Two eliminated teams will play to avoid the wooden spoon, as Hamburg (2-13) welcomes Cedevita (0-15).
Game Notes and Facts: Hamburg vs. Cedevita
The German team edged the Round 7 encounter 83-86, partly thanks to 21 points from Aljami Durham. He should get ready for a good battle with Justin Cobbs, who had 19 points and 9 assists in last week’s loss to Reyer. That game saw the same old problems for Cedevita, which allowed 104 points and has the worst defense in the competition with an average of 98.5 points allowed. Hamburg is next worst with 91.9 points per game.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, Hamburg managed to take the road win, 83-86.
- Their head-to-head record now stands at 1-0.
GAME FACTS
Veolia Towers Hamburg
Streaks
Lukas Meisner has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 9 games.
Mark Hughes has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 6 games.
Will Christmas has collected at least one steal in his last 6 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Mark Hughes posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Nico Brauner posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Vincent King posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Aljami Durham posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Aljami Durham posted his career high in Points with 21 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Aljami Durham posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Team Record
Veolia Towers Hamburg recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 36, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on november 15, 2023.
Season Rankings
Aljami Durham is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5,6 per game.
Mark Hughes is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 96% per game.
Seth Hinrichs is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 48,8% per game.
GAME FACTS
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana
Streaks
DJ Stewart has scored at least 12 points in his last 7 games.
Stewart has racked up a PIR of at least 10 in his last 7 games.
Karlo Matkovic has scored at least 15 points in his last 6 games.
Matkovic has racked up a PIR of at least 20 in his last 6 games.
Matkovic has pulled at least 5 rebounds in his last 5 games.
Justin Cobbs has scored at least 11 points in his last 5 games.
Cobbs has dished at least 4 assists in his last 5 games.
Cobbs has racked up a PIR of at least 18 in his last 5 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Gregor Glas posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Gregor Glas posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Jaka Klobucar posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Index Rating with 16 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Points with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Total rebounds with 8 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Time played with 15:25 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Alexander Shashkov posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 4 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Team Record
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 46, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 18, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 15, 2023.
Season Rankings
Justin Cobbs is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,7 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,5 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,5 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,6 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 2 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5,2 per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.
Justin Cobbs is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 55% per game.
Karlo Matkovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,1 per game.
All-time Ranking
Justin Cobbs is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 403 assists for his career.
Justin Cobbs is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 324 free throws made for his career.
Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 252 free throws made for his career.