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

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

EuroLeague Round 1: Top 10 plays

 Maccabi competed well at Efes on Tuesday but needs to improve its offensive execution, with only Jaylen Hoard and Roman Sorkin (15 points) reaching double digits in scoring. Oded Kattash will also want to see better protection of the backboards after allowing 14 offensive rebounds in that defeat, and will be wary of the threat posed by new Paris center Allan Dokossi after he grabbed 10 boards in Wednesday’s defeat at Fenerbahce. Shooting star Nadir Hifi started as he means to continue by draining 20 points on 5-of-7 threes in Istanbul, and he will be crucial again for Paris on Friday.

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\- Paris swept both of its official meetings with Maccabi last season, winning each by double digits. That included an 81/93 victory at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade in their first-ever matchup.

\- In Paris’s 96-83 home win over Maccabi last January, TJ Shorts set a club record with 14 assists.

\- Paris center Ismael Bako recorded his career high of 8 rebounds while playing for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne against Maccabi in April 2021.

\- Paris forward Daulton Hommes set his career high in steals (4) while playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Maccabi in March 2023.

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Maccabi (0-1) and Paris (0-1) have their sights set on bouncing back from Round 1 losses as they meet in Belgrade to complete the opening week.

Game Notes: Maccabi vs. Paris

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

Both teams started the season with morale-boosting victories, with Virtus leaning on intense team defense plus strong contributions from debutants Carsen Edwards (14 points) and fast rising star Saliou Niang (12 points) to overcome Real Madrid on Tuesday. Valencia's victory at ASVEL a day later owed a lot to a stunning all-round performance from newcomer Omari Moore (12 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists), while Matt Costello also started the season with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and his power in the paint will be important in subduing the visitors on an emotional occasion.

\- This game marks Valencia's first EuroLeague appearance at the new Roig Arena.

\- Valencia and Virtus had not faced each other in the EuroLeague prior to the 2022-23 season. The home team has won all four EuroLeague matchups between them sinc.

\- Virtus defeated Valencia 73-83 in the 2021-22 EuroCup Semifinals on its way to winning the title.

\- Virtus players Saliou Niang, Momo Diouf, Nicola Akele and Alessandro Pajola were teammates with Valencia's Darius Thompson on the Italian national team during EuroBasket 2025.

\- Diouf and Valencia's Nate Reuvers played together at Reggio Emilia during the 2022-23 season.

\- Darius Thompson set his career highs in points (26) and steals (5) while playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul against Virtus in January 2024.

Virtus (1-0) will attempt to ruin a special night for Valencia (1-0) as the Spanish club opens the doors to its new Roig Arena for the first time. 

Game Notes: Valencia vs. Virtus

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

The Greek giant opened its campaign in familiar fashion as the offensive talents of reigning league MVP Kendrick Nunn (21 points, 10 assists) helped down Bayern on Tuesday, and his new backcourt teammate TJ Shorts will be desperate to add a strong contribution after being held scoreless in that game. Subduing the Greens’ offense will be a major challenge for a Barca team that allowed 103 points in its season-opening loss at Hapoel, where an excellent debut from Will Clyburn (23 points, 7 rebounds) and the return of backcourt leader Nico Laprovittola after a long-term injury provided cause for optimism on an otherwise disappointing night.

\- Last season, Panathinaikos edged out a dramatic 90-89 home win over Barcelona behind 29 points from Kendrick Nunn.

 

\- Barcelona has won 14 consecutive home games against Panathinaikos, dating back to Game 2 of their 2013 playoff series. Panathinaikos’s last regular-season win in Barcelona came on January 10, 2008 – more than 16 years ago.

 

\- The two teams met in the 1996 EuroLeague Final in Paris, where Panathinaikos claimed its first EuroLeague title with a 67-66 victory. Panathinaikos legend Fragiskos Alvertis led the team with 17 points.

 

\- Barcelona and Panathinaikos have clashed twice in the EuroLeague Playoffs. In 2011, Panathinaikos won the series 3–1 despite not having home-court advantage. In 2013, Barcelona prevailed 3-2.

 

\- Barcelona center Willy Hernangomez and Panathinaikos forward Juancho Hernangomez are brothers.

 

\- The Hernangomez brothers have been teammates on the Spanish national team, winning gold at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and bronze at EuroBasket 2017.

 

\- Along with Barcelona’s Dario Brizuela and Joel Parra, the Hernangomez brothers also won gold at EuroBasket 2022.

 

\- Barcelona center Jan Vesely and Panathinaikos point guard Kostas Sloukas were teammates at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul for five seasons (2015–2020), helping the club win the 2017 EuroLeague title and reach four consecutive Final Fours.

 

\- Sloukas recorded a career-best 5 for 5 from three-point range for Fenerbahce in a game against Barcelona in March 2019.

 

\- Vesely also played alongside Panathinaikos center Omer Yurtseven at Fenerbahce between 2014 and 2016.

 

\- Panathinaikos guard Marius Grigonis was teammates with Barcelona’s Tornike Shengelia and Will Clyburn at CSKA Moscow during the 2021-22 season.

 

\- Grigonis made a career-high 10 free throws in a game against Barcelona in March 2023.

 

\- Clyburn had 24 points and 7 rebounds for a PIR of 32 in a road win over Panathinaikos while playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul in March 2023, earning MVP of the Round honors.

 

\- Clyburn made a career-high 11 two-point field goals while playing for Darussafaka Istanbul against Panathinaikos in November 2016.

 

\- Injured Barcelona guard Juan Núñez set career highs in PIR (21) and points (19) during a Round 13 loss at Panathinaikos.

The latest instalment of a famous rivalry will see Barcelona (0-1) attempt to kickstart its season by overcoming host Panathinaikos (1-0). 

Game Notes: Panathinaikos vs. Barcelona

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

In addition to the usual leadership of Nando De Colo (17 points, 4 assists), Wednesday’s home loss to Valencia saw the French team find reason for optimism through solid debuts from Glynn Watson (14 points) and Bastien Vautier (12 points). Baskonia can also feel good about its prospects despite losing to Olympiacos on Tuesday, when Trent Forrest showed his ability to lead the offense by recording a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists. Another key figure is former ASVEL star Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, who started the season by draining 23 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting and will now attempt to hand another loss to his old teammates.

\- The home team has won five of the last six meetings between ASVEL and Baskonia.

 

\- In February 2024, Baskonia defeated ASVEL 94–80 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, highlighted by Codi Miller-McIntyre recording just the fourth triple-double in EuroLeague history. He set a competition record with 20 assists, while also posting 11 points and 11 rebounds.

 

\- Baskonia's Markus Howard scored a career-high 35 points and tied his personal best with 8 three-pointers made against ASVEL in November 2023.

 

\- In Round 33 of the 2022-23 season, Baskonia overwhelmed ASVEL 120-100, setting a club record for points scored in a EuroLeague game. Baskonia also recorded a club-best 33 assists in that contest.

 

\- The first-ever meeting between these two clubs came during the 1985-86 Korac Cup, when ASVEL claimed a 94–84 road win in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

 

\- Baskonia’s all-time single-game records for performance index rating (PIR) and points were both set by Arvydas Macijauskas in a 92-76 home win over ASVEL on December 17, 2003. He finished with a PIR of 50 and scored 40 points.

 

\- Baskonia forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot spent the 2023-24 season with ASVEL.

 

\- Luwawu-Cabarrot and ASVEL guard Nando De Colo have been teammates on the French national team, winning a silver medal together at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

 

\- In their most recent matchup, Baskonia cruised to a 111-75 home win over ASVEL. In that game, Baskonia center Khalifa Diop recorded a career-high 3 blocks.

 

\- ASVEL guard Edwin Jackson set a career-high PIR of 31, along with matching career bests of 24 points and 6 three-pointers, while playing for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Baskonia in November 2018.

 

\- Jackson also recorded a career-high 4 steals for FC Barcelona against Baskonia in March 2018.

 

\- Nando De Colo posted a career-high 39 points — including a personal-best 12 two-point field goals — while playing for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in an 87-80 win over Baskonia in October 2019. His career-best PIR of 44 in that game earned him MVP of the Round honors.

 

\- De Colo also registered a career-high 6 steals against Baskonia in December 2021 while playing for Fenerbahce.

After suffering narrow defeats in Round 1, either ASVEL (0-1) or Baskonia (0-1) will collect their first victory on Friday.

Game Notes: ASVEL vs. Baskonia

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

This could become a shootout between two teams loaded with offensive potential, with Efes powered by 16 points apiece from Rolands Smits and Jordan Loyd as five different players netted in double digits to overcome Maccabi on Tuesday. Hapoel was the competition’s highest-scoring team in Round 1, blazing 103 points against Barcelona as new signings Vasilije Micic and Dan Oturu – who will both face their former club on Friday – scored 18 points apiece. Elijah Bryant is another ex-Efes star heading for a quick reunion, and his defensive attempts to slow down former teammate Shane Larkin could be crucial.

\- This will be the first official meeting between these two clubs.

 

\- Hapoel’s Vasilije Micic is an Anadolu Efes legend. He spent five seasons with the club (2018–2023), helping Efes win EuroLeague titles in 2021 and 2022, earning Final Four MVP honors both years. He also led the team to the 2019 championship game and was named EuroLeague MVP for the 2020-21 season.

 

\- Elijah Bryant and Dan Oturu joined Hapoel from Efes this summer. Bryant spent the past four seasons with Efes and was part of the 2022 EuroLeague championship team. Oturu played the last two seasons with the club.

 

\- Efes center Georgios Papagiannis played under current Hapoel head coach Dimitris Itoudis at Fenerbahce during the first part of the 2023-24 season, as well as on the Greek national team.

 

\- Papagiannis was also a teammate of Hapoel’s Yam Madar at Fenerbahce in the 2023-24 season.

 

\- Efes guard Nick Weiler-Babb played alongside Yam Madar at FC Bayern Munich during the first part of last season.

 

\- Efes guard PJ Dozier and Hapoel center Bruno Caboclo were teammates at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the 2024-25 season.

 

\- Hapoel guard Chris Jones recorded a personal best of 8 rebounds while playing for Valencia Basket in a 77–73 loss to Efes in October 2023.

Two teams attempting to complete a perfect opening week meet in Istanbul as Efes (1-0) welcomes competition newcomer Hapoel (1-0). 

Game Notes: Efes vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv

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

Competition newcomer Dubai could not have dreamed of a better debut than Tuesday’s comfortable victory over Partizan, when its long-range shooting ability was on full display with Davis Bertans (5-of-7 triples, 20 points) and summer signing Dzanan Musa (3-of-5, 19 points) firing on all cylinders. Another offensive key for the visitors is the distribution of McKinley Wright IV, who dished 7 assists without a turnover on Tuesday. Monaco struggled defensively in its season opening home loss to Zalgiris, allowing 89 points, so needs more than the usual scoring heroics of Mike James (24 points) and new signing Nikola Mirotic (16 points) to kickstart its season.

\- This will be the first-ever official meeting between Monaco and Dubai.

 

\- Dubai center Mam Jaiteh, currently sidelined due to injury, spent the past two seasons with Monaco and helped the club reach the 2025 EuroLeague Championship Game.

 

\- Dubai guard Dwayne Bacon played for Monaco in the 2021-22 season, making his EuroLeague debut and helping the team reach the playoffs.

 

\- Dubai guard Danilo Andjusic also played for Monaco during the 2021-22 season, contributing to the team’s historic EuroLeague Playoffs berth. He was teammates with Mike James, Alpha Diallo and Donatas Motiejunas.

 

\- Dubai’s Davis Bertans and Monaco’s Mike James were teammates at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz for two seasons (2014–15 and 2015–16), helping the team reach the 2016 Final Four.

 

\- Mam Jaiteh has played alongside Monaco’s Elie Okobo and Matthew Strazel on the French national team.

 

\- Dubai players Aleksa Avramovic, Filip Petrusev, Nemanja Dangubic and Danilo Andjusic have been teammates with Monaco’s Nemanja Nedovic on the Serbian national team.

 

\- Petrusev and Nedovic were also teammates at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the 2022-23 and 2024-25 seasons.

 

\- Filip Petrusev averaged 27.0 points in two games against Monaco last season. He had a career night playing for Crvena Zvezda in a 90-98 win at Monaco last November, earning MVP of the Round honors with a personal-best performance index rating (PIR) of 38. He scored 25 points and tied both a career high and a club record by going 11 of 11 from the free-throw line. In the return game, he scored 29 points.

Dubai (1-0) will attempt to complete a perfect week against a Monaco team (0-1) eager to bounce back.

Game Notes: Monaco vs. Dubai

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

New Zalgiris boss Tomas Masiulis was a long-time assistant to visiting coach and hometown hero Sarunas Jasikevicius, who will be wary of the home team’s offensive capabilities following Zalgiris’s impressive Wednesday win at Monaco. Big man Moses Wright, in particular, will have confidence flowing through his veins after netting 21 points on 8-of-8 field goal shooting in that game. But Fenerbahce is also feeling good after starting its title defense by dismantling Paris on Wednesday, when Wade Baldwin’s distribution (10 assists) and the scoring power of new signing Talen Horton Tucker (20 points) showed the reigning champs are ready to roll once again.

\- Before Fenerbahce's 65-72 win in Kaunas in Round 10 last season, the home team had won eight consecutive games in this rivalry.

 

\- Fenerbahce has won five straight home games against Zalgiris, including a 98-86 victory last season in which Tarik Biberovic posted a career-high 21 PIR.

 

\- Zalgiris recorded a club-record 31 assists in a 99-62 home win over Fenerbahce in December 2020.

 

\- The two teams met in the 2018 EuroLeague Semifinals, with Fenerbahce claiming a 76-67 victory. Ali Muhammed scored 19 points in just 12 minutes, while Luigi Datome added 16 points and 3 blocks.

 

\- Zalgiris swept the then-called Ulker Genclik (now Fenerbahce) in the best-of-three eighthfinals back in 1999. Zalgiris would go on to win its only EuroLeague title that same season.

 

\- Fenerbahce eliminated Zalgiris 3-1 in the 2019 EuroLeague Playoffs.

 

\- In Game 1 of that 2019 playoff series, Fenerbahce held Zalgiris to just 43 points – the lowest total it has ever allowed in a EuroLeague game. It remains the only time this century that Zalgiris scored fewer than 50 points.

 

\- Fenerbahce head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius is a legendary figure at his hometown club, Zalgiris Kaunas. He ended his playing career with Zalgiris and began his coaching journey there, leading the club to its first Final Four this century in 2018 and to the playoffs in 2019.

 

\- Zalgiris head coach Tomas Masiulis spent the last seven seasons as an assistant to Jasikevicius at Zalgiris, FC Barcelona and Fenerbahce. He helped Fenerbahce win the EuroLeague title last season.

 

\- Fenerbahce's Nicolo Melli and Devon Hall were teammates of Zalgiris guard Maodo Lo at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in the 2023-24 season.

 

\- Mikael Jantunen of Fenerbahce was also a teammate of Zalgiris’s Maodo Lo at Paris Basketball last season.

 

\- Jantunen scored a career-high 17 points for Paris Basketball against Zalgiris in March 2024.

 

\- Zalgiris forward Edgaras Ulanovas played for Fenerbahce during the 2020-21 season.

 

\- Ulanovas made a career-high 9 two-point field goals in a Game 2 road win over Fenerbahce in the 2019 EuroLeague Playoffs.

 

\- In Zalgiris’s 98-75 home win over Fenerbahce in January 2024, Laurynas Birutis posted career highs in PIR (28) and rebounds (10).

 

\- Birutis also recorded a career-high 3 steals in an 86-66 win over Fenerbahce in January 2023.

 

\- Fenerbahce forward Nicolo Melli made a career-high 9 two-pointers on 10 attempts while playing for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan against Zalgiris in October 2013.

 

\- Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco posted his career high in free throws made (10) while playing for FC Bayern Munich against Fenerbahce in January 2024.

 

\- Fenerbahce’s Bonzie Colson recorded a career-high 4 blocks while playing for Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv against Zalgiris in the 2022-23 season opener.

 

\- Fenerbahce guard Scottie Wilbekin set a career high with 5 steals while playing for Maccabi against Zalgiris in October 2021.

An emotional reunion on the sidelines will take center stage as Zalgiris (1-0) and Fenerbahce (1-0) attempt to round off a winning week. 

Game Notes: Zalgiris vs. Fenerbahce

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

The Greek team has stayed in Spain after surviving a thriller at Baskonia two days ago, showing its power in the paint as Nikola Milutinov (12 points, 14 rebounds) and Sasha Vezenkov (24 points, 13 rebounds) both registered double-doubles. The Reds will also hope that Tyler Dorsey can continue his resurgence after he netted 21 points in Vitoria – his highest total for the team. Real, meanwhile, has offensive problems after a tired-looking performance in Tuesday’s loss at Virtus, where only Mario Hezonja (14 points) and Gabriel Deck (12) provided a spark. And new Real coach Sergio Scariolo definitely needs his players to find their three-point shooting range, after only making 3 triples during the loss in Bologna.

\- Real Madrid and Olympiacos faced off in the 2025 EuroLeague Playoffs, where Olympiacos won the series 3-1. Playoffs MVP Sasha Vezenkov averaged 19.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting an impressive 60.6% on two-pointers in the series.

 

\- Olympiacos guard Evan Fournier led his team to a series-clinching 84-86 win in Game 4 with 23 points, earning MVP of the Round honors.

 

\- In that series, Olympiacos won the first two games at home, including an 84-72 Game 1 victory in which it made a season-high 27 two-point field goals. Real responded with an 80-72 win in Game 3, sparked by a season-best 11 steals.

 

\- Olympiacos won five of six games against Real last season. That included a regular-season sweep, highlighted by an 86-96 win in Madrid behind Evan Fournier’s 28 points.

 

\- In the 2023 EuroLeague Championship Game in Kaunas, Sergio Llull hit a game-winning jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining to lift Real Madrid to a 79-78 victory and its 11th EuroLeague title.

 

\- Real Madrid defeated Olympiacos again in the 2024 Final Four semifinal in Berlin, 87-76, led by 20 points from Dzanan Musa.

 

\- Real Madrid also routed Olympiacos 78-59 in the 2015 EuroLeague Championship Game in Madrid. Jaycee Carroll led the way with 16 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep, and Andres Nocioni was named Final Four MVP.

 

\- Olympiacos won the 2013 EuroLeague title with a 100-89 victory over Real Madrid in London. Vassilis Spanoulis scored 22 points and was named Final Four MVP.

 

\- Real Madrid claimed the 1995 EuroLeague championship with a 73-61 win over Olympiacos, led by Arvydas Sabonis, the Final Four MVP.

 

\- The two clubs have met three times in the EuroLeague Playoffs. Real Madrid advanced in 1996 with a 2-1 best-of-three series win. Olympiacos won 3-1 in a best-of-five series in 2009, while Real eliminated Olympiacos 3-2 in the 2014 EuroLeague Playoffs, with Sergio Llull scoring 20 points in the decisive Game 5.

 

\- Olympiacos guard Shaquielle McKissic set his career high with 9 rebounds in a 79-69 home win over Real Madrid in October 2024.

 

\- Real Madrid forward Mario Hezonja and Olympiacos captain Kostas Papanikolaou were teammates at FC Barcelona during the 2013-14 season.

 

\- Olympiacos teammates Evan Fournier and Moustapha Fall have played alongside Real Madrid's Theo Maledon on the French national team. Together, they won a silver medal at EuroBasket 2022.

 

\- Real Madrid guard Andres Feliz tied a club record with a personal-best 6 steals in Game 2 of last season’s playoff series. He had previously set a career high with 4 steals in Game 1.

 

\- Feliz also grabbed a career-best 6 rebounds in Game 4 of last season’s playoff series.

 

\- Alberto Abalde of Real Madri tied his career high with 3 steals in Game 4 against Olympiacos last season.

 

\- Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov matched his career high with 5 offensive rebounds in Game 2 of last season’s playoff series.

 

\- Olympiacos center Nikola Milutinov tied his career best with 3 steals in that same Game 2.

 

\- Alec Peters of Olympiacos pulled down a career-high 6 offensive rebounds in the 2024 Final Four semifinal loss to Real Madrid.

 

\- Olympiacos forward Kostas Papanikolaou had a career-high 25 points and tied his personal best with 6 three-pointers made in a 90–85 loss to Real Madrid in January 2024.

 

\- Olympiacos guard Tyler Dorsey recorded a career-high PIR of 36 while playing for Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv against Real Madrid in January 2021.

 

\- Hezonja set his career high with 4 steals while playing for UNICS Kazan against Olympiacos in December 2021.

 

\- Real Madrid center Walter Tavares posted a career-high 4 steals in an overtime win against Olympiacos in April 2021.

 

\- Facundo Campazzo of Real Madrid collected a career-high 5 steals while playing for Crvena Zvezda against Olympiacos in April 2023.

A clash of heavyweights provides an early season highlight with Real (0-1) hosting Olympiacos (1-0). 

Game Notes: Madrid vs. Olympiacos

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

Ioannis Sfairopoulos’s new-look Zvezda fell to a home loss against Milan despite a strong debut from Jordan Nwora (19 points, 6 rebounds), and will look to improve its three-point shooting after only making 6 triples in that loss. Another newcomer impressing in defeat was center Ebuka Izundu (14 points without a miss), but the Serbian team needs improved defense after allowing Milan to score 92 points. Gordie Herbert’s new-look Bayern will feature prominent roles for summer signings Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Isiaha Mike, who both scored 18 points in the season opening loss at Panathinaikos. And sharpshooter Andreas Obst will look to recover quickly after suffering a rare scoreless game earlier in the week.

\- Last season, ninth-place Bayern defeated 10th-place Crvena Zvezda 97-93 in an overtime thriller in the Play-In Showdown.

 

\- In Round 28 last season, Bayern beat Zvezda 100-82 at home after going on a stunning 25-0 run bridging the second and third quarters.

 

\- In that Round 28 game in Munich, Zvezda’s Joel Bolomboy set both a career high and a club record with 19 rebounds, including a personal-best 12 offensive boards.

 

\- In Round 12 last season, Zvezda recorded club bests in assists (34) and team PIR (138) during a 101-77 home win over Bayern.

 

\- The home team has won each of the last nine meetings between these teams, dating back to Bayern’s 78-76 win in Belgrade in March 2021. Vladimir Lucic is the only current Bayern player who featured in that game.

 

\- The first EuroLeague meeting between these two teams came in the 2015-16 season. Crvena Zvezda won 90-79 in Munich – its only road win in this rivalry. In that game, Stefan Jovic, now with Bayern, dished a club-record 19 assists for Zvezda, setting the EuroLeague single-game record at the time.

 

\- Bayern guard Stefan Jovic played for Crvena Zvezda of his native Serbia from 2014 to 2017, helping the team win domestic triple crowns in 2015 and 2017 and reach the EuroLeague Playoffs in 2016. During his time there, he was teammates with Nikola Kalinic (2014–15) and Ognjen Dobric (2016–17).

 

\- Jovic and Kalinic were also longtime teammates on the Serbian national team, winning silver medals at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics.

 

\- Jovic, along with Zvezda’s Dejan Davidovac and Ognjen Dobric, helped Serbia win a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup

 

\- Jovic and Crvena Zvezda center Uros Plavsic have also been teammates on the Serbian national team

 

\- Vladimir Lucic has represented Serbia alongside Kalinic, Dobric, and Davidovac.

 

\- Bayern's Aleksa Radanov is a product of the Crvena Zvezda youth system and made his EuroLeague debut with the club. He played 14 EuroLeague games for Zvezda in the 2020-21 season.

 

\- Radanov has also played for the Serbian national team alongside Kalinic, Dobric, Davidovac, and Plavsic.

 

\- Zvezda forward Nikola Kalinic and injured Bayern guard Rokas Jokubaitis were teammates at FC Barcelona for two seasons (2022–2024).

 

\- Bayern forward Oscar da Silva and Kalinic were also teammates at Barcelona from 2021 to 2023.

 

\- Injured Crvena Zvezda center Jasiel Rivero was a teammate of Bayern’s Jokubaitis and Wenyen Gabriel at Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv last season.

 

\- Zvezda big man Chima Moneke and Bayern guard Kamar Baldwin played together at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz last season.

 

\- Zvezda forward Jordan Nwora was a teammate of Bayern guard Justus Hollatz at Anadolu Efes Istanbul during the first part of last season.

 

\- Bayern forward Johannes Voigtmann and Zvezda center Joel Bolomboy were teammates at CSKA Moscow for three seasons, from 2019 to 2022.

 

\- Bayern center Wenyen Gabriel tied his career highs in points (16) and two-point field goals made (7) while playing for Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens against Zvezda in April 2024.

 

\- Bayern’s Jokubaitis posted a career-high 8 rebounds while playing for Maccabi in a game against Zvezda in December 2024.

 

\- In last season’s Play-In Showdown, Bayern’s Vladimir Lucic and Zvezda’s Codi Miller-McIntyre each tied their respective career highs with 3 steals.

 

\- Zvezda point guard Yago dos Santos grabbed a career-best 8 rebounds in a 74-66 road loss to Bayern in Munich in March 2024.

 

\- Zvezda swingman Ognjen Dobric set his career high with 6 rebounds in a game against Bayern in March 2021.

 

\- Bayern sharpshooter Andreas Obst collected a career-high 8 rebounds against Crvena Zvezda in March 2023.

A first victory of the season is up for grabs as Bayern (0-1) welcomes Zvezda (0-1).

Game Notes: Bayern vs. Zvezda

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

The Italian team made a fine start to the season by downing Zvezda on Tuesday, led by usual suspect Zach LeDay with 21 points. Partizan is seeking a first victory after suffering defeat at Dubai two days ago, but can take encouragement from solid debuts by Shake Milton, Jabari Parker and Dylan Osetkowski. Milan displayed impressive offensive efficiency in its season opener, making 64% of two-pointers and 46% from three-point range, so Partizan will be keen to disrupt the backcourt orchestration of Nico Mannion (5 assists on Tuesday), while hoping star guard Carlik Jones rediscovers his range after making just 1 of 10 field goal attempts in Round 1.

\- Zeljko Obradovic and Ettore Messina, these teams’ head coaches, have a combined 13 EuroLeague titles between them, spanning the last 33 years.

 

\- In their most recent clash, which came in Round 22 last season, Carlik Jones led Partizan to a commanding 70-90 road win in Milan. Jones tied his career high with 24 points, posted a personal-best 3 steals and earned his first career MVP of the Round award with a PIR of 37.

 

\- In that same game, Partizan’s Sterling Brown also set career highs in PIR (32) and points (26).

 

\- Earlier in the 2024-25 season, during Partizan’s 88-81 home loss to Milan, Sterling Brown posted additional career highs with 5 three-pointers made and 9 rebounds.

 

\- These two clubs met in the 1992 EuroLeague Final Four semifinal, where Partizan triumphed 82-75 with Zeljko Obradovic on the bench. Partizan went on to win its first – and only – EuroLeague championship, marking the first of Obradovic’s nine titles.

 

\- Milan forward Zach LeDay played for Partizan from 2021 to 2024. During his three-season stint, he helped the team reach the 2023 EuroLeague Playoffs and win the 2023 ABA League title.

 

\- Partizan guard Vanja Marinkovic and Milan’s Marko Guduric have been teammates on the Serbian national team. Together, they won a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

 

\- While playing for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Guduric earned MVP of the Round honors with a career-high PIR of 35 in a 94-97 win at Belgrade Arena in December 2022. He scored 25 points and dished 7 assists in that game.

 

\- Partizan forward Isaac Bonga and Milan guard Leandro Bolmaro were teammates at FC Bayern Munich during the 2023-24 season.

Milan (1-0) will attempt to complete a perfect week in Belgrade by overcoming Partizan (0-1). 

Game Notes: Partizan vs. Milan

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

Dolomiti Energia Trento endured a tough night offensively in Wednesday’s EuroCup opener, falling 48-79 to Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse in a cagey, hard-fought contest. The Italian side never found its rhythm, with head coach Massimo Cancellieri attributing the loss to inexperience in handling the physicality of the competition.

Trento struggled with EuroCup physicality in tough loss to Bourg

[Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) endured a tough night offensively in Wednesday’s EuroCup opener, [falling 48-79 to Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/bourg-blasts-past-trento-48-79/) in a cagey, hard-fought contest. The Italian side never found its rhythm, with head coach Massimo Cancellieri attributing the loss to inexperience in handling the physicality of the competition.

“What we need to understand quickly is the level of physicality in this competition,” Cancellieri said post-game. “I don’t think we struggled with our basketball, we struggled with how to approach this kind of game. It was the first one, so no worries for now, but this is a big lesson for us.”

Dolomiti Energia Trento-Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

With just a week to prepare for their next clash against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, Cancellieri is hoping the lesson sinks in, though he’s not pushing the panic button just yet.

“For many of our players, it was their first time playing in this competition. We need to bring a different attitude, and that only comes from experience at this level.”

Trento managed just 48 points on the night, unable to cope with Bourg’s aggressive defense. Costly turnovers and a lack of composure allowed the game to slip away early. Even more frustrating for the hosts, Bourg weren’t at their offensive best — but it didn’t matter.

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Bourg’s [Darius McGhee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/darius-mcghee/013859/) led the way, winning his individual battle with [DeVante Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/) and delivering an outstanding all-around performance. The 1.83-meter American poured in 22 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and handed out 4 assists, sparking Bourg’s early momentum and helping his team bounce back from recent domestic struggles.

“I think we had a great game overall,” McGhee said. “From the coaching staff to the players, we really focused on the game plan and execution. This was a big improvement from our last performance.”

An early road win was a welcome boost for Bourg head coach Frederic Fauthoux, who praised his team’s defensive intensity while acknowledging there’s still work to do on the offensive end.

“A great victory, especially away from home, which is always difficult and special,” Fauthoux said. “Defensively, we did a very, very good job. That’s our identity. Now we just need to control the game better and find higher-quality shots.”

The French side recorded a dominant 31-point victory

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-10-01T18:00:00.000Z)

Panionios Athens fans had reason to celebrate on Wednesday as the club secured its first BKT EuroCup win in nearly 12 years, defeating debutants NINERS Chemnitz 89-86. This victory not only ended a long wait but also marked Panionios’s return to the competition for the first time since 2014.

Panionios tastes first EuroCup win in 12 years with thrilling OT victory

[Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/panionios-athens/nio/) fans had reason to celebrate on Wednesday as the club secured its first BKT EuroCup win in nearly 12 years, [defeating debutants NINERS Chemnitz 89-86](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/panionios-wins-ot-thriller-in-return-thanks-to-jaylen-hands-heroics/). This victory not only ended a long wait but also marked Panionios’s return to the competition for the first time since 2014.

The last time Panionios won a EuroCup game was on December 11, 2013, when it triumphed 77-67 over Besiktas. Since then, the Greek club had been absent from the competition, but their return was nothing short of memorable.

"It’s a historic game for a historic club. Coming back to the EuroCup with Panionios after 11 years is incredibly exciting. And to start this journey with a win makes it even more special," said Panionios head coach Luka Pavicevic after the game. "We’ve been working hard to build a new team, and it was important to begin this chapter with a victory."

Panionios Athens-NINERS Chemnitz | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

The win was especially meaningful for the passionate Panionios fans who filled the arena. "We’re so happy to get the win," said [Michalis Lountzis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/michalis-lountzis/006302/), who led the team with 20 points. "We knew how much it meant to Panionios to return to the EuroCup after all these years. We wanted to make it count. We gave everything."

Lountzis, 27, was instrumental in the win, not only with his scoring but also as the team’s most experienced player in European competition. He is the only current Panionios player with prior EuroCup experience, having averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 10 games with Promitheas Patras during the 2020-21 season. Lountzis has also appeared in 52 EuroLeague games with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus.

Five Panionios players finished the game in double figures, but it was [Jaylen Hands](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaylen-hands/013914/) who stole the show. With the score tied at 86 in the final 34 seconds, Hands nailed two crucial three-pointers – his first two of the game after a 1-of-13 shooting performance – sealing the win with a game-winning shot with 6.4 seconds left.

"Jaylen hit some massive shots, and that made all the difference," Lountzis said. "It was a great team effort, but those clutch shots were huge."

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Despite his earlier shooting struggles, Hands remained confident. "It took a lot of energy, focus, and those two big shots from Jaylen to win this one," said Coach Pavicevic. "But this win is so important for Panionios, especially at this moment in time."

For Panionios, the victory represents not only a successful return to the EuroCup but also a hopeful start to what it hopes will be a promising new era in European competition.

The Greek club marked its first EuroCup victory since 2013 with 89-86 win

Panionios tastes first EuroCup win in nearly 12 years with OT victory

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

Cedevita Olimpija head coach Zvezdan Mitrovic knew how dangerous Manresa could be if allowed to push the pace and run quick offenses. That mantra was repeated before, during, and after the game.

Cedevita Olimpija’s plan to slow down Manresa paid off

Despite holding a comfortable 15-point lead at halftime, [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/)’s head coach Zvezdan Mitrovic remained focused on one key objective: “To stop their transition – that’s our main goal today,” he told TV cameras when asked about his second-half strategy.

Mitrovic knew how dangerous BAXI Manresa could be if allowed to push the pace and run quick offenses. That mantra was repeated before, during, and after the game.

His patience paid off, as Cedevita executed their game plan perfectly in Round 1 of the new BKT EuroCup campaign, [securing a 76-69 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/cedevita-olimpija-gets-past-manresa-76-69/). The home team forced 22 turnovers and limited Manresa to just 10 fast-break points, while converting 26-of-29 free throws – compared to Manresa’s 9 of 16 from the line.

“I think it’s a very important victory, especially against Manresa and for our first game,” Mitrovic said with satisfaction. “I’m pretty happy about it.”

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-BAXI Manresa | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

Cedevita’s success came from disrupting Manresa’s ball movement, minimizing easy baskets, and controlling the tempo with a deliberate, slower pace. An early 11-0 run helped establish a 42-27 halftime lead.

“Our defense, especially in the first half, was the deciding factor today,” Mitrovic explained. “We stopped their transition game. The second half wasn’t as easy, but we maintained our advantage throughout and absolutely deserved this win.”

Cedevita pushed the lead to 21 points early in the second half at 48-27, nearly putting the game out of reach. However, Manresa refused to fold and fought back, cutting the deficit to just five points, 71-66, entering the final minute.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">Ob glasnem navijanju s tribun so zmage še slajše! <br><br>Hvala za podporo, Ljubljana, se vidimo spet v nedeljo!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/yoiYSvIpbP">pic.twitter.com/yoiYSvIpbP</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1973472670688878912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A crucial three-pointer from [Aleksej Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/aleksej-nikolic/003703/) then “shot the lights out,” allowing Cedevita to capitalize on their defensive effort and close out the win.

“Definitely, it was a bit ugly in the second half,” [Thomas Kennedy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/thomas-kennedy/013973/) admitted after the game. “But what’s important is that we controlled their pace. They’re a very high-tempo team, and from the jump ball, we were able to dictate the pace. They found a bit more rhythm in the second half, but a win is a win. It’s important to get that first one.”

The home team held the Spanish side under 70 points and forced 22 turnovers

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v BAXI Manresa (2025-10-01T16:30:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul ground out a hard-fought 90-98 win at Romanian outfit U-BT Cluj-Napoca after a concerted team effort saw the visitors prevail in an electrifying atmosphere, with player of the game Malachi Flynn draining 24 points and pulling down 7 rebounds.

Malachi Flynn and roster depth carried Bahcesehir past Cluj

[Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) ground out [a hard-fought 90-98 win at Romanian outfit U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/strong-finish-sees-bahcesehir-beat-cluj-90-98/) after a concerted team effort saw the visitors prevail in an electrifying atmosphere, with player of the game [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) draining 24 points and pulling down 7 rebounds.

Flynn had rock solid support from a deep Bahcesehir roster as all 10 of the visiting team’s players who got minutes on the court made the scoresheet, with [Hale Hunter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/hunter-hale/013909/) adding 16 points while [Ismet Akpinar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ismet-akpinar/004056/) netted 13.

The experienced [Kenan Sipahi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenan-sipahi/005275/), still fresh from winning a silver medal with Turkiye at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket, chipped in with 11 points, including a pair of clutch three-pointers which ultimately forced the hard-fighting Cluj into submission.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

Just as importantly, Bahcesehir’s bench netted almost a half of the team’s points tally, with the visitors thoroughly dominating the paint as they racked up 34 rebounds. A staggering 17 of them came on the offensive end, giving the Turkish team a massive advantage in the paint as Cluj only collected 25 boards and a mere 6 on offense.

Bahcesehir’s head coach Marko Barac felt this team’s performance left something to be desired, but he had no complaints about a sterling effort which helped the Turkish outfit come out on top.

“This team still has a lot of room to improve and I am sure we will grow,” Barac said in a postgame interview. “It’s a completely new roster and much like everybody else, we had a couple of injuries during the preseason. 

"The most important thing for me as a coach, however, is to find a way to win even when we’re not playing our A game. Our team’s character made the difference because Cluj are known to be an aggressive team and playing in this kind of atmosphere is never easy.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💎 İşte galibiyetin 𝐌𝐕𝐏’si! <br><br>🔑 U-BT Cluj Napoca galibiyetimizde anahtar rol oynayan oyuncumuz; 24 sayı, 7 ribaund, 4 asist, 32 verimlilik puanı performansıyla Malachi Flynn oluyor!<br><br>❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CatchYourDreams?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CatchYourDreams</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/fNrf484Lkl">pic.twitter.com/fNrf484Lkl</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1973454651631747318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Flynn was at the heart of the success as he mixed delightful layups with sound mid-range shooting and a pair of telling efforts from downtown, adding 4 assists for good measure. The 26-year-old American, who joined Bahcesehir during the off-season after five years in the NBA, was appreciative of the good work his teammates had put in.

“It feels great to win in a tough environment and it’s a great start for our team,” he said. “It was a big team effort as every player came in, guys came off the bench and contributed and you never know with our team who’s going to step up to the plate. I think it will be like that throughout the season.”

The defeat left a bitter taste for Cluj head coach Mihai Silvasan, who conceded that his team got punished ruthlessly for being second best in the paint, as well as for poor offense in crunch time.

“We were closing the game for three quarters but in the end we committed some sloppy turnovers and missed some easy shots,” Sivasan said. “We also gave away 17 offensive rebounds to them and it killed us. Obviously we don’t like it, but we need to move forward and focus on the upcoming games.”

The visitors also benefited from an avalanche of offensive boards in a thrilling contest

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-10-01T16:00:00.000Z)

Several newcomers made their EuroLeague debuts in the opening round of the 2025–26 season, but Omari Moore's performance at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne stood out as one of the most complete.

Omari Moore delivers near triple-double in EuroLeague bow

Several newcomers made their EuroLeague debuts in the opening round of the 2025–26 season, but [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omari-moore/014115/)'s performance at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne stood out as one of the most complete.

Riding the momentum of their recent Spanish Super Cup triumph, [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) marked its return to EuroLeague play after a one-year absence with [a hard-fought 77-80 road win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-celebrates-euroleague-return-with-narrow-77-80-win-at-asvel/) at the Astroballe on Wednesday night.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Valencia Basket | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Fellow summer addition [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) led Valencia in scoring with 15 points, while veteran [Matt Costello](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-costello/010444/) contributed a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. [Nate Reuvers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nathan-reuvers/012738/) also stepped up with 13 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.

But while others made timely contributions, Moore was consistent throughout. In his EuroLeague debut at age 25, the Valencia guard played with poise and maturity beyond his experience – allowing the game to come to him, making smart decisions, and never forcing the action.

Moore dished out three assists in the first quarter, knocked down back-to-back triples in the second, and added five more points and two more assists in the third. In the closing minutes, he delivered two key plays: setting up Thompson for a clutch bucket that made it 75–79 with 1:22 remaining, and then finding Reuvers, who drew a crucial foul to help seal the win.

“All the credit goes to my teammates and coaches for believing in me,” Moore told EuroLeague TV postgame. “I just try to play my game – take what the defense gives me, play with effort, all that kind of stuff.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">☝🏾 victoria en <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <br><br>Y el viernes, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FamiliaTaronja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FamiliaTaronja</a> 🧡 <a href="https://t.co/G3qpPcjygQ">pic.twitter.com/G3qpPcjygQ</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1973482882397245579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

By the final buzzer, Moore had flirted with a rare EuroLeague triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, an eye-catching debut that earned praise from his teammates.

“We’ve got a bunch of new guys playing EuroLeague for the first time,” said Costello in his postgame flash interview. “They’re still adjusting to the physicality and the speed, but they did great tonight. Omari’s been playing solid for us, and he just kept it going. Hopefully we carry this into Friday and then through the rest of the season.”

Having stolen the spotlight in France, Moore now turns his attention to helping Valencia go 2–0 when it hosts Virtus Bologna on Friday night. And with Roig Arena set for its EuroLeague debut, there's no better time for Moore to deliver another standout performance, this time in front of his home crowd.

Valencia’s summer signing flirted with history in a road win over ASVEL

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Valencia Basket (2025-10-01T18:00:00.000Z)

The defending champions made sure their opening night was a memorable one as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul cruised past Paris Basketball 96-77 on Wednesday. The win marked the largest margin of victory in this season’s Round 1 games, fueled by an explosive 15 made three-pointers and 25 assists.

Fenerbahce's offense already clicking: 'We play our brand'

The defending champions made sure their opening night was a memorable one as [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) [cruised past Paris Basketball 96-77](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-sinks-paris-96-77-opens-title-defense-in-style/) on Wednesday. The win marked the largest margin of victory in this season’s Round 1 games, fueled by an explosive 15 made three-pointers and 25 assists.

“It’s an incredible way to start the season, especially at home as the defending champions,” [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) said in his postgame interview with EuroLeague TV. “We’re a bit of a new team with a lot of new faces, but everyone’s fitting in well. We’re playing the right way, we’re playing our brand, and that’s why we won.”

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Paris, led by Nadir Hifi, showcased its best efforts to keep the game competitive. Hifi displayed his unlimited shooting range, while new playmaker Justin Robinson pushed the tempo, and head coach Francesco Tabellini kept his team fresh with frequent substitutions – even swapping out the entire starting lineup just 2 minutes and 33 seconds into the first quarter.

Despite Paris's hustle, which included 18 offensive rebounds compared to Fenerbahce’s 5, and an overall 46-35 rebounding edge, their efforts only kept them in the game until midway through the third quarter.

After Fenerbahçe squandered a 13-point lead from the second quarter, Hifi’s spark helped Paris briefly take the lead. But the Turkish powerhouse quickly responded. [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/), who struggled in the first half, erupted for 19 of his 20 points in the second half. [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) caught fire late in the third quarter, draining 9 points, all from three-pointers – including a buzzer-beater with just 1.2 seconds left.

That dagger was a crushing blow for Paris, but Fenerbahçe’s balanced attack sealed the deal. [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) was also instrumental, finishing the game with a career-high 22 points, including 5-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc. Baldwin controlled the offense with 10 assists, helping guide Fenerbahce’s offensive flow.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">House of champs🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> start the new season with this opening show👇👀 <a href="https://t.co/TGYX6XYwCt">pic.twitter.com/TGYX6XYwCt</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1973444797693304992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius summed it up: “If you take away the rebounds and points in transition, our half-court defense and offense were solid. We’re pleased with that.”

Despite some rough patches, particularly on the boards and in transition defense, Fenerbahce showed flashes of brilliance. Horton-Tucker’s second-half surge, Melli’s timely shooting, and Hall’s consistency highlighted the depth of their roster. Even NBA newcomer [Brandon Boston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-boston-jr-/014016/), playing just 9 minutes, chipped in with 5 points and 3 rebounds.

“We understand that for guys coming from the NBA, it’s not easy to adjust,” Jasikevicius said. “Paris threw defenses at them they haven’t seen in a long time. Nobody in the NBA plays such aggressive hedging. But they adjusted well. We need to be patient with them, and I’m confident they’ll help us a lot this season.”

Even with plenty of room for improvement and still a long way to go in building team chemistry, Fenerbahçe is already looking like a formidable force – one that could become even more dangerous as the season progresses.

The defending champs fended off a resilient Paris squad, leaving even Coach Jasikevicius impressed

Fenerbahce's offense already clicking: 'We play our brand of basketball’

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Paris Basketball (2025-10-01T17:45:00.000Z)