well during the Super Cup weekend and again against Red Star, but the next one will be our fourth game in six days, and we'll need to control the minutes, the fastbreak that they are able to execute because of their powerful and athletic guards and work really well under the boards. The other key will be our ability of attacking their defensive switches they use a lot. We'll need to take a step up in this regard. It is going to be a very difficult game that we approach with the confidence we built over the past weeks."

**Zach LeDay, Milan forward**

"We're a brand-new team and we need to take it day by day. Belgrade has always been a second home to me; the atmosphere is always special. We have a lot of talent and depth in the squad, but we just need to focus on improving every day, including tomorrow."

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CEST)

**Gordie Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"We need to increase our intensity in defense there were a lot of good things, for example the offensive rebound. And we didn't make open shots, which isn't bad, that's part of the game. But we couldn't stop Pana's very good individual players in defense, so we have to find a way as a team against Red Star."

**Justinian Jessup, Bayern guard**

"I hope we can improve and win our first home game. And I'm really looking forward to the fans at SAP Garden, it's going to be great."

**Ioannis Sfairopoulos, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"After Tuesday's game, we are playing the second game of the double round against Bayern Munich. First of all, we are playing against a quality team that brought some new players who are now in good momentum. On the other hand, we have some players who will be out, but that should not be a reason for us not to fight as best as we can; we have to improve our game compared to yesterday's performance: to be better defensively, and offensively to make smarter decisions in some moments compared to Tuesday's game. I expect the players to be ready and we will fight for the best possible result."

**Dejan Davidovac, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"We are still in a transition period and we don't look like we should. But, honestly, I don't think this is the period when we should be at our peak. That's not very convenient. The fact is that patience is not a favorite word for our star players, but we need it. And, we are here and we will do everything we can to fit in as soon as possible and hopefully look better. Bayern is 48 hours later and we are going there with a changed lineup. The concept of our team has been completely disrupted, but we have no choice but to fight."

### Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:30 CEST)

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We are very early in the season, so the normal parameters that, for example, may exist in the playoffs will be different, but the quality, the value, especially the fact that Olympiacos has quite a few players who have been playing together for many years with the same coach, is very noticeable in the quality of the game and is there. Of course, they also have room for improvement, injuries, etc., but they are a great team that plays with memory, with great, great players, with \[Evan\] Fournier and \[Sasha\] Vezenkov above the rest. It's a very deep and, above all, very experienced roster. So I think the memory of Olympiacos is present and also alive in everyone's minds, especially in the players who were here last year, so we will try to show an increasingly better version of our team, even though it is, of course, against one of the biggest opponents you can find in this EuroLeague."

**David Kramer, Real Madrid forward**

"We are looking forward to playing in front of our fans against one of the toughest opponents we could face. Olympiacos is a great opponent, one of the best teams in Europe over the last two seasons, and for that reason, to win tomorrow's game, we will have to give our all and be very focused on the game. In this competition, every game is important, but home games are even more so, and tomorrow we will try to be strong on our court. We are in the process of adapting, as there are many new players. We have to be patient, trust ourselves, and trust the work we do every day."

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"We know our capabilities, but we also know what Real Madrid are. They are an experienced team, full of talent, and now they are developing a new playing philosophy after the departure of Coach Mateo. It may take them some time to reach the level they want, but they remain extremely high-quality and know how to win. Of course, we expect a very demanding game, and we must be fully focused in order to claim the victory."

**Tyson Ward, Olympiacos forward**

"It’s very important that we started the season with a win. There are things we can improve as we go, but at this level you have to take whatever you can. Against Real Madrid, we’ll definitely need to be more focused and play tougher. Everyone knows how good a team Real are. But if we execute the game plan properly, we can succeed."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 2: ' Paris plays unlike any team you've ever seen in Europe'

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 2

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, as reported by the clubs, and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

PJ Dozier is questionable for Efes's game against Hapoel on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- PJ Dozier missed Efes's opening-day win over Maccabi, and is questionable for Round 2.
- Vincent Poirier is out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/).

### AS Monaco

Yoan Makoundou remains out and will miss Monaco's game against Dubai on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's Round 1 clash with Zalgiris.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at ASVEL on Friday.

- Rodions Kurucs and Mamadi Diakite missed Baskonia's opening-day loss to Olympiacos.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Joel Bolomboy, Devonte' Graham, Isaiah Canaan, Uros Plavsic and Jasiel Rivero are all ruled out for Crvena Zvezda's game at Bayern on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Jasiel Rivero limped off the court with a foot injury during Zvezda's Round 1 defeat to Milan.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is awaiting a surgery
- Devonte' Graham will be missing in action due to an ankle contusion.
- Uros Plavsic will be missing in action due to an ankle sprain.
- Ognjen Dobric is out with an injury suffered during the EuroBasket 2025

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Monaco on Friday.

- Nate Mason, Aleksa Avramovic, Danilo Andjusic and Sertac Sanli missed Dubai's Round 1 win over Partizan.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered a long-term injury before the start of the season.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

- Lorenzo Brown and Leonardo Tote' are once again unavailable for Milan's game at Partizan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Lorenzo Brown and Leonardo Tote' missed Milan's Round 1 win at Crvena Zvezda.

### FC Barcelona

Barcelona has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Panathinaikos on Friday.

- Miles Norris missed Barcelona's Round 1 defeat at Hapoel.
- [Juan Nunez is out indefinitely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-guard-juan-nunez-to-miss-6-months/) due to a knee injury.

### FC Bayern Munich

Rokas Jokubaitis, Johannes Voigtmann, Elias Harris, Justus Hollatz and Aleksa Radanov are all missing for Bayern's game against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Johannes Voigtmann will miss the start of the season after he suffered a knee injury during EuroBasket 2025 that required surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Justus Hollatz (recovery) and Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for Round 1.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game at Zalgiris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Scottie Wilbekin (recovery process) and Arturs Zagars (injury) missed Round 1 and remain out for Round 2.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Efes on Friday.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) did not play during the opening week of the season after undergoing an appendectomy.
- Bar Timor and Bruno Caboclo did not play in Round 1, either.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Baskonia on Friday.

- Thomas Heurtel missed ASVEL's Round 1 clash with Valencia.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Lonnie Walker is a game-time decision for Maccabi's game against Paris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Lonnie Walker suffered a heel injury during Maccabi's Round 1 defeat at Efes.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Shaquielle McKissic, Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall did not travel with the team and are once again unavailable for Olympiacos's game at Real Madrid on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Recently signed Frank Ntilikina has travelled with the team, but he did not feature in Round 1.
- Keenan Evans will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.
- [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) could miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during the Greek League finals in June.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Friday.

- Cedi Osman and Mathias Lessort missed Panathinaikos's Round 1 clash with Bayern.

### Paris Basketball

Lamar Stevens and Enzo Shahrvin are one again missing for Paris's game at Maccabi on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-duo-lamar-stevens-sebastian-herrera-out-for-weeks/) is out for 'several weeks', Paris confirmed on September 19.
- Enzo Shahrvin, like Stevens, missed Paris's EuroLeague opener at Fenerbahce.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Mario Nakic is ruled out for Partizan's game against Milan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Miika Muurinen, who did not travel with the team for Partizan's Round 1 loss at Dubai, has been registered
- Mario Nakic missed Round 1 game due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Olympiacos on Thursday.

- Theo Maledon did not travel with the team for the game against Virtus.
- Gabriele Procida did not play against Virtus due to an ankle problem. He is doubtful in Round 2.

### Valencia Basket

Valencia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Virtus on Friday.

- Jean Montero, Xabi Lopez Arostegui and Brancou Badio are out [with different injuries](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-loses-montero-badio-and-lopez-arostegui-to-injuries/).
- Yankuba Sima missed the Spanish Super Cup due to a leg injury. He didn't play in Round 1, either.

### Virtus Bologna

Nicola Akele and Abramo Canka are not available for Virtus's game at Valencia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Nicola Akele missed Virtus's Round 1 win, and will not be available for Round 2.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Fenerbahce on Friday.

- Dovydas Giedraitis is sidelined indefinitely [after a wrist surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dovydas-giedraitis-to-miss-start-of-2025-26-season/).

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs

Injury report, Round 2: Lonnie Walker a game-time decision, PJ Dozier questionable

Sergio Scariolo marked his second home debut with Real Madrid, the first time he has led Los Blancos in a home fixture since May 26, 2002. A lot has changed for both Real Madrid and Coach Scariolo in those 8,895 days, but both have consistently been winning in various competitions.

Coach Scariolo turned second home debut into character win

There were plenty of storylines surrounding the big showdown between Real Madrid and Olympiacos Piraeus. First, it was a rematch of last season’s playoff series, where the Reds eliminated Real Madrid with a road win at Movistar Arena. Second, it added another chapter to a historic rivalry highlighted by four EuroLeague Championship Games in 1995, 2013, 2015, and 2023.

Last but not least, Sergio Scariolo marked his second home debut with Real Madrid, the first time he has led *Los Blancos* in a home fixture since May 26, 2002. A lot has changed for both Real Madrid and Coach Scariolo in those 8,895 days, but both have consistently been winning in various competitions.

Real Madrid-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

At first, things looked bleak as Olympiacos caught fire, sinking its first 7 three-point attempts en route to a 29-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.

“You just keep going. It was frustrating, very, very frustrating. You prepare for some individuals, for every team, that this might happen. And it can’t frustrate you enough that you stop playing hard,” [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) said after the game. “So we just kept going and stuck to our plan. Later on, I think we took the edge, and it went in our favor.”

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🔝 <a href="https://twitter.com/mariohezonja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mariohezonja</a> <br>👏 ¡Nuestro MVP del partido vs <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a>! <a href="https://t.co/f8zOIHH1tG">pic.twitter.com/f8zOIHH1tG</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1973863067193921873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


Shots stopped falling for Olympiacos – it made only one of its next 20 three-pointers – but the Reds still held a 64-69 lead at the end of the third quarter.

That’s when everything clicked for Real Madrid, fueled by an incredible home crowd. *Los Merengues* held their opponents scoreless for six minutes, with [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) and [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) sparking a 10-0 run that put Real Madrid ahead for good, 74-69. Olympiacos got as close as 74-73, but then playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) took control.

Campazzo hit a pair of free throws, found Hezonja for a mid-range jumper, and nailed a floater that pushed Real Madrid further ahead, 80-73. He then connected with [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) for a one-handed slam and dished two more assists, allowing Hezonja and [Gabriel Deck](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/gabriel-deck/009005/) to extend the lead to double digits right at the buzzer.

Facu Campazzo had four points and four assists in the last four minutes to lead Real Madrid to an 89-77 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus. 

Campazzo makes the difference down the stretch

It all happened fast. Campazzo returned to the floor with 3:44 left and led a decisive 15-4 run with four points and four assists. He finished with 9 points and 8 assists, while Hezonja led the winners with 18 points and Deck added 13.

“I think the turning point was still in the first half. The second quarter was way better. I think some of our guys were not aware of the defensive potential of this team, of these players,” Coach Scariolo said after the game. “So they were there, but not there enough. You have to be with your hand up every time, force them to dribble, contest every shot. We’re a brand-new team. Everything is basically new.”

Real Madrid next hosts LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in Round 3 on Thursday, October 9.

Game News

Facu Campazzo’s late heroics helped Real Madrid secure a prestigious victory

Bryce Jones of Aris Thessaloniki Betsson and Michalis Lountzis of Panionios Athens were named Round 1 co-MVPs, each posting a round-high PIR of 33.

Round 1 co-MVPs: Bryce Jones, Michalis Lountzis

[Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) of Aris Thessaloniki Betsson and [Michalis Lountzis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/michalis-lountzis/006302/) of Panionios Athens were named Round 1 co-MVPs, each posting a round-high PIR of 33.

Jones led Aris to an 85-81 road victory over Umana Reyer Venice with a well-rounded performance: 26 points on 9-of-14 two-pointers, 1-of-3 three-pointers, and 5-of-7 free throws, along with 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 7 fouls drawn. Panionios needed overtime to edge NINERS Chemnitz 89-86, with Lountzis leading the charge. He scored 20 points on 3-of-4 two-pointers, 3-of-6 three-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws, added 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and drew 6 fouls.

[Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) of Bahcesehir College Istanbul posted a PIR of 32 in his team’s 98-90 road victory over U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Flynn contributed 24 points on 6-of-8 two-pointers, 2-of-5 three-pointers and 6-of-8 free throws, along with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 5 fouls drawn.

[Mark Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mark-smith/013969/) of ratiopharm Ulm and [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dusan-miletic/009896/) of Cluj, each with a PIR of 27, round out the top individual performances. Smith tallied 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals in Ulm’s 96-93 win at Turk Telekom Ankara, while Miletic finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.

### Individual highs: Arnas Velicka, Neptunas, 10 assists

Bryce Jones of Aris and [Corey Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/corey-davis-jr-/013890/) of Chemnitz topped the scoring charts with 26 points each.

[Thomas Kennedy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/thomas-kennedy/013973/) of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, [Yordan Minchev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yordan-minchev/007423/) of Chemnitz, [Zacharie Perrin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/zacharie-perrin/011579/) of Veolia Towers Hamburg, and [Austin Wiley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/austin-wiley/013278/) of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem each grabbed 11 rebounds, the most in Round 1.

[Arnas Velicka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/arnas-velicka/006326/) of Neptunas Klaipeda was the only player to reach double digits in assists, dishing out 10 in his team’s 95-85 road loss to Slask Wroclaw.

Four players collected 4 steals apiece in Round 1: Velicka, Michalis Lountzis, Malachi Flynn, and [Ty Brewer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ty-brewer/013894/) of Chemnitz.

[Justin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/justin-smith/013276/) of Jerusalem led the round with 3 blocks.

Three players recorded double-doubles: Velicka (16 points, 10 assists), Wiley (14 points, 11 rebounds), and Kennedy (10 points, 11 rebounds).

Panionios Athens v NINERS Chemnitz (2025-10-01T16:30:00.000Z)

Montenegrin national team player Zoran Nikolic is set to don the Buducnost VOLI Podgorica jersey once again.

Zoran Nikolic returns to Buducnost

Montenegrin national team player [Zoran Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zoran-nikolic/005357/) is set to don the [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/bud/) jersey once again.

Nikolic is a familiar face to the club’s fans, having represented Buducnost for many years and contributed to numerous successes. After three years away, he is returning to the blue and white ranks, ready to strengthen the team with his quality and experience.

The 29-year-old center joins after last playing for SC Derby, where he posted 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 block per game across 29 ABA League appearances.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Zoran Nikolić se vraća u Budućnost VOLI! 🔵⚪️<a href="https://t.co/0Y2kyitd9L">https://t.co/0Y2kyitd9L</a> <a href="https://t.co/WxIzMHl1uY">pic.twitter.com/WxIzMHl1uY</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1973866834257719733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Known for his toughness, solid defense, and excellent passing instincts, Nikolic is an important presence in the frontcourt. His presence in the paint will bring added stability and depth to the rotation – a valuable asset for the challenges ahead this season.

Nikolic played four times for Buducnost in the EuroLeague in 2018-19 and has appeared in 66 EuroCup games across five seasons, all of which were with the Montenegrin outfit.

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He last played for the club in the 2021-22 campaign

Establishing a strong identity is a crucial first step for any team with big ambitions – and Buducnost VOLI Podgorica made a clear statement about theirs on Thursday night.

Buducnost set the tone in London in bid to build defensive identity

Establishing a strong identity is a crucial first step for any team with big ambitions – and [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/bud/) made a clear statement about theirs on Thursday night.

In a commanding [59-86 road win over the London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/buducnost-crushes-london-lions-in-59-86-road-win/), Buducnost left little doubt about its commitment to defensive intensity.

“I don’t think we could have asked for a much better start,” said [Rasheed Sulaimon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/rasheed-sulaimon/011150/) after the game. “Like Coach said in the locker room, we have high aspirations this year. From the guys who came back to the new additions, I thought it was a great performance. We played a great game and showed that defense can be our identity this year.”

London Lions-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

Coming off a run to the EuroCup Eighthfinals last season, Buducnost is aiming to go further this time around. The performance in London was a promising first step.

Andrej Zakelj’s side set the tone early, holding the Lions to just 12 and 13 points respectively in the opening two quarters. Buducnost stayed aggressive throughout, forcing 15 turnovers and converting them into 17 points, many coming in transition.

“As we continued to raise the intensity on defense, I don’t think it’s a coincidence – that’s when we started to separate,” Sulaimon added.

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[Nikola Tanaskovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nikola-tanaskovic/005637/) led the way with 13 points and praised the team effort:

“All the guys gave their maximum. We played great defense from the start. A great start to the season for us.”

After allowing 93 points in their last-16 loss to Turk Telekom Ankara last season, Buducnost has made defensive improvement a clear priority. If Thursday was any indication, the Montenegrin side is on the right track and it will now aim to build on that momentum at home next week against Dolomiti Energia Trento.

The visitors held the London Lions under 60 points in dominant EuroCup opener

London Lions v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Top scorers Sterling Brown and Carlik Jones led Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade to a nerve-jangling 80-78 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after the hosts were forced to hang on in a dramatic finish, having nearly spilled a 20-point lead.

Partizan leaned on Sterling Brown, Carlik Jones to get the job done against Milan

Top scorers [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/) and [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) led [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) to a nerve-jangling [80-78 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/partizan-holds-on-to-edge-out-battling-milan-80-78/) after the hosts were forced to hang on in a dramatic finish, having nearly spilled a 20-point lead.

Brown netted 20 points, including 10 of his team’s opening 12, while Jones chipped in with 15 to go with 6 assists as Partizan fired on all cylinders for 25 minutes before running out of steam in the fourth quarter.

The hosts were effervescent defensively in the first half as they committed no turnovers in the opening 10 minutes and restricted Milan to just 1 offensive board before the interval, having kept the visiting team’s big men at bay.

Milan looked dead and buried as Partizan romped into a 53-33 lead early in the third quarter, but the Italian outfit then found another gear and launched a ferocious fightback which nearly turned the contest on its head in the final minute.

[Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/), who was in patchy form for Serbia at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket where the tournament favorites crashed out in the Round of 16 against Finland, failed to deliver in crunch time as he missed a game-winning shot on the final buzzer for Milan.

Brown, who won the player of the game award, was delighted with Partizan’s victory which put behind a tough 89-76 loss at Dubai Basketball in the opening round of Europe’s premier club competition.

“It’s always great to come here and perform for our fans,” Brown said in a courtside interview. “We bounced back from the last game and it was a good game tonight for everybody, not just for myself. Good to get one under our belt, we didn’t want to dwell too much on the last one as its’s going to be a long season.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top performer | <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> round 02 | vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlimpiaMI1936</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NikeTopPerformer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NikeTopPerformer</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sr7PNquq58">pic.twitter.com/Sr7PNquq58</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1973863936325017992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Carlik Jones echoed Brown’s views and praised Partizan’s diehard fans, who keep generating an electrifying atmosphere in the Belgrade Arena.

“I get the goosebumps every time I go down the tunnel as they keep shoring an amazing amount of passion,” he said. “It’s like having an extra player on the floor. We’ve got to do better with controlling the lead, it was ugly towards the end but we got the win and that’s all that matters to us right now.”

Milan’s sour-looking head coach Ettore Messina wad disappointed after the Italian team fell agonizingly short of doing the double in the Serbian capital, having steamrolled over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade at the same venue on Tuesday, 82-92.

“It’s the second game in quick succession that we’ve had to face this kind of atmosphere and it’s going to be a long season for everybody,” he said. “After falling behind by 20, we were able to raise the level of our defense and our offense became faster, so I am very happy with how we played the second half.”

The duo was instrumental in carving out a big lead which Partizan was forced to defend tooth and nail in the home stretch

Partizan leaned on Sterling Brown, Carlik Jones to get the job done

Real Madrid secured its first win of the new EuroLeague season with a composed 89–77 home victory over Olympiacos Piraeus. Despite a red-hot start from the visitors, Los Blancos stayed patient, locked in defensively, and completely flipped the script over the final three quarters.

Real Madrid shut the door on Olympiacos's shooters

Real Madrid secured its first win of the new EuroLeague season with [a composed 89–77 home victory over Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-comes-from-behind-to-down-olympiacos-89-77/). Despite a red-hot start from the visitors, *Los Blancos* stayed patient, locked in defensively, and completely flipped the script over the final three quarters.

Olympiacos came out firing.

[Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) was electric in the opening 10 minutes, knocking down back-to-back three-pointers – including one in transition – and continuing his scoring spree with 16 points in the first quarter alone. He hit all 4 of his three-point attempts.

[Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) added another from deep, while [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) and [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/) each connected from long range. The Reds started a perfect 7 of 7 from three-point territory.

It made its opening seven three-pointers on its way to a 19-29 lead. 

Olympiacos's first quarter in Madrid

By the time Fournier drained an off-balance triple from an almost impossible angle near the sideline, Olympiacos had hit 8 of its first 11 three-pointers and led 29–19 at the end of a near-flawless quarter.

But that was as good as it got from beyond the arc.

Olympiacos would go on to miss its final 16 three-point attempts. Vezenkov and [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) kept the scoreboard ticking with points inside, but Real steadily took control.

When the fourth quarter began, the hosts raised their defensive intensity – and the Reds went scoreless for six straight minutes.

The final-period numbers tell the story: Olympiacos shot just 2 of 8 on two-pointers (25%), 0 of 8 from deep, dished just 2 assists, and committed 4 turnovers.

Meanwhile, Real never let up. *Los Blancos*' energy and execution on both ends pushed the lead into double digits, a margin that could prove significant later in the season when tiebreakers are in play.

Everything fell into place for the Reds early — until it didn’t

What a difference two days can make. After going scoreless in FC Bayern Munich’s season opener, Andi Obst bounced back in spectacular fashion, knocking down 9 three-pointers and scoring 31 points to lead Bayern to a 97–88 win over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade – the German champs' first victory of the season.

Andi Obst after shining against Zvezda: 'Bad shots don’t really exist for me'

What a difference two days can make.

After going scoreless in [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/)’s season opener, [Andi Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/) bounced back in spectacular fashion, knocking down 9 three-pointers and scoring 31 points to [lead Bayern to a 97–88 win over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-grabs-first-win-thanks-to-9-andi-obst-three-pointers/) – the German champs' first victory of the season.

FC Bayern Munich-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Obst connected on 9 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc and added 3 rebounds and 1 steal in the win.<br>
“I just let the game come to me and am ready to shoot all the time,” Obst said postgame.

His breakout performance came just two days after a tough night against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, where he missed all four of his three-point attempts and finished scoreless, though he did contribute 2 rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.

“Andi really gave us a big lift coming off the bench and hitting shots right away. He was a huge difference-maker tonight," said Bayern head coach Gordon Herbert. "Andi can do more than just shoot the basketball. It was an unbelievable shooting performance. In the first half, he made some big shots for us – we could have been down 10 or 12 points, but he came in and gave us momentum.”

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Obst, who holds the EuroLeague record for most three-pointers made in a single game with 11, credited his readiness and confidence.

“I’m confident. Bad shots don't really exist for me. I enjoy taking them and my teammates trust me. It’s also a team thing – they play for me,” said the 29-year-old sharpshooter.

Last season, Obst shot 42% from three-point range and had several standout performances: [hitting a EuroLeague-record 11 triples for 34 points](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/andreas-obst-breaks-the-euroleague-single-game-record-for-three-pointers-made/) against FC Barcelona in Round 11, and making 8 threes against Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 24. He has also recorded three games in his EuroLeague career with 7 made three-pointers.

Having gone scoreless two days ago, he hit 9 threes for 31 points in Bayern's Round 2 win

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica opened its 2025-26 EuroCup season with a comfortable 59-86 victory at the London Lions on Thursday night. The visitors dominated from the off at Copper Box Arena and led from start to finish, which allowed them to celebrate their first win of the campaign.

Buducnost crushes London Lions in 59-86 road win

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica opened its 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season with a comfortable 59-86 victory at the London Lions on Thursday night. The visitors dominated from the off at Copper Box Arena and led from start to finish, which allowed them to celebrate their first win of the campaign.

Nikola Tanaskovic bagged a team-high 13 points, with Skylar Mays, Axel Bouteille and Rasheed Sulaimon netting 12 each. Kameron McGusty paced London with 13 points, 9 of which were scored in the fourth quarter.

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Buducnost opened the game with a 0-6 run, with all three scores coming from inside the arc. It took London 4 minutes to get its first bucket, with Joel Scott netting a corner triple. But the visitors dictated the tempo through their defense, with seven players getting on the scoresheet to secure a 12-20 cushion after 10 minutes.

Mays hit the ground running in the second quarter, drilling two triples and a couple of jumpers to open a 15-34 lead. Then, Fletcher Magee scored his first 5 points of the game and Dordije Jovanovic connected from deep as Buducnost maintained a 25-46 advantage at halftime.

Tarik Phillip scored the first bucket of the second half, but back-to-back triples from Bouteille restored a 30-52 lead. Aaryn Rai netted twice from beyond the arc before finding Deane Williams, who nailed one of his own, slightly cutting the deficit to 39-58. Yet, the guests ended the third quarter with a 2-8 run, taking a 25-point lead (41-66) into the fourth.

The game turned into an exchange of blows in the opening stages of the closing quarter, with a red-hot McGusty bagging 9 straight points before a Sulaimon triple made it 53-74 for the visitors. London tried to find the energy for a final comeback push, but Buducnost’s defense remained tight until the final buzzer, sealing the outcome in the English capital.

The guests led throughout the game to open their season in style

Real Madrid registered its first win in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season by downing Olympiacos Piraeus 89-77 in the Spanish capital in Round 2 on Thursday. Both teams now have a 1-1 record in the standings.
Mario Hezonja led the winners with 18 points. Gabriel Deck added 13 and as many as six other Real players scored between 6 and 9 points. Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos with 20 points. Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov each added 13 while Nikola Milutinov had 10 for the guests, that led 64-69 at the end of the third quarter. 


Real Madrid comes from behind to down Olympiacos, 89-77

Real Madrid registered its first win in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season by downing Olympiacos Piraeus 89-77 in the Spanish capital in Round 2 on Thursday. Both teams now have a 1-1 record in the standings.

Mario Hezonja led the winners with 18 points. Gabriel Deck added 13 and as many as six other Real players scored between 6 and 9 points. Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos with 20 points. Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov each added 13 while Nikola Milutinov had 10 for the guests, who led 64-69 at the end of the third quarter.

Dorsey sparked Olympiacos with back-to-back three-pointers, followed by Fournier hitting from downtown to establish a 4-9 lead. Milutinov added a floater, and the red-hot Dorsey finished a fast break with a layup. Feliz responded with a drive to the basket, then Trey Lyles answered Dorsey's layup with a triple. Thomas Walkup scored near the rim, and the unstoppable Dorsey countered Facu Campazzo’s driving layup with his third three-pointer, extending Olympiacos's lead to 11-20. Vezenkov and David Kramer joined the three-point barrage before Dorsey struck again from deep, prompting Real to call a timeout at 15-26. Bruno Fernando hit a jump hook, and Papanikolaou replied with a three-pointer – Olympiacos’s seventh triple in as many attempts. Deck’s layup kept Real within reach at 19-29 after the first quarter.

Tavares gave Los Blancos a boost with a three-point play early in the second quarter. Saben Lee responded for the Reds, and Lyles narrowed the gap for Real to 24-31. Sergio Llull connected from beyond the arc, but Evan Fournier answered with a tough three-pointer and followed it up with a floater to restore Olympiacos’s lead at 27-36. Llull continued to lead Real’s offense, and Hezonja topped Kostas Antetokounmpo’s powerful dunk with a deep three that brought Real even closer at 35-38. Tyson Ward stepped up for Olympiacos with a put-back basket and scored again after Lee’s reverse layup, extending the lead to 35-44. Deck and Campazzo responded on offense, and Chuma Okeke’s put-back dunk forced the Reds to call a timeout at 44-45. Vezenkov came out strong with a jump hook and a fast-break layup in a 0-6 Olympiacos run. Okeke hit a triple, but Vezenkov closed the half by restoring a 47-53 Olympiacos lead.

Feliz opened the second half with a three-pointer and added an off-balanced basket to keep Real close at 52-55. Vezenkov continued to lead Olympiacos, but Fernando responded with an alley-oop layup, followed by Hezonja’s catch-and-shoot triple that tied the game at 57-57. Milutinov threw down a dunk, only for Hezonja to cancel it out with a turnaround jumper. Dorsey then restored a 59-61 lead for Olympiacos. Alberto Abalde hit from deep to give Real its biggest lead of the night at 62-61. Milutinov answered with a jumper, and Dorsey gave the visitors breathing room at 62-65. Fernando came up big with an alley-oop dunk, but Milutinov matched it with a four-meter jumper. Vezenkov capped the quarter with free throws, setting the score at 64-69 in favor of Olympiacos after 30 minutes.

Lyles stepped up for Real early in the fourth quarter and Deck's tip-in tied it at 69-69. Garuba took over with a backdoor layup, and got help from Feliz and Tavares to boost Real's lead to 74-69 with five minutes remaining. Olympiacos went scoreless for six minutes until Fournier banked in a floater. Walkup made free throws for a 74-73 Olympiacos deficit. Campazzo made foul shots and fed Hezonja for a jumper that ignited the crowd at 78-73. The Reds kept struggling to score while Campazzo's floater forced coach Georgios Bartzokas to call a timeout, 80-73, with 1:53 left. Tavares dunked to seal the outcome, as Olympiacos never recovered.

Los Blancos responded to their opening-round defeat at Virtus by grabbing their first win of the season