Paris (15-1) will attempt to lock up overall top-seed status as it travels to face a Besiktas team (9-7) aiming to head into the postseason as high up the standings as possible.
Game Notes and Facts: Besiktas vs. Paris
2023-24
3 Mins read
Regular Season
Round 17 of 18
Regular Season
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The French powerhouse is seeking a ninth consecutive victory but suffered its only defeat of the season against Besiktas in November when an outstanding defensive effort secured a shock 63-68 road win helped by 16 points and 10 boards from Matthew Mitchell. The Turkish team will need a similarly strong defensive performance to slow down the likes of Collin Malcolm, who has averaged 15.7 points in the last three games.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, Besiktas took the road win, 63-68.
- Their head-to-head series is now 1-0 for Besiktas.
GAME FACTS
Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul
Streaks
Derek Needham has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 13 games.
Angel Delgado has scored at least 10 points in his last 5 games.
Delgado has racked up a PIR of at least 17 in his last 5 games.
Delgado has pulled at least 8 rebounds in his last 5 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Matthew Mitchell posted his career high in Index Rating with 31 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Paris Basketball on november 21, 2023.
Matthew Mitchell posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Paris Basketball on november 21, 2023.
Matthew Mitchell posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Paris Basketball on november 21, 2023.
Matthew Mitchell posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Paris Basketball on november 21, 2023.
Season Rankings
Angel Delgado is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,6 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,9 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,9 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 4,4 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5 per game.
Derek Needham is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.
Jonah Mathews is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,8 per game.
All-time Ranking
Derek Needham is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 193 3-pointers made for his career.
GAME FACTS
Paris Basketball
Streaks
TJ Shorts has scored at least 10 points in all of his 16 games.
Shorts has dished at least 3 assists in all of his 16 games.
Nadir Hifi has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 15 games.
Tyson Ward has collected at least one steal in his last 9 games.
Ward has racked up a PIR of at least 12 in his last 6 games.
Collin Malcolm has scored at least 12 points in his last 6 games.
Malcolm has racked up a PIR of at least 10 in his last 6 games.
Player Records against Opponent
TJ Shorts posted his career high in Free throws made with 9 for Paris Basketball against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 21, 2023.
Tyson Ward posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Paris Basketball against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 21, 2023.
Collin Malcolm posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Paris Basketball against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 21, 2023.
Team Record
Paris Basketball recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this season, 21, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 21, 2023.
Season Rankings
TJ Shorts is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21,7 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,3 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,1 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7,4 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,9 per game.
Leon Kratzer is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 83,9% per game.
Collin Malcolm is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 78% per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,8 per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50% per game.
TJ Shorts is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.
Nadir Hifi is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,9 per game.
Leon Kratzer is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 69,5% per game.
Bandja Sy is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 66,7% per game.
Game Videos
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Paris Basketball-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Playoffs Game 3 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:12
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Shorts forces overtime! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:33
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Hayes on the highlight reel! Motorola Magic Moment
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | PO Game 2 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | PO Game-1 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:13
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Hifi’s solo supremacy! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Shorts & Hayes combine for alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Ward throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:23
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Shorts, Hayes combine in crunch time! | Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
- 01:06
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TJ Shorts: 'It's an amazing feeling right now'
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Real Madrid-Paris Basketball | Play-In Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:22
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Hifi with another crazy three! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Hayes alley-oop dunk off another Shorts assist! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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The Shorts-Hayes combo works again! Motorola Magic Moment
- 01:57
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Tyson Ward: 'This is a product of us having fun'
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Paris Basketball-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 34 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Real Madrid-Paris Basketball | RS Round 33 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens-Paris Basketball | RS Round 32 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball| RS Round 31 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:10
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Hifi stuns the crowd! Motorola Magic Moment
- 01:34
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TJ Shorts: 'We will carry this momentum for the rest of the season'
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Paris Basketball-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | RS Round 30 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:17
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Shorts with a rare block! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:11
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Mathis Dossou-Yovo opens his EuroLeague account in style! Motorola Magic Moment
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Zalgiris Kaunas-Paris Basketball | RS Round 29 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Paris Basketball-AS Monaco | RS Round 28 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Besiktas Fibabank Istabul | Eighthfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:16
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Plavsic at it again! Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Plavsic violates the rim! Magic Moment
- 00:11
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What a dunk from Sleva! Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Allman gets airborne! Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Plavsic with a superb dunk! Magic Moment
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Paris Basketball-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | RS Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 01:14
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Maodo Lo: 'This win was huge for us'
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Paris Basketball-FC Bayern Munich | RS Round 27 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 01:14
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Nadir Hifi: 'I'm trying to be one of the best players in Europe'
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Virtus Segafredo Bologna-Paris Basketball | RS Round 26 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Paris Basketball-Olympiacos Piraeus | RS Round 25 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:12
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Hayes skies for the slam! Motorola Magic Moment
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Besiktas Fibabank Istanbul-Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:08
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Allman dunks on the fly! Magic Moment
- 00:14
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Terry bends the rim! Magic Moment
- 01:32
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TJ Shorts: 'We found the way to get the win'
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Paris Basketball - LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | RS Round 24 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 00:09
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Paris Basketball at its best! Motorola Magic Moment
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Dreamland Gran Canaria-Besiktas Fibabank Istanbul | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:19
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Needham finds Plavsic on his back! Magic Moment
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Dolomiti Energia Trento-Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:09
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Marcinkevicius with the alley-oop dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:18
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Niang meets Jogela for the swat! Magic Moment
