Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 6 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 6

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

Ercan Osmani is listed as questionable while Georgios Papagiannis and Vincent Poirier are both ruled out for Efes's game against Fenerbahce 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/).
- [Ercan Osmani is out for three weeks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/efes-ercan-osmani-out-three-weeks-georgios-papagiannis-to-miss-eight-months/), the club announced on October 18.
- [Georgios Papagiannis is expected to miss eight months](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/efes-ercan-osmani-out-three-weeks-georgios-papagiannis-to-miss-eight-months/) following ACL surgery, the club confirmed on October 18.

### AS Monaco

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Hapoel on Thursday.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's first five games, but he has returned to training.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Crvena Zvezda on Thursday.

- [Kobi Simmons has been registered](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/baskonia-signs-kobi-simmons-on-initial-two-month-contract/) and could make his debut in Round 6.
- [Luka Samanic has departed the club](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/luka-samanic-leaves-baskonia/).
- [Trent Forrest (hamstring) and Markus Howard (finger) are sidelined for 'several weeks'](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/baskonia-trent-forrest-markus-howard-sidelined-for-several-weeks/), the club announced on October 17.
- Rodions Kurucs made his season debut in Round 3 but did not feature in Rounds 4 or 5.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Devonte' Graham, Tyson Carter, Jasiel Rivero, Isaiah Canaan and Joel Bolomboy are all ruled out for Crvena Zvezda's game against Baskonia on Thursday, the club has confirmed. Both Ognjen Dobric and Uros Plavsic are available.

- 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 a lengthy absence.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and is expected to be sidelined for 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 unavailable due to a bone bruise.
- Uros Plavsic has been out due to an ankle sprain, but he returned to action this past weekend.
- Ognjen Dobric has been out with an injury suffered during EuroBasket 2025, but he has returned to individual training.
- Joel Bolomboy is out long term.

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game at ASVEL on Thursday.

- [Boogie Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/dubai-basketball-seals-move-for-boogie-ellis/) has been registered and, in theory, could make his debut in Round 6.
- Kosta Kondic sustained a concussion in the Adriatic League a couple of weekends ago, but he made his return to action this past weekend.
- Dzanan Musa and Aleksa Avramovic have sustained minor knee injuries and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, the club announced two weekends' ago.
- Nate Mason has sustained a cervical disc injury and will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks, the club announced.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Zach LeDay, Lorenzo Brown and Josh Nebo are all ruled out for Milan's game against Valencia on Thursday, the club has confirmed. New signing Nate Sestina has been registered and could make his Milan debut in Round 6.

- [Vlatko Cancar has left Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/vlatko-cancar-olimpia-milano-part-ways/).

- [New signing Nate Sestina](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/milan-adds-forward-nate-sestina/) has been registered.

- Lorenzo Brown missed Round 5 due to a calf injury.

- Zach LeDay missed Rounds 4 and 5.

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

- Leonardo Tote' returned to action in the Italian League this past weekend.

### FC Barcelona

Dario Brizuela, Nico Laprovittola and Juan Nunez are ruled out for Barcelona's game against Zalgiris on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Dario Brizuela is expected to be out for seven days due to discomfort in his right gluteal muscle.
- [Nico Laprovittola is out until the end of October](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelonas-nico-laprovittola-sidelined-with-a-thigh-injury/) due to a left thigh adductor injury in Round 2 game against Panathinaikos.
- [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.

### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Olympiacos on Friday.

- [New signing Spencer Dinwiddie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-brings-nba-veteran-spencer-dinwiddie-aboard/) has not yet been registered.
- Stefan Jovic [hurt his ankle](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-wins-in-german-league-but-jovic-twists-ankle/) in a domestic league game and missed Rounds 4 and 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 five rounds.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Talen Horton-Tucker is a game-time decision while Brandon Boston and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game at Efes on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Armando Bacot missed Rounds 4 and 5 with an ankle issue, but he returned to action in the Turkish League this past wekeend.
- Talen Horton-Tucker (groin) and Brandon Boston (sprained ankle) did not play in Rounds 4 or 5.
- [Arturs Zagars is dealing with a hamstring issue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-arturs-zagars-dealing-with-hamstring-issue/), the club confirmed on October 18.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Monaco on Thursday.

- Chris Jones was hit in the eye during an Israeli League game on Monday night and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) has not played 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 Dubai on Thursday.

- [Edwin Jackson is expected to be out](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/10/20/asvel-plus-de-peur-que-de-mal-pour-edwin-jackson) for no more than a week.
- Thomas Heurtel missed the first five rounds.
- Shaquille Harrison last played in Round 2.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

- Uros Trifunovic has not played since Round 1.
- Gur Lavi made his season debut in Round 4 but did not feature in Round 5.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Kostas Papanikolaou, Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall are ruled out for Olympiacos's game at Bayern on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Evan Fournier last played in Round 2, but he returned to action in the Greek League this past weekend.
- Thomas Walkup missed Rounds 3 through 5, but he made his return to action in the Greek League this past weekend.
- Shaquielle McKissic did not play in the five rounds of the season, but he has rejoined practice with his teammates.
- Keenan Evans will miss the start of the season with a knee injury, but he has started training on an individual basis.
- [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

Richaun Holmes, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Mathias Lessort and Alexandros Samodurov are all ruled out for Panathinaikos's game at Virtus on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Richaun Holmes left the team's Greek League game this past weekend with a thigh injury.
- Panagiotis Kalaitzakis is dealing with an elbow injury.
- 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 at Partizan 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 few weeks of the season, but he did play in the French League this past weekend.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Miikka Muurinen is a game-time decision while Carlik Jones and Shake Milton are ruled out for Partizan's game at Paris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Carlik Jones is believed to have broken a bone in his foot](https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/kraj-godine-za-karlika-dzonsa/526090) and, according to reports, could be out for the next three months.
- [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-to-miss-partizans-double-round-trip-to-spain/) (ankle) missed the double-round week last week.
- Mario Nakic is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Sergio Llull, Andres Feliz and Bruno Fernando are ruled out for Real Madrid's game at Maccabi on Wednesday, [according to COPE's Pilar Casado](https://x.com/pilarcasado/status/1980611023594787141).

- Gabriele Procida did not play in the first five rounds this season, but he played in the Spanish League this past weekend.

### Valencia Basket

Yankuba Sima remains sidelined and will miss Valencia's game at Milan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- 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 last Thursday that it has parted ways with Ike Iroegbu.

### Virtus Bologna

Abramo Canka is Virtus's only absentee for its game against Panathinaikos on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Abramo Canka has not played so far this season.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Barcelona 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/).
- Dovydas Buika has joined Jonava in the Lithuanian League on loan.

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

Injury report, Round 6: Papanikolaou, Holmes out; Horton-Tucker, Muurinen game-time decisions

FC Bayern Munich v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-24T18:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Paris Basketball (2025-10-24T18:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-10-24T18:00:00.000Z)

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

FC Barcelona v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-23T18:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Valencia Basket (2025-10-23T18:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-23T17:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-10-23T18:05:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-23T19:00:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Real Madrid (2025-10-22T18:05:00.000Z)

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 6 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 6

## Friday, October 24

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19:30 CEST)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"Fenerbahçe Beko is a team which improved a lot in the last couple of years, playing really well. And they are one of the best teams in the EuroLeague. They are dealing with some injuries, they have some new names on the roster. They are a very unique team and are very well coached. They have established a system with the same coach for the last three years. I think they are very precise in what they are doing. So we are going to work on our preparation. We are very aware of the strengths, we know what the strengths are. Tough schedule is coming in the next days, we are going to try to regroup. We have four games in seven days. We will have fatigue and may be a little bit tired but we understand how the importance of this game psychologically. It is still early in the season, every game matters, every game counts in the EuroLeague."

**PJ Dozier, Efes guard**

"We are really looking forward to our match up against the defending champs. It is always a big motivation playing the team who held the trophy last year and we are motivated to protect our house."

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"We need to continue improving our basketball. We need to be ready to guard a very talented offensive team. Their guard play is one of the best in Europe, especially with \[Shane\] Larkin, of course, who is in great shape. Obviously, everybody has pretty clear roles and everybody understands how they support their main players."

**Tarik Biberovic, Fenerbahce forward**

"We need to keep carrying our winning identity in the EuroLeague. We’ll be facing a team that’s in great form. We must build on what we did right in the Bayern Munich game, adapt those strengths to our opponent’s game plan, and stay focused both defensively and offensively."

### Virtus Bologna vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:00 CEST)

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"Tomorrow we will play against maybe the best team in this EuroLeague. I think that right now what we need to do is focus on ourselves and our identity; that is to say, we need to focus on how to play defense and offense, how to move the ball with rhythm and how to stay positive so that we can play our best."

**Derrick Alston Jr., Virtus forward**

"Tomorrow will be a tough match against Pana, one of the best teams in Europe. They have great players in every role and positions. We have to believe and keep telling ourselves that we can win, because I'm sure our fans will give us the boost we need to give our all. For us, giving our all means being precise in our execution and playing hard, to the best of our skills."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"It's a dangerous game, a difficult game. They played very well in their home-court games, winning against Real Madrid and Monaco. Now we will face an aggressive team. We need to be very focused offensively and defensively. During the long season, you will have some injured players who cannot participate in the important games. Of course, \[Richaun\] Holmes has given a good contribution in the last two games, we will miss him."

**Omer Yurtseven, Panathinaikos center**

"I think it will be a challenge, like every EuroLeague game. I think we have better weapons overall that we can utilize. It's just about us locking in on defense and offense. If we get the job done on defense, I think that's going to translate as well in our transitions and on offense. We have an offense that is pretty scary. I think we're more than prepared."

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Paris Basketball (20:30 CEST)

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"The atmosphere within the team is good, and everyone is aware of the situation we’re in. We know we’re missing two players, and on top of that, \[Miika\] Muurinen took a hit and hasn’t practiced in the last two days. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow. Regardless of that, we’ve worked the only way possible, to prepare ourselves as best as we can and give our maximum against a team that plays very similarly to last season, despite changes in their roster and coaching staff. They play aggressively, pressing all over the court, often double-teaming, and in offense, their two point guards are the key pieces of the team. They play at a high pace and are very strong on the offensive glass. We went through all of that during practices and video sessions. The game plan is clear, and whether we’ll be able to execute it successfully, we’ll see tomorrow."

**Aleksej Pokusevski, Partizan forward**

"They’re similar to last year — they play fast and finish their possessions quickly, which has already become their trademark. Defensively, they’re aggressive and often double-team. We have to stay focused and be ready for those things that await us."

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:45 CEST)

**Gordon Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"Olympiacos is one of the top teams year after year in the EuroLeague. The big thing will be us being able to match their physicality, rebound the ball, and really be able to create some opportunities off our defense; score off our defense, create easy opportunities off our defense. Olympiacos is an extremely good half-court team, both offensively and defensively."

**Justus Hollatz, Bayern guard**

"Olympiacos is a very experienced opponent whose team knows exactly how to play in order to win. Their core has been playing together for a long time, and this year \[Tyler\] Dorsey is performing exceptionally well. They have plenty of options. We need to be ready to match their physicality on defense and play fast on offense ourselves. If they hit a few tough shots, we can’t let that throw us off. We have to stick to our game.

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"Our 12-man roster includes three changes compared to the game against Maccabi. But sometimes that can mean a lot — or nothing at all. We have to play well. Last year we lost in Munich. Bayern is a team that has quite a few differences compared to last season. They play good defense, and based on their roster, you have to be completely ready to face them. Obviously, last year with Napier and Edwards they were a different team. However, this year they have bigger bodies on the perimeter, they switch a lot on defense for long stretches, and we must be ready to respond to that."

**Thomas Walkup, Olympiacos guard**

"I feel very good. I had time to recover, I practiced this week, and I’m ready to help the team. Bayern is a good team, and we’ll need to be 100% focused in order to succeed."

## Thursday, October 23

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Dubai Basketball (19:30 CEST)

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

"It will be a very tough game. ASVEL has very talented young players and very good experienced players. They have shown until now that they can play very good basketball. For us, it is very important to stop their transitions, to stop their main weapons offensively. Defensively, we need to run. We need to use our qualities, try to move the ball and try to get as many easy baskets as possible.

**McKinley Wright, Dubai guard**

"Obviously they have a lot of talent on their team. They're playing at home, they've got nothing to lose. We're trying to get as many wins as possible right now. We know it's not going to be easy, and they have a lot of talent on their roster. We've been watching film the last couple of days on their guys and we have to defend, get out in transition, and run, as well as slow their guards down.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. AS Monaco (20:05 CEST)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We’re playing against a team that has established itself as a EuroLeague contender, with the Final Four appearance just last season. This is a team built to go all the way – to win championships. They have an excellent roster with experienced players, and they play a high-quality brand of basketball. Our task will be very challenging, but we are eager and highly motivated to face it."

**Vassilis Spanoulis, Monaco head coach**

"Hapoel is a very talented team, well coached, with size, shooting ability, and offensive firepower. We have to play our game, which is physical and athletic, and counter their strengths by responding with our own qualities. To be more consistent, we need to work on our mentality. The team has character and chemistry, but we still need to take a mental step forward to be more solid and consistent."

**Kevarrius Hayes, Monaco center**

"Hapoel Tel Aviv is a team that has just arrived in the EuroLeague. They are highly motivated, have very good players, and are focused on offense. For us, this game will be decided by defense. Since the start of the season, we've been looking for consistency. We need to be more consistent throughout games, and even within the same game. We often have one quarter that's below the others, and we need to fix that."

### FC Barcelona vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CEST)

**Joan Penarroya, Barcelona head coach**

"Zalgiris has made an important change, being more ambitious, and that is reflected on its budget, bringing in important players while being able to keep a player like Francisco, which was wanted by many teams. Williams-Goss, Maodo Lo and Wright arrived to the team, which added to what they had already, they turned the team into one with higher level than in previous seasons. They are playing very good basketball. It is true that last week, with the EuroLeague's double round, they lost both games but they had won the previous three. The Williams-Goss-Francisco duo is very important for them because of what they generate, both for the team and for them as an individual level. They help each other really well on defense and with these two players, they have the ability to run the floor really well. Our roster is what it is and with Juan \[Nunez\] out long term, we have fewer players. I am taking playing time into account because it is a long season but the two players that play the most are on the floor for 24 minutes on average, in all competitions. Unless I am mistaken, Toko \[Shengelia\] and Will \[Clyburn\] play 24.3 minutes on average. All EuroLeague teams have players averaging that playing time or more. So far, we are doing well in that sense but we are worried about our injuries in such a long competition as this is. Zalgiris is a solid project, basketball is the number one sport in Lithuania and since they opened Zalgirio Arena, they are finding more financial resources. It is a solid project and it is incredible to play there, with that incredible support. Like I said, it is obvious that they took a step forward, financially speaking, to good players and add new ones. It is a deep, well-built team that is doing things well. The EuroLeague is fantastic, with great playing level and many teams able to win anybody."

**Juani Marcos, Barcelona guard**

"We knew the type of team Zalgiris is. They started the season with three consecutive wins and now had back-to-back losses, but they still are an intense, physical team with great players. They have been playing really well and we have to be ready, because we know how tough our opponent is. We have important absences \[Laprovittola, Brizuela\], backcourt players that give a lot to the team due to their talent and experience. It is on me to step up on their absences, so I will try to give my best and take more responsibilities, which is something that it is good for me in order to gain confidence and see more playing time in such a long season. What has surprised me the most about the EuroLeague is its playing level. This season, any team which anywhere against any opponent, it is being a very competitive league. We go against high-level teams with high-level players and great physical, tactical and technical preparation. This is one of the highest basketball levels in the world, and the best in Europe."

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Valencia Basket (20:30 CEST)

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We face a team that likes to keep the tempo as high as possible, a high scoring team because of their offensive organization. A balanced offense and transition defense will be the pillars we have to build the game over. We will have the chance to add one player because Nate Sestina will try to help us win the game, despite being able to practice with the team only twice."

**Devin Booker, Milan center**

"They are a talented team that goes up and down the court. They really like to run the floor, so we will have to face them by using all the energy we can find, trusting ourselves for 40 minutes."

**Pedro Martinez, Valencia head coach**

"\[Monaco is\] a good team, defensively they are very strong. They have a very solid defense, they play at a slightly different pace to us, but with smart players, a very well-trained team. One of the toughest we can face right now. Obviously, I'm happier on the days we win and less happy on the days we don't, but I think the team is continuing to perform well. Now we have to get \[Jean\] Montero involved in the game. He practically didn't do any preseason training, then when he came back from his national team, he trained for five days and had to have surgery. Today he had his third training session since he came back, so that's what we're focused on, getting these players who have been out involved. Then we'll do the same with Yankuba \[Sima\] later on, and obviously all these things are incidents that slow us down as a team. They also change the players' roles, because you get used to playing without a player, but then you know we're going to need him. That means you have to make decisions that affect the whole group. We try to take it calmly and naturally, but obviously these are not easy situations."

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (21:00 CEST)

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"They have quality, speed, a style of play that doesn’t suit Zvezda, so… Teams like them – like, for example, the game against Paris during the preseason – show that there are certain difficulties when facing that kind of defense. In that sense, it's important that we stay focused for the full 40 minutes – no letting up. They won’t stray from their style, they play very fast, and they have a lot of athleticism at every position. It’s important that we focus on ourselves and keep the hype surrounding the court under control. That’s not easy. There are always different approaches from the coach’s side as well. Still, losing is not an option here. And the only way to handle it is to start thinking like an underdog. We have to respect the opponent more than usual, no matter what their name is."

**Semi Ojeleye, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"We have to play defense. We have to bring energy. They are very talented. They want to play fast. If we manage to follow through on that, we have a chance to win. I mean, they changed some players in the team. Of course, they have Marcus and the rest of the crew. They can change the course of the game. They always play very well. They jump very well. So we have to take away their easy points and make them work for every basket."

## Wednesday, October 22

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Real Madrid (20:05 CEST)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Real Madrid is a lot like Olympiacos. I think they’re healthier than the Greeks and have a deeper roster. It’ll be a tougher and more intense game. The Spaniards are an excellent defensive team. They don’t have many weaknesses — their size and dominance inside have been tough for us since the start of the season. We’ll have to deal with that collectively, and it’ll require a lot of aggression.

"The last loss was painful mainly because of how it happened. But that’s part of the job. It’s not going to be easy — we’re not the favorites — but of course, we really want to win. It’s still early in the season; even if we lose, the league won’t slip away. It’s a very competitive and long league, but regardless, we want to win."

**Roman Sorkin, Maccabi forward**

"A tough game awaits us. Real Madrid is a very good team with a high-quality roster. We’re coming off two very painful losses where we could’ve done better. We learned from those mistakes and now we’re coming to win."

**Jeff Dowtin Jr., Maccabi guard**

"Real Madrid is a great team — it’s exciting to play against them. We prepared well; we watched a lot of their videos. They have very experienced players like Campazzo, great guards overall, and excellent big men. We have to execute properly on defense, stay focused the whole time, and stick to the game plan."

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We finally had a couple of days to practice with contact and energy. We had not been able to do it for some time and I think that helped the team to have a good performance. I think we are ready to play an efficient, solid game against an opponent that has a lot of scoring and that also gets a lot of steals. In that sense, we have to be very careful with turnovers. Maccabi has players with top-level NBA talent like Lonnie Walker or Jeff Dowtin, who have a main role in the team, but also has a very open playing style, with five players with a lot of mobility and other useful players like Hoard, Sorkin, Blatt... After losing all of its home games, this team won't be willing to lose again so we have to be ready because it will be a really demanding game."

**Gabriel Deck, Real Madrid forward**

"We are surely facing a difficult game, as every road game. We will try to do things right on the road to fight for the victory. Maccabi has the need to get home wins and all of its players will give 100%, so we expect a very tough game. We have to do our things well, get better game by game and try to win on the road. A win against Maccabi would give us a lot of confidence in the world we have been doing. We hope to live up to our standards tomorrow and be focused for 40 minutes. We have a lot of good things and have very good moments in our games, offensively and defensively, but also ups and downs that we will surely fix throughout the season, as games go by. I think we are in the right track. We have a good test tomorrow to see if we can do things well on the road."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 6 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 6: 'Efes's guard play is one of the best in Europe'

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade improved to 4-2 in the EuroLeague after yet another win under new head coach Sasa Obradovic; Zvezda ran out a comfortable 90-72 winner at home against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Crvena Zvezda rolls on under wary Sasa Obradovic as Baskonia stays winless 

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/roster/red/) improved to 4-2 in the EuroLeague after yet another win under new head coach Sasa Obradovic, but the 56-year-old tactician, who returned for a second spell with his boyhood club earlier this month, was not entirely happy with the team’s topsy-turvy performance.

Zvezda ran out a comfortable 90-72 winner at home against [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/roster/bas/), which suffered its sixth straight defeat. However, Obradovic poured scorn on his players for a poor first-half performance before the hosts stepped up their game.

“We became more aggressive after the break and although we won, we’ve got a lot to learn from a hectic first half, as that’s not how we want to play,” he said. “It’s too early to talk about team chemistry as well, but it’s another big win at the end of the day and I want to congratulate the players,” added Obradovic, who notched his third successive EuroLeague win of the season and Zvezda its fourth after a 0-2 start.

Obradovic, who took over from Ioannis Sfairopoulos, criticized his men for not playing as a team in the opening 20 minutes. 

“We acted as individuals in the first half and you can’t beat anyone with that kind of approach. We bounced back in the second half, found our offensive rhythm, but overall we were feisty in possession and didn’t stick to the game plan. We’ll stay positive after a big win though, as we take a look back at things we should have done better,” Obradovic told the postgame press conference.

Zvezda made a fast start and raced to a 10-4 lead before Baskonia turned the tide and led 40-43 at halftime. However, Zvezda conjured a decisive 17-2 run in the third quarter, which turned a 47-50 deficit into a 64-52 lead and the hosts never looked back, throwing its fervent fans into raptures on the buzzer.

[Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) shone against their former club as Miller-McIntyre netted a team-high 20 points for Zvezda and Moneke racked up 12 points and 8 boards, complementing the effort of the game’s top performer [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/), who amassed 9 points and 7 boards.

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Nwora drove Zvezda at both ends of the court, his offensive prowess going hand in hand with his athleticism and defensive steel, which kept Baskonia down to just 29 second-half points in the wake of the home team’s aggressive pressure. 

Nwora pointed out that Zvezda was still gelling as a team and praised the entire outfit for a cohesive effort.

“We’re still finding our rhythm and getting to know each other as we are a new team,” Nwora said in his postgame comments. It’s easy to play with guys who trust you and count on you, just like I count on them.”

Miller-McIntyre added: “We came out a little slow, but we hit top gear in the second half and got the win. I want to thank the fans for standing by us and we’ll try to keep improving game by game.”

Zvezda is now 11-10 ahead against Baskonia in their head-to-head record, having beaten the Basque outfit for the third time in a row and although Obradovic may not be entirely pleased with the nature of his team’s victory, there’s no doubt he’ll be looking forward to the upcoming games as the Serbian side seems to be the EuroLeague’s in-form team at the moment. 

Game News

The Serbian team celebrated its fourth successive EuroLeague win and the third under its new coach 

It didn’t take long for Jean Montero to make his mark in the EuroLeague. Playing in just his second game among Europe’s elite, the Valencia Basket guard showed the calmness and guile of a veteran as he knocked down a three-pointer with 43 seconds remaining to give his team a 100-103 road win at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on Thursday night.

Jean Montero announces himself to the EuroLeague as Valencia blitzes Milan

It didn’t take long for [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jean-montero/010042/) to make his mark in the EuroLeague.

Playing in just his second game among Europe’s elite, the [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) guard showed the calmness and guile of a veteran as he knocked down a three-pointer with 43 seconds remaining to give his team a 100-103 road win at [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) on Thursday night.

But that wasn’t all Montero did on the night. To start with, the 22-year-old – who was the BKT EuroCup Rising Star and a member of the All-EuroCup First Team last season – was instrumental in Valencia leading 48-54 at the half, sitting on a team-high 11 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists after 20 minutes.

He was effectively a passenger as his teammates caught fire from deep in the third quarter, with Valencia going up by 22 (57-79) after seven straight threes to start the second half were followed by a score inside and a pair of free throws by [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/omari-moore/014115/). In the fourth quarter, Montero made all four of his free throws, but he was ready when *his* moment arrived.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-Valencia Basket | Round 6 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Despite having last made a field goal with eight minutes to go in the second period, “*El Problema*” looked like the most confident person inside the Forum when he sized up [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), stepped back and fired up a line-drive three-pointer. Milan had come all the way back to tie the game at 100-100, but Montero was determined to play the role of party pooper.

Another who fulfilled that same role was [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/), whose block on Shields’s three-point shot with three seconds left effectively put the game on ice.

“That’s how we do it,” Montero told EuroLeague TV after the game. “We fight until the end. This is a 40-minute game and everybody’s got to stay together.”

Following a nondescript EuroLeague debut last week in Valencia’s defeat at AS Monaco, a game in which he posted 4 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Montero showed many glimpses of the incredible talent that he has during the win over Milan.

In fact, his connection with center [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) in the first half was very reminiscent of the French big man’s partnership with [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) last season, while his ability to dance with his opponents and hit big shots was very [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/)-esque. As Valencia play-caller Pedro Martinez alluded to in the post-game press conference, Montero showed incredible personality to get the win over the line – a trait that is associated with the very best players in the EuroLeague.

“We were a little bit afraid in the last five minutes because Milan was scoring easily and we had some doubts, but finally – like what happens in tight games – the personality of players makes the difference,” Coach Martinez said. “The three that Montero made in a tight game was an incredible shot for us.”

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On a night when Valencia hit a season-best 15 threes and matched its season high of 103 points, it so easily could have gone another way. For Omari Moore, however, it’s just another reason why EuroLeague fans should be watching Valencia games.

“We’re a team that’s going to play hard every single game,” he said while talking to EuroLeague TV. “We’re going to fight with everybody on the road, at home; we’re going to get out and run. We’re an exciting team to watch, so I hope more people tune in.”

More people *should* tune in, not only to watch Valencia’s electrifying offense but also to catch “*El Problema*” in action. It’ll be worth it, I promise.

The Spanish side caught fire from downtown, but then had to hold on before a bit of magic from “El Problema”

38-year-old Nando De Colo was instrumental throughout LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne’s 85-79 victory over Dubai Basketball on Thursday evening, producing moments of magic on the floor and stepping up big time when the hosts needed him the most.

Nando De Colo turns back the clock to inspire ASVEL comeback

They say that age is just a number and [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) proved that with his extraordinary outing against [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/) on Thursday evening. The 38-year-old was instrumental throughout [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/)’s 85-79 victory, producing moments of magic on the floor and stepping up big time when the hosts needed him the most.

Eager to help his team end a three-game losing slide, the two-time EuroLeague champion hit the ground running on Thursday evening. He opened the scoring with a triple before pulling off two sublime dishes to set up [Zac Seljaas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zachary-seljaas/014088/) and [Glynn Watson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/glynn-watson/014013/), who drilled one triple each for a 9-5 lead.

De Colo finished the first quarter on 8 points, 3 assists and a rebound, with ASVEL trailing 21-24 after 10 minutes. An entertaining back-and-forth affair saw the two sides trade blows in the second, ending the first half tied at 44-44.

Dubai kicked off the third quarter with a 2-10 run, as [Dwayne Bacon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dwayne-bacon/011286/) took over with 11 points to secure a 59-68 cushion heading into the closing quarter. Yet, an inspired Watson added 8 points to his tally to bring ASVEL within 76-77 with 2 minutes remaining.

And then he took charge.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Dubai Basketball | Round 6 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The home crowd sighed as [Armel Traore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/armel-traore/010319/) missed a couple of free throws to put ASVEL ahead, but [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) picked up the offensive rebound and passed the ball to De Colo without thinking twice. Despite having 11 seconds left for the possession, ASVEL’s veteran guard pulled up from downtown and nailed his third triple of the night for a 79-77 lead with 01:44 remaining.

“Nando is Nando,” Ndiaye told EuroLeague TV after the game. “Nando is a great player. It’s a pleasure to play with him. He’s a man for the team.”

ASVEL’s defense strangled the visitors in the fourth quarter by bagging 4 steals and forcing Dubai into 8 turnovers. Bacon trimmed the deficit to 80-79 with 00:37 to go, but De Colo came to the fore again.

The intelligent Frenchman pulled up from way deep, forcing [Davis Bertans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/davis-bertans/003458/) to foul him in the act of shooting. Ice in his veins, De Colo made 3 of 3 from the line to practically put the game to bed.

“What to say about Nando,” Dubai head coach Jurica Golemac said in the post-game press conference. “Nando is a legend of European basketball. It’s very hard to stop him, even at this age. He’s very experienced, very smart. He knows how to play against any kind of defense. We were not able to stop him today.”

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Having tightened up its defense, ASVEL kept Dubai to just 11 points in the fourth quarter to complete a hard-fought comeback.

De Colo ended the game on 24 points - 9 of which were scored in the closing quarter - which he paired with 5 assists. He also registered 2 steals to tie another EuroLeague legend, [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/fernandez-rudy/bmt/), for fourth place all-time with 367 in total.

“We tried to put more intensity on the court \[in the fourth quarter\],” De Colo told EuroLeague TV. “Tried to respect what we want, especially defensively as a team. We know that when we let \[Dubai\] play, they’ve got lots of talent. We started putting more effort and we just kept going.”

Famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said, “Youth has no age”. And EuroLeague artist De Colo keeps painting that message vividly on the court week in, week out.

The French side’s defense strangled Dubai in the fourth quarter

Maodo Lo and Deividas Syrvidis stepped up and made the difference at Palau Blaugrana 


New go-to guys help Zalgiris bounce back 

There was plenty of good news for Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 6. First and foremost, the Lithuanian giants registered a 73-88 road win over FC Barcelona to snap a two-game losing streak. [Tomas Masiulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/masiulis-tomas) was able to celebrate his first victory as head coach at Palau Blaugrana, after registering many victories with Barca as [Sarunas Jasikevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/jasikevicius-saras)'s assistant from 2020 to 2023. Even better, Zalgiris saw some new players step up to lead the team to this win, making the team even more unpredictable on offense.

"We lost the last two games and had a little bit of a rough stretch, so it was good to get this win today. It was really, really good for us," Maciulis said. "It is early in the season and we had two good wins to start the season. Those were really, really good for us, but to come here and beat Barca is always tough."

In the opening five games, [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) (13.4 ppg., 15.8 PIR), [Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) (13.4 ppg., 15.8 PIR), [Arnas Butkevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arnas-butkevicius/002676/) (9.0 ppg., 12.6 PIR) and [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) (13.0 ppg., 11.6 PIR) were Zalgiris's main pillars. All of them underperformed on this night. 

Williams-Goss scored the first two baskets of the game before leaving with an injury after less than 2 minutes. Butkevicius made 11 of 15 three-pointers (73.3% 3FG) before this game. He shot 0 of 2 from downtown in Barcelona for 2 points and a PIR of 8. Wright had 10 points and a PIR of 14 and even though Francisco scored 14, he buried a couple of threes once the outcome was clear after going 0 of 5 from beyond the arc earlier. 

What happened, then? Zalgiris proved it is a deep team in which everyone can step up. With Williams-Goss out of the picture and Francisco struggling to find his rhythm, [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) and [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/) rose to the fore to make sure Zalgiris returned to winning ways. Lo was simply unstoppable, using his ballhandling to get good shots off the dribble. After being held scoreless in Round 5 against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Lo finished the game with a season-high 20 points on 5 of 5 three-point shooting.

Sirvydis also saw extended playing time and made the most out of it. Sirvydis averaged 1.8 points on 20.0% shooting and a PIR of 0.6 in the first five games. He played over 21 minutes against Barca, scored 14 points and posted a PIR of 9. By excelling when their team needed them, Sirvydis and Lo gave Zalgiris fans plenty of confidence going forwards.

"I know how difficult it is to play here, so we are very happy. I think it was a team victory. We played solid defense for almost 40 minutes, so I am happy," Lo said after the game. "We played with physicality, so for me this is most important. We scored some tough shots, one-on-one shots but all started from the defense."

Maodo Lo led Zalgiris Kaunas to a 73-88 road victory over FC Barcelona. 

Maodo Lo has season-high 20 points in Round 6 

There is more, of course, and Lo pointed it out. Zalgiris had a near-perfect defensive effort, with extraordinary use of non-shooting fouls throughout the games. With [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/), [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) and [Dario Brizuela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dario-brizuela/009992/) out, Zalgiris focused on stopping [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) and [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and excelled at it. Satoransky reached the end of the third quarter with 0 assists and 5 turnovers. Punter missed a free throw after making 51 consecutive attempts, and was limited to just 7 points on 3 of 9 shooting.

Despite finishing the game with 16 assists and 8 offensive rebounds, Zalgiris always found good one-on-one opportunities, finishing the game with excellent shooting percentages (61.1% 2FG, 40.7% 3FG) while Barca struggled from all angles against the guests' suffocating defense (43.9% 2FG, 31.8% 3FG).

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maodo Lo in Barcelona: perfect game mode unlocked. 🔓<br><br>📊: 20 PTS | 5/5 3FG | 3 REB | 5 AST | 21 EFF <a href="https://t.co/OedXMYFvYX">pic.twitter.com/OedXMYFvYX</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1981461425706168598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

"It is frustrating because Zalgiris played better than us. We didn't play a solid game and were not consistent on defense, especially in one-on-one situations, where they found a lot of easy situations," Barca head coach Joan Penarroya said. "After our turnovers, they ran and scored in easy fast-break situations. We didn't play solid defense and after that, we didn't play with good rhythm on offense, so no excuses."

The EuroLeague marathon continues for both teams in the coming two-round week. Zalgiris plays twice at home, facing Virtus Bologna on Tuesday and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday. Barca hosts EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on Tuesday before visiting Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday.

New go-to guys help Zalgiris bounce back in Barcelona

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv continued to look like a seasoned title contender by holding off last season’s finalist AS Monaco with an 85-77 victory on Thursday night, keeping the Israeli team at the top of the standings with a 5-1 record.

Micic and Motley’s crew downed Monaco

EuroLeague debutant? [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/games/hta/) continued to look like a seasoned title contender by holding off last season’s finalist [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/games/mco/) with an 85-77 victory on Thursday night, keeping the Israeli team at the top of the standings with a 5-1 record.

And although it was a strong team effort, as five different players scored in double digits, Hapoel leaned most heavily on two players who respectively dominated the backcourt in the first quarter and the paint in the fourth: [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/) and [Johnathan Motley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johnathan-motley/011157/).

Hapoel headed into the game boasting the highest-scoring offense in the EuroLeague, averaging 93.8 points across the first five games. Maintaining those standards against Monaco’s stingy defense – statistically the third-best in the league at the start of the week – didn’t look easy, but Coach Dimitris Itoudis’s team started off with another impressive demonstration of its scoring power.

Inevitably, former EuroLeague MVP Micic was at the heart of everything, dishing a pair of assists inside the opening minute and then netting 7 points himself before the first quarter’s midway point. [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/) also impressed by scoring 7 points in those early exchanges, while [Collin Malcolm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/collin-malcolm/012609/) demonstrated another facet of Hapoel’s offense by draining a trio of triples for a 27-18 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

But then Monaco stiffened its resolve, allowing just 35 points in the next two quarters to gradually take control of the game. The visiting team edged ahead towards the end of the third as [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/), [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) and the irrepressible [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) provided scoring punch, and the early stages of the fourth quarter saw seven lead changes as the two teams traded blows.

Then Motley took over, scoring 11 points in just over 5 minutes and sending his team into an 80-75 lead. The big man then had an impact at the other end, coming out to the perimeter to block a shot from James. That allowed [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) to convert a pair of free throws, followed by Micic rattling home his fourth triple of the night to secure the victory.

Motley finished with 17 points on 8-of-9 two-point shooting, with five of his scores coming from coolly converted mid-range shots as the Monaco defense concentrated on preventing him from attacking the rim.

“I knew they were playing drop a little bit,” he explained to [EuroLeague.TV](http://EuroLeague.TV) after the game. “So I wanted to shoot some jumpers and take advantage of the space they were giving me.”

That scoring explosion from Motley coincided with excellent defense at the other end of the floor, with Monaco held to just 14 fourth-quarter points. And aside from netting 29 points in a third quarter that it dominated, the Roca Team was very well contained throughout the other 30 minutes by Hapoel – a point not lost upon Micic as he reflected on the win.

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“We played really clever in those last 5 minutes in terms of defense – we knew exactly how to defend their main weapons,” said the Serbian star. “As we all know, Mike \[James\] is very tough and Mirotic very experienced. So we were ready, and then offensively we made the shots.”

Motley echoed those sentiments, adding that Hapoel was particularly motivated to tighten up defensively after allowing an average of 94.7 points over its last three games.

“We weren’t happy with our defense,” admitted the center. “So we went to the film room, figured out some things we could do better, and tonight we did a really good job.”

That combination of effective offense and improved defense added up to Hapoel’s fifth win of a remarkable start to the season, but Coach Itoudis warned his players that there’s still a lot of work to do.

“We didn’t lose our faith. Even when they took over, we were composed,” he said. “I’m happy that we’re in the process of becoming a real team. That will not make us relaxed – on the contrary, we’ve got to build on it.”

With Micic and Motley as the foundation stones, there’s certainly a lot to build upon.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv improved to 5-1 with the 85-77 victory

FC Bayern Munich has announced the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie, who has agreed a deal until the end of the 2025-26 season. Crucially, the contract does not include an opt-out clause.

Bayern brings NBA veteran Spencer Dinwiddie aboard

FC Bayern Munich has announced the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie, who has agreed a deal until the end of the 2025-26 season. Crucially, the contract does not include an opt-out clause.

Dinwiddie (1.96 meters, 32 years old) has 654 games of NBA experience to his name. This will be his first time playing in Europe and, in turn, the EuroLeague.

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Last season, Dinwiddie's 11th in the NBA, he posted 11.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals per night across 79 games for the Dallas Mavericks. That was the eighth campaign in which he has averaged a double-digit number of points.

His best scoring season came during his successful era with the Brooklyn Nets as he averaged 20.6 points in 2019-20 in 64 regular-season appearances, the first and only time he averaged 20.0 points or more per night.

After being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, Dinwiddie remained with the franchise for the next two years before joining the Nets in 2016. He remained with the team until 2021, but did enjoy a starring role in guiding Brooklyn to the NBA Playoffs in 2019.

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Dinwiddie was acquired by the Washington Wizards in a sign-and-trade deal that involved five teams in August 2021, but he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2022. He made an instant impression in Dallas, averaging 17.7 points and 5.3 assists in 53 regular-season games and 14.2 points in 18 playoff appearances as the Mavs reached the Western Conference Finals.

In February 2023, Dinwiddie was traded back to the Nets, which saw him average a career-best 9.1 assists in 26 games. The following February, in 2024, he signed for the Los Angeles Lakers, then in the summer of '24 he re-signed with the Mavs.

Now, with Bayern having to deal with a lengthy injury list, Dinwiddie arrives in the EuroLeague with a chance to write a new legacy on this side of the Atlantic.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade bolstered its backcourt with the addition of guard Jared Butler.

Jared Butler is Belgrade-bound after signing with Crvena Zvezda

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade bolstered its backcourt with the addition of guard Jared Butler, the club announced on Thursday. The length of the contract has not been disclosed.

Butler (1.90 meters, 25 years old) arrives from the NBA, where he played for both the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards last season.

He averaged 9.0 points and 3.7 assists over 60 games between the two teams, including 11.5 points and 4.9 assists in 28 games with Philadelphia. 

Butler was a teammate of the Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv trio of Lonnie Walker, Oshae Brissett and Jeff Dowtin in Philadelphia and scored at least 20 points three times in that period, including a 26-point effort in January 2025.

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A native of Louisiana, Butler played college basketball at Baylor University, where he helped lead the Bears to the NCAA championship in 2021 as wan named Most Outstanding Player at the NCAA Final Four. He began his professional career with the Utah Jazz in 2021 and played one season for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In total, Butler appeared in 148 NBA games over four seasons with four clubs. Butler also played in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars, Grand Rapids Gold and Capital City Go-Go.

This marks Butler’s first taste of European basketball. He joins a Crvena Zvezda squad that is 3-2 in the EuroLeague, but 2-0 since Sasa Obradovic took the reins as head coach.

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Despite seeing his team fall narrowly to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 92-91 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, on Wednesday night, Real Madrid head coach Sergio Scariolo’s post-game reflections underscored a mixture of pride, frustration, and resolve as his team battled fiercely but ultimately came up just short.

Narrow loss in Belgrade highlights Real Madrid’s resolve

Despite seeing his team fall narrowly to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 92-91 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, on Wednesday night, Real Madrid head coach Sergio Scariolo’s post-game reflections underscored a mixture of pride, frustration, and resolve as his team battled fiercely but ultimately came up just short.

Early in the contest, Madrid had the game firmly under control, but a costly “disconnection” in the final 5 minutes of the second quarter allowed Maccabi to surge ahead and take the lead.

"We were controlling the game and we ended up, even for little mistakes, going to the locker room with a 9-point disadvantage,” Scariolo noted.

Despite that setback, Madrid mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, with every player contributing.

“Everybody, basically, all those 10 players who played in the second half were putting their stone to that great comeback,” the coach said with commendation. The game swung dramatically in the closing minutes, with Real Madrid having chances to seal the win.

After Facundo Campazzo put Madrid ahead with free throws with 25.7 seconds left, Lonnie Walker missed a jumper for Maccabi and Mario Hezonja, who paced Madrid with 24 points and 9 rebounds on the night, corraled the rebound. However, Hezonja wound up on the floor and his shoulder touched the endline, resulting in a violation and another chance for Maccabi.

Tamir Blatt, who, according to Sacriolo, Madrid’s defenders “should never” lose contact with, created the space for the game-winning shot. Scariolo explained, “We had the rebound in our hands, we lost it and then we made a mistake on the out of bounds... little details.”

Despite the defeat, Scariolo said that he sees clear signs of progress, stressing, “I think we are definitely getting better. But still not enough to win again on the road. Let's learn from mistakes. Let's build over the good things we have done and move on to the next game.”

Campazzo echoed his coach’s sentiments, highlighting the fluctuations in momentum throughout the game. “We had a lot of ups and downs...both teams had chances to win it,” the playmaker said, emphasizing that errors by Madrid played a part in the narrow loss. “We’ll keep working through these losses, staying more united than ever, and focusing on the next one.”

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While there is a great tradition of continuity at Real Madrid, half of the 12 players who dressed for this game joined the team over the summer, as did Scariolo, though this is not his first stint with the club. Moreover, three more holdovers - Sergio Llull, Andres Feliz and Bruno Fernando - missed the game due to injury.

A two-time champion, Campazzo has had a slow start to the campaign as he adjusts to a new coach and many new teammates. This was his best individual performance of the season so far with 14 points on 3-of-5 three-point shooting plus 5 assists. He made it clear that he feels Madrid is moving in the right direction.

Asked what the team must to do to get over the hump, Campazzo answered: “Keep building, keep believing in this process... It takes time. You have to be patient... We’ll take this feeling and use it as motivation to keep improving as a team.”

No team can be happy to lose a game like this one, but with leaders like Scariolo on the bench and Campazzo at the point, Real Madrid will make sure that the details that cost them dearly will serve as valuable lessons as the team continued to grow.

Coach Scariolo and Facu Campazzo shared positive messages after the game

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv claimed a dramatic 92-91 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia.

Walker’s record night and Blatt’s big shot pushed ‘lucky’ Maccabi past Madrid

"I can talk a lot about effort and character, but you also need a bit of luck in the end."

That statement from [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/tel/) head coach Oded Kattash perfectly summed up his team's dramatic 92-91 victory over [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) on Wednesday at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia.

Maccabi enjoyed a historic *effort* from [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/). [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) showed his *character* to make the game winner after missing his previous 4 three-pointers and committing a dooming foul. And Madrid's [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) was *unlucky* to fall out of bounds on the play before Blatt's shot, which gave Maccabi a second chance that it would not waste.

Walker scored a career-high 27 points to lead the winners, while [Roman Sorkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/roman-sorkin/011219/) netted 21. [Oshae Brissett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/o-shae-j-brissett/014127/) was good for 18 and Blatt combined 12 points with 9 assists. Hezonja posted 24 points and 9 rebounds in defeat.

Every quarter was seemingly a story unto itself. In the first, [Usman Garuba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/usman-garuba/007630/), who had scored a combined 5 points all season to that point, netted 7 off the bench and Madrid scored the last 8 points of the quarter to lead 17-27 after 10 minutes. *Los Blancos* had 10 assists to Maccabi's 1 and seemed to be in control.

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### Lonnie Walker's historic 10 minutes

The second quarter was all about Walker. The shooting guard erupted for 20 points – and in doing so became just the 11th player in EuroLeague history to score that many points in a single quarter. It was also the most points ever scored by any player in the second quarter of a game and the most of any Maccabi player in any quarter.

Walker made 4 three-pointers in the period, including one at the halftime buzzer. He also drew a foul shooting a three-pointer and made all of the resulting free throws, converted a traditional three-point play, and took a steal for a slam. With Walker dominating, Maccabi outscored Madrid 40-21 in the second frame to take a 9-point lead into the break.

Hezonja came alive in the third quarter to rally Madrid to within 74-76. He scored 9 points in the period, though it was [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) who shined with 7 in a 0-9 run to end the third.

When Garuba tied things with the first basket of the fourth quarter, it seemed that the wind was fully in Madrid's sails. Instead, Sorkin came to the fore with a pair of baskets in an 8-1 Maccabi run. Less than a week after coughing up a late lead against Olympiacos Piraeus, Maccabi again started to fade late.

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### Tamir Blatt goes from zero to hero

Blatt missed a three and then [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) tied the score from the line, 89-89, with 1:05 remaining. Then Walker missed a tough shot. Maccabi played good defense on the other end and forced a miss, but Blatt was called for a foul while boxing out [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/). The Argentinian playmaker made 2 from the line to give Madrid its first lead of the second half with 25.7 seconds remaining.

Walker pulled up early on the ensuing possession and missed, but Hezonja fell out of bounds after taking the rebound, giving Maccabi new life. This time, Blatt pulled up for a deep three with 4.3 seconds to go that would prove to be the game-winner, but only after Hezonja missed a very makeable shot on the final possession.

So remember Kattash's words about effort, character and luck. Maccabi checked all three boxes.

Thrilled with the victory, Walker was quick to point out after the game that he and his team still have plenty to work on.

"I know I've got to play better. I missed a couple of free throws," Walker said in starting his post-game interview. "But the overall game effort from not just myself, but from my team, I think we capitalized and we did a good job when we bounced back from our last game where we were up by 13 with 3 minutes left. We capitalized this time, so this is growth and we've still got room for improvement, so I'm really, really happy with today."

Kattash was quick to credit Walker not just for his second quarter, but for how he handled himself in the second half, when he only scored 4 points.

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"Lonnie definitely gave an exceptional \[second\] quarter," Kattash said in the post-game press conference. "In the second half, he faced an athletic, aggressive team with good defenders, obviously trying to take the ball out of his hands, but he was no less responsible for many points we made through the defense guarding him. I think players got many easier shots because of the focus on him, so we took what he could give and credit to him that he made sure to put the players in good positions."

### Roman Sorkin stands tall in the paint

One of those players in good position was Sorkin. Despite matching up at times against [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), the EuroLeague's all-time leader in blocks, Sorkin found good shots and made them. He showed his confidence early by attacking Tavares at the basket and drawing a foul. Sorkin shot 9 for 11 on two-pointers for the game.

Another was Brissett, who also played tough defense and was the finisher on a couple of fast-break buckets.

However, to sum up a game that saw two talented teams tied after 39 minutes, Kattash had the right words in the end: "I think Tamir with an amazing three-pointer and Hezonja with an uncharacteristic miss, that is the centimeter of luck you sometimes need."

In a game that was tied after 39 minutes, Maccabi got just what it needed to win

Walker’s record night and Blatt’s big shot pushed 'lucky' Maccabi past Madrid

Round 6 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 6

## Thursday, October 23

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 85-79 Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-dubai-basketball/E2025/56/)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne snapped a three-game losing run by rallying to beat Dubai Basketball 85-79 on Thursday evening at LDLC ARENA. A tight first half saw the two teams head into the second tied at 44. Dubai opened the third quarter with a rare 2-10 run before taking a 59-68 lead into the fourth, but ASVEL bounced back and outscored the visitors 26-11 in the closing quarter to complete the comeback. The French side improved its record to 2-4, with Dubai dropping to 3-3.

Nando De Colo turned back the clock, ending the game on 24 points – 6 of which were scored in crunch time. His backcourt partner, Glynn Watson, also came to the fore by bagging 21 points with the two guards dishing 5 assists each. Dubai’s usual suspects stood out on the other end, as Dwayne Bacon netted 22 and Mfiondu Kabengele added 20, with Filip Petrusev completing a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THAT&#39;S A BIG WIN ! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/UyYbCiO67g">pic.twitter.com/UyYbCiO67g</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1981448300512629203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 85-77 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-as-monaco/E2025/55/)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv stayed atop the standings by downing AS Monaco 85-77. The hosts made a fast start as Vasilije Micic and Dan Oturu both scored 7 points in the first 5 minutes and Hapoel led 44-34 at the break. Monaco started the second half with a 0-9 run as Daniel Theis netted 8 points in 3 minutes, and the visitors moved ahead late in the third, 62-63. But then Johnathan Motley took over, scoring 11 points in 5 minutes to guide Hapoel to a message-sending victory.

Micic led all scorers with 22 points, with Motley adding 17. Elijah Bryant did a bit of everything with 6 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Collin Malcolm and Oturu both scored 11 points and Antonio Blakeney added 10. Mike James paced Monaco with 20 points, Elie Okobo threatened a double-double with 12 points and 8 assists on his 28th birthday, and Theis also scored 12. Hapoel improves to 5-1, while Monaco drops to parity at 3-3.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="rtl">Je m&#39;appelle Hapoel 👹<br><br>עוד רגע חוזרים לתל אביב &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/zPVnKdwClq">https://t.co/zPVnKdwClq</a> <a href="https://t.co/DEtnnmrGy6">pic.twitter.com/DEtnnmrGy6</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1981453823802789949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Barcelona 73-88 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-barcelona-zalgiris-kaunas/E2025/54/)

Zalgiris returned to winning ways in the EuroLeagueby downing FC Barcelona 73-88 at Palau Blaugrana in Round 6 on Thursday. Zalgiris improved to 4-2 in the standings while Barca dropped to 3-3. 

Zalgiris led from tip to buzzer, pulling away to 39-53 at halftime, boosting its margin to 54-76 after 30 minutes and sealing the outcome long before the final buzzer. 

Maodo Lo led the winners with 20 points on 5-of-5 three-point shooting. Deividas Sirvydis and Sylvain Francisco each added 14 while Moses Wright had 10 for Zalgiris. Joel Parra led Barca with 17 points off the bench. Toko Shengelia added 13 while Tomas Satoransky had 11 for the hosts. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zalgiris returns home from the away game with their 4️⃣th <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> victory! <br><br>Next week - a double <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> week at <a href="https://twitter.com/ZalgirioArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZalgirioArena</a>. 🔜<br><br>🎫 Get your tickets now.<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/C03Yz6OjH3">pic.twitter.com/C03Yz6OjH3</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1981458113132650963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 100-103 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-valencia-basket/E2025/53/)

Jean Montero’s three-pointer with 43 seconds to go was enough to give Valencia a 100-103 win at Milan on Thursday night. Valencia leaned on a barrage of three-pointers and was up by 22 points with 14 minutes to go, but Milan came all the way back and tied the game at 100-100 thanks to the combined efforts of Leandro Bolmaro and Armoni Brooks. In the end, though, Montero’s triple and Darius Thompson’s block on Shavon Shields with 3 seconds remaining saw Valencia walk away with the dub.

Montero led Valencia in scoring with 18 points, followed by Thompson with 16, Omari Moore and Jaime Pradilla with 13 apiece, and Brancou Badio with 11. Bolmaro poured in a career-high 31 points for Milan, which also had Brooks (16 points), Pippo Ricci (13), Shields (11) and Quinn Ellis (10) finish in double figures. Valencia improved to 3-3 with this win while Milan dropped to 2-4.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>🔥 ¡¡Nos llevamos la victoria de Milán!! 🔥<br><br>🏆 J6 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlimpiaMI1936</a> 100<br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 103<br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/MGS_Seguros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MGS_Seguros</a> <br><br>¡Jueves de doblete! 🧡<br>¡Jueves apto para el cancaneo! <br><br>¡¡Nos vemos el domingo, familia!! <a href="https://t.co/rZ4wYCMF2J">pic.twitter.com/rZ4wYCMF2J</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1981458057411367381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 90-72 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2025/52/)

Crvena Zvezda rolled on to its fourth successive EuroLeague win and improved to 4-2 after a 90-72 home defeat of Baskonia, which remained rooted to the bottom of the standings with a 0-6 record. Codi Miller-McIntyre paced Zvezda on 20 points while Jordan Nwora added 19 and 7 rebounds. Chima Moneke posted 12 points and 8 boards against his former club while Nikola Kalinic chipped in with 12 points. At the other end, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot stood out for Baskonia on 24 points and Hamidou Diallo netted 12 for the visitors. 

Zvezda got off to a fast and furious start, taking an early 7-2 lead before Baskonia responded with a fierce Diallo dunk, setting the stage for a high-tempo first quarter with Zvezda thriving from long range. The hosts edged ahead 21-20 after the opening 10 minutes as Nwora bagged 8 points and Miller-McIntyre added 6 against his former club. Battling Baskonia found another gear in the second quarter and turned the tide to lead 28-34, nailing a barrage of open shots from downtown to carve out a 40-43 advantage at halftime. Zvezda turned the defensive screw early in the third quarter and then went on a 17-2 run to take a 64-52 lead, mixing fast breaks with long range shots to jump into the driver’s seat in front of its fervent home crowd. Having led 72-58 ahead of the final 10 minutes, Zvezda stayed in control throughout the fourth quarter and ran out a well-deserved winner of an electrifying contest.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4 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/OcjX247On7">pic.twitter.com/OcjX247On7</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1981466231275216918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Wednesday, October 22

### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 92-91 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-real-madrid/E2025/51/)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv held on for a thrilling 92-91 victory over Real Madrid on Tuesday at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, behind a game-winning three-pointer by Tamir Blatt with 4.3 seconds left. Mario Hezonja had a last-second shot to win it for Madrid, but missed.

Lonnie Walker, who set a club record with 20 points in the second quarter, finished with a career-high 27 for Maccabi, which improved to 2-4 with the victory. Roman Sorkin posted 21 points and 6 rebounds, Oshae Brissett scored 18 and Blatt totaled 12 points and 9 assists.

Hezonja paced Madrid with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Trey Lyles added 16 points, Facu Campazzo had 14 with 5 assists and Usman Garuba scored 12. The result left Madrid winless on the road this season and 3-3 overall. 

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## Friday, October 24

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19:30 CEST)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/57/)

The Istanbul derby will be staged on the European side of the city as Efes (2-3) welcomes Fenerbahce (2-3) to the Basketball Development Center. Efes will have to find solutions in the paint after big men Ercan Osmani and Georgios Papagiannis joined Vincent Poirier on the injury list, which could mean a debut for summer signing Brice Dessert. Fenerbahce’s offensive options have been significantly improved by the return to fitness of Scottie Wilbekin, who drained 4 triples in last week’s win over Bayern. He will take part in a shootout with Efes leader Shane Larkin, who has made 10 of his 16 three-point attempts in the last three games. Fener also possesses a deep threat in the frontcourt, with last week’s win featuring 5 triples from Finnish forward Mikael Jantunen.

### [Virtus Bologna vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:00 CEST)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/virtus-bologna-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/60/)

Panathinaikos (4-1) will go in hunt of a fourth straight win with a tough trip to Virtus (3-2). The Italian team is coming off a perfect two-round week powered by scoring star Carsen Edwards (20 ppg.), who will relish his backcourt battle with Kendrick Nunn. The reigning league MVP is coming off a rare bad game, netting just 4 points in last week's win at Efes, when veteran Kostas Sloukas showed he can still control the offense by dishing 12 assists without a single turnover. The Greens will hope for another heavy scoring night from Cedi Osman after he poured in 29 points against Efes, while Virtus needs a strong performance in the paint from Saliou Niang (8.4 ppg., 5.8 rpg.).

#### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Paris Basketball (20:30 CEST)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-paris-basketball/E2025/59/)

Partizan (3-2) will look to maintain its 100% home record as it welcomes dangerous Paris (3-2). The French team leads the league in rebounding (43.2 rpg.) and will look to dominate the paint through Mouhamed Faye, who had a breakout performance with 11 points and 10 rebounds in last week’s narrow loss to Hapoel. The home team also possesses power underneath the boards with Tyrique Jones averaging 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per night. Partizan playmaker Carlik Jones delivered his best form of the season to propel last week’s win over Baskonia, pairing 18 points with 10 assists, and he will look to continue that form as he squares off with league-leading scorer Nadir Hifi (23.2 points per game).

#### [FC Bayern Munich vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:45 CEST)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/58/)

Bayern (2-3) will target a return to winning ways as it welcomes Olympiacos (3-2). The German team is the league’s lowest scorer (76.6 points), and misfired again in last week’s loss at Fenerbahce. Similarly, Bayern ranks last in rebounding (30.0 rpg.), so it faces a major challenge from an Olympiacos team that places second in that category (39 rpg.). Sasha Vezenkov and Nikola Milutinov both scored 23 points in last week’s dramatic comeback win over Maccabi, so minimizing their physical dominance will be a major challenge for the hosts. Kamar Baldwin is establishing himself as the leader of Bayern’s offense with averages of 11 points and 5 assists in the last two games and he’ll need to be better than ever on Friday.

This week's games bring exciting clashes over three days

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