Red-hot Turk Telekom (7-9) will attempt to take a big step closer to the playoffs by overcoming Bourg (13-3), which is desperate to hold onto first place in Group B.
Game Notes and Facts: Turk Telekom vs. Bourg
The Turkish team made it four wins in a row by downing Lietkabelis last week with a prominent role for newly signed big man Jarrod Jones, who faces a key matchup with Bourg center Bodian Massa this week. Bourg won easily, 86-67, when the teams met in November, but Turk Telekom has improved significantly since then and this should be a thrilling encounter as the French team looks for a 10th win in 11 games.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, Bourg took the home win, 86-67.
- Their head-to-head series is now 0-1 for Bourg.
GAME FACTS
Turk Telekom Ankara
Streaks
James Palmer has scored at least 10 points in his last 7 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Okben Ulubay posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 21, 2023.
Steven Enoch posted his career high in Points with 19 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 21, 2023.
Okben Ulubay posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 21, 2023.
Yigitcan Saybir posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 21, 2023.
James Palmer Jr. posted his career high in Index Rating with 36 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on january 25, 2023.
James Palmer Jr. posted his career high in Points with 31 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on january 25, 2023.
Season Rankings
Steven Enoch is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 18,8 per game.
Tyrone Wallace is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,6 per game.
Steven Enoch is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 8,4 per game.
Steven Enoch is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,9 per game.
Yigitcan Saybir is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,6 per game.
Steven Enoch is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,5 per game.
Steven Enoch is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.
Tyrone Wallace is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5 per game.
Steven Enoch is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,7 per game.
Tyrone Wallace is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,1 per game.
GAME FACTS
Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse
Streaks
Bryce Brown has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 9 games.
Isiaha Mike has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 7 games.
Zaccharie Risacher has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 5 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Axel Julien posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on november 21, 2023.
Isiaha Mike posted his career high in Assists with 3 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on november 21, 2023.
Season Rankings
Jequan Lewis is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,5 per game.
Jeremy Morgan is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,1 per game.
Isiaha Mike is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,9 per game.
Jequan Lewis is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,6 per game.
Maksim Salash is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 90% per game.
Bryce Brown is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.
Zaccharie Risacher is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 58,8% per game.
All-time Ranking
Earl Rowland is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1447 index rating for his career.
Earl Rowland is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1268 points for his career.
Earl Rowland is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 384 assists for his career.
Earl Rowland is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 136 steals for his career.
Earl Rowland is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 399 2-pointers made for his career.
Maxime Courby is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 46,76% 3-point % for his career.
Earl Rowland is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 482 field goals made for his career.