Name: Davidovac's circus shot! Motorola Magic Moment
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Dejan Davidovac beats the shot-clock buzzer with a wild catch-and-shoot triple in one leg. WOW!

Davidovac's circus shot! Motorola Magic Moment

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Real Madrid (2025-10-17T17:00:00.000Z)

Sweet passing by Armel Traore with the behind-the-back to Mbaye Ndiaye for the big dunk.

Traore behind-the-back pass for the Ndiaye dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-17T18:00:00.000Z)

Kam Taylor pulls up for a dunk in transition, but Kevarrius Hayes comes from behind to reject him with force!

What a stop by Hayes! Motorola Magic Moment

AS Monaco v Valencia Basket (2025-10-17T17:30:00.000Z)

Jordan Nwora gets the defensive stop before Codi Miller-McIntyre sends a fantastic no-look pass to Chima Moneke for an easy two!

Zvezda turns defense into offense! Motorola Magic Moment

Georgios Papagiannis anticpates a long pass from Nick Weiler-Babb and turns it into a powerful dunk.

Weiler-Babb to Papagiannis alley-oop connection! Motorola Magic Moment

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-10-17T17:30:00.000Z)

Codi Miller-McIntyre buries a three-pointer contested by Usman Garuba right at the end of the first quarter!

Miller-McIntyre beats the buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment

For years, Louis Olinde was one of the most recognizable faces in German basketball – a homegrown forward whose mix of athleticism, versatility, and quiet intensity made him a steady presence in the German League and the EuroLeague. From Hamburg to Bamberg and finally to ALBA Berlin, Olinde built his career step by step, always within the familiar rhythm of German basketball. That rhythm changed this summer.

Louis Olinde finds growth beyond his comfort zone

For years, [Louis Olinde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/louis-olinde/006919/) was one of the most recognizable faces in German basketball – a homegrown forward whose mix of athleticism, versatility, and quiet intensity made him a steady presence in the German League and the EuroLeague. From Hamburg to Bamberg and finally to ALBA Berlin, Olinde built his career step by step, always within the familiar rhythm of German basketball.

That rhythm changed this summer.

After five seasons with ALBA, Olinde decided it was time to test himself in a new country, a new league and a completely new environment. The 27-year-old signed with [BAXI Manresa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/baxi-manresa/man/) in Spain and stepped into the demanding world of the Spanish League.

“I’d been in Germany my whole life,” Olinde said. “I loved my time in Berlin, but I felt like I was stagnating a bit. I’d had some tough seasons and injuries, and I just wanted something new – a real fresh start. I wanted to enjoy basketball again.”

That sense of renewal has defined Olinde’s first months in Spain. Manresa is a world away from Berlin – not just in climate, but in culture and pace. 

“It’s a small city, very relaxed,” he said with a laugh. “When I go out, it’s quiet. But that’s actually what I like about it. And it’s Spain – I’m sitting here, it’s 25 degrees in October. That never happens in Germany.”

The top plays of BAXI Manresa forward Louis Olinde through the first three rounds of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Louis Olinde's best plays from Rounds 1-3

But Olinde didn’t come to Catalonia for a holiday. He wanted to be tested anew. That meant leaving ALBA with a year left on his contract in a move agreed to by both sides. And Olinde was deliberate about his next move. 

“The goal was the EuroLeague,” he admitted. “That was the plan at first. It didn’t work out, but Spain’s ACB is probably the next-best league. Maybe even better than the EuroCup or Champions League because there are 10 or 12 teams that could compete at that level every year. So for me, it’s still a great opportunity to grow.”

Manresa poses another challenge Olinde is facing for the first time. He is no longer the “local player” or the familiar face on a German roster. He’s a foreign import, expected to deliver right away while adapting to a new language and lifestyle. 

“It’s a big change,” he said. “Not many people here speak English, so I’ve been taking Spanish lessons a few times a week. At the supermarket or pharmacy, you just have to speak Spanish. That’s how you learn – you’re forced to. It’s actually fun.”

He is also up to the challenge on the court. 

“I think people in Germany already know what I can do. Now it’s about showing I can perform in another league, with a different style, against different players. That’s my goal this season,” he said. 

The move has also rekindled his long-standing ambition to become a fixture with the German national team, a dream that has remained just out of reach through a mix of timing and circumstance. Olinde has been part of several training camps and FIBA windows but has yet to make a major tournament roster. Still, his motivation remains strong, especially after witnessing Germany’s historic rise to the top of international basketball.

“It’s inspiring, honestly. You see what those guys have done – winning the World Cup, then EuroBasket, competing for medals every summer. It’s huge for German basketball. And it’s motivating for players like me. I want to be part of that one day. Every time I get the call for a camp or a window, I enjoy it. Wearing that jersey means a lot.”

In the meantime, he is focused on taking the next steps with Manresa. And there is one special date already circled on his calendar – February 11, 2026. In the final round of the EuroCup Regular Season, Manresa will be traveling to Germany to face Veolia Towers Hamburg and Olinde will get a chance to face his former team in international competition. 

“That one will be special,” he said with a grin. “To play back home, see friends and family, and hopefully get the win. I already told my coach: if we win, I’m staying for dinner with my parents.”

Leaving Germany wasn’t easy, but it might be the best thing he’s ever done for his career. Sometimes you have to step away from what’s comfortable to grow. For Louis Olinde, Spain is the challenge he needed.

More Manresa News

The German forward embraces new challenge as import player at Manresa

Round 5 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is here. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 5

## Friday, October 17

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 90-75 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-real-madrid/E2025/48/)

Crvena Zvezda grabbed its second consecutive victory under new head coach Sasa Obradovic – and third in a row overall – by topping Real Madrid 90-75 in front of an outstanding sellout crowd in the Serbian capital in Round 5 on Friday. Both teams now have a 3-2 record in the standings. 

Codi Miller-McIntyre and Jordan Nwora paced the winners with 18 points apiece. Miller-McIntyre added 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Chima Moneke added 15 points, Semi Ojeleye had 13 while Nikola Kalinic got 10. Chuma Okeke led Real with 16 points while Mario Hezonja added 15. Real led 20-31 early in the second quarter but Zvezda used a 13-2 run to return to the game and get a 43-39 lead at the break. The hosts boosted their margin to 67-53 at the end of the third quarter and cruised to a well-deserved victory.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ru" dir="ltr">СТРАШНА ЗВЕЗДА ❤️🤍<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/n4HqibJWbN">pic.twitter.com/n4HqibJWbN</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1979262510457876815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [AS Monaco 90-84 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-valencia-basket/E2025/46/)

Monaco got back to winning ways by defeating Valencia 90-84 on Friday evening at Salle Gaston Medecin. The hosts started strong on both ends, grabbing an early 14-6 cushion. Monaco extended its lead to double digits in the second quarter, enjoying a 20-point lead at halftime (57-37). Valencia fought back and outscored Monaco 14-25 in the third, but Vassilis Spanoulis’s side maintained its advantage throughout and improved their record to 3-2.

Alpha Diallo paced Monaco with 16 points, while Nikola Mirotic and Matthew Strazel netted 15 and 14, respectively. Brancou Badio led all scorers with a season-high 18 points and Josep Puerto scored 13, with Nathan Reuvers recording a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists as Valencia dropped to 2-3.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🏠💥 La victoire reste à la maison !<br><br>Un bon match collectif remet l’équipe sur la voie du succès en EuroLeague 👏✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/H47bUbYRTb">pic.twitter.com/H47bUbYRTb</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1979269094299046136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 81-95 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/45/)

Panathinaikos completed a perfect double-round week with an 81-95 road win at Efes on Friday. The Greens took control with a 16-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters, opening a 21-point lead and cruising to a win that improved them to 4-1, tied for the league-best record. Meanwhile, Efes dropped to 2-3 on the season, but more importantly lost big man Georgios Papagiannis to a nasty-looking knee injury and Ercan Osmani to a shoulder injury.

Cedi Osman shined for the Greens with a career-high 29 points on a career-best 6-of-10 three-point shooting. Omer Yurtseven scored all 15 of his points in the first half while Kostas Sloukas orchestrated the offense with 12 assists. Shane Larkin had 18 points for Efes and PJ Dozier scored 15 in a losing effort. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Road win: check ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnadoluEfesSK</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> 81-95<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Club1908?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Club1908</a> <a href="https://t.co/YtJBzfaW0v">pic.twitter.com/YtJBzfaW0v</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1979268352280260934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 83-90 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-virtus-bologna/E2025/49/)

Virtus completed a perfect double-round sweep against French teams by battling past ASVEL 83-90 on the road. The game was tight throughout until Virtus wrestled control of the game with a 0-13 run spanning the final two quarters for a seven-point lead. ASVEL could not knot the game again and Carsen Edwards ended any doubts with three free throws with 50 seconds left for a career-high 36 points.

Alessandro Pajola added 14 points with 4 three-pointers, Alen Smailagic chipped in 13 points and Karim Jallow had 10 points and 7 rebounds for Virtus, which beat Monaco on Wednesday and has now improved to 3-2. ASVEL has now dropped three in a row for a 1-4 record despite Glynn Watson scoring 24 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First W on the road 🛣️💥 <a href="https://t.co/zbWINM6S7Y">pic.twitter.com/zbWINM6S7Y</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/1979278163470582214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Paris Basketball 88-89 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/50/)

In a game that was played at turbo-speed from tipoff at Adidas Arena, Hapoel defeated Paris by a single point, 88-89. Tyler Ennis scored the clutch free throws to secure the slim victory before Elijah Bryant’s defensive rebound clinched it. The teams swapped leads throughout, but ultimately Hapoel worked as a team to get the job done. 

Dan Oturu added 9 boards and 1 assist to an 18-point scoring performance, leading the way for his team. Meanwhile, Bryant, Johnathan Motley, Antonio Blakeney and Vasilije Micic finished in double figures. The result was hard luck on Nadir Hifi, who put in a clutch performance down the stretch, but it simply wasn’t to be. The win for Hapoel moved Dimitris Itoudis's men to 4-1 in EuroLeague while Paris fell to 3-2.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT a game in Paris, <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HapoelTLVBC</a> stun the hosts to steal a win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EvreryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EvreryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/rsQ1TdelKX">pic.twitter.com/rsQ1TdelKX</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1979290247474352173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 79-91 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2025/47/)

Partizan engineered an 79-91 win at Baskonia to improve to 3-2, break a 24-year winless jinx at Buesa Arena and keep the Spanish side rooted to the bottom of the standings on a 0-5 record. Carlik Jones paced Partizan on 18 points and Dwayne Washington added 17 while Hamidou Diallo netted 20 and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot scored 19 for Baskonia.

Partizan made a bright start and took an early 2-8 lead before the hosts beefed up their defense and hit back with their own 8-0 streak, nosing ahead 16-13 but the visitors had the last laugh in the first quarter as they closed it out with a 20-22 advantage. The lead kept changing hands in a see-saw first half as Baskonia scored a barrage of close-range points while Partizan was prolific from downtown, hitting 7 of 11 in the first half to lead 40-48 at the interval on the back of 9 offensive boards. Galvanized by a monstrous Tyrique Jones dunk, Partizan pulled away into a 47-63 lead midway through the third quarter but a pair of three-pointers from Clement Frisch allowed Baskonia to slash the deficit to 64-66 ahead of the final 10 minutes. It was a tit-for-tat battle in the fourth quarter and Partizan then prevailed in a fast-paced finish to grind out its first road win of the season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Kraj utakmice u Baskoniji!✊🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/SmBGqDOrab">pic.twitter.com/SmBGqDOrab</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1979290325274276051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, October 16

### [Dubai Basketball 83-78 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-fc-barcelona/E2025/41/)

Dubai grabbed its second win of the week by downing Barcelona, 83-78. The host took a double-digit first quarter lead behind Mfiondu Kabengele and Filip Petrusev, but Barca gradually fought back to go ahead after consecutive slams by Toko Shengelia, and a pair of Joel Parra three-balls helped make it 33-34 at the break. Petrusev’s personal 7-0 run kept Dubai close in the third quarter, which ended with several lead changes before Dwayne Bacon sent the host ahead, 58-56. A flurry of triples gave Dubai a 71-63 lead midway through the fourth, and Barca’s misfiring offense could not get ahead again.

Petrusev topped the scoring with 23 points and also added 8 rebounds, while Kabengele had a double-double of 10 points and 13 boards. Bacon added 20 points and backcourt teammate McKinley Wright IV netted 11 points with 6 assists. Barca was held to its lowest points total of the season as only two players scored in double digits, with Shengelia joined by Dario Brizuela on 19 points. Both teams are now tied near the top of the standings with a 3-2 record.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Second-straight <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> DUB! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/J64RcNKLEF">pic.twitter.com/J64RcNKLEF</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/1978885877376942472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Zalgiris Kaunas 78-89 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/44/)

Milan rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Zalgiris Kaunas 78-89 on the road in Round 5 on Thursday. Milan improved to 2-3 in the standings, stopping a three-game losing skid, while Zalgiris dropped to 3-2.

Quinn Ellis, Giampaolo Ricci, Shavon Shields and Devin Booker led the winners with 15 points apiece. Marko Guduric added 14 while Leandro Bolmaro had 10 for Milan, which fired in 12-of-21 three-point shots. Arnas Butkevicius paced Zalgiris with 20 points, all of which came in the first half on 6-of-7 three-pointers. Moses Wright and Nigel Williams-Goss each added 15 points while Azuolas Tubelis had 14 for the hosts, who led 31-15 midway through the second quarter. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">OLIMPIA WIN IN KAUNAS💪🏻🤍❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insieme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insieme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaOlimpia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaOlimpia</a> <a href="https://t.co/IiHbhK6Kg5">pic.twitter.com/IiHbhK6Kg5</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1978899349665992838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 88-73 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-fc-bayern-munich/E2025/42/)

Fenerbahce bounced back from three straight losses to grind out an 88-73 home win over Bayern, leaning on tight defense to get the job done as Mikael Jantunen paced the champs with 15 points, shooting 5 of 6 from downtown. Scotttie Wilbekin netted 14 points for Fenerbahce, Wade Baldwin chipped in with 13 and Devon Hall added 10 to engineer an eighth successive win over Bayern, as Andi Obst, Wenyen Gabriel and Isaiah Mike amassed 13 points each for the visitors.

Bayern made a brighter start and took a 14-20 lead at the end of the first quarter as the home side looked completely disjointed. Fenerbahce turned the tide with a 20-7 run in the second with Wilbekin coming to the fore from long range, and the hosts then held on for a 37-32 advantage at halftime. Fenerbahce moved up a gear after the break and led 62-46 ahead of the final 10 minutes, with Hall sinking 5 successive points early in the third quarter to give the hosts some breathing space. The writing was on the wall for the visitors after Baldwin and Wilbekin sank successive threes at the start of the fourth quarter, and Fenerbahce was in cruise control for the rest of the contest.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Maç Bizim! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Fenerbahçe Beko 🆚 Bayern Münih: 88-73<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Jantunen 15, Wilbekin 14, Baldwin 13, Hall 10, Zagars 8, Colson 7, Biberovic 6, Metecan 6, Melli 4, Melih 3, Onuralp 2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/VXnxF5ae1K">pic.twitter.com/VXnxF5ae1K</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1978909691943030934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 94-95 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/43/)

Olympiacos finished the game on a 1-14 run to stun Maccabi 94-95 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade after trailing for nearly all of the game. Sasha Vezenkov scored the game's final 5 points and the Reds celebrated after Lonnie Walker missed at the buzzer for Maccabi. The result was Olympiacos's sixth straight win over Maccabi and boosted its record to 3-2, while dropping Maccabi to 1-4.

Vezenkov finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Reds while center Nikola Milutinov also scored 23 and Tyler Dorsey tallied 18 points and 5 assists. Jeff Dowtin Jr. led Maccabi with a personal-best 24 points and Walker netted 15 in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">FINAL 🏀 Maccabi T.A. - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> 94-95 <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/MTAOLY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MTAOLY</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTuchiygMN">pic.twitter.com/tTuchiygMN</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1978928282029420676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dubai, Milan, Fenerbahce and Olympiacos were all victorious on Thursday night

Game Center: Four road teams secured dubs in Friday's six games

Paris Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-16T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v FC Bayern Munich (2025-10-16T17:45:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-16T17:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v FC Barcelona (2025-10-16T16:00:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz will be without point guard Trent Forrest and shooting guard Markus Howard for the foreseeable future after both players sustained injuries during Wednesday’s Round 4 matchup against Paris Basketball. Neither returned to the court after halftime. 

Baskonia: Trent Forrest, Markus Howard sidelined for several weeks

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) will be without point guard [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) and shooting guard [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) for the foreseeable future after both players sustained injuries during Wednesday’s [Round 4 matchup against Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/pariss-nadir-hifi-justin-robinson-were-too-much-for-baskonia/). Neither returned to the court after halftime. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Parte médico: Trent Forrest y Markus Howard<br><br>📎<a href="https://t.co/rStCVV1pE4">https://t.co/rStCVV1pE4</a> <a href="https://t.co/uvVSpwBOBO">pic.twitter.com/uvVSpwBOBO</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1979172400114630916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Forrest suffered a muscle injury to the hamstring in his left leg, while Howard sustained a joint injury to a finger on his left hand. The club confirmed the diagnoses upon returning to Vitoria-Gasteiz and announced that both players will miss the upcoming Round 5 game against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. 

Their recovery progress will determine their return timeline. Howard is averaging 7.0 points per game this season. Forrest has been a standout performer in the EuroLeague, posting 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and a PIR of 17.8 across four games, in addition to shooting 94.1% from the free-throw line.

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The backcourt duo picked up injuries in Round 4

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 5 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 5

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

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Vincent Poirier is Efes's only absentee for its game against Panathinaikos on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Vincent Poirier is out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/).

### AS Monaco

Yoan Makoundou is ruled out for Monaco's game against Valencia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's first four games.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Rodions Kurucs, Markus Howard and Trent Forrest are all ruled out for Baskonia's game against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Trent Forrest (hamstring) and Markus Howard (finger) are both out for Round 5, and will also be unavailable for the team's upcoming matches, the club announced Friday.
- Baskonia also announced that Rodions Kurucs is unavailable for Round 5. 

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Devonte' Graham, Tyson Carter, Uros Plavsic, Isaiah Canaan, Ognjen Dobric and Joel Bolomboy are all ruled out for Crvena Zvezda's game against Real Madrid on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Tyson Carter has been [diagnosed with pulmonary embolism](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zvezdas-tyson-carter-facing-extended-absence-with-pulmonary-embolism/) and faces lengthy absence.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and is expected to be sidelined several months.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is out long term.
- Devonte' Graham has been missing in action due to a bone bruise.
- Uros Plavsic has been missing in action due to an ankle sprain, but has returned to individual training.
- Ognjen Dobric has been out with an injury suffered during the EuroBasket 2025, but has returned to individual training.
- Joel Bolomboy is out long term.

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Thursday.

- Dzanan Musa and Aleksa Avramovic have sustained minor knee injuries and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, the club announced over the weekend.
- Nate Mason has sustained a cervical disc injury and will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks, the club announced.
- Kosta Kondić sustained a concussion in the Adriatic League game last weekend and will miss the next matches, the club confirmed.
- Justin Anderson is dealing with plantar fasciitis discomfort, and his return to the team will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. He did not enter the game in Round 4.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Lorenzo Brown is out due to a calf injury, the club announced, joining Zach LeDay, Josh Nebo, Vlatko Cancar and Leonardo Tote', who are once again all out for Milan's game at Zalgiris on Thursday.

- Zach LeDay missed Round 4 and will miss Round 5.

- [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/milan-josh-nebo-out-for-three-weeks/) is out at least three weeks with a thigh injury.

- Vlatko Cancar is out for Round 5, after also missing Rounds 3 and 4.

- Leonardo Tote' was unavailable for Milan's four games this season, and remains out.

### FC Barcelona

Juan Nunez and Nico Laprovittola are the two players out for Barcelona's game at Dubai on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- [Juan Nunez is out ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-guard-juan-nunez-to-miss-6-months/)due to a knee injury. He expected to be out until April.
- [Nico Laprovittola is out for three weeks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelonas-nico-laprovittola-sidelined-with-a-thigh-injury/) due a left thigh adductor injury in Round 2 game against Panathinaikos.

### FC Bayern Munich

Stefan Jovic, Johannes Voigtmann, Elias Harris and Rokas Jokubaitis are all ruled out for Bayern's game at Fenerbahce on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Stefan Jovic [hurt his ankle](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-wins-in-german-league-but-jovic-twists-ankle/) in Sunday's domestic league game and missed Round 4, and is out for Round 5.
- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Johannes Voigtmann will miss the start of the season after he suffered a knee injury during EuroBasket 2025 that required surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for the first four rounds.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Talen Horton-Tucker, Brandon Boston and Armando Bacot will miss Fenerbahce's game against Bayern on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Talen Horton-Tucker, Brandon Boston and Armando Bacot have all been ruled out for Round 4, and will miss Round 5.
- Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars returned to action, making their season debuts in Round 4.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Bruno Caboclo and Yam Madar are ruled out for Hapoel's game at Paris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) did not play this season after undergoing an appendectomy, and now will undergo a knee procedure and will miss a month of action, according to coach Dimitris Itoudis.
- [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-bruno-caboclo-undergoes-back-surgery/) is recovering from back surgery. There is no timetable for his recovery.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

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

- Thomas Heurtel missed the first four rounds.
- Shaquille Harrison did not play in Rounds 3 and 4.
- Nando De Colo returned to action.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

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

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Evan Fournier, Thomas Walkup, Keenan Evans and Shaq McKissic are ruled out for Olympiacos's game against Maccabi on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Thomas Walkup suffered a gluteal hematoma last week, and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
- Evan Fournier was out in Rounds 3 and 4, and remains sidelined for Round 5 as well.
- Shaquielle McKissic did not play the four three rounds.
- Keenan Evans will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.
- [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) could miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during the Greek League finals in June.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Mathias Lessort and Alexandros Samodurov are out for Panathinaikos's game at Efes on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Mathias Lessort is expected to be out until at least November, according to the statements by coach Ergin Ataman.
- Alexandros Samodurov suffered a fracture in the middle finger of his right hand, the club confirmed.

### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Hapoel on Friday.

- [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-duo-lamar-stevens-sebastian-herrera-out-for-weeks/) is out for 'several weeks', Paris confirmed on September 19.
- Enzo Shahrvin, like Stevens, missed the first three weeks of the season.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Shake Milton and Mario Nakic are ruled out for Partizan's game at Baskonia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-to-miss-partizans-double-round-trip-to-spain/) will not travel with the team to Spain due to an ankle injury, coach Zeljko Obradovic said on Monday.
- Mario Nakic is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Crvena Zvezda on Friday.

- Theo Maledon made his season debut in Round 4.
- Alberto Abalde missed Rounds 3 and 4.
- Gabriele Procida also did not play in the first four rounds this season, but returned to action in the Spanish League on Sunday.

### Valencia Basket

Jean Montero has travelled with the team to Monaco but Yankuba Sima remains out for Valencia's game at Monaco on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Jean Montero has been out [with an injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-loses-montero-badio-and-lopez-arostegui-to-injuries/).
- Yankuba Sima also didn't play in the first four rounds.
- Xabi Lopez Arostegui returned to action in Round 4.
- Nate Sestina has parted way with the club.
- Valencia announced on Thursday parting ways with Ike Iroegbu.

### Virtus Bologna

Abramo Canka is the only player missing for Virtus's game at ASVEL on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Abramo Canka did not play so far this season.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Milan on Thursday.

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

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

Injury report, Round 5: Jean Montero could make season debut; Forrest, Howard out for Baskonia

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Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has confirmed the arrival of Alex Merkviladze. The length of his contract has not been disclosed.

Alex Merkviladze lands at Aris

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has confirmed the arrival of Alex Merkviladze. The length of his contract has not been disclosed.

Merkviladze (2.03 meters, 23 years old) joins Aris after spending the last four years with Loyola Marymount University, ranking sixth in program history for appearances made (119). Last season, as team captain, he averaged 10.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍️ Ο Alex Merkviladze στον ΑΡΗ Betsson<br><br>Read More 👉 <a href="https://t.co/CmbUGahYGu">https://t.co/CmbUGahYGu</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArisBetssonBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArisBetssonBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArisFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArisFamily</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FuelTheFlame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FuelTheFlame</a> <a href="https://t.co/YvbSwTDpk7">pic.twitter.com/YvbSwTDpk7</a></p>&mdash; ARIS B.C. (@ARISBCgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARISBCgr/status/1978879021178884098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Georgia-born forward will look to help Aris's decent start to the BKT EuroCup campaign, having gone 2-1 through the first three rounds in Group A.

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This will be his first experience at the pro level

The London Lions have announced the signing of Chasson Randle, who has put pen to paper a short-term contract while Shavar Reynolds Jr. recovers from his injury.

London Lions add Chasson Randle on short-term deal

The [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/london-lions/lli/) have announced the signing of [Chasson Randle](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chasson-randle/008038/), who has put pen to paper a short-term contract while Shavar Reynolds Jr. recovers from his injury.

A EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid in the 2017-18 season, Randle has also lifted the G League title on two occasions, doing so with the Osceola Magic in 2020-21 and the Stockton Kings in 2024-25.

The 32-year-old has appeared in 119 games in the NBA, too, suiting up eight times for the Philadelphia 76ers and 18 times for the New York Knicks in 2016-17, then 49 times for the Washington Wizards in 2018-19, three times for the Golden State Warriors in 2019-20, and 41 times for the Orlando Magic in 2020-21.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 NEW SIGNING: CHASSON RANDLE 🚨<br><br>American guard Chasson Randle joins the London Lions on a short-term deal, bringing NBA and EuroLeague experience to the backcourt while Shavar Reynolds Jr. recovers from injury.<br><br>A former Real Madrid champion and Stanford all-time leading… <a href="https://t.co/UZo3wgcPW3">pic.twitter.com/UZo3wgcPW3</a></p>&mdash; London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1979100585686097953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Randle, a 1.88-meter guard, will make his debut in the British League this coming weekend. He could appear in his first-ever BKT EuroCup game next week as London looks to grab a second win in a row when it faces NINERS Chemnitz on the road.

More London Lions News

The former Real Madrid guard, who has played 119 games in the NBA, bolsters the English team's ranks

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred between Rounds 2 and 4 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Latest disciplinary sanctions

**Round 4**

- Mr. Josean Querejeta, President of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, has been sanctioned with a fine of €8,000 for committing acts representing a lack of respect against the officiating crew on occasion of the game Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz – Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

 **Round 3**

- Mr. Ettore Messina, Head Coach of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating on occasion of the game EA7 Emporio Armani Milan – AS Monaco, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

**Round 2**

- Mr. Shane Larkin, Player of Anadolu Efes Istanbul, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating related to the game Anadolu Efes Istanbul – Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
- Mr. Jerian Grant, Player of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements regarding officiating related to the game Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens – FC Barcelona, under Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 5 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 5

## Friday, October 17

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Real Madrid (19:00 CEST)

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"Maybe we need to change a few more details in the offense. Coach Scariolo is known as someone who can adjust defenses, and we need to be prepared for the zone – we saw that against Partizan as well. Especially since we have a shortened rotation, we need to pay attention to focus and energy. The first idea is not to start the game poorly. We've had some games where Real won all the first quarters, they come out strong, but their last quarters aren’t as good. Do they relax when they have a big lead – I don’t know, but it’s very important how the game starts. They have a recognizable style, with lineups that play different types of basketball. We have to talk about preventing easy points and offensive rebounds. Real is definitely a Final Four team, they’re organized as a unit, they have three or four top-level players, and they can stay consistent throughout the entire season."

**Nikola Kalinic, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"We expect a difficult game, they play hard, quite physically demanding... We want to transfer the energy from the last game, to be in rhythm. More or less, these are the things that have been true for Real for the last 15 years. Lots of pick and rolls with Tavares, extremely awkward. Hezonja is playing great, all the guys who came are shooting great, they allow Tavares and the other to play from the paint."

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"Red Star's court is one of the most difficult places to play because of the pressure from the crowd. What's more, our opponents are in great form, having won two very good games at Fenerbahce and against the current league leaders, Zalgiris, playing very well, with a lot of solidity, a lot of toughness, and a lot of prominence from their most talented and experienced players. We know it will be a very demanding game. Above all, we have to prepare ourselves mentally on an individual level because, little by little, we are seeing improvements at the collective level, but we have to be able to stay focused throughout the game. There may be a bad moment, a couple of bad moments, but we have to limit their duration and the damage they do to us at those moments."

**Walter Tavares, Real Madrid center**

"We expect a very difficult atmosphere in Belgrade, but we have to step up and try to win our first road game, which is the most difficult thing to do. To achieve this, we have to play a complete game, a serious game from start to finish. Our minds are set on doing our best because it will be a dangerous game. Red Star will play with new energy as the players will want to show their new coach that they deserve to be on the court. Everyone will want to play their best game, and we have to be very focused and play hard against a team that likes to run, a very dynamic opponent with players who are open to shooting and who, playing at home, may be more accurate than usual."

### AS Monaco vs. Valencia Basket (19:30 CEST)

**Jaron Blossomgame, Monaco forward**

"What didn't work \[on Wednesday\] was that I think we started slowly. We didn't start the game well. We weren't incisive enough on offense. We showed a side of ourselves that we sometimes show, but it's not our best side. And we have to avoid that as much as possible. We have a lot of talent on offense, but when we don't move the ball around enough and it gets stuck sometimes, we're very limited and we don't score points. And when we play on the road in an environment like \[we did at Virtus\], things only get worse for us. We watched the video to see what we can improve on in certain areas."

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (19:30 CEST)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"We are facing a team that we played against last year in the playoffs. They kept the core of the team. They are a Final Four team with a lot of talent and with a great coach. We really have to focus on ourselves. We're gonna stick with what we are doing this year offensively and defensively. Mr. Ataman is coming home. We will give him a warm welcome for being back at home. It’s going to be a challenging and a tough game for us. We’re gonna be ready."

**Rolands Smits, Efes forward**

"Panathinaikos is a very experienced and a physical team. They have a lot of talented players. It will be a physical game. We need to stop their leaders and play as a team both in offense and defense."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"There is no easy game in the EuroLeague. More than the opponent, it is important how our team will play. We have the ability, we have the power, so we can play with anybody. Of course, with all the respect to Efes, they've put together a good roster. They got a very important victory here in Athens against Olympiacos. Now we will go there to try to win this game. We hope that we will improve every game because there are new players who need to adapt to play with each other. We haven't had a chance to have many practices, but I hope everybody will understand the strategy of the game better."

**Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos guard**

"We know we're going up against the team we played in the playoffs last year. A really tough team that has got better, so we'll be ready. We'll need to keep our poise. Playing on the road is always difficult, they've got great fans, so we've just got to keep our poise and play under pressure. \[The win against ASVEL\] was a game we needed. We lost our last EuroLeague game on our home court so we don't want to lose any more there."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Virtus Bologna (20:00 CEST)

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"After a physical and intense game like the one against Monaco, we will have to reproduce the same quality and intensity in defense and the same energy in attack, given that we are going to play against one of the best teams in the EuroLeague in terms of physicality. ASVEL is a very physical team that runs very well. Furthermore, especially at home, it is one of those teams that manages to perform at its best, thanks to its energy and ability to control the game."

**Alen Smailagic, Virtus forward**

"Tomorrow we have a big game against ASVEL. They just lost to Panathinaikos away from home. What is certain is that they are strong: they play well and we will have to run to keep up with them. Their transition game is a strong point, as is their three-point shooting. We will need to be good at containing them, especially because we know who to keep an eye on. For our part, we know we'll have to fight to bring it home."

### Paris Basketball vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (20:45 CEST)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"Paris is a high-paced team. They play with great tempo and put a lot of pressure on the ball. For 40 minutes, they crash the boards hard. Overall, they’re a good and athletic team. We’re in a good place right now. We’re trying to build the bond and chemistry needed to sustain us throughout the season."

**Collin Malcolm, Hapoel forward**

"We’re happy with the previous win against Valencia. Now we’re going up against a similar team – my former team, Paris Basketball – and we’re expecting another high-intensity, up-and-down game. We’re getting prepared, and we’ll be ready to go tomorrow."

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:45 CEST)

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"We first responded with a meeting at the hotel, where we watched the footage from the Real Madrid game and talked about the lack of aggressiveness we showed, especially in the first half. When it comes to Baskonia, it’s important to note that they’re a team that loves to play in transition and they score a lot, but they also allow a lot of points. Almost everyone on their roster can shoot for three points, and they’re very strong on the boards. For tomorrow, the key will be to have the right mindset and for the players to understand that our aggressiveness has to be at the highest level, while also being smarter on offense."

**Vanja Marinkovic, Partizan guard**

"We have to show a much better performance than the one in Madrid, especially in the first half. We need to play smarter, with more control and a clear plan. We must be aware of the situation on the court and know how to recognize and take advantage of the opportunities that come our way."

## Thursday, October 16

### Dubai Basketball vs. FC Barcelona (18:00 CEST)

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### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (19:00 CEST)

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We face a Zalgiris team that has been doing very well so far in the competition and on a basketball arena where the home crowd is playing a role. We are coming off a game plagued by very low shooting percentages that eventually doomed our chances. The defensive effort was there, and we need to restart from here. It will be crucial to move the ball better. We are also waiting to know what Lorenzo Brown’s condition will be, since he came out of the Munich game with some problems."

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. FC Bayern Munich (19:45 CEST)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"Bayern is a very physical team that puts a lot of pressure on our players. We need to match that; we need to play in our spots. Basically, we need to fight more, try to take more ball pressure on the other team, more offensive rebounds, and show reaction after a bad performance."

**Devon Hall, Fenerbahce guard**

"I mean obviously we want to come out and play well. We lost a tough one last night, so we will prepare well and come out to play much better."

**Gordie Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"The fact that Fener lost on Tuesday is certainly not good for us. It's still early in the season for many teams that had players at the European Championships. Sometimes it takes many weeks. But they are the EuroLeague champions and will be motivated. Just like us after our great team performance against Milan."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (21:00 CEST)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Olympiacos is another high-level team, well-coached, they got their system. A lot of players that play together for a long time, so they know what they do. We have to come ready, especially after the tough loss that we had \[on Tuesday\]. We have to match their aggressiveness and their size. I mean, we have to cover it with a lot of concentration and aggressiveness. Also, Olympiacos, we know it’s a second game on a double-week, they're coming after a loss, so it's going to be a battle."

**TJ Leaf, Maccabi forward**

"We just need more energy, more fight. It kind of got away from us early \[against Barcelona\]. We know that can't happen again. We just have to come with more urgency, more sense of urgency on both ends of the court. At the end of the day, we just got to fight. X's and O's aside, we just got to have more pride out there. So that's really all there is to it. Obviously, they have a lot of talent. I mean, one of the best players in the EuroLeague. I think it all comes down to, like I said, forget the X's and O's for a minute. And we just have to play with pride, play with heart, play with a lot of fight. And if we do that, I think we'll be fine."

**Jimmy Clark, Maccabi guard**

"Just building team chemistry, camaraderie, and just playing hard together. That's the only thing I think we need to focus on, just come with some enthusiasm, heart, and integrity for the next game. So as long as we do that, I feel like we'll get the outcome we want. I feel like if we play together, nobody can stop us. Just play together, play hard, and just go out there and leave it all on the court. So I feel like if we can do that for the club, for the team, for each other, will be great."

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"There’s some fatigue from the consecutive games, but that’s the case for every team. The game against Maccabi won’t be easy, because as you know, the conditions in Belgrade are always a bit special, playing without fans. We hope to be more consistent than we were yesterday, for longer stretches of the game."

**Tyler Dorsey, Olympiacos guard**

"We need to put two good halves together. My teammates and I have to play consistently throughout the whole game. We start well, but in the second half we can’t sustain it. We have to watch the film, see what needs to be corrected for the game against Maccabi, and finish games better. I also need to be better in the next one."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 5 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

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An outstanding individual performance in a winning effort earned Christopher Ledlum of ratiopharm ulm Round 3 MVP honors with a PIR of 29.

Round 3 MVP: Christopher Ledlum, ratiopharm ulm

An outstanding individual performance in a winning effort earned [Christopher Ledlum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/christopher-ledlum/013968/) of [ratiopharm ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/ulm/) Round 3 MVP honors with a PIR of 29.

Ledlum led Ulm to a 94-98 road victory over Lietkabelis Panevezys with 26 points on 10-of-13 two-pointers and 6-of-8 free throws, adding 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 29 – the highest among players whose teams won in Round 3.

The highest PIR of the round belonged to [Corey Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/corey-davis-jr-/013890/) of NINERS Chemnitz. Davis posted a PIR of 32, but his team suffered a 93-88 road loss against Besiktas GAIN Istanbul. He had 22 points on 5-of-10 two-pointers, 2-of-3 three-pointers, and 6-of-6 free throws, along with 1 rebound, 11 assists, 3 steals and 8 fouls drawn.

[Fatts Russell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/daron-russell/013943/) of U-BT Cluj-Napoca amassed a PIR of 30 in his team’s 94-93 road loss against Slask Wroclaw. Russell finished the game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 15 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 6 fouls drawn.

[Kevin Yebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-yebo/013368/) of Chemnitz, who had a PIR of 28, [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, and [Stefan Djordjevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/stefan-dordevic/006977/) of Slask, each with a PIR of 27, completed the top individual performances in Round 3. Yebo tallied 32 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 7 fouls drawn in Chemnitz’s win over Besiktas. Carrington recorded 21 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 steals and 5 fouls drawn in Jerusalem’s 101-94 loss at BAXI Manresa. Djordjevic contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 2 fouls drawn as Slask beat Cluj.

### Individual highs: Fatts Russell, Cluj, 15 assists

Kevin Yebo of Chemnitz led all scorers in this round with 32 points. Fatts Russell of Cluj remains the competition's top scorer at 26.3 points per game.

Dusan Miletic, also of Cluj, pulled down 13 rebounds in Round 3. Zacharie Perrin of Veolia Towers Hamburg leads the 2025–26 EuroCup in rebounds, averaging 10.7 per game.

Russell dished out 15 assists against Slask – just one shy of tying the all-time BKT EuroCup record, shared by Omar Cook and J'Covan Brown with 16 apiece. Arnas Velicka of Neptunas Klaipeda ranks first overall with 8.7 assists per game.

Gabrielius Maldunas of Lietkabelis Panevezys and Mateusz Ponitka of Bahcesehir College Istanbul each collected four steals in Round 3. Dogus Ozdemitoglu leads the competition after three games with 3.3 steals per game.

Conor Morgan of Besiktas and Deane Williams of the London Lions each had three blocks in this round. Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu of Manresa is the competition's blocks leader at 1.7 per game.

Fatts Russell (21 points, 15 assists), Dusan Miletic (13 points, 13 rebounds), Nate Watson of Panionios Athens (10 points, 11 rebounds), Corey Davis of Chemnitz (22 points, 11 assists), Paulius Danusevicius of Lietkabelis (14 points, 10 rebounds), and Chris Horton of Umana Reyer Venice (11 points, 11 rebounds) all registered double-doubles in Round 3.