Name: Brizuela gets hot! Motorola Magic Moment
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Round 2 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague starts earlier than usual with a pair of games on Wednesday, then four on Thursday and three on Friday.

Game Center: Round 2 is here!

## Friday, October 11

### [Olympiacos Piraeus 74-68 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-bc-holds-off-zalgiris-kaunas-74-68/)

Olympiacos registered its first win of the season on Friday night as it defeated Zalgiris 74-68 in a big defensive battle at Peace and Friendship Stadium. Heading into next week's double-round, both teams hold a 1-1 record after two games. The Reds had a dream start, especially on defense, as they allowed just seven points in the first 13 minutes of the game, but Zalgiris slowly found it footing. In the third quarter, the visitors finally cut the deficit to single digits, then used four fourth-quarter three-pointers to get within 67-65 in the penultimate minute. But Sasha Vezenkov took matters into his own hands, scoring an important basket, and Olympiacos prevailed.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="lt" dir="ltr">Final <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> - Zalgiris 🏀 74-68 (40&#39;) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLYZAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYZAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/nJq4cRWnPN">pic.twitter.com/nJq4cRWnPN</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1844840649821999333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Barcelona 88-73 ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-goes-up-a-gear-to-beat-alba-88-73/)

Barcelona celebrated its first home win of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season on Friday night as it beat the visiting ALBA 88-73 at Palau Blaugrana. Despite leading from the very beginning, the hosts couldn’t build a big advantage and saw ALBA take a 53-54 edge late in the third period. However, a 14-0 run at that moment, led by Dario Brizuela and Alex Abrines, turned the tables and put Barcelona in a commanding position the rest of the way. Barcelona improved to 1-1 while ALBA remained winless after two games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">FINAL! 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎̀𝐑𝐈𝐀! LA PRIMERA A EUROPA! 💪 <a href="https://t.co/aLatvdSDMS">pic.twitter.com/aLatvdSDMS</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1844834435449176343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 79-74 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olimpia-milano-grinds-out-tough-home-win-over-paris-basketball-79-74/)

Milan eked out a hard fought 79-74 home victory over EuroLeague debutant Paris in Round 3 of the regular season, with Shavon Shields scoring 19 of his game-high 21 points in the second half of a thrilling contest. Nikola Mirotic racked up 15 points and 6 boards for the home team, while Zach LeDay chipped in with 13 points as Milan fought back from a 63-71 deficit in a frantic climax to the game, denying Paris a first EuroLeague win. Playmaker TJ Shorts shined for Paris with 17 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds while Collin Malcolm posted 12 points for the visitors, who ran out of steam in the home stretch after threatening to stage a major upset at Unipol Forum.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shavon Shields with 21 points steps up to guide <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlimpiaMI1936</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vga56Lv6wF">pic.twitter.com/Vga56Lv6wF</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1844838457795100722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, October 10

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 78-83 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/anadolu-efes-istanbul-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2024/12/)

Fenerbahce claimed local derby bragging rights with a 78-83 victory over Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Thursday, keeping Saras Jasikevicius’s team perfect at 2-0 while Efes slipped to 1-1. Fenerbahce stormed into a 15-point lead in the second quarter but Efes pushed hard to tie it up with 2 minutes remaining, before three-pointers from Marko Guduric and Arturs Zagars settled the outcome. Bonzie Colson led the winning team’s scoring with 16 points, while Wade Baldwin netted 15. Dan Oturu led Efes’s resistance with 21 points and Elijah Bryant scored 15 before being ejected.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Maç Bizim! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Anadolu Efes 🆚 Fenerbahçe Beko: 78-83<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Colson 16, Baldwin 15, Hayes-Davis 11, Zagars 11, Birch 10, Guduric 8, Biberovic 7, Sertaç 3, Melli 2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/U6p7koj2JE">pic.twitter.com/U6p7koj2JE</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1844462105904414768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 87-85 Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2024/13/)

ASVEL collected its first victory of the season in thrilling fashion as Neal Sako’s block at the buzzer secured the win over Virtus at home. ASVEL lost a 13-point third quarter lead but never allowed Virtus to pull ahead and now has a 1-1 record. Sako finished the game with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks while Theo Maledon scored 17 points with 5 assists and Nando De Colo added 16 points and 8 assists. Virtus fell to 0-2 despite Isaia Cordinier scoring 23 points to go with 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">LA VICTOIRE AU BOUT DU BOUT !!! 🤯🤯🤯<br><br>Les Villeurbannais sont allés la chercher cette win et enflamment l’Astroballe pour ce premier match d’Euroleague de la saison à la maison !! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JiEdWd6BSM">pic.twitter.com/JiEdWd6BSM</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1844470987343134754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 94-79 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-bayern-munich/E2024/14/)

Panathinaikos inaugurated the new-look Oaka Altion with a 94-79 victory over Bayern. The hosts established a double-digit lead in the first half and despite a Bayern comeback to trim the deficit to 66-60 early in the fourth, the defending champions netted 28 points in the closing quarter to clinch the win. Panathinaikos improved its record to 2-0 win, while Bayern dropped to 1-1. Mathias Lessort led all scorers with 22 points and Kendrick Nunn scored 17. Devin Booker paced Bayern with 15 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BACK HOME. BACK TO THIS. BACK TO OUR RITUAL ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://t.co/sv9LH2JqbS">pic.twitter.com/sv9LH2JqbS</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1844473501404758046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Real Madrid 93-86 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/real-madrid-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2024/15/)

Real Madrid ground out a home win over Partizan after new signing Serge Ibaka came off the bench to lead his team with 15 points and 7 rebounds. In a smooth team performance, Dzanan Musa and Xavier Rathan-Mayes added 12 points each for Real. Facu Campazzo racked up 8 points and 11 assists for the hosts, who won the battle of the boards 34-25 and hurt Partizan with a barrage of second-chance points. Playmaker Carlik Jones paced the visitors with 15 points.

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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> 93 - 86 <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PartizanBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicajaBanco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UnicajaBanco</a> <a href="https://t.co/NBdjHiKJil">pic.twitter.com/NBdjHiKJil</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1844478589623992588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Wednesday, October 9

### [AS Monaco 85-79 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/as-monaco-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2024/10/)

Monaco edging visiting Maccabi in the Round 2 opener on Wednesday to improve to 2-0 after two home games. The loss dropped Maccabi to 1-1 on the young season. Mike James led the winners with 17 points and 6 assists, while Elie Okobo scored all of his 17 points in the second half. Former Monaco star Jordan Loyd paced Maccabi with 16 points and Jaylen Hoard had 13 points and 7 rebounds. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TWO wins from TWO games 😎 The Monaco train is rolling 🚂 <a href="https://t.co/39hu7NntEX">pic.twitter.com/39hu7NntEX</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket EN (@asmonaco_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/asmonaco_en/status/1844093919614951478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 78-71 Baskonia-Vitoria Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2024/11/)

Zvezda remained undefeated by downing Baskonia at Belgrade Arena on Wednesday. Isaiah Canaan paced the winners with 19 points and Joel Bolomboy added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Chima Moneke led Baskonia with 19 points on 7-of-7 two-point shooting. Zvezda improved to 2-0 in the standings while Baskonia dropped to 1-1.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Win at 🏠 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sportmts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sportmts</a> <a href="https://t.co/uNJbJt9ka5">pic.twitter.com/uNJbJt9ka5</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1844105961038110935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fenerbahce was the only road winner in this round

Game Center: Three home wins on Friday to see out Round 2

AS Monaco v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-10-09T17:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-10-10T17:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-10-10T18:00:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Bayern Munich (2024-10-10T18:15:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-10-10T18:45:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-10-11T18:15:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Paris Basketball (2024-10-11T18:30:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v ALBA Berlin (2024-10-11T18:30:00.000Z)

Dario Brizuela finished the third period in style with a big three to cap a 10-0 run in which he had 7 points.

Brizuela gets hot! Motorola Magic Moment

A nice team play end with a nifty pass from Arnas Butkevicius for a dunk by Laurynas Birutis.


Big dunk by Birutis! Motorola Magic Moment

A nice team play end with a nifty pass from Arnas Butkevicius for a dunk by Laurynas Birutis.

TJ Shorts releases Kevarrius Hayes with a pick & roll and the big flushes it down with a slam-jam!

Shorts to Hayes for the big slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Chimezie Metu blocks a shot under FC Barcelona's rim, then Dario Brizuela scores in transition down the other end.

Metu on one end, Brizuela down the other! Motorola Magic Moment

Zach LeDay goes around his marker along the baseline and rocks the rim with aplomb!

Zach LeDay with a powerful slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Martin Hermannsson provides, Khalifa Koumadje delivers!

Unstoppable Koumadje! Motorola Magic Moment

Kostas Papanikolaou buries a transition triple to end the first quarter.

Papanikolaou hits a buzzer-beating three! Motorola Magic Moment

Real Madrid has confirmed that guard Andres Feliz has torn the plantar fascia on his right foot.

Andres Feliz to miss time with plantar fascia injury

Real Madrid has confirmed that guard [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) has torn the plantar fascia on his right foot and is set for a spell on the sidelines.

The club has not stated how long the 27-year-old will be out for exactly. The injury occurred on Thursday night during [Los Blancos' Round 2 victory against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-sinks-partizan-93-86-as-ibaka-excels-on-home-court-debut/) in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

“After tests carried out today on our player Andres Feliz by the medical services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with a tear in his plantar fascia of his right foot,” Real Madrid confirmed in a statement on Friday.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Parte médico de Feliz. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1844709728171307054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Feliz joined Real Madrid in the summer after spending three seasons with fellow Spanish side Joventut Badalona. In his final campaign with Joventut, he was selected to the 2023-24 All-EuroCup Second Team and the 2023-24 All-Spanish League First Team.

Through two Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games this season, Feliz’s first in the competition, he has averaged 1.0 point and 1.5 assists in just over nine minutes on the court.

More Real Madrid News

The Real Madrid guard suffered the injury in Round 2

Here you can find all the latest injury news surrounding all registered players in the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

EuroLeague injury report

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines 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!

**ALBA Berlin**

Malte Delow, Matt Thomas, Ziga Samar and Amon Doerries are out for ALBA's Round 2 game at Barcelona on Friday.

**Anadolu Efes Istanbul**

Justus Hollatz is unavailable for Efes's Round 2 game vs. Fenerbahce on Thursday.

**AS Monaco**

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game vs. Maccabi on Wednesday.

[Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-furkan-korkmaz-to-miss-3-4-weeks/) is out until late October/early November after an injury in Round 1.

[Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nick-calathes-out-3-4-weeks-with-knee-injury/) is out until late October due to a knee injury.

**Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game at Zvezda on Wednesday.

**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**

[Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/round-34-disciplinary-sanctions/) (suspension) is the only absentee ahead of Zvezda's Round 2 game vs. Baskonia on Wednesday.

**EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**

[Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/josh-nebo-olimpia-milano-to-be-reevaluated-in-two-weeks/), Leandro Bolmaro and Diego Flaccadori are all out for Milan's Round 2 game vs. Paris on Friday, the club confirmed on X (Twitter).

**FC Barcelona**

Barcelona has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game vs. ALBA on Friday.

[Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/joel-parra-out-for-three-weeks-with-sprained-ankle/) is ruled out for the next three weeks due to a sprained right ankle.

Dario Brizuela did not play in Round 1, but he was in action in the Spanish League over the weekend.

**FC Bayern Munich**

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game at Panathinaikos on Thursday.

[Niels Giffey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/niels-giffey-suffers-dislocated-finger-out-for-weeks/) is out for 'the coming weeks' after undergoing surgery on a dislocated finger.

**Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**

Tarik Biberovic, who missed Round 1, has joined team practices ahead of Fenerbahce's Round 2 game at Efes on Thursday.

[Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-confirms-the-worst-scottie-wilbekin-has-torn-his-acl/) tore his ACL in Round 1 and is out with a long-term injury.

**LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne**

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game vs. Virtus on Thursday.

Melvin Ajinca did not play in Round 1.

**Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv**

Maccabi has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game at Monaco on Wednesday.

Wenyen Gabriel missed Round 1 due to injury.

**Olympiacos Piraeus**

Moustapha Fall, who missed Round 1, has been included in Olympiacos's 12-man roster for its Round 2 game vs. Zalgiris on Friday.

Filip Petrusev did not practice on Thursday, but he has also been included in the 12-man roster.

Nikola Milutinov (injured) and Keenan Evans (injured) are out.

**Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens**

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game vs. Bayern on Thursday.

Kostas Antetokounmpo was out in the season opener with a right thumb fracture.

**Paris Basketball**

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game at Milan on Friday.

Daulton Hommes did not play in Round 1.

**Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**

Brandon Davies missed a domestic league game on Sunday due to a finger injury on his left hand and is 80% probable to play in Round 2 at Real Madrid on Thursday, according to the club.

Isaiah Mike missed Round 1 due to a calf injury and is out for Round 2.

Duane Washington has travelled to the United States with a permission of the team.

**Real Madrid**

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game vs. Partizan on Thursday.

[Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/appeals-judge-provisional-measure-on-facundo-campazzo-sanction/) has had his one-game ban appealed by Real Madrid, meaning he is available to play 'until the appeal is fully resolved'.

Mario Hezonja missed Round 1, but returned to action over the weekend in the Spanish League.

**Virtus Segafredo Bologna**

Devontae Cacok is ruled out for Virtus's Round 2 game at ASVEL on Thursday.

**Zalgiris Kaunas**

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 2 game at Olympiacos on Friday.

[Brady Manek](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-kaunas-brady-manek-out-for-three-weeks/) did not play in Round 1 due to an ankle sprain.

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

Injury report, Round 2: Moustapha Fall on game-day roster, no Leandro Bolmaro for Milan

Hamburg Towers point guard Jaizec Lottie speaks with David Hein to discuss the ups and the downs of his career to date.

Hamburg playmaker Jaizec Lottie has risen higher after setbacks 

Nobody should be surprised if [Jaizec Lottie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaizec-lottie/013309/) bounces back from a tough stretch in a BKT EuroCup game to excel. The [Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/carousels/veolia-towers-hamburg/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22ham%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Veolia%20Towers%20Hamburg) point guard has already gone through his share of trying times in his young career and come out on top.

The 26-year-old American is enjoying his debut season in the EuroCup and has already shown he belongs in the competition with averages of 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists through three games, although Hamburg is rooted to the bottom of Group B with a 0-3 record.

“I think this league is an amazing league. It’s a very high-level league. It's going to be a very, very high competition,” Lottie tells David Hein. “The biggest step for us right now is being able to go up against a team like \[FC Bayern\] Munich and then two days later going up against Valencia \[Basket\] like we have. To have a quick turnaround we can't dwell on the past game, we can't think, ‘Oh we should have won this game.’ We have a game two or three days later.”

Lottie recalls a lesson from his mother. “My mom always tells me: Anything worth having doesn't come easy.”

The best plays of Veolia Towrs Hamburg guard Jaizec Lottie through the first three games of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season.

Jaizec Lottie's top plays so far in 2024-25

Lottie’s journey to Hamburg and the EuroCup has certainly had its highs and lows.

The native of Aurora, Colorado, near Denver, had two solid years at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock before deciding to leave the program in his third year because of differences with his head coach.

Lottie had originally planned on transferring to the University of Denver back near home in Colorado. Shortly before the season was about to start, he learned that he in fact didn’t have a scholarship – leaving Lottie without a team.

He turned to his former Little Rock teammate Damir Hadzic, who had transferred the summer before to Flagler College – a Division II program in Florida. The Bosnia and Herzegovina native talked to his Flagler coach, who immediately jumped at the opportunity to get such a high-level guard.

“It ended up being probably the best two years of my life,” comments Lottie, who guided the team to the NCAA Division II Final Four in 2021 and was named an NCAA Division II All-American in both 2021 and 2022.

Before Lottie arrived, Flagler had suffered through 12 consecutive losing seasons.

From Flagler in St Augustine, Florida, Lottie started his professional career in 2022 in Switzerland with BBC Monthey, where he was the third-highest scorer in the league with 20.1 points to go with 4.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Lottie grew up close to the Rocky Mountains, but they were about an hour away; not like the Alps, which were right on his doorstep in Monthey. But his family was very far away, and the family-orientated Lottie struggled with not being able to talk to his younger sister regularly because of the time difference.

The current Hamburg guard instead became very close to his Monthey teammates, living with three of them and developing a strong bond, which still holds today.

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Lottie also learned a lot from two of his other teammates – the then 34-year-old Markel Humphrey and 36-year-old Kevin Langford, who is the brother of former Turkish Airlines EuroLeague star Keith Langford. Both were playing their 14th season in Europe and were even older than the team’s head coach, Patrick Pembele.

“Kevin was more of like a quiet leader. But anytime that he saw something that I wasn't doing right, or he saw something that I could do better, he would always pull me aside. And I was all ears,” Lottie says. “When you have guys like that who have played at the highest level, and his brother's obviously a EuroLeague star, you just want to listen. You want to soak in everything, so I was like a sponge.

“Markel was big for me because he takes such good care of his body and he’s still playing at such a high level at such an old age to where I was able to pick his brain about that. And both of them were really cool. Neither one of them would shy away from talking to me. They would try to give me all the knowledge they can. So, to have those two vets my first year was very important."

Lottie learned the business of basketball in Europe last season. He made the jump from Switzerland to Italian League team Scafati. But just four games into the season, the club released him and signed Latvian veteran Janis Strelnieks.

“I think with that whole situation, I was ready for the jump. I just don't think I was put in a position where I was given a chance to really learn and grow,” he notes. “Because obviously when you make that jump, you need time to go with the grooves instead of against the grooves. And I felt like I wasn't really put in a position for that.”

Before coming to Scafati, Strelnieks had been practicing with Latvian club VEF Riga. Lottie talked to the veteran about Riga’s coach and the American ended up signing with VEF last November.

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Lottie excelled in the Latvian capital, averaging 14.3 points and 5.3 assists in the Latvian-Estonian League to go with 10.1 points and 4.0 assists in the Latvian League and 9.8 points and 3.3 assists in the Basketball Champions League.

“I think \[Scafati\] getting rid of me and sending me to Riga was the best thing for me because I was under a coach that put so much time into the game,” he says after helping VEF win the Latvian league and cup double and reach the Latvian-Estonian League semifinals. “He really helped me understand how to play the European game as a point guard, how to slow down, how to do certain things.

“I'm very grateful for it. It was a blessing in disguise that I moved there – and I got a championship and a cup out of it, which is really cool, too.”

Just another tough situation that Jaizec Lottie turned into a success.

He has had an impressive start to this season's EuroCup, which has come after an interesting journey to this point

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge offers weekly prizes to the top team manager, so get in the game and go for the gold!

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge: Round 3 winner

Congratulations to Sasa Kalinovic, our third winner in the 2024-25 [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/)! Sasa's team, to1, posted a score of 230.35.

The team featured the following lineup: Patrick Beverly of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv as team captain, his teammate Johnathan Motley, then Semi Ojeleye of Valencia Basket, Alex Bouteille of Bahcesehir College Istanbul and Justinian Jessup of ratiopharm Ulm as the other starters. Kassius Robertson of Joventut Badalona was his sixth man, while Nelson Weidemann of Ulm, Jared Gray of Veolia Hamburg Towers, Selom Mawugbe of Dolomiti Energia Trento and Berkan Durmaz of Turk Telekom Ankara made up the rest of the bench. Frederic Fauthoux of Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse was the head coach.

The prize for finishing first in Round 3 is a free subscription to Euroleague TV for the 2025-26 season!

We have a new leader in the overall standings, too, as Bert Bjelobradic's squad named Rodijaci i Kumovi has a total of 570.25 points after the first three rounds. Trades are now open for Round 4. Remember, four trades are allowed before each round until the end of the regular season.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become EuroCup Fantasy Challenge's next winner!

Nando De Colo is just the second-ever player in the EuroLeague to reach 4,500 points – joining Mike James.

Nando De Colo and his journey to 4,500 points

The 4,500-point club contained just one man, [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), until Thursday night. During [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne’s 87-85 triumph over Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/neal-sakos-block-at-buzzer-gives-asvel-first-victory/) at the Astroballe, [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) joined James after scoring 16 points and moving to 4,502 points in his 297-game Turkish Airlines EuroLeague career.

Midway through the third quarter, De Colo stepped back from mid-range – forcing ex-CSKA Moscow teammate [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) to touch the floor in the process – before seeing his shot drop and moving to 12 points, which took him one score shy of 4,500 points. In the end, he reached the 4,500-point mark by driving to the rim for a layup with 2:45 minutes to go in the fourth.

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The Frenchman has wowed EuroLeague fans for 12 seasons now and even at 37, it still seems he has something left in the tank. There is no denying De Colo’s legendary status in the league, with just a faint glance at his roll of honors being enough to underline his greatness: two EuroLeague championships (2016, 2019), one EuroLeague MVP (2015-16), one Final Four MVP (2016), one Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy (2015-16), and six All-EuroLeague selections – three in the First Team (2016-18) and three in the Second Team (2014-15, 2018-19, 2020-21).

But, how did De Colo make his way to 4,502 points and join James, the EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer on 4,649 points?

### Bursting onto the scene with Valencia

His rookie EuroLeague season came back in 2010-11 after leading Valencia Basket to the 2010 BKT EuroCup title. Aged 23, De Colo looked right at home in Europe’s premier club competition, helping Valencia reach the Top 16 and later the playoffs. He scored in double figures in nine of his 19 appearances that year, netting a season-high 17 points at Zalgiris Kaunas in the fifth game of the Top 16. Valencia ended up falling in Game 5 of the playoffs to Real Madrid, but De Colo’s average of 10.1 points per night had caught the attention of many – particularly in the United States.

De Colo, who was selected with the 53rd overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2009 NBA Draft, ended up staying with Valencia as it dropped down to the EuroCup for the 2011-12 campaign, but the summer of 2012 saw him make his long-awaited move stateside. Between 2012 and 2014, he made 98 appearances for the Spurs and played 21 games for the Toronto Raptors before deciding to return to Europe with CSKA.

### Becoming a star at CSKA

A powerhouse on the old continent, De Colo’s arrival at CSKA saw the team become the outright favorite to win the EuroLeague, having reached three straight Final Fours but failed to get over the line in any of them. What CSKA got in De Colo was a new animal compared to the one EuroLeague fans had seen in 2010-11, with the Frenchman averaging 14.4 points per game (403 points overall) and scoring 10 or more points in 21 of his 28 appearances in 2014-15, including in eight games straight to start the Top 16. While CSKA made a fourth successive trip to the Final Four, it could not get past the semifinals.

The following season was arguably De Colo’s best-ever campaign in the EuroLeague. Impressively, he upped his scoring average by five points per game in 2015-16 (19.4 ppg.) and had a double-digit number of points in all but one of his 27 games as CSKA won its seventh EuroLeague title and its third of the modern ea. What’s more, De Colo scored 20 or more points 11 times, including 30 in the semifinal and 22 in the championship game. His total of 525 points was the first time he had broken the 500-point barrier. In the space of one year, De Colo had done enough to establish himself as the league’s best player.

There was no slowing down by De Colo to start the 2016-17 season, neither, as he averaged 19.4 ppg. and guided CSKA to a fifth straight Final Four. Again, he had just one single-digit game across 28 appearances, while he hit at least 20 points in 15 games, all of which were in the regular season. To date, the 2016-17 campaign remains the season in which De Colo has scored the most points: 534.

From the archive: Nando De Colo highlights

That said, the 2017-18 season was almost identical points-wise as De Colo poured in 533 points, albeit in four more games (32). CSKA made it to yet another Final Four – its sixth straight – and while the Frenchman remained one of the top players in the EuroLeague, there was an ever-so-slight comedown in relation to the previous two years. He still hit double figures for points in 27 of his 32 appearances, numbers any player in the league would be delighted with, but his scoring average dropped to 16.7 ppg., still a remarkable figure.

De Colo’s final year in Moscow came in 2018-19, and he went out with a bang. While he had his lowest scoring average since arriving in Russia, 14.7 ppg., he still had 10 points or more in 26 of his 34 appearances. In the postseason, De Colo notably increased his averages, averaging 18.0 points – and scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively in Games 3 and 4 – as CSKA swept Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz before posting 19.0 points at the Final Four. He had 23 points against Real Madrid in the semifinal and 15 in the championship game against Anadolu Efes Istanbul as he secured his second EuroLeague title. That year was the fourth straight season in which he had scored 500 or more points, finishing 2018-19 with 501.

The Insider EuroLeague Documentary: "Nando: Tour de Force"

### A new adventure

In the summer of 2019, De Colo signed for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, but it was a season to forget in 2019-20. Although De Colo did well on an individual basis, averaging 15.9 ppg. in 24 games (382 total points), Fenerbahce failed to make the playoffs – the first time that had happened to the Frenchman in the EuroLeague.

The following season, 2020-21, De Colo had the fifth 500-point season of his career as he finished with 507 points and averaged 15.8 ppg. in 32 games. Fenerbahce returned to the playoffs and had to face CSKA, with De Colo scoring 27 points in Game 1 and 22 points in Game 3, but it wasn’t enough as the Russian side swept the series.

Fenerbahce again missed the playoffs in 2021-22 in what proved to be De Colo’s last season at the club, with the veteran guard averaging 11.9 ppg. across 21 games in an injury-affected campaign. His 249 points that year was his lowest tally since his rookie season, when he had 191 points in 19 games with Valencia.

### Heading home

De Colo decided to come home to France in the summer of 2022 and managed to turn the clock back in 2022-23, scoring a total of 400 points (13.8 ppg.) in 29 games. In fact, he looked on course to break [Vassilis Spanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vassilis-spanoulis/juo/)’s all-time scoring record of 4,455 points heading into the 2023-24 season.

However, an injury suffered in Round 15 meant De Colo had to watch on as Mike James surpassed both himself and Spanoulis en route to taking the all-time scoring mantle. De Colo finished last season with an average of 12.2 ppg. (256 total points) in 21 games and did ultimately go above Spanoulis in the all-time scoring charts, although James had created a sizeable gap at the top.

Entering the 2024-25 campaign, he knew he needed just 19 points to reach 4,500 points and managed to reach that total in Round 2. De Colo is still one of the premier players to watch in the EuroLeague, despite his age, and ASVEL fans will be hoping he can move as close to 5,000 points as possible this season. Just 498 points to go…

Game News

Only one other player has previously reached this milestone in the EuroLeague

The 2024 Euroleague Basketball FanXP competition unveiled its winner at the SPORTBIZ EUROPE event in Barcelona, Spain, this week. Following an intense playoff stage held on October 7 at the Euroleague Basketball headquarters, four finalists—Aucxis with STAR Project, Neoma, Sceenic, and ZATAP—were selected from eight outstanding candidates. These finalists had the opportunity to present their innovative proposals before a distinguished sports business jury at SPORTBIZ EUROPE.

ZATAP crowned winner of the 2024 Euroleague Basketball FanXP Edition at SPORTBIZ EUROPE

The 2024 Euroleague Basketball FanXP competition unveiled its winner at the SPORTBIZ EUROPE event in Barcelona, Spain, this week. Following an intense playoff stage held on October 7 at the Euroleague Basketball headquarters, four finalists—[Aucxis with STAR Project](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frfid.aucxis.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248516844%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BeQw7rPCdciNzGdnPeROKOt65QSSf3FnpVXPPbF1o9Q%3D&reserved=0), [Neoma](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneoma.ai%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248529266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B3%2FiwiLgRrma%2ButgO%2FVH%2FVuhVNjOkDj2i%2BWu63S4PsI%3D&reserved=0), [Sceenic](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sceenic.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248541910%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HzRozz0kLa6gzS28wKQWqOzUQ4rX%2B3LiOLwrz9NlbTM%3D&reserved=0), and [ZATAP](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248554775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CzwAHa0NdLATRusBG35rZTFMcM0GF7E7%2B7SkEB7a4M4%3D&reserved=0)—were selected from eight outstanding candidates. These finalists had the opportunity to present their innovative proposals before a distinguished [sports business jury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/expert-jury-confirmed-for-the-2024-euroleague-basketball-fanxp-playoffs/) at SPORTBIZ EUROPE.

 

The winning start-up, [**ZATAP**](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248581226%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=83YMmnx6frR3NiAJWKRzeaaabLZnCpCXEnOLGDi8vfg%3D&reserved=0), a Switzerland-based company, has redefined the connection between physical merchandise products and the digital world. By facilitating direct-to-consumer interactions, [ZATAP](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248595890%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8WNtfrRmXZw4y5NM%2BI7dY0OpxbxR1RQvNa8czxDhSWY%3D&reserved=0) helps brands and sports teams better monetize their customer base. For their groundbreaking solution, [ZATAP](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248609370%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rDkKAStCJc2aMtWDCjbIjWuhSwdq%2FO32LsR7GC4Y14c%3D&reserved=0) has earned a €10,000 prize to pilot test their platform within the prestigious frameworks of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup.

 

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists for their extraordinary work, and especially to [ZATAP](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248622470%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FhgRr%2BX%2BZqVQCyExo%2Fu7AYWhdsqQIVhP7aZEK43e8ZI%3D&reserved=0) for their innovative approach to enhancing fan engagement. We are excited to see how these solutions will be integrated into the Euroleague ecosystem and the sports industry,” stated Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Marketing and Communication Chief Officer. "Getting the chance to meet all these emerging companies and individuals and getting to know the technologies that are coming to shake and shape the future of sports is truly a privilege and very inspiring. We also thank SPORTBIZ EUROPE, LaSource and our esteemed panel of judges for their collaboration and dedication to supporting innovation in sports."

 

“The Euroleague Basketball FanXP Challenge was an incredible experience for us. We worked closely with two mentors from Euroleague Basketball who helped us identify where ZATAP can add value and strengthen our partnership. The final week, we pitched at Euroleague Basketball’s headquarters and received expert feedback, taking our proposal to the next level. Exhibiting at SPORTBIZ Europe and pitching with the other three finalists on the main stage was amazing. We’re excited to move forward with Euroleague Basketball to deliver extraordinary fan experiences to their community,” shared Lucas Geisser, ZATAP’s Co-Founder and COO.

 

**Finalist Summaries:**

- [**Aucxis with STAR Project**](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frfid.aucxis.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248634998%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LUpioXGlSuZ6IUn3IQlhZPQAdpLBittl1u4vX6dxkkI%3D&reserved=0) **(Belgium):** Utilizing RFID technology to manage reusable cups at events sustainably, improving operational efficiency, customer experience, and compliance with environmental standards.
- [**Neoma**](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneoma.ai%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248647249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yyH8mgrLH1g7Nqx0DoWyF9j5XnJEsVBTpUR4%2FTySad8%3D&reserved=0) **(France):** A guest management solution for large-scale sports events, designed to integrate data across multiple systems and deliver a seamless, personalized experience for attendees.
- [**Sceenic**](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sceenic.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248660199%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HjMack%2Bbz1vb7e3sZI9N2EVekpB5xM6Oagqpa8GuLN8%3D&reserved=0) **(UK):** Hosting EuroLeague celebrity watch parties on the EuroLeague OTT platform, allowing celebrities and influencers to engage with fans while watching live games.
- [**ZATAP**](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzatap.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C1535e896c5bd4085189f08dce9e333b0%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638642409248672778%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aBtcyS%2BdCncD3xfL8qwRWZd7FyjNUHGb7fkhLw9hiDU%3D&reserved=0) **(Switzerland):** Connecting physical merchandise with the digital world, enabling brands and sports teams to create direct-to-consumer interactions and unlock new revenue streams.

Look back at all the action in Round 3 of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season by checking out the best photos of the week! 

Top 10 photos from Round 3

Look back at all the action from Round 3 of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season by checking out the best photos of the week! 

Fenerbahçe Beko had a successful night from three-point territory against Anadolu Efes in the Istanbul derby, which ultimately proved to be the difference on Thursday night.

Three-point gulf lifted Fenerbahce and condemned Efes

If you want to see a brief summary of [Thursday night’s Istanbul derby between Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce Beko](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-outlasts-efes-to-take-istanbul-derby-78-83/), just watch the opening two possessions of the second half and the story of the night will be revealed.

Holding a nine-point lead after a dominant second quarter, Fenerbahce was up first. And the visiting team started smoothly, moving the ball with purpose and confidence to create an open look on the perimeter for [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who perfectly executed a smooth shot for a three-point strike.

Then it was Efes’s turn, but the home team couldn’t find any space to penetrate Fenerbahce’s zone defense, eventually forcing [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) to send up a hopeful prayer under pressure from the shot clock from way beyond the arc, and not getting close to sinking the basket.

Two three-point attempts – one success, one fail – and the game in a nutshell.

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By that stage Efes had made just 2 of its 13 three-point attempts, while Fenerbahce had fired itself into a commanding lead by making 10-of-17 shots from beyond the arc. And the same pattern continued for the rest of the game.

Another illustration of the trend came with three minutes remaining in the third quarter. Efes was threatening to build serious momentum after tough inside baskets from [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) and [Derek Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/derek-willis/009664/) were accompanied by a couple of defensive stops, reducing the deficit to single digits and raising the volume from the home fans in the all-new Basketball Development Center.

It could have been a turning point, but Bryant and then Thompson – after an offensive rebound – both missed open three-pointers, the air was sucked out of the arena and the Efes comeback attempt had self-destructed in its tracks.

Even so, the home team did eventually manage to rally and pulled back to tie the game, 74-74, with two minutes remaining… only for the most important gulf between the teams to reappear. First [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/) missed a long strike which would have given Efes the lead, then [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/) went down the other end and converted Fener’s 14th triple of the night. [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) promptly added the 15th on his team’s next possession, giving this three-point story its final sentence.

It was just as well that Fenerbahce was so accurate with its long-range shooting, because Saras Jasikevicius’s men had a terrible night closer to the basket, making only 12 of its 40 two-point attempts, with [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), Hayes-Davis and [Khem Birch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/khem-birch/007182/) combining to miss 20 shots inside the arc.

But a three-point shooting conversion rate of 55.6% (15 of 27) can disguise a plethora of ills, especially when the opposition is only making 20% of its own long-range attempts (6 of 30).

And the Fenerbahce defense deserves a lot of credit for those low Efes numbers, with the zone D employed by Coach Jasikevicius succeeding in significantly slowing down the home team’s passing rhythm to force bad looks and tough shots. When [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (1 of 6) and Bryant (1 of 4) are held to just two three-point conversions at a success rate of 20%, you know you’ve done a pretty good job.

And although Fenerbahce’s overall performance left plenty of room for improvement, there can be no complaints about the team’s shooting from deep – and the 45 points gained from three-point territory were ultimately enough to claim a crucial road win.

Thursday night's winner struck 15 times from behind the arc to come away with the victory

Real Madrid has won six games in a row against Partizan, including both regular season matchups last season and Thursday night’s contest, 93-86. 

Revamped Real continued to haunt Partizan as new arrivals stood out 

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade was on the verge of sealing a sweep over Real Madrid in the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs, before the Spanish giant turned the quarterfinal series on its head and went on to win the continent’s premier club competition.

Since trailing 2-0 in that epic battle, Real has won six games in a row against Partizan, including both regular season matchups last term and [Thursday night’s contest, 93-86](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-sinks-partizan-93-86-as-ibaka-excels-on-home-court-debut/).

The victory was a stark contrast to the [shock 97-89 defeat at FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-munich-takes-opening-night-thriller-over-real-madrid-97-89/) in Round 1, when a fourth-quarter collapse dashed Real’s hopes of making a winning start to the season. For three quarters of the titanic tussle with Partizan, Real looked in danger of slipping up again before a 15-0 run in the fourth propelled the home team.

With some of Real’s key players moving on to pastures new during the off-season while others retired, it was up to the new arrivals to step up and they did that in no uncertain terms. Big man [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), a former NBA stalwart who joined Real from Bayern, stood out with 15 points and 7 boards, making light of the departures of [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) and [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/).

[Xavier Rathan-Mayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/xavier-rathan-mayes/013378/) added 12 points, including a pair of clutch three-pointers, as he filled in the void left by the retirement of club legends [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rudy-fernandez/bmt/) and [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-rodriguez/cvm/). Just as crucially, pack leader [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) used his passing skills to devastating effect as he dished out 11 assists, some of them in spectacular fashion when the chips were down. Ibaka pointed out that a new-look Real was under pressure to deliver after the Bayern fiasco.

“The key was hard defense and it made offense easy,” the big man said in a courtside interview. “Sometimes in can be a bit stressful when you’re still trying to find your confidence but tonight we did a good job as a team. We stuck together to come up with a W and it’s a blessing to wear this jersey.”

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Head coach Chus Mateo, who faces a challenging task to keep winning trophies with a reconstructed outfit which is still very much a work in progress, acknowledged he would need all his resources to keep going. That objective took a hit against Partizan when starting guard [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) was carried off the court into the locker room after appearing to twist his ankle in the first half.

“We played more as a team and with more intensity in the second half,” said Mateo. “They scored a lot of threes in the first half and we were able to contest more shots in the second. We are in two very tough competitions, the (Spanish) Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague, hence we need to use all the players in order to be alive in both competitions at the end of the season,” he added.

Campazzo was pleased with the outcome, having highlighted that the task of molding a new-look Real into a force to be reckoned with was always going to be tough. “It’s a very different team to last season and we are in the process of adapting. Today was a good step forward.”

Real earned its sixth successive win against the Serbian team, with Serge Ibaka and Xavier Rathan-Mayes among the top performers 