Sylvain Francisco’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The Zalgiris Kaunas guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. 

Sylvain Francisco named EuroLeague MVP for October

[Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. Already known for his dynamic play, Francisco elevated his impact with a blend of scoring, distribution, and leadership that helped Zalgiris emerge as one of the early contenders in the 2025–26 season.

Francisco was the engine behind Zalgiris’s 6–2 record in October, orchestrating the offense with precision and flair. He closed out the opening month of the season sharing the league lead in assists with 6.8 per game, while also leading his team in scoring at 14.9 points per game. His Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 18.9 was the second highest among all guards during the month, underscoring his all-around impact.

"Being MVP of the Month is amazing, I didn't expect it, and I am really happy. I'm dancing inside," Francisco told Olivia Harlan Dekker on the EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk podcast. "It means a lot because there are so many talented players. I didn't expect to be a EuroLeague MVP, all I wanted is to make sure that we are winning with the team that we have, and to be happy about the wins. I just want to go to the playoffs; that's the best part of it, that's what we want, our goal."

EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk with Sylvain Francisco

Francisco’s standout performance in October came in Round 7, when he posted 23 points and a career-high 10 assists in an 86–65 win over Virtus Bologna for his first EuroLeague double-double. That performance earned Francisco co-MVP honors for the round.

His numbers reflect not just volume, but efficiency. Francisco shot 54.1% on two-pointers and 40.4% from three-point range, consistently stretching defenses and creating space for teammates. He has hit at least one three-pointer in every game, scored in double figures six times, and recorded at least 7 assists in five games.

Zalgiris’s October wins came against top-tier opponents including AS Monaco, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Virtus, and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, with Francisco playing a central role in each.

This marks Francisco’s first MVP of the Month award, and he becomes just the fifth Zalgiris player to earn the honor, joining [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/) (December 2007), [Paulius Jankunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jankunas-paulius/bwi/) (December 2017), [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (April 2018), and [Marius Grigonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marius-grigonis/002328/) (October 2020). He also becomes the fifth French player to win the award, alongside [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) (February 2017), [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (January 2015, February 2016, January 2018), [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) (January 2022, and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (December 2024).

Francisco joined Zalgiris in the summer of 2024 and has quickly become one of the most impactful guards in the league. His leadership and consistency have helped Zalgiris emerge as a serious playoff contender, and with the season still young, expectations are only growing.

Zalgiris will look to build on its early momentum as the EuroLeague season continues, with Francisco expected to remain a driving force in the team’s pursuit of postseason success.

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Fantasy tips, Round 9: Mid-tier magic and value finds

The EuroLeague marathon rolls on with Round 9 – a single-round week, meaning players and coaches have a little extra time to prepare. Last week provided a wealth of new information, as several players stepped up to take on bigger roles. But first, [let’s review what Igor Petrinovic recommended last time](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-rounds-7-8-no-risk-high-reward-gems/).

Igor’s “budget edition” focused on players priced under 6.0 credits, so there’s little room for criticism. True, Arijan Lakic of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade managed a PIR of -1 across the double-round week, but the rest of Igor’s picks hit nicely. Stefan Miljenovic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade tallied a combined PIR of 15.3 over two games – an excellent return for 4.1 credits. Sebastian Herrera of Paris Basketball was sensational and is now one of the must-have players in the game. Giampaolo Ricci of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan gained 0.3 credits, taking advantage of extra minutes, while Kosta Kondic of Dubai Basketball averaged a PIR of 7.0. Solid work, Igor!

This week, I’m going for slightly pricier players – not the superstars, but those with strong upside and reasonable cost. Here are my recommendations for Round 9:

Isiaha Mike, Joel Parra, Moses Wright, Quinn Ellis and Rodions Kurucs are featured in this week's article. 

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Round 5

### Isiaha Mike, FC Bayern Munich (9.5 credits)

[Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isiaha-mike/011836/) is coming off a superb double-round week, averaging 23.0 points on 10-of-12 two-pointers, 5.5 rebounds, 6.0 fouls drawn, and a PIR of 27.0. His career-high 29 points against Real Madrid could mark a turning point in his season. Talented and full of confidence, expect more strong performances ahead.

### Joel Parra, FC Barcelona (6.5 credits)

With Toko Shengelia sidelined due to an ankle injury, coach Joan Penarroya will need to improvise at power forward. [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-parra/007464/)’s versatility and instant impact make him a great budget pick – he’s ready to deliver when his team needs it most.

### Moses Wright, Zalgiris Kaunas (12.4 credits)

[Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) has quietly become a force in limited minutes. He posted 14 points, 8 rebounds, and a PIR of 23 in Round 7, then followed up with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and a PIR of 22 in just 18 minutes the next game. He reportedly injured his wrist in the Lithuanian League this past weekend, but if he's good to go in Round 9, at 12.4 credits he remains an undervalued gem.

### Quinn Ellis, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (7.1 credits)

[Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) continues to impress as Milan’s all-around guard. Even with Nico Mannion back, Ellis has kept a solid role – producing 7 points and a PIR of 13 in Round 8, followed by a PIR of 20 in domestic action. His value is steadily climbing.

### Rodions Kurucs, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (6.2 credits)

A bit of a gamble, but one with serious upside. [Rodions Kurucs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodions-kurucs/005713/) has shown flashes lately, using his size and strength effectively on both ends. He posted a PIR of 16 against Efes and followed with a PIR of 12 in a dramatic comeback win in the Spanish League. At just 6.2 credits, he’s worth the risk.

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FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2025-11-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Valencia Basket (2025-11-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-06T17:45:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Round 9 of the EuroLeague regular season concludes with the drama of El Clásico, with nine more mouthwatering games delivering our weekly dose of elite basketball. Here’s your guide to this week’s games.

At a glance: El Clásico highlights Round 9's action

Round 9 of the EuroLeague regular season concludes with the drama of *El Clásico*, with nine more mouthwatering games delivering our weekly dose of elite basketball. Here’s your guide to this week’s games.

## Wednesday, November 5

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:00 CET)

The action starts early with one Wednesday game as impressive Zvezda (6-2) seeks a seventh straight with against inconsistent Panathinaikos (5-3). The Greens are looking to bounce back from last week’s loss at Monaco and need others to step up in support of Kendrick Nunn, who averages 22.3 points in the last three games. Codi Miller-McIntyre continued his great season with 23 points and 12 assists in last week’s win over Maccabi, and he will lead Zvezda’s efforts to overcome Nunn in the backcourt. Another player in top form for the hosts is Chima Moneke, who has recorded at least 12 points and 7 rebounds in four consecutive games, and Panathinaikos needs to counter him with the best version of Juancho Hernangomez, especially following the loss of Omer Yurtseven through injury. 

### Thursday, November 6

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (18:45 CET)

In Thursday’s opening tipoff, two teams striving to find form meet in Istanbul as Fenerbahce (3-5) welcomes ASVEL (2-6). The reigning champ is struggling with offensive inconsistency and will want to start fast after only scoring 22 first-half points in last week's heavy loss to Real, while ASVEL fared even worse in a 37-point pummelling at Zalgiris despite 14 points from in-form guard Glynn Watson. These are the third-worst and worst offensive teams in the league (78.9 and 78.5 points per game, respectively), with ASVEL also suffering the lowest two-point conversion rate (49.5%). The visitors' task is complicated by the absence of former Fener star Nando De Colo through injury, which could give the home team’s main offensive weapon Wade Baldwin (14.5 and 5.8 assists per game) more opportunity to dominate.

### Dubai Basketball vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:00 CET)

A pair of EuroLeague newcomers meet for the very first time as Dubai (3-5) hosts co-leader Hapoel (6-2). The home team has slid down the standings with three straight losses, while Hapoel is targeting an immediate response after its four-game winning streak was ended last week in a low-scoring loss at Olympiacos. The physical presence of twin towers Filip Petrusev and Mfiondu Kabengele – who combine for an average of 12.9 rebounds per game – has contributed to Dubai boasting the league’s best interior defense, limiting opponents to just 51.5% of two-point attempts. But Hapoel is the league’s third most accurate team from three-point range (38.5), so shooters like Antonio Blakeney and Collin Malcolm (50% and 52.6% from deep respectively) will be happy to take their chances from beyond the arc.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CET)

Baskonia (2-6) will attempt to build more momentum against a Virtus (4-4) needing a return to form. The Italian team suffered two heavy road defeats last week due to a malfunctioning offense, scoring only 65 and 71 points in Kaunas and Munich, and must take better care of the basketball after committing 20 turnovers at Bayern. Baskonia is heading in a different direction after picking up its first wins of the season, and will hope that guard Matteo Spagnolo can build on his best performance of the season – 19 points and 6 assists – in the Round 8 win over Efes. A key to the outcome will be the shooting contest between the league’s second and fifth highest scorers, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20.6 points per game) and Carsen Edwards (18.4 ppg).

### Paris Basketball vs. FC Bayern Munich (21:00 CET)

Fresh from two home wins, Bayern (4-4) is aiming for a road triumph as it travels to faltering Paris (4-4). The German team has been lifted by the return to fitness of experienced big man Johannes Voigtmann, and will hope that new signing Spencer Dinwiddie finds his rhythm after scoring just 6 points on 1-of-7 field-goal shooting in his debut against Virtus last time out. Paris is coming off consecutive losses and give more could support league-leading scorer Nadir Hifi (22.3 points per game) by giving a debut to newly signed swingman Jared Rhoden. Fast-paced Paris leads the league in offensive rebounding (16.6 per game), so Bayern will need Voigtmann and Wenyen Gabriel to be ready for a battle of the boards.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. AS Monaco (21:00 CET)

Maccabi (2-6) will look to snap a losing run with a visit from in-form Monaco (5-3). Visiting playmaker Mike James will take center stage as he needs a PIR of 8 or more to become the competition's all-time leader in that category, and he arrives in great form with an average PIR of 22.7 in the last three games. The hosts are targeting defensive improvement after allowing 99 points in both the last two games, and also needs Jaylen Hoard to maintain his excellent form (12.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game) as he faces a similarly all-action forward, Alpha Diallo (13.6 points and 3.9 boards per night). These are the league’s top two teams in assists (20.3 and 20.5 per game respectively), so expect a free-flowing and high-scoring contest.

## Friday, November 7

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (18:30 CET)

Two teams seeking the consistency required to start climbing the standings meet in Istanbul with Efes (3-5) hosting Milan (3-5). The Italian team boosted its confidence with a badly-needed Round 8 home win over Paris, partly thanks to Giampaolo Ricci crashing the boards to the tune of 5 offensive rebounds. So Efes big man Ercan Osmani will have to continue to help out Efes’s injury-hit frontcourt. The home team will look for defensive ace Nick Weiler-Babb – who has at least one steal in six straight games – to control the influence of Milan playmaker Quinn Ellis, the provider of 8 assists in last week’s win. And as always, the long-range shooting of Shane Larkin will be crucial as he attempts to extend a sequence of six straight games with multiple three-balls.

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket (19:00 CET)

Two of this season's surprise packages go head-to-head as Zalgiris (6-2) welcomes Valencia (5-3). Led by the all-round efforts of Sylvain Francisco, Zalgiris has won its last three games by at least 15 points, most recently thrashing ASVEL with eight different players recording double-digit PIRs. Valencia has been almost as impressive, coming off a perfect double-round week at home which ended with all-action forward Omari Moore continuing his great season with a decisive late burst against Dubai. Both teams are enjoying great accuracy from long range, with Zalgiris leading the league with 42.9% of triples made while Valencia ranks fourth (36.9%), so the shooting of Maodo Lo (51.9% from deep) and Kameron Taylor (48.3% behind the arc) could go a long way towards deciding the outcome.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:15 CET)

Olympiacos (5-3) will look for another strong home performance with a visit from stuttering Partizan (3-5). The visiting team, which has lost three in a row, will be powered guard Duane Washington, who has averaged 16 points across the past five games. Partizan will hope that Nick Calathes can play more than the 7 minutes he managed in last week’s debut against Barcelona, but the veteran pass master faces a tough task against Thomas Walkup, whose presence led his team to last week’s low-scoring victory over Hapoel despite only scoring 3 points. That game featured a third double-double of the season for Nikola Milutinov (8.2 boards per night), who faces a big battle in the paint with Partizan powerhouse Tyrique Jones (10.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game).

### FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)

The week concludes with a bang as Barcelona (4-4) welcomes Real (4-4) for the season's first *Clásico*. Real got back to winning ways by overpowering Fenerbahce last week, with backcourt duo Theo Maledon and Facu Campazzo combining for 26 points and 10 assists. The visitors – who are seeking its first road win of the season – could be reinforced in the paint by new arrival Alex Len as he looks to complement the excellent form of starting center Walter Tavares, who has underlined his status as the competition’s all-time shot blocking leader with five swats in the last two games. Barca leaned on strong defense to grab low-scoring victories over Milan and Partizan last week, however it will be without Round 8 MVP Toko Shengelia after he suffered an injury in the Spanish League this past weekend.

This week's games are split over three days, starting with Crvena Zvezda facing Panathinaikos on Wednesday

Sportradar examines the widening gap between how teams are utilizing the post offensively, with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona among those who go into the post the most  

Stats review: The growing divide in the post

Only four road teams were able to notch victories during the double-round week. [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) secured one of those victories to join Zalgiris Kaunas and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv as the only three teams to win six games so far. Integrating a host of newcomers this season, the historic Serbian club has seemed to right the ship after dropping its first two games. One key for Sasa Obradovic’s team in its rise towards the top of the standings: its relentless attacking of the basket.

As the table above suggests, no team has taken more shot attempts at the rim than Zvezda; whether those be dunks in transition, driving and-one layups, or tip-ins crashing the offensive glass. Despite finishing the fewest dunks in the EuroLeague thus far, Zvezda ranks first in overall rim scoring as it has consistently been the aggressor and finished steadily nonetheless. 

While the club that claimed last season’s final Play-In spot has been able to rely on [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) scoring prolifically in transition, [Ebuka Izundu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ebuka-izundu/014029/) and [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) finishing plays inside, and [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) to get downhill quickly out of pick and rolls, the rise of [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/) has been key to its early success and prolific interior scoring to this point.

After averaging only 7.6 points per game in his first EuroLeague campaign a year ago, he currently ranks fourth in scoring, averaging 19.7 per game – a jump rooted almost entirely in what he’s creating for himself driving to the rim and getting to the line. Leading all wings by a comfortable margin, averaging 8.8 points at the rim per game, he’s done a little bit of everything while shooting a stellar 77% inside but been especially effective using his frame against smaller wings on dribble drives. Slotted behind only Dan Oturu and Filip Petrusev in rim production, his assertiveness has added a key dimension to Zvezda’s attack.

That puts the fact that Zvezda scored a season-high 45 points at the rim without him against Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in perspective. Even without its most prolific slasher, this unit has the personnel and determination to put consistent pressure on the paint. Not only are they prolific making shots at the rim, but their aggression attacking the basket has translated to the foul counts as well as they also rank first in total free-throw attempts.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has been similarly assertive, but with only one player in the top 20 in individual scoring in close, it has benefitted from perhaps the EuroLeague's most balanced effort to this point. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has been one of this season’s most efficient finishing teams due in large part to its athleticism on the wings, with AS Monaco in lockstep thanks to Daniel Theis’s 90% shooting at the rim so far this season. Only Olympiacos Piraeus and Hapoel have shot better than that pair, but on far fewer attempts.

While shot-making balance is key in the EuroLeague, teams that can leverage their perimeter shooting to put steady pressure on the rim in the half court present a unique challenge for opposing defenses. Zvezda has shown as much during its six-game win streak.

Sportradar breaks down which teams take the most shots at the rim

Stats review: How attacking the rim has keyed Zvezda’s win streak

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv bounced back from its EuroLeague setback against Olympiacos Piraeus with a hard-fought 89–72 road win over newly promoted Maccabi Ra’anana in the Israeli League on Sunday, but celebrations were muted due to a concerning injury to forward Tomer Ginat, who left the game in the third quarter with a suspected shoulder dislocation.

Hapoel wins in Israeli League, but loses Tomer Ginat to injury

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv bounced back from its EuroLeague setback against Olympiacos Piraeus with a hard-fought 89–72 road win over newly promoted Maccabi Ra’anana in the Israeli League on Sunday. The victory preserved Hapoel’s perfect domestic record, but celebrations were muted due to a concerning injury to forward Tomer Ginat, who left the game in the third quarter with a suspected shoulder dislocation.

Despite the final scoreline, the game was anything but straightforward. Ra’anana, led by Yotam Hanochi’s 22 points, stunned the visitors early, taking a 17-23 lead after the first quarter and extending the gap to 9 points in the second. Hapoel regrouped just before halftime, with a surge led by Tyler Ennis and Tai Odiase flipping the score to 37–36 in their favor at the break.

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The third quarter saw Hapoel take control, building a 64–55 lead thanks to strong minutes from Ennis, who finished with 15 points, and Johnathan Motley, who added 12. However, the momentum was briefly halted when Ginat went down clutching his shoulder in visible pain. He was immediately escorted off the court and later taken to Ichilov Hospital for evaluation. Initial assessments from the club suggest Ginat suffered a shoulder dislocation.

Despite the injury, Hapoel closed out the game with composure. Ennis, Odiase, and Bar Timor (who dished out 9 assists) helped stretch the lead to double digits in the fourth quarter. Ra’anana struggled to respond, and Hapoel sealed the win with a dominant final stretch.

Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised his team’s resilience: “We found our rhythm and defended well. Ra’anana had a full week to prepare, while we came off a double EuroLeague week. You don’t win games just by wearing the Hapoel jersey. You earn it on the court.”

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The forward was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury

Olympiacos Piraeus extended its unbeaten run in the Greek League to 5–0 after a 103–87 home victory over Iraklis Thessaloniki at Peace and Friendship Stadium on Sunday

Olympiacos stays perfect Greek League by beating Iraklis

Olympiacos Piraeus extended its unbeaten run in the Greek League to 5–0 after a 103–87 home victory over Iraklis Thessaloniki at Peace and Friendship Stadium on Sunday. The Reds overcame a slow start to dominate the game and remain alone at the top of the standings.

Sasha Vezenkov led all scorers with 27 points on 10-of-12 two-point shooting, Donta Hall added 23 on a perfect shooting night, Evan Fournier netted 14 points on 3-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc and Thomas Walkup dished 8 assists. Tyler Dorsey and Alec Peters were rested for the game, while Kostas Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with a retinal hematoma. Justin Wright-Foreman and Zaccheus Darko–Kelly scored 20 points each for Iraklis.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">ΤΕΛΙΚΟ 🏀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> - Ηρακλής 103-87 <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/OLYIRA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYIRA</a> <a href="https://t.co/o59uBisQNZ">pic.twitter.com/o59uBisQNZ</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1984963479200039412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Iraklis came out firing, scoring the first 6 points and building an early 14–6 lead behind the hot hand of guard Wright-Foreman. However, Olympiacos quickly responded, with Vezenkov scoring 8 points in the opening quarter to help his team take a 22–18 lead. Thanks to excellent outside shooting, Iraklis held a 22–23 edge after 10 minutes. The second quarter belonged to Hall, who was dominant in the paint. The American big man poured in 19 points in just over 11 minutes, finishing the half with 10-of-10 shooting from two-point range. Olympiacos used his interior presence to build a 50–40 halftime lead.

Iraklis again started strong after the break, scoring the first 6 points of the third quarter and briefly reclaiming the lead at 57–58, thanks to four consecutive three-pointers from Wright-Foreman. But a timeout by Coach Giorgos Bartzokas sparked a response. Giannoulis Larentzakis hit the team’s first three-pointer of the night, followed by triples from Fournier and Vezenkov to restore control at 76–67 heading into the final period. Olympiacos cruised from that point and surpassed the 100-point mark in the closing minutes to seal a comfortable win.

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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens will be without center Omer Yurtseven for the next three weeks after the Turkish big man suffered a left adductor strain, according to EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Vasiliki Karamouza. 

Panathinaikos's Omer Yurtseven out for 3 weeks with groin injury

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) will be without center [Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omer-yurtseven/005353/) for the next three weeks after the Turkish big man suffered a left adductor strain, according to EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Vasiliki Karamouza.

The 27-year-old has been a key figure in Panathinaikos’s frontcourt rotation, especially in the absence of fellow big man Mathias Lessort, who has yet to play this season, and Richaun Holmes, who has missed two of the team's last three EuroLeague games.

In recent weeks, Yurtseven had stepped up in a major way, averaging 11.5 points on 72% shooting and 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 block over his last four games, providing a much-needed interior presence for Coach Ergin Ataman.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Ο Omer Yurtseven υπέστη θλάση αριστερού προσαγωγού και θα μείνει εκτός δράσης για 3 εβδομάδες.</p>&mdash; Vasiliki Karamouza (@karamouza_vas) <a href="https://twitter.com/karamouza_vas/status/1985061512407638264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The Turkish center is the latest big man to go down for the Greens

EuroLeague top photos of the week

Look back at all the action from Rounds 7 and 8 of the regular season by checking out the best photos of the week! 

Top 10 photos of the week: Rounds 7 and 8

Step inside last week’s Istanbul derby as Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard Shane Larkin was mic’d up during the team's Round 6 showdown against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. From locker room moments to on-court intensity, hear how Larkin led, motivated and sparked his team in one of the season’s most charged atmospheres. Get closer to the emotion, the competition and the sound of the game in this second episode of Mic’d Up.

Mic’d Up: Efes star Shane Larkin in the Istanbul derby

Step inside last week’s Istanbul derby as [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/) guard [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) was mic’d up during the team's [Round 6 showdown against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/reinforcements-help-fenerbahce-to-local-derby-victory/). From locker room moments to on-court intensity, hear how Larkin led, motivated and sparked his team in one of the season’s most charged atmospheres. Get closer to the emotion, the competition and the sound of the game in this second episode of Mic’d Up.

You can watch the first episode of Mic'd Up now, [which featured Justin Anderson in Dubai Basketball's first-ever EuroLeague game](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/micd-up-justin-anderson-in-dubais-euroleague-debut/).

More Efes News

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-24T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris inks scoring swingman Jared Rhoden

Paris Basketball added a swingman Jared Rhoden to it roster, the club announced Saturday. Last season, Rhoden (1.98 meters, 26 years old) played in the NBA, four games with the Charlotte Hornets and 10 games with the Toronto Raptors, where he averaged 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. He also played last season in the G-League with the affiliates of those two NBA teams, Greensboro Swarm and Raptors 905 Mississauga. With the latter he posted 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 26 appearances.

Over the past three seasons since turning pro, Rhoden has played in a total of 45 NBA games, most of them with the Detroit Pistons (31). He also played in the G-League with College Park SkyHawks and Motor City Cruise.

Rhoden played collegiate basketball at Seton Hall University, and now is set to make his debut on this side of the Pond, and make his EuroLeague debut for the team from the French capital which sits at 4-4 record going into Round 9.

He finished the last season with the Toronto Raptors

A career-best performance in a thrilling FC Barcelona road victory has seen Toko Shengelia earn MVP of the Round honors for Round 8. The 34-year-old veteran paced his team to a 76-78 win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade with a career-high performance index rating of 42 in his 291st EuroLeague appearance.

Round 8 MVP: Toko Shengelia, FC Barcelona

A career-best performance in a thrilling FC Barcelona road victory has seen [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) earn MVP of the Round honors for Round 8. The 34-year-old veteran paced his team to a 76-78 win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade with a career-high performance index rating of 42 in his 291st EuroLeague appearance.

Shengelia scored 24 points on 4-for-5 two-pointers, 2-of-3 three-pointers and 10-of-12 free throws. He also had 5 rebounds, 5 assists and a career-best 4 steals, without committing turnovers and drawing 9 drawn fouls. This is Shengelia’s ninth career MVP of the Round honor and his first in almost two years.

The next best PIR, 29, belongs to Partizan center Tyrique Jones, who had a near triple-double performance with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard Matteo Spagnolo paced Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz to an 86-75 win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul with 19 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds for a PIR of 28. Codi Miller-McIntyre had a 26 PIR for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in a 92-99 win over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. He had a 23-point, 12-assist double-double in addition to pulling down 4 rebounds. Rounding out the list of Round 8’s top performers is Nikola Milutinov, who had a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double and 3 steals for Olympiacos Piraeus in a 62-58 win over Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv.

### Individual highs: Mamadi Diakite, Baskonia, 5 blocks

Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens led all players in this round with 26 points. Paris Basketball guard Nadir Hifi leads the league with 22.3 points per game.

Tyrique Jones and Nikola Milutinov each pulled down 13 rebounds, the most in Round 8. Milutinov is the league’s leading rebounder with 8.3 per game.

Codi Miller-McIntyre dished 12 assists, more than any other player in this round. Miller-McIntyre is one of three players, along with Sylvain Francisco of Zalgiris Kaunas and Mike James of AS Monaco, averaging a league-high 6.8 assists.

Stefan Jovic of FC Bayern Munich made a round-high 5 steals. Hifi tops the steals charts with 1.9 per game.

Mamadi Diakite of Baskonia had 5 blocks, the most in this round. Walter Tavares of Real Madrid is the EuroLeague top shot-blocker this season with 1.8 rejections on average.

Three players had a double-double in Round 8: Miller-McIntyre (23 points, 12 assists), Tyrique Jones (15 points, 13 rebounds) and Milutinov (10 points, 13 rebounds).

This is his ninth such honor, the eighth most all time

The action continues with Round 8 of the EuroLeague headlined by a battle between two of the last three champions. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 8

## Friday, October 31

### [AS Monaco 92-84 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/77/)

Monaco powered past Panathinaikos with a 92-84 home victory on Friday night. A fast-paced first quarter ended with Monaco ahead 27-20, and that lead was 50-41 at halftime after Mike James scored 8 points in less than two minutes. Kendrick Nunn helped keep Panathinaikos in contention after the break, but Monaco always had enough offense to stay ahead and a 15-2 fourth quarter run ensured the hosts comfortably completed a perfect double-round week.

James orchestrated Monaco with 13 points and 8 assists, while Elie Okobo top scored with 15. Matthew Strazel netted 12 points, with Jaron Blossomgame and Nemanja Nedovic both adding 11 for the winning team. Nunn topped all scorers with 23 points, while Kostas Sloukas scored 14 and Juancho Hernangomez poured in 13. The teams are now tied at 5-3 for a share of third place.

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### [Olympiacos Piraeus 62-58 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/olympiacos-piraeus-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/79/)

Olympiacos got back to winning ways by edging past Hapoel 62-58 on Friday night at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The visitors started strong, but an 11-0 run fueled by Tyler Dorsey gave the Reds an early 16-10 lead. The two defenses neutralized the oppositions' weapons, with the hosts holding Hapoel to just 4 points in the third quarter. Then, Thomas Walkup made some crucial defensive plays in crunch time to clinch the victory. Olympiacos improved its record to 5-3, with Hapoel dropping to 6-2 after suffering its first road loss.

Sasha Vezenkov netted 14 points, abd Nikola Milutinov completed a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds. Antonio Blakeney bagged 13 points, all of which were scored in the first half.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">FINAL 🏀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> - Hapoel Tel Aviv 62-58 (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/OLYHTA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYHTA</a> <a href="https://t.co/HFseBCBWIi">pic.twitter.com/HFseBCBWIi</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1984367964985139694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 76-78 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-fc-barcelona/E2025/80/)

Barcelona eked out a thrilling 76-78 win at Partizan and stretched its streak to 12 successive wins over the Serbian side as Tornike Shengelia racked up 24 points, 5 boards and 5 assists. Will Clyburn sank 14 points including a heart-stopping 3-pointer in the home straight, Tomas Satoransky scored 11 while Kevin Punter and Jan Vesely chipped in with 10 apiece. At the other end, Tyrique Jones amassed 15 points, 13 boards and 7 assists while Duane Washington netted a team-high 21 points for Partizan, which slipped to its third successive defeat.

It was a balanced start to the game but Barcelona was able to pull away to 10-18 on the back of a 4-15 run, generated by 4 three-pointers from 6 attempts as the visitors caught fire. The hosts then tightened up their defense and hit back with a 7-0 run, giving Barca a slender 17-18 lead at the end the first quarter. Partizan’s whirlwind streak continued in the second quarter and galvanized by big man Bruno Fernando, the home team completed a 17-0 run to forge a 27-18 advantage amid wild cheers from its fans before Barcelona regained some composure. The game of runs continued as Barcelona went 2-11 to tie the score, 29-29. An explosive first half ended with Partizan gaining the upper had again as the hosts hit some tough shots from downtown to lead 41-33 at the interval. Again, Barcelona struck with a 0-9 streak to draw level, 45-45, but Partizan refused to roll over and the hosts managed to stay in the driving seat (52-49) with 3 minutes left in the third quarter, as the matchup developed into a bruising and physical battle. However, Barcelona showed its resilience and made some tough long-range shots to nose in front 56-58 ahead of the final 10 minutes. Powered by the hardworking Tyrique Jones, Partizan engineered a 67-62 advantage midway through the fourth but Shengelia continued to torment the hosts from all over and Barcelona soon closed in to set up a dramatic finish. Ultimately, Will Clyburn beat the shot clock with audacious effort from way downtown to give Barcelona the lead and seal a memorable win.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICE COLD WILL🧊<br><br>What a three to claim the win for <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBbasket</a> 😱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MotorolaMagicMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MotorolaMagicMoment</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Moto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Moto</a> <a href="https://t.co/fVGYGMHwrb">pic.twitter.com/fVGYGMHwrb</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1984375741350625605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 86-75 Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2025/78/)

Baskonia grabbed its second consecutive victory by downing Efes 86-75 at home in Round 8 on Friday. Baskonia improved to 2-6 in the standings while Efes dropped to 3-5. Efes's last lead came at 4-6, as Baskonia built a double-digit lead, 22-11, at the end of the first quarter and went on to control the game until the final buzzer.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot led the winners with 19 points and 6 assists. Matteo Spagnolo added 19 and 6 assists, Rodions Kurucs had 11 while Mamadi Diakite got 5 blocks, a new EuroLeague season high, for Baskonia. Shane Larkin led Efes with 23 points against his former team. Nick Weiler-Babb added 16 while Rolands Smits had 10 for the guests.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">LA VICTORIA SE QUEDA EN CASA!!!!💪<br><br>Sumamos una más en <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <br>Goazen!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/BUDJr0JOZw">pic.twitter.com/BUDJr0JOZw</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1984375969474589004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, October 30

### [Zalgiris Kaunas 96-59 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2025/76/)

Zalgiris Kaunas tied a club record for its largest margin of victory in a 37-point blowout of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday night at Zalgirio Arena. The Lithuanian giants were never in trouble, building a double-digit lead after one quarter and growing it night long.

All 11 players in uniform scored for Zalgiris, which was led by Sylvain Francisco with 15 points and 7 assists and Moses Wright with 14 points on perfect shooting and 7 rebounds. Teenager Kajus Mikalauskas added 5 points in his EuroLeague debut as Zalgiris improved to 6-2 on the season. Glynn Watson scored 14 to lead ASVEL, which lost star guard Nando De Colo to a leg injury in the second quarter. ASVEL’s record slipped to 2-6.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Closing EuroLeague double week the right way. A true horror night for ASVEL at Zalgirio Arena. 😈<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/0fIsGhYK7S">pic.twitter.com/0fIsGhYK7S</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1983983883155862002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 92-99 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/73/)

Crvena Zvezda notched its sixth successive win and improved to 6-2 after a high-octane 92-99 road defeat of Maccabi in a see-saw encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout. Codi Miller-McIntyre paced Zvezda on 23 points and 11 assists, Chima Moneke racked up 16 points and 8 boards while Ebuka Izundu added 15 points to go with 7 rebounds. At the other end. Jaylen Hoard scored 20 points while Lonnie Walker added 18 for Maccabi, which dropped to 2-6.

A frantic and fast-paced start to the game saw Zvezda hit its first 4 three-pointers from as many attempts to take a 15-27 lead as Miller-McIntyre was red-hot from the floor, netting 11 points in the first quarter. The Serbian team, roared on by a loud contingent of fans at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, held on for a 26-33 advantage after the opening 10 minutes. The pace was just as unrelenting in the second quarter, with Hoard and Brisset keeping Maccabi afloat while Zvezda relied on smooth teamwork to carve out a 48-58 halftime lead.

Maccabi beefed up its defense in the third quarter and closed in to 61-65 midway through before Zvezda regained its composure. The visitors entered the final 10 minutes ahead 71-77. Maccabi nosed ahead with a 10-1 run early in the fourth quarter as Zvezda’s offense was ground to a screeching halt, but the Serbian outfit then thrived on some big buckets from Izundu ahead of the home straight. Zvezda had more in the tank in a tight finish, with Izundu coming up big as he netted 11 fourth-quarter points to make the difference.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WIN NUMBER 6️⃣ | IN A ROW 😤<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/Ormsu48rkq">pic.twitter.com/Ormsu48rkq</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1984008555461243343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [FC Bayern Munich 86-70 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-virtus-bologna/E2025/72/)

FC Bayern Munich earned a convincing 86-70 win on Thursday at SAP Garden, despite a gutsy fight from Virtus Bologna. It was clear that part of Bayern’s defensive game plan was to keep the ball out of its former point guard Carsen Edwards's hands, which they did for most of the first half. However, the point guard pulled his team back into the game in the second, with a couple of impressive jumpers. The momentum shift didn’t last long however and Munich took hold of the contest soon after.

Debutant Spencer Dinwiddie began to take command on offense near the end of the third, putting himself into isolation plays. Despite some pushback from Virtus, the host eventually took complete control of the contest down the stretch. 

Sharpshooting Andreas Obst led the Bavarians in scoring with 21, helped by his 11-point run in the final 5 minutes. A scoring burst from Justinian Jessup and consistent offensive output from Johannes Voigtmann also bolstered Bayern’s chances, while Isiaha Mike topped off a great week with another impressive performance, adding 4 rebounds and 2 assists to a 17-point scoring performance. Alen Smailagic led Virtus with 17 points and Edwards finished with 16, though he shot just 7-for-19 from the field. The win moved Gordon Herbert’s team to 3-3 for their EuroLeague campaign, while Virtus fell to 4-4. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big win! A perfect EuroLeague week for us! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYVIR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYVIR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> | Photo: Pahnke <a href="https://t.co/zkgPog04n1">pic.twitter.com/zkgPog04n1</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1984013154473668927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Valencia Basket 80-78 Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-dubai-basketball/E2025/75/)

In a thriller that came down to the last shot, Valencia Basket registered its third consecutive victory by edging Dubai Basketball 80-78 at Roig Arena in Round 8 on Thursday. Valencia improved to 5-3 in the regular season standings while Dubai dropped to 3-5. All five Dubai losses have come on the road.

Kameron Taylor led the winners with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Omari Moore added 15, including the go-ahead basket with 21.6 seconds remaining, while Brancou Badio had 12 points for Valencia. Boogie Ellis paced Dubai with 18 points in his EuroLeague debut. Filip Petrusev added 17 while Dwayne Bacon had 10 for the visitors, who were outrebounded 40-34. Once Moore gave Valencia an 80-78 lead, Bacon and David Bertans each missed a shot from beyond the arc in the final seconds off the game, allowing Valencia fans to celebrate a hard-fought victory.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡Tenemos la quinta! 😍<br>¡Sigue la semana fantástica!<br><br>🏆 J8 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 80<br>⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubaibasket</a> 78<br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/Pinturas_Isaval?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pinturas_Isaval</a> <br><br>Y el domingo... ¡DOBLETE! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/f8wQRZKfzX">pic.twitter.com/f8wQRZKfzX</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1984009953854812247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 86-77 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-paris-basketball/E2025/71/)

In a game that seemed set for a blowout after the first 25 minutes, Milan ended up coming away with an 86-77 win over Paris on Thursday night. The swarming Milan defense held Paris star Nadir Hifi to just 2 points on 1-for-10 shooting in the first half, which allowed the Little Red Shoes to boast a 20-point lead at the interval (47-27). 

Although Hifi started to heat up in the third quarter, Milan maintained a healthy advantage as Armoni Brooks started to come to the fore. After 30 minutes, Milan was up by 14. Hifi kept charging in the fourth and helped Paris make it a 10-point game with just over 3 minutes remaining, but a combination of Brooks, Quinn Ellis and Devin Booker managed to get Coach Ettore Messina’s side over the line. 

Booker scored a team-high 13 points for Milan, followed by Brooks with 12, and Shavon Shields and Nico Mannion with 10 apiece. Pippo Ricci finished the night with 9 points and 10 rebounds, while Ellis had 7 points and 8 rebounds. For Paris, Hifi netted a game-high 24 points, with Justin Robinson and Sebastian Herrera pouring in 11 points each.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It is a win 86-77 ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/9lxqRjL01t">pic.twitter.com/9lxqRjL01t</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1984009024975827050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Real Madrid 84-58 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/real-madrid-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/74/)

Real Madrid got back to winning ways by thrashing Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 84-58 on Thursday night at Movistar Arena. After losing three road games in a row, *Los Blancos* hit the ground running with a 17-2 surge and took a 49-22 lead into the second half. Having held Fenerbahce to just 35 points after three quarters, Real Madrid opened a 30-point lead to finish the game off. The hosts improved their record to 4-4, with the Turkish side dropping to 3-5.

Theo Maledon paced Real Madrid with 15 points followed by Trey Lyles, who netted 14, and Walter Tavares with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. Fenerbahce guard Wade Baldwin scored a team-high 14 points and Talen Horton-Tucker added 10 in defeat. 

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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> 84 - 58 <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> <a href="https://t.co/gItYt7DkWx">pic.twitter.com/gItYt7DkWx</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1984014518364827944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This season's third double-round week is now officially in the books

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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Barcelona (2025-10-31T19:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-10-31T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-31T19:15:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-10-31T18:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-30T20:00:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Paris Basketball (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-10-30T19:05:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-10-30T18:00:00.000Z)

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