Euroleague Basketball has announced that ticket sales for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens Presented by Etihad will begin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Ticket sales for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens presented by Etihad start February 11

- Tickets will be released in four public phases.
- The adidas NextGen EuroLeague Championship Game will replace the traditional third-place game.
- All ticket information and sales will be available exclusively online [HERE](https://euroleaguef4tickets.com/en/).

Euroleague Basketball has announced that ticket sales for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens Presented by Etihad will begin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Semifinals will take place on Friday, May 22 at 18:00 and 21:00 Local Times (17:00, 20:00 CEST), while the Championship Game will tip off on Sunday, May 24 at 21:00 Local Time (20:00 CEST). Fans who secure tickets will also enjoy access to the adidas NextGen EuroLeague Championship Game (18:00 Local Time, 17:00 CEST), which will replace the traditional third-place game at Telekom Center Athens before the EuroLeague Championship Game.

For the first time, and in anticipation of exceptionally high demand, Final Four tickets will be released in four public phases. Each phase will feature a limited allocation of tickets across multiple price categories, giving fans several opportunities to purchase and ensuring broader access.

Fans who purchased tickets for the previous three Final Fours, will enjoy exclusive 24 hours access to a pre-sale starting on Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 CET. The first public sale phase will open on February 11 at 10:00 CET, giving all fans their first chance to secure seats for Athens.

The second phase of ticket sales will open on Thursday, February 26 at 10:00 CET, following the close of the final player registration window. This timing ensures that fans will have a clearer picture of each team’s finalized roster when purchasing tickets.

A third ticket sales window will open on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 CET, offering another opportunity for fans to secure their seats for the Final Four. The final sales phase will launch on Monday, April 20 at 10:00 CEST, positioned between the conclusion of the Regular Season and the start of the Play-In Showdown, with ten teams still in the race for a place in the Final Four.

These phased sales are designed to expand opportunities for the EuroLeague’s growing global fan base to attend what is expected to be a highly sought-after event. This structure provides multiple chances for fans to secure tickets, whether they plan to attend regardless of which teams qualify or prefer to wait until the competition moves into its decisive stages.

General public tickets include access to all four games, the two Semifinals on Friday, 18:00 (17:00 CEST) and 21:00 Local Time (20:00 CEST), plus the EuroLeague Championship Game, 21:00 Local Time (20:00 CEST) and adidas NextGen EuroLeague Championship Game, 18:00 Local Time (17:00 CEST) on Sunday.

Ticketing information is available at <https://euroleaguef4tickets.com/en/>. Fans must log in or create a EuroLeague ID account to complete their purchase. Once logged in, all available categories will be displayed. Due to expected high demand and to ensure fairness, each fan may purchase a maximum of four tickets. Fans who purchase tickets in one phase will not be eligible to purchase tickets in subsequent phases. Prices range from €399 to €952 depending on the category and phase.

Customers who are unable to attend the event may list their tickets for resale through the official EuroLeague fan-to-fan marketplace, which will open after the second general public sales phase. Any fan can sell its tickets only at the same price it was purchased, guaranteeing that if the ticket is successfully resold, the exact originally paid amount will be refunded to the seller. Using the official marketplace ensures valid tickets, secure payments, and guaranteed refunds. This is the only safe, secure, and authorized secondary market channel for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four.

Also, VIP hospitality packages will be available in the pre-sale (February 10), tickets sale phases 1, February 11, and 2, February 26, offering fans and businesses exclusive benefits to enhance their Final Four experience. VIP hospitality packages details can be found at <https://euroleaguef4tickets.com/en/>.

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 27 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 27

## Friday, February 6

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (18:30 CET)

##### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Vincent Poirier is questionable while Rolands Smits, Isaia Cordinier, Shane Larkin, Georgios Papagiannis are ruled out for Efes's game against Zalgiris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Jordan Loyd, ruled out since Round 23, returned to action in Round 26.
- Rolands Smits is experiencing bleeding in his left hamstring and will undergo an MRI next Monday, [the club announced Wednesday](https://x.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/2019074634834931998).
- Rodrigue Beaubois was questionable for Round 25 but ultimately did not play. He was also questionable in Round 26 but once again did not play. He is listed as available for Round 27.
- Isaia Cordinier has missed Rounds 25 and 26.
- Vincent Poirier had been out since Round 20, but he returned to action in Round 25. He is now questionable.
- [Shane Larkin will be out until early February](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shane-larkin-undergoes-groin-surgery-out-for-two-months/) after undergoing groin surgery, the club announced on December 3.
- [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.

##### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Efes on Friday.

- [Nigel Williams-Goss suffered a calf strain](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-backcourt-hit-as-nigel-williams-goss-faces-multi-week-absence/) in Round 21. He was a game-time decision in Round 25 but ultimately did not play. He did, however, return to action in Round 26.
- Mantas Rubstavicius was ruled out in Round 26.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:00 CET)

##### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Milan on Friday.

- [New signing Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/experienced-swingman-braian-angola-joins-asvel/) made his debut in Round 24.

##### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Josh Nebo, Leandro Bolmaro and Nate Sestina are ruled out for Milan's game at ASVEL on Friday, the club has confirmed. Lorenzo Brown is considered to be out of the project and therefore will not play.

- [Josh Nebo suffered a hamstring strain](https://x.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/2018629349600051679) in the domestic league action on Sunday and will be out until at least two weeks, the club announced.
- Leandro Bolmaro suffered an elbow injury in Round 25. He is expected to be out for the next two weeks.
- Nico Mannion, who last played in Round 23, returned to action in Round 26.
- Ousmane Diop, who had arthroscopic knee surgery, [the club announced on December 4](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ousmane-diop-has-arthroscopic-knee-surgery/), remained sidelined in Round 25. He was on the game-day roster in Round 26 but did not play.
- Stefano Tonut, who last played in Round 12, remained out in Round 25. He is healthy but still not able to play.
- Nate Sestina suffered a triceps injury in Round 10 and has not played since. He remained out in Round 25 and is sidelined for Round 26.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:00 CET)

##### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Crvena Zvezda has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Maccabi on Friday.

- [Devonte' Graham mutually agreed to part ways with the club](https://x.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/2017627464462176672) on Saturday.
- Tyson Carter was [diagnosed with pulmonary embolism](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zvezdas-tyson-carter-facing-extended-absence-with-pulmonary-embolism/) and has been out since Round 4. Having been discharged from hospital and continued his treatment at home, coach Sasa Obradovic revealed ahead of Round 25 that Carter has started training.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and has been out ever since. However, coach Sasa Obradovic revealed ahead of Round 25 that he is 'in the second phase' of his recovery.
- 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.

##### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Zach Hankins and John DiBartolomeo are game-time decisions while Lonnie Walker and TJ Leaf are ruled out of Maccabi's game at Crvena Zvezda on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Lonnie Walker (shoulder) last featured in Round 19, when he left the game with a shoulder injury. He will return to training next week.
- [TJ Leaf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabis-t-j-suffers-dislocated-shoulder/) is sidelined with a dislocated shoulder.
- John DiBartolomeo, who was injured in an Israeli League game against Hapoel Holon, was examined and diagnosed with a small tear in the groin muscle. He last played in Round 22 but will fly to Belgrade and is game-time decision.
- [Zach Hankins has been out since Round 18](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabis-zach-hankins-to-miss-23-weeks-with-bone-bruise/) with a bone contusion above the ankle. Like DiBartolomeo, he is a game-time decision.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Virtus Bologna (20:15 CET)

##### Olympiacos Piraeus

Kostas Papanikolaou, Monte Morris, Frank Ntilikina, Moustapha Fall and Keenan Evans are all ruled out for Olympiacos's game against Virtus on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Kostas Papanikolaou missed Rounds 25 and 26 due to lower back pain. He was also out for Round 27.
- Monte Morris suffered an injury in Round 21 and has not played since.
- Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out since Round 24.
- Keenan Evans [ruptured his Achilles tendon in Round 10](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/keenan-evans-suffers-achilles-rupture-in-euroleague-return/).
- [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. He travelled with the team to Dubai, but it was made clear that he would not play.

##### Virtus Bologna

Matt Morgan, Momo Diouf and Alessandro Pajola are ruled out for Virtus's game at Olympiacos on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Matt Morgan left Virtus's Italian League game this past weekend with a sprained ankle. He was ruled out for Round 26 and 27.
- [Alessandro Pajola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/alessandro-pajola-out-indefinitely-with-knee-injury/), who has been out since Round 25, is sidelined indefinitely with a knee injury.
- Momo Diouf was a late scratch for Round 26 due to a knee injury and remains sidelined
- Carsen Edwards missed Round 25, but he returned to action in Round 26.
- Alen Smailagic has been out since Round 22, but he returned to action in Round 26.

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. FC Barcelona (20:30 CET)

##### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Friday.

- Markquis Nowell has been out since Round 23. Coach Paolo Galbiati said in the lead-up to Round 27: "He's better. He hasn't practiced with the team yet, only individually. We'll see how he looks \[Thursday\]."
- Tadas Sedekerskis underwent ankle surgery, [Baskonia announced on its website](https://www.baskonia.com/es/noticias/parte-medico-tadas-sedekerskis-5) on December 11. He last played in Round 11.

##### FC Barcelona

Juan Nunez is Barcelona's only absentee for its game at Baskonia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [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 sidelined until April.

## Thursday, February 5

### Dubai Basketball vs. Real Madrid (17:00 CET)

##### Dubai Basketball

Davis Bertans, Kosta Kondic, Boogie Ellis, Nate Mason and Mam Jaiteh are ruled for Dubai's game against Real Madrid on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- [Bruno Caboclo, who joined the club from Hapoel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubai-basketball-reels-in-bruno-caboclo/) on January 15, made his debut in Round 26.
- Davis Bertans has been out since Round 23 with a calf injury.
- Kosta Kondic last played in Round 16 due to a groin injury.
- Boogie Ellis last played in Round 13 due to a right hamstring injury.
- Nate Mason, who hasn't played this season, has undergone a discectomy after sustaining a cervical injury during practice.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

##### Real Madrid

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

- Gaby Deck was ruled out for Round 26.
- [Theo Maledon suffered an adductor injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/theo-maledon-sidelined-with-adductor-injury/) in Round 24.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Valencia Basket (20:00 CET)

##### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

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

- Elijah Bryant travelled with the team for Round 24 but did not play. He missed Rounds 25 and 26, too.
- Vasilije Micic did not play the second half in Round 26 due to knee discomfort.
- [Tyler Ennis tore his Achilles tendon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-tyler-ennis-tears-achilles-tendon-in-win-over-dubai/) in Round 20. It is expected to be a season-ending injury.
- Tomer Ginat will miss Rounds 26 and 27 with a bone bruise on his knee suffered in the Israeli Cup game on Saturday. He will be reevaluated next week.

##### Valencia Basket

Matt Costello is Valencia's only absentee for its game at Hapoel on Thursday, [according to the club's website](https://www.valenciabasket.com/durisima-prueba-para-valencia-basket-en-la-pista-del-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv).

- [Matt Costello is dealing with discomfort in his left knee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/matt-costello-sidelined-with-knee-discomfort/) and will be out for the 'upcoming games'.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:30 CET)

##### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Vanja Marinkovic, Carlik Jones, Shake Milton and Mario Nakic are ruled out for Partizan's game against Panathinaikos on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Aleksej Pokusevski was ruled out in Round 25, but he was available for Round 26.
- Vanja Marinkovic [suffered an Achilles injury during the comeback win over Hapoel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/partizans-vanja-marinkovic-out-long-term-with-achilles-injury/) and is out for the season.
- Duane Washington last played in Round 22.
- Jabari Parker, who was ruled out between Round 22 and 24, was on the game-day roster in Round 25 but did not play. He was not on the injury report for Round 26 but did not play.
- [Shake Milton suffered a broken hand](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-suffers-broken-hand/) ahead of Round 21 and is out indefinitely.
- Carlik Jones (ankle), who last played in Round 5, has yet to return to action.
- Mario Nakic (knee) has been sidelined with a knee problem.

##### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Partizan on Thursday.

- Konstantinos Mitoglou last played in Round 19, but he returned to action in Round 26.
- Kendrick Nunn has been out since Round 22 with an ankle problem.
- Mathias Lessort, still recovering from an injury, is yet to play this season.

### FC Bayern Munich vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CET)

##### FC Bayern Munich

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

- David McCormack was ruled out for Round 24. He missed Round 25 but returned to action in Round 26.
- Stefan Jovic, sidelined since Round 23, returned to action in Round 26.
- Kamar Baldwin was a late scratch for Round 10 and has not played since.
- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.

##### AS Monaco

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

- Kevarrius Hayes suffered a cheekbone injury in Round 25 and missed Round 26 as a consequence.
- Yoan Makoundou last played in Round 17.

### Paris Basketball vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (20:45 CET)

##### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Fenerbahce on Thursday.

- Daulton Hommes, Enzo Shahrvin and Joel Ayayi did not travel to Munich in Round 26.
- Derek Willis, out since Round 20, returned to action in Round 26.
- Jeremy Morgan missed Round 24 but returned to action in Round 25. He also played in Round 26.

##### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Chris Silva, Arturs Zagars and Melih Mahmutoglu are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game at Paris on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Devon Hall was a game-time decision for Round 25 and ultimately did not make the game-day roster. He returned to action in Round 26.
- Brandon Boston Jr. was a late scratch in Round 23 and also missed Rounds 24 and 25. He returned to action in Round 26.
- Scottie Wilbekin was receiving treatment for knee swelling, [the club confirmed on November 10](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/scottie-wilbekin-receiving-treatment-for-knee-swelling/). He has not played since. He was listed as a game-time decision for Round 25 and ultimately did not make the game-day roster. He was available in Round 26 but also did not make the game-day roster.
- Melih Mahmutoglu was ruled out in Round 26.
- [Chris Silva suffered a thigh injury](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2011091723317915992) in training. He has been out since Round 22.
- Arturs Zagars suffered a hamstring injury, [the club confirmed on December 28](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2005231973967511693). He has not played since.

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

Injury report, Round 27: Poirier, Hankins, DiBartolomeo questionable; Morgan, Diouf, Nebo, Smits all out

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v FC Barcelona (2026-02-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Virtus Bologna (2026-02-06T19:15:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2026-02-06T19:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2026-02-06T19:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas (2026-02-06T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2026-02-05T19:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2026-02-05T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v AS Monaco (2026-02-05T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v Valencia Basket (2026-02-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Real Madrid (2026-02-05T16:00:00.000Z)

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 27 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 27

## Friday, February 6

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (18:30 CET)

**Pablo Laso, Efes head coach**

"Zalgiris Kaunas is a very solid team and I think they have three excellent point guards, each different but capable of playing together. Sylvain Francisco, Nigel Williams-Goss and Maodo Lo all create for them and with Dovydas Giedraitis back, they have even more depth at that position. Across positions 2 through 5, they are very solid, with high basketball IQ and distinct roles: Dustin Sleva as a shooter, Moses Wright inside, Azuolas Tubelis as an all-around player and Edgaras Ulanovas as a classic Euroleague player. It will be a very difficult game for us. Zalgiris is having a great EuroLeague season and playing at a high level. One of our best games this season was in Kaunas, but we know how difficult it is to match up with a team playing so solidly. We have to keep working on our identity as a team, because if we don’t play well collectively, we will suffer against a team like Zalgiris."

**Ercan Osmani, Efes forward**

"We made a good start to the double-game week by defeating Valencia. Now we are facing Zalgiris. It is one of the most historic teams in the EuroLeague and they are competing well this season. Our goal is to finish this game with a victory as well. Afterwards, we want to win all of our remaining games and finish the league in the best possible position."

**Tomas Masiulis, Zalgiris head coach**

"Another very talented opponent, similar to AS Monaco, but their position in the standings doesn’t reflect their true level. Even with injuries, they still have plenty of talented players who are very good at their positions. They may have had a weaker stretch, but now they convincingly beat Valencia by playing their own style — running the floor, making shots, and defending really well. It’s a tough opponent. You can’t look at the standings."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:00 CET)

**Peppe Poeta, Milan head coach**

"It is a game with a lot of difficulties because ASVEL, despite its position in the standings, is pretty much alive and competitive. They have been able to play to the end with Barcelona and Panathinaikos, they just defeated Bologna on the road. We'll need all our physicality against one of the most athletic team in the league, limit their offensive rebounds, keep them from developing their transitions offense and contain the one on one plays of the guys that they have, capable to create for themselves and their teammates."

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:00 CET)

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"We’re playing against a very dangerous opponent. They’ve caused problems for everyone, recorded significant wins against Zalgiris and Panathinaikos, and also managed to beat Partizan. Statistically, they are the best team in half-court offense. They play fast, everyone is constantly moving, and they are very atypical. It has always been difficult for me to prepare for a team like Maccabi. They have many options coming from the same initial action, and they’re not easy to stop. We beat them in the first game. Our goal is not just to win, but to dominate, although the most important thing is to win – especially after the emotional drain of a game like Hapoel, and now we’re facing a very demanding opponent."

**Joel Bolomboy, Crvena Zvezda center**

"They have some players currently out of the roster, so we’ll see tomorrow who will be available for them. They have many players who can score. Iffe Lundberg played particularly well in the last game and he knows this arena. We have to prepare like we do for every other game – play team defense and team offense. We have a lot of guards and centers, guys who can create scoring opportunities, especially in transition. We’re playing at a very high pace – that’s the biggest difference I’ve noticed since I came back. I know defense is important, and it helps that I have teammates who can score, so I can focus on defense. When I fully get into the flow offensively, the shots will come. The guys are getting used to me setting screens. Defense is my strength, and that’s what I’m focused on."

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"We’re heading into the second part of this double week. The feeling after the last game is that we’re happy we won, but we didn’t play at our strongest. We can do more, and we will demand more on the defensive end and in terms of intensity. That’s especially true ahead of one of the toughest road games in the EuroLeague, particularly given the form they’re in. T.J. \[Leaf\] is a significant blow. We’ll need to make up for it, just as we’ve done with other players. \[Joel\] Bolomboy is very important for them, but not only him. They also have size, they’re averaging around 15 offensive rebounds in recent games, they play with a lot of intensity and switch a lot defensively. It’s a very tough away game, a good challenge for us."

**Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi forward**

"They're obviously a really good team. They've got a deep roster, actually deeper than when we played them last time. They've got Jordan Nwora back, \[Jared\] Butler. They've got a lot of great players. It's going to be a tough matchup, but it's definitely a game we can win. We're just going to have to be very physical, box them out, and just match their physicality because that's a very physical team. It's very unfortunate \[that T.J. Leaf got injured\], I love T.J. Me and him get on very well. Losing him definitely hurts the team, but we're going to just have to fill the void that he left with the injury, whether that's me, Gur \[Lavi\] or Will \[Rayman\], guys that can play stepping up at the 4, but it's very unfortunate."

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Virtus Bologna (20:15 CET)

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"Virtus is a very good team, everyone knows that. We fought hard to win there. They have Edwards, who has the green light from the coaches to score in every possible way. It’s a team with clearly defined roles that plays very tough defense. We have to respect them even more. We are coming off a loss; we didn’t play well in Dubai. They deserved to win there, and they did."

**Tyrique Jones, Olympiacos center**

"Virtus is a quality team that plays at a fast pace. In their last games they’ve been playing well. We need to protect our basket and get the win."

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"This is not the time to think. Tomorrow we have a difficult game, like any EuroLeague game, especially when it's a double-round week. I believe we can recover well and take to the court with the right mindset to win this game."

**Saliou Niang, Virtus forward**

“We are expecting a very tough match, especially because this is a bit of a difficult time for us. It will be important to stick together. We know our potential, and we know we can beat anyone, because we have already proven it. Let’s stick together and give it our all, as always.”

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. FC Barcelona (20:30 CET)

**Paolo Galbiati, Baskonia head coach**

"You still have to respect them – in every aspect. They’ve lost four games, but they were up by 15 against Murcia, which is an incredible team. They’ve played very tough games against Olympiacos and Fenerbahce. This is a moment that every team goes through, but Barça has a very interesting roster and an incredible coach. They’re a tremendous team, but it’s a good moment for us to face them. They have a lot of talent – on the perimeter and inside. They’re a very tactical team, with many defensive looks and a long playbook. We need our communication to be at a very high level, and our togetherness as well."

**Xavi Pascual, Barcelona head coach**

"Baskonia is a team that’s doing very well. I think they’re very well coached, they have very clear ideas, and they’ve had some issues with injuries to key players, which has hurt them. Like all teams with a slightly shorter roster, injuries really take a toll. Still, they already showed at the Palau that when they find their rhythm, they’re very hard to stop. They’ve proven it in some of their wins, like the one you mentioned at home against Zalgiris, where they played very well. Yes, we need to get back to winning. In the end, it’s been nine days, four games, and four losses. Honestly, I don’t remember many times when I’ve lost four in a row. The team needs a win to grow. We’re four games away from the \[Spanish\] Cup, and it’s important to get back on a winning track as soon as possible so we can arrive at the Cup in a good mental state. In the EuroLeague especially, the last two games – against Olympiacos and Fenerbahce – really hurt us. It’s true we made a big effort, but we weren’t able to finish either game when we went into the fourth quarter with a chance to win. That’s the reality. In Murcia, we started very well. At home against Tenerife, we didn’t start well. That’s something that’s been happening quite a bit since I’ve been here: the team has struggled in first quarters. It’s clearly something we still need to fix."

**Kevin Punter, Barcelona guard**

"We’re all right. Obviously, it’s about pulling together for us right now, but we’re okay. We’re going through an adversity period, and we just have to find a way to fight through it. It’s basketball – you’ve got to fight through it. Friday is going to be a tough, tough game. Obviously, we won at home, but regardless of the record, it’s the EuroLeague. It’s going to be a tough game, and they’re going to be fighting to protect their home court. So we’ve got to come out and bring it. We’ve got our own personal stuff we’re going through as a team right now, so we’ve got to come in and really do what we do best. The last couple of games, we haven’t been doing that 100 percent. Friday is a good opportunity on the road to really handle our business."

## Thursday, February 5

### Dubai Basketball vs. Real Madrid (17:00 CET)

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

"We expect that the gym is going to be full, that the fans are going to give us this energy that we need, especially in this double week. Real Madrid is one of the best teams in the league. They are showing this. We need to play our most focused game of the season, the most physical game. You cannot stop one player and say that you did your job. They have 12 players that are amazing, with great quality. We're going to need to be extra focused and physical."

**Dzanan Musa, Dubai forward**

"Against my former team, it's never easy to play against your friends. But I'm representing Dubai now, so I can't wait to come out on the court and be in the game. It's not going to be easy, of course. Real Madrid is a powerhouse of EuroLeague basketball, it's going to be very difficult to beat them. We need to be focused for 40 minutes on our game plan, and I think if we execute we will win the game."

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"Well, it’s definitely a different kind of experience, right? A long trip after a very tough game, without two very important players like \[Gaby\] Deck and \[Theo\] Maledon, who we obviously missed in Athens. Still, our focus is on recovering as much as possible, both physically and mentally, with our eyes already on the next opponent.

"\[Dubai is\] probably one of the three or four most talented teams in the EuroLeague in terms of scoring depth, with many players capable of putting points on the board. They’ve proven they can win convincingly against top-level opponents like Fenerbahce and Olympiacos. To compete with them, you have to play a great game. 

"We’re still in an ideal position heading into the final stretch of the regular season, but it’s true that as the number of remaining games goes down, each one carries more weight. Every game matters, and they all have a significant impact on the fight for the top spots."

**Alex Len, Real Madrid center**

"Every game from now until the end of the season is just as important as the next one. We only have 12 games left, and if you look at the standings, there are about seven teams with the same number of wins. So we understand how much every game matters. We’re just trying to take it one day at a time and go out there to get the win.

"They’re a very good team. They know how to score the ball and they have a lot of talent. But if we come in focused and start the game on the defensive end, I think we’ll have a chance to beat them."

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. Valencia Basket (20:00 CET)

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### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:30 CET)

**Joan Penarroya, Partizan head coach**

"We’re facing a very serious opponent, and one of the favorites to win the competition. We had a tough game yesterday, and now another one is already ahead of us. Recovery will be very important, especially since we’re still dealing with a shortened rotation. The key for tomorrow is to come out with the right mindset from the start and try to perform even better than we did in the last game. We hope to put together a strong performance, and we know our fans can play a big role in helping us achieve that."

**Isaac Bonga, Partizan forward**

"We’re expecting a very demanding and tough game. Panathinaikos is a team with a lot of individual quality, they play at a strong pace, and they have a coach with huge EuroLeague experience. Their talent allows them to go on big runs and turn games around. Our job will be to stop their momentum and keep control of our own throughout the entire game."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"Partizan is always a big team that deserves respect in every game. It will be another important match for us, as we will try to get a road win in order to continue improving our position in the standings."

**Juancho Hernangomez, Panathinaikos forward**

"We are focused on tomorrow’s game. Partizan lost an important game to Maccabi yesterday, where they actually played better. It will be a tough game. We are going there to fight and to get the win. The key for us is defense. They play at home, with their fans, and they have talented players. They can score at any moment, so we have to be aggressive defensively and stay together in a difficult environment."

### FC Bayern Munich vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CET)

**Svetislav Pesic, Bayern head coach**

"Monaco remains a favorite to reach the Final Four for me, after they were in last year’s final and the team shows a lot of continuity with few changes. They lost on Tuesday, but we all know how difficult it is to play in Kaunas, where Zalgiris is having a very strong season. So we’re not interested in that result. It will be a tough game and we still want to try to replicate our recent performances."

**Wenyen Gabriel, Bayern center**

"Monaco is a very talented team, we know that from the first game. I hope we keep our defensive identity and again give everything for a win."

### Paris Basketball vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (20:45 CET)

**Justin Robinson, Paris head coach**

"Obviously it's been a tough stretch in the EuroLeague. Up and down, trying to get over the hump. But this game is a huge test for us with Fener being the hottest team in the league right now. Great players, great coaching staff. For us, it's going to be a huge one, a huge moral victory for us as well. Just kind of seeing where we attest from the first game of the season to now and seeing if we can get them back for the loss that we had in Istanbul and get a win in Paris."

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"When playing against Paris, the most important thing is their speed. And not to get involved in their basketball, play Fenerbahce basketball. We really struggled lately with rebounds, and this is something that we need to do because Paris is one of the best at offensive rebounds."

**Mikael Jantunen, Fenerbahce forward**

"It's going to be a tough game. Paris plays very high-paced basketball, and we've got to find ways to make their night uncomfortable. And a special evening, of course, going back after two great years to Paris. But all the focus is on the game, a big game from the team. And we're going to play a good game to get a win."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 27 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 27: 'It’s a good moment for us to face Barça'

Experience, leadership, and clutch moments – these seasoned stars prove that age is just a number as they continue to shape games at the highest level.

Top 10 EuroLeague players over 35

Experience, leadership, and clutch moments – these seasoned stars prove that age is just a number as they continue to shape games at the highest level.

The EuroLeague has long lived by the mantra that every possession matters. That philosophy is what makes each season so competitive, with every team capable of being pushed to the limit on any night.

This year is no different. With quality balanced across the league and a demanding schedule, surprises are always possible – any team can beat any other. In such a setting, games are rarely decided by talent alone. Instead, the difference is often found in the smallest details, and when margins are this thin, one quality stands out: experience.

Players who have faced the same situations time and again learn what truly matters in key moments. With experience comes calm, and that calm is why they are often trusted when games are on the line.

This season, some exceptional veterans are aging like fine wine, showing no signs of slowing down. With that in mind, Eurohoops presents the Top 10 EuroLeague players over 35.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1928892/top-10-euroleague-players-over-35/).

These golden oldies are still delivering in the twilight of their career

All the intensity of the EuroLeague was on full display – right until the final seconds – as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul defended its two-game lead at the top of the standings by grinding out a 90-92 victory at Paris Basketball.

Crazy finale sums up night of intensity as Fener downs Paris

All the intensity of the EuroLeague was on full display – right until the final seconds – as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul defended its two-game lead at the top of the standings by grinding out a 90-92 victory at Paris Basketball.

'Hard-fought' doesn’t even begin to describe it. Indeed, the outcome could have easily gone the other way, as a crazy closing sequence of action offered a neat summation of an evening full of blood, sweat and tears in the manner that only the most competitive league in the world can offer.

The game looked almost decided when Talen Horton-Tucker sank free throws to make it 87-91 with 8 seconds remaining. But after a Paris timeout, Nadir Hifi instantly struck his third triple of the night, making it a 1-point game with 6 seconds still on the clock.

It was Fener’s turn to call for a timeout to set up a play and advance the ball, leading to a frantic few seconds: Wade Baldwin throw a hopeful inbounds pass in the direction of Horton-Tucker and Tarik Biberovic. The latter just caught the ball, but was falling out of bounds so he immediately offloaded straight to Paris forward Jeremy Morgan. He sent on a quick pass to Hifi, potentially setting up a game-winning shot, but Hifi couldn’t gather the ball cleanly and it dramatically spilled loose to Horton-Tucker, who was fouled with 0.3 seconds left.

After making the first free throw, Horton-Tucker deliberately missed the second, leaving Morgan with no time to do anything when he gathered the rebound as time expired, condemning Paris to another loss and allowing the reigning champ to escape with a victory from a game in which it had trailed by 16 late in the third quarter.

And at that moment, even visiting coach Saras Jasikevicius didn’t think his team would come away with the win.

“For three quarters we didn’t play the right way,” he admitted in the postgame press conference. “We didn’t slow them down defensively or play patient basketball offensively, we didn’t understand the game plan. I thought when we went 16 down \[winning\] would not be possible, I was a little bit pessimistic. But it was important to keep on fighting, to make it a game, and we actually did that pretty quickly.”

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That key period of the game, when Fener changed a 16-point deficit into a 2-point lead in just over 5 minutes, came during the final stages of the third quarter and the start of the fourth. With victory within its grasp, Paris lost its composure and committed three quick technical fouls, partly explaining why Biberovic was able to score 8 points in a row in the space of 96 seconds, with 5 of those coming from the foul line.

From then on, Fenerbahce’s senior statesmen took over as Biberovic, Horton-Tucker, Baldwin, Nando De Colo and Nicolo Melli steered the ship the rest of the way.

“When we went to a six-, seven-player rotation in the fourth quarter, everything became more clear,” explained the coach. “Wade was running the team really well, we found Tarik and Talen more easily, and everything was difficult for Paris at the end.

“When you make it a game, obviously there’s a lot of experience in our team. We got some big stops, we got some big shots. But we got a little bit lucky, there’s no question.”

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One of those ‘big shots’ referred to by Jasikevicius was a smoothly struck corner three by De Colo with 77 seconds remaining, breaking an 83-83 tie and giving the visitors a lead they would never relinquish.

And the veteran backcourt star – making his sixth appearance of his second spell with Fenerbahce – demonstrated all the enthusiasm of an eager rookie as he reflected on the victory.

“It’s always tough to play back-to-back games, we know how the schedule goes, and it’s never easy to win a game in this championship,” said De Colo.

“We didn’t give up, we played as a team, we respected exactly what the coach wants on the court, and we’re really happy with the win. We need to be really happy because every win is important and it’s not easy to play against a team like Paris.

“We have big goals for the season, we work hard every day to make sure we improve our game, so I’m really happy to be part of this team.”

The reigning champ had to overturn a 16-point deficit to prevail in the French capital

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade produced arguably its best performance of the season in a 78-62 home whitewash of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens thanks to superb defense that forced 20 turnovers from the 2024 EuroLeague champions.

Monumental defensive effort sees Partizan overwhelm Panathinaikos 

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade produced arguably its best performance of the season in a 78-62 home whitewash of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens thanks to superb defense that forced 20 turnovers from the 2024 EuroLeague champions.

Partizan improved to 9-18 while Panathinaikos, which only managed 13 assists while shooting a mere 4-of-19 from deep, dropped to 16-11 as the battle for playoff spots keeps intensifying. The outcome will have done preciously little to boost Partizan’s postseason hopes, but it left the Greens in a cluster of teams vying for playoff and play-in berths, highlighting the Greek giant’s patchy form.

The rivals headed into the showdown in contrasting moods as Partizan came off a tough buzzer-beating loss at Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv while Panathinaikos were fresh from a very different fortune, having ground out last-gasp wins against Real Madrid and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

One could be forgiven, however, for thinking it was the other way around as Partizan brought an abundance of energy onto the court, carving out a 22-19 lead at the end of the first quarter before engineering a 45-33 halftime advantage. Clearly feeling the ill of Kendrick Nunn’s continued absence, especially on offense, the Greens struggled on pretty much every possession in the second half and fell behind 68-42 early in the fourth.

The visitors then enjoyed their best spell of the match, forcing a 0-9 run before Partizan got out of sight and made sure there was to be no late drama. Cam Payne pulled the strings on offense and paced the home team on 18 points, 4 boards and 5 assists, while Sterling Brown and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 16 each, the latter also racking up 6 boards and 3 assists. Big man Bruno Fernando added 11 points to underline a smooth team effort, while TJ Shorts led Panathinaikos and all scorers on a game-high 21 points but finished as the only visiting player in double figures.

“The energy was amazing today and this win showed that we are capable of doing big things,” Bonga said in his postgame comments before making an interesting analogy on what it must feel like for visiting teams to play in the imposing Belgrade Arena. “We’ve all been in tough situations before as basketball players and if you come to the dungeon, you’ve got to be prepared to do battle,” the German forward pointed out. 

Payne credited the fans for their loud support and stressed that it was a much-needed win for Partizan after Tuesday’s heartbreaking defeat at Maccabi.

“A shout out to the fans, they did a great job tonight and gave us a lot of energy,” he said. “We came locked in on to the court, won a lot of 50-50 balls and it showed. They came here after a buzzer-beater win, while we had a buzzer-beater bummer, so we just had to make sure we stayed locked in through adversity.”

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It was also a welcome win for head coach Joan Penarroya who seems to have steadied the ship on the back of a turbulent period after taking over from interim boss Mirko Ocokoljic, who stepped in following the resignation of the iconic Zeljko Obradovic.  

“It’s a great win for us,” said the Spanish tactician. “We played a complete game, so congratulations to my players and the supporters. We played with a lot of energy and consistency on defense, as controlling the defensive rebound allowed us to run. The team showed they can play good defense, while we also shared the ball well. We still need to improve a lot of things, but we are clearly moving in the right direction.”

It was a difficult outing for Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman, who remained tight-lipped on Nunn’s return to action as his side continues to look a pale shadow of the team that won the competition in 2024 and reached the Final Four last season.

“We played terribly on offense, very bad,” the Turkish tactician said with a grim look on his face. “We committed too many turnovers and missed open shots, while Partizan played aggressively, so congratulations to them. We didn’t answer their physicality and maybe that was because we arrived two days after a tough game against Real Madrid, while still missing Kendrick Nunn.”

The Serbian team brushed aside the 2024 champs on the back of ironclad defense in a lop-sided contest 

The last time FC Bayern Munich and AS Monaco faced each other, the mood around the German club could not have been more different. But Thursday night at SAP Garden told a very different story.

Bayern keeps rolling against Monaco

The last time [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/) and [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) faced each other, the mood around the German club could not have been more different.

That meeting in the Principality came at the tail end of Bayern’s seven-game road swing – a brutal stretch that ended 0-7. Head coach Gordie Herbert missed the first three games due to illness and was on the bench for the final four, but the slide never stopped. A 103-77 loss to Monaco dropped Bayern to 5-12 and ultimately proved to be Herbert’s final game in charge.

Thursday night at SAP Garden told a very different story.

Buoyed by the arrival of Svetislav Pesic, Bayern played with confidence and control, defeating Monaco 91-82 to claim its fourth straight win. The victory improved Bayern to 7-3 since Pesic returned to the club – and to 12–15 overall – while Monaco’s struggles deepened with a fifth consecutive loss. That skid has seen the French side slide down the standings to 10th, clinging to the final play-in spot at 15-12.

FC Bayern Munich-AS Monaco | Round 27 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Defense has been the clearest calling card of Pesic’s Bayern. Entering Round 27, only Valencia had topped 80 points against the German club in its previous five games. Monaco, which arrived in Munich averaging 90.9 points per game, was held to just 82. Vassilis Spanoulis's visitors led just three times on the night, too, which all came in the second quarter.

“We won again in our gym. We made everyone happy,” Pesic told EuroLeague TV afterward. “And today, we showed that we can play offensively like we can defensively. Until now, we were one of the best – not the best, but one of the best – teams. In the last five games, we allowed only 74 points for our opponents. Now a little bit more, but we were very good on offense.”

Offensively, Bayern once again spread the load. [Andi Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/) led the way with 19 points, knocking down five three-pointers. [Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isiaha-mike/011836/) added 12, while [Oscar da Silva](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/oscar-da-silva/011244/) and [Neno Dimitrijevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neno-dimitrijevic/006085/) scored 11 apiece. [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds, and with [Niels Giffey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niels-giffey/001557/) and [Justinian Jessup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/justinian-jessup/013290/) adding 8 points each, Bayern showcased the balance that has fueled its recent surge.

Monaco, by contrast, leaned heavily on [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/). The guard poured in 30 points – his second-highest scoring performance of the season – but received limited support. Only [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) and [Jaron Blossomgame](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaron-blossomgame/011231/) joined him in double figures, finishing with 12 points apiece.

“Everybody made big plays, especially in the fourth quarter,” Obst said. “Of course, the team trusts me. I get the ball and try to find something – a shot, a drive, a pass, maybe even a rebound. I let the game come to me, and hopefully something good will happen.”

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The win leaves Bayern three games behind Monaco with 11 rounds remaining. Just a couple of months ago, a play-in berth seemed a long shot for the German club. But a dramatic turnaround – aided by a home-heavy schedule that has seen Pesic’s Bayern play eight of his first 10 games in Munich – has pushed Bayern firmly into the postseason conversation.

Still, Gabriel is preaching caution.

“We’re just trying to take it one game at a time,” he said. “We’re still trying to qualify for the play-in, we’re trying to win the (German) Cup. We’re using these games to build confidence and keep pushing forward.”

There is just one round remaining before the February mini-break. Bayern heads on the road next Thursday to face Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, while Monaco will look to halt its slide at home against Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Svetislav Pesic improves to 7-3 since replacing Gordie Herbert as head coach

Jean Montero personified Valencia Basket’s performance at Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv on Thursday night. The 22-year-old ended the first half at Menora Mivtachim Arena on just 4 points and no assists, having gone 1-for-5 from the field in just under 14 minutes. He would then go on to net 25 points across the second half and overtime, when he took over to inspire a 99-104 comeback victory on the road.

Montero cooks Hapoel's defense as Valencia grabs overtime road win

[Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jean-montero/010042/) personified [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/)’s performance at [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/hta/) on Thursday night. The 22-year-old ended the first half at Menora Mivtachim Arena on just 4 points and no assists, having gone 1-for-5 from the field in just under 14 minutes. He would then go on to net 25 points across the second half and overtime, when he took over to inspire a 99-104 comeback victory on the road.

A trade of blows in the first quarter was followed by a flawless second for Hapoel, which went on a 23-4 run, held Valencia to just 12 points and grabbed a 49-36 lead at halftime.

A triple from [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/) gave Hapoel a 66-50 advantage midway through the third, but Valencia would explode to 38 points in the last 15 minutes of regulation, sending the game to overtime.

“It’s so hard to get wins in this league, especially on the road,” [Nate Reuvers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nathan-reuvers/012738/) told EuroLeague TV after the game. “I think we were down 16 there in the second half. So it’s incredible, sticking together and just getting the win as a team is crazy.”

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Indeed, Valencia had been struggling away from home lately, heading into this game on the back of three straight defeats on the road. They came close to clinching the victory in the closing stages of the fourth quarter, but two costly turnovers from Montero didn’t allow the guests to finish the game off.

Short memory is one of the biggest attributes of a leader, with Montero leaving those errors behind and dominating in overtime. After scoring inside for an 88-90 lead, the prodigious guard got himself onto the highlight reel by breaking [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/)’s ankles and draining a triple after sending his Hapoel counterpart to the floor.

Yam Madar, who bagged a career-high 20 points, netted a bucket that trimmed the deficit to 96-100, but Montero responded with 5 straight points, including a three-point play that put the game to bed.

“I’m a competitor,” Montero told EuroLeague TV. “That’s the first thing I’m going to say. I’m always trying to help the team. I was always going to do my best as I can. Just go out there and compete and do my best.”

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Valencia head coach Pedro Martinez hailed Montero’s character, stressing that he “played with a great winner mentality.”

Indeed, Montero stepped up big time in overtime, when he netted 10 of Valencia's 16 points. He ended the night on a career-high 29 points, having gone 7-for-10 from inside the arc and a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe. Montero also tied his personal best of 8 assists, all of which were recorded in the last 25 minutes of the game.

He was assisted by Reuvers, who scored 20 points, and [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/), who netted 17, including a three-point dagger in the closing stages. Meanwhile, [Kam Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kameron-taylor/011217/) pulled off a complete outing on both ends, scoring 11 points and picking up a career-high 10 rebounds. More importantly, he produced some big defensive plays when it mattered most, helping Valencia seal the outcome.

Valencia has taken the EuroLeague by storm and with Montero leading the charge, the Spanish side seems unwilling to take its foot off the gas.

The 22-year-old guard ended the game on a career-high 29 points – 10 of which were scored in overtime

Jean Montero cooks Hapoel's defense as Valencia grabs overtime road win

The 26-year-old swingman stood out against his former team 


Musa takes over in Dubai's win against Real 

Everyone knew it was going to be a special game for the ever-ambitious [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/). Dubai Basketball was hosting Real Madrid in Round 27, giving Musa his first chance to play against *Los Blancos* since leaving the club at the end of the last season. In his three years with Real, Musa won the 2023 EuroLeague championship, five domestic titles and earned 2022-23 All-EuroLeague First Team honors.

Playing against some of his best friends in basketball didn't prevent Musa from leading Dubai to a good-as-gold 93-85 home win over Real. Musa suffered a knee injury on October 6 during his team's Adriatic League opener which caused him to miss 20 EuroLeague Regular Season games. Dubai was cautious with Musa and gave him limited playing time after returning. After playing over 32 minutes in his team's [108-98 overtime win over Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/253/#box-score) two days ago, it was crystal clear that Musa was ready to take the challenge against *Los Blancos*. Musa greeted his former teammates warmly before the game, but when the basketball went up for the opening tip, he left all that behind.

"Crazy, crazy emotional game for me," Musa said. "Very big respect to Real Madrid. I was with them three years, won a lot of titles. They are my family, so it was a very emotional game. I wish them all the best in the season. But we showed this week against Olympiacos and against Real Madrid, against the best teams in Europe, that we can compete and beat them. So we have to build on this. I'm very proud of the guys."

Musa played a critical role in the first quarter, in which Dubai struggled to score. Musa scored 8 of his team's 11 points. After 10 minutes, Real led 11-19 and Dubai had been limited to 4-of-15 field-goal shooting. The shots eventually started to fall for the hosts, as [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) and [Aleksa Avramovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/aleksa-avramovic/003983/) combined for 19 points in 5 minutes to put their team ahead, 32-29.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Rivales 🫂 Amigos <a href="https://t.co/cUBzQFLZyb">pic.twitter.com/cUBzQFLZyb</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/2019382408756490469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


Real built a 37-44 halftime lead, outrebounding Dubai 18-25 before the break. *Los Blancos* extended it to 52-64 and seemed to be in full control of the game. Dubai went on an 11-0 run led by [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/), who started to find advantages against [Alex Len](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alex-len/014169/). Caboclo buried a three-pointer and had a big block on [David Kramer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-kramer/006482/) which allowed him to strike from downtown again.

With the game on the line, it was Musa's turn to finish what he started. His three-point play gave Dubai a 69-68 lead at the end of the third quarter. He scored 9 points in the final 4 minutes, burying a critical three-pointer and remaining ice cold from the free-throw line to keep Dubai fully in charge until the final buzzer.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">So much aura <a href="https://t.co/0xIdjSWjvD">pic.twitter.com/0xIdjSWjvD</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/2019465475038613705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Musa finished the game with 20 points on 4-of-6 two-point shooting, 1-of-2 on three-pointers and 9-of–9 on free throws for a PIR of 25. Petrusev and [McKinley Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mckinley-wright-iv/012606/) each added 16 points while [Dwayne Bacon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dwayne-bacon/011286/) scored 15, including an off-balance basket that sealed the deal, 90-83, already in the final minute. [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) paced Real with 24 points.

"We know that we have a talent to come back from any deficit. But at this point, against Real Madrid, you have to play 40 minutes like this. We did and I'm very proud of the guys. As I said, it's not easy with all this traveling and stuff. I'm very proud of the coach, of the staff, of the players," Musa added. "And we hope that we can continue like this. Of course, now \[we have\] a game in Milan, and every game is like a final for us. These 13 rounds, we won two. Let's get another 11."

Dzanan Musa takes over to lead Dubai over Real Madrid

Sasha Vezenkov delivered a spectacular January that left little doubt about who owned the month. The Olympiacos Piraeus forward has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP of the Month for January presented by Motorola after powering the Reds to a 6–1 record and producing one of the most complete, efficient, and dominant stretches of play the league has seen this season. With relentless scoring, elite efficiency, and game changing performances across seven rounds, Vezenkov set the tone for a surging Olympiacos side.

Sasha Vezenkov shines as EuroLeague MVP for January

Sasha Vezenkov delivered a spectacular January that left little doubt about who owned the month. The Olympiacos Piraeus forward has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP of the Month for January presented by Motorola after powering the Reds to a 6–1 record and producing one of the most complete, efficient, and dominant stretches of play the league has seen this season. With relentless scoring, elite efficiency, and game changing performances across seven rounds, Vezenkov set the tone for a surging Olympiacos side.

The January award covered games played from Rounds 19 through 25, during which Vezenkov led all players in scoring with 23.6 points per game while ranking first in Performance Index Rating (29.0). His 20 three pointers made were tied for the most in the league across that span, and his near perfect free throw shooting (29 for 30) underscored his remarkable efficiency. Vezenkov also averaged 6.7 rebounds, eighth-best for the month, and posted the highest plus/minus among players who appeared in all seven rounds (+11.7).

“What I’m doing every month, every day, in practice, behind the scene, that’s what I’m doing for living, that’s what I’m trying to do, to work hard to help my team to win games and hopefully to go to the end of the road,” Vezenkov said on the EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk podcast.

“\[I did\] nothing new, nothing different. Just believing in my work, believing in my team and keeping going like that.”

Vezenkov delivered big performances on a near-nightly basis. He scored at least 20 points in six of seven games and posted a PIR in the 30s four times, providing Olympiacos with reliability, star power and leadership. His month opened with a commanding performance in the Round 19 Greek Derby, where he tallied 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Reds to an 82-87 road victory over archrival Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.

His signature outing came in Round 21, when Vezenkov was named MVP of the Round after powering Olympiacos to a 95-80 home win over FC Bayern Munich. He scored 25 points with just two missed shots and finished with a PIR of 35, showcasing the elite efficiency that defined his entire month.

Vezenkov added a season-high 28 points in a Round 23 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, then capped January with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds in a Round 25 win against FC Barcelona. Each performance reinforced his central role in one of the EuroLeague’s strongest January surges.

“The only thing that comes to my mind and the only thing I care with P.I.R. and PIR is Piraeus,” Vezenkov said. “We fight for this, we succeed with this, we fail with this, but that’s only in my mind.”

This is Vezenkov’s fifth MVP of the Month honor, tying him with Mike James for second-most all-time. Only Nikola Mirotic, with seven, has won more. His latest recognition further cements Vezenkov’s place among the premier players of the modern EuroLeague era and highlights the transformative impact he has had since returning to the Reds.

Olympiacos will now look to extend its momentum as the season enters its decisive phase, with Vezenkov expected to remain at the core of the team’s push toward the playoffs.

The Olympiacos Piraeus forward delivered elite scoring and all around impact to drive the Reds to a league best month

EuroLeague fans have already grown accustomed to the dominance of Dubai Basketball center Mfiondu Kabengele in his first season in the competition. He delivered another statement performance in the opening game of the double-round week, earning Round 26 MVP honors as Dubai defeated Olympiacos Piraeus 108-98 in the first overtime game in club history.

Round 26 MVP: Mfiondu Kabengele, Dubai Basketball

EuroLeague fans have already grown accustomed to the dominance of [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/) center [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/) in his first season in the competition. He delivered another statement performance in the opening game of the double-round week, earning Round 26 MVP honors as [Dubai defeated Olympiacos Piraeus 108-98](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubai-suffocates-olympiacos-in-overtime-for-another-home-win/) in the first overtime game in club history.

Kabengele finished with a PIR of 30, the highest among all winning players, after leading Dubai with a 21-point, 14-rebound double-double. He scored efficiently, going 7-of-14 on two-point attempts, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 at the free-throw line, while also contributing 2 assists, 1 steal and drawing 2 fouls. The performance earned Kabengele the MVP of the Round award for the first time in his career, making him Dubai’s first-ever recipient and just the second Canadian to claim the honor, following Kevin Pangos.

[Nate Reuvers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nathan-reuvers/012738/) of Valencia Basket also recorded a PIR of 30, but his team suffered a 107-90 road loss to Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Reuvers scored 30 points on 5-of-8 two-point shooting, 6-of-8 from three-point range and 2-of-3 at the free-throw line, while adding 3 rebounds, 1 block and drawing 3 fouls.

[Bruno Fernando](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bruno-fernando/013667/) of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade posted a PIR of 29 in a 95-93 road loss to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. He finished with 17 points on 6-of-8 two-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws, along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 7 fouls drawn.

[Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/) of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan recorded a PIR of 28 as his team defeated Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 109-89. With center Josh Nebo sidelined due to injury, Booker totaled 21 points on 7-of-10 two-pointers, 2-of-2 three-pointers and 1-of-1 from the line, to go with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 5 fouls drawn.

[Ercan Osmani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ercan-osmani/012710/) of Efes, [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/) of Maccabi, [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, [Alex Len](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alex-len/014169/) of Real Madrid and [Azuolas Tubelis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/azuolas-tubelis/008192/) of Zalgiris Kaunas rounded out the top individual performances of Round 26, each posting a PIR of 27.

Osmani contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds, drew 5 fouls and committed no turnovers in Efes’s win over Valencia. Lundberg finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 fouls drawn as Maccabi beat Partizan. Sloukas recorded 22 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and drew 8 fouls in Panathinaikos’s 82-81 win over Real Madrid, while Len added 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 6 fouls drawn in the same game. Tubelis capped the group with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 7 fouls drawn in Zalgiris’s 104-87 victory over AS Monaco.

### Individual highs: Mike James, Monaco, 10 assists

Reuvers led all scorers with 30 points in Round 26. Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos is now the competition's top scorer at 19.4 points per game.

Kabengele was this round's best rebounder, pulling down 14. Nikola Milutinov of Olympiacos leads the overall standings at 7.6 boards per night.

Mike James of AS Monaco was the only player to reach double digits in assists, dishing 10. Codi Miller-McIntyre of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade ranks first overall at 6.8 assists per game.

Justin Robinson of Paris Basketball and Bar Timor of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv collected 5 steals apiece in Round 26. Alpha Diallo of Monaco remains atop the overall standings at 1.5 steals per game.

Kai Jones of Efes and Dan Oturu of Hapoel had 3 blocks apiece in this round. Walter Tavares of Real Madrid leads the EuroLeague in blocks at 1.9 per game.

Mike James (19 points, 10 assists) and Mfiondu Kabengele (21 points, 14 rebounds) were the only players to register a double-double in Round 26.

A dominant individual performance in a winning effort allowed him to earn Round 26 MVP honors with a PIR of 30

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Check out how your team performed in Round 27 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Game Center: Round 27

## Friday, February 6

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 92-82 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-zalgiris-kaunas/E2025/266/)

Efes scored the final 13 points of the game to beat the visiting Zalgiris 92-82 on Friday night. Efes swept the regular-season series against the Lithuanian side, improving to 8-19 on the season, while Zalgiris dropped to 15-12 and occupies ninth place in the standings after 27 rounds.

It was a game of runs, with Efes building a 10-point third-quarter lead only for Zalgiris to put together a 2-18 spurt and open a 57-63 advantage. Then, in the fourth quarter, Efes used an 11-0 run to take a 76-71 lead, but Zalgiris answered with a 3-11 spurt to retake the advantage before Efes finished the game with a 13-0 run. Jordan Loyd had a key triple in the final minute and finished with 19 points, while Saben Lee scored 6 of his 10 points in the game-ending run. Lee also dished 8 assists. PJ Dozier scored 14 and Nick Weiler-Babb added 13 points in the win. Azuolas Tubelis paced Zalgiris with 22 points, and Nigel Williams-Goss had 19 in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💪 Çift maç haftasında 2/2!<br>Anadolu Efes 92 - 82 Zalgiris Kaunas | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/yLhf8e3XaJ">pic.twitter.com/yLhf8e3XaJ</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/2019853624940118482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/269/)

Playoff hopeful Milan (13-13) has its sights set on a third straight victory with a short journey to face ASVEL (7-19). The host will be high on confidence after ending a six-game losing streak, and grabbing its first road win of the season, by downing Virtus on Wednesday behind 19 points from Glynn Watson. But Milan is also feeling good about its progress after back-to-back wins, and will look for more of the defensive discipline which propelled Tuesday’s easy victory over Baskonia by allowing just 33 second half points. That game saw Devin Booker compensate for the injury absence of Josh Nebo by draining 21 points, and he faces a big battle with ASVEL’s in-form big man Mbaye Ndiaye, who had 16 points and 8 boards in Wednesday’s road win.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GAMEDAY !<br><br>📋 R27 - Euroleague<br>🆚 Milan <br>⏱️ 20h00<br>🏟️ LDLC Arena <a href="https://t.co/QBMxY3BruV">pic.twitter.com/QBMxY3BruV</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/2019712830665338957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/268/)

Red-hot Zvezda (16-10) is aiming for a sixth straight victory against a Maccabi side (11-15) also targeting a second win of the week. The visitor will try to slow down the scoring of Jordan Nwora, who averages 19.8 points in the last five games. Maccabi also has to protect its backboard against an opponent that grabbed 20 offensive rebounds last time out, and all-action Chima Moneke will look to profit from the absence of visiting rebounding ace TJ Leaf. Zvezda shooting star Jared Butler has found his most consistent form with 16, 16 and 17 points in the last three games, and he’ll be ready for an exciting matchup with Maccabi’s Jimmy Clark, who had a career-high 21 points in Tuesday’s win over Partizan including a thrilling walk-off game-winner.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The EuroLeague double week continues with game two vs Maccabi. See you tonight 🤩🔴⚪️<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://t.co/MSfcijo1gm">pic.twitter.com/MSfcijo1gm</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/2019689739105059256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Virtus Bologna (20:15 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/olympiacos-piraeus-virtus-bologna/E2025/270/)

Olympiacos (16-9) will look to get back on track with a visit from mid-table Virtus (12-14). The Greek team suffered an overtime loss at Dubai on Tuesday partly due to poor long-range shooting, making just 8 triples despite a trifecta from Evan Fournier. The Reds will look for guidance from Thomas Walkup, who directed the offense with 7 assists, against a Virtus team which is also reeling from a setback after Wednesday’s home loss to ASVEL. The Italian team has been weakened in the backcourt by injuries to Matt Morgan and Alessandro Pajola, and needs a big performance in the paint from fit-again Alen Smailagic against league leading rebounder Nikola Milutinov. The Reds will pay particular attention to stopping Carsen Edwards, who averages 23.2 points in his last five games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔴⚪𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘆<br>🏀 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> - Round 27<br>🆚 Virtus Bologna<br>📌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisIsPiraeus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThisIsPiraeus</a><br>📺 Novasports Prime<br>🎟️ <a href="https://t.co/92b4TdbydU">https://t.co/92b4TdbydU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</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/OLYVIR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYVIR</a> <a href="https://t.co/8fED29k3gr">pic.twitter.com/8fED29k3gr</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/2019673611301449771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. FC Barcelona (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-fc-barcelona/E2025/267/)

The week concludes with an all-Spanish affair as Baskonia (9-17) looks to stay strong at home against Barcelona (16-10). December’s meeting between the teams was a genuine classic, won by Barca in triple overtime after Kevin Punter (43 points) outshot Markus Howard (33) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (26). This could be a cagier affair because both teams need to shake off bad nights earlier this week, with Barca's attempted comeback against Fenerbahce falling short while Baskonia displayed its usual defensive problems to suffer a second half capitulation in Milan. Former Baskonia star Toko Shengelia will look to bounce back from a rare bad performance – 1-of-6 from the field and no rebounds – while shot-blocking specialist Mamadi Diakite has the same motivation for the host after failing to score on Tuesday night.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Hoy jugamos en casa 🏟<br><br>🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBbasket</a> <br><br>New EuroLeague night 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/dRLtgHc14e">pic.twitter.com/dRLtgHc14e</a></p>&mdash; Kosner Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/2019697592960004562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, February 5

### [Dubai Basketball 93-85 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-real-madrid/E2025/261/)

In a great back-and-forth showdown, Dubai finished a perfect double-round week by downing Real Madrid 93-85 at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai improved to 13-14 two days after beating Olympiacos Piraeus 108-98 in overtime, also at home. Real dropped to 16-11 and is on a three-game losing streak. 

Dzanan Musa led the winners with a season-high 20 points against his former team. McKinley Wright and Filip Petrusev each scored 16, Dwayne Bacon had 15, Bruno Caboclo 11 and Aleksa Avramovic contributed 10 for Dubai. Facu Campazzo paced Real with 24 points. Walter Tavares added 17 and 9 rebounds while Mario Hezonja got 11 for the visitors, who led 66-68 late in the third quarter. Musa scored 12 points in the last 11 minutes, getting plenty of help from Wright and Bacon to help Dubai seal the outcome, 90-83, in the final minute. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A perfect week completed in front of a soldout crowd!!!! 🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/3guPzpcd0w">pic.twitter.com/3guPzpcd0w</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/2019471413132824897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 99-104 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-valencia-basket/E2025/263/)

Valencia got back to winning ways by beating Hapoel 99-104 after overtime at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Following a back-and-forth affair in the first quarter, Hapoel went on a 23-4 run to pull away in the second before taking a 49-36 lead at halftime. The guests bounced back by netting 52 points in the second half to send the game to overtime, where Jean Montero took over by scoring 10 of Valencia's 16 points to seal the outcome.

The Spanish side grabbed its first road victory in four games, improving its record to 17-10. Meanwhile, Hapoel suffered its fourth consecutive loss and dropped to 16-10. Montero finished the game on a career-high 29 points and 8 assists, with Nathan Reuvers bagging 20 and Darius Thompson scoring 17, while Kameron Taylor paired his 11 points with a career-high 10 rebounds. For Hapoel, Antonio Blakeney netted 23 points and Yam Madar scored a career-high 20 points in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fi" dir="ltr">DFNSLFKNDSLÑKNLSDNFNFSDNKNSFLNGKLDSFNGKNMALSKDNASLKHDLSAHLKHASDKHSALH<br><br>VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡Remontada y victoria importantísima en la prórroga en Tel Aviv!! 😍<br><br>🏆 J27 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a><br>🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HapoelTLVBC</a> 99<br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 104<br><br>SEGUIMOS, FAMILIA!! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/KqiqZXg2uF">pic.twitter.com/KqiqZXg2uF</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/2019521729408938292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 78-62 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/265/)

A masterclass defensive performance saw Partizan brush Panathinaikos aside as the Serbian team registered only its third win in the last 12 games, improving to 9-18 while the Greens dropped to 16-11 after a dismal display at Belgrade Arena. Partizan led more or less from start to finish and having carved out a 45-33 halftime advantage, the hosts romped ahead 68-42 early in the fourth. Panathinaikos then enjoyed its best spell of the game, a 0-9 run, but Partizan quickly regained its composure and put the game beyond the visitors.

Cam Payne pulled the strings for Partizan on offense and paced the home team with 18 points, 4 boards and 5 assists, while Sterling Brown and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 16 each. Big man Bruno Fernando added 11 points to underline a smooth team effort, while TJ Shorts led Panathinaikos and all scorers on a game-high 21 points. He ended up as the only player in double figures for the visitors, who committed a staggering 20 turnovers against just 13 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="lt" dir="ltr">Energija!⚫️⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ud3OiXxW4E">pic.twitter.com/Ud3OiXxW4E</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/2019524040071995670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Bayern Munich 91-82 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-as-monaco/E2025/262/)

Bayern claimed its seventh win in the last nine games with a 91-82 victory over Monaco, a result that handed the visitors their fifth straight loss. Monaco led only three times all night, all of them in the second quarter, as Bayern kept last season’s EuroLeague runner-up at arm’s length for most of the contest. The hosts opened a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter at 81-67, but Mike James briefly made things interesting by knocking down 3 consecutive triples on three straight Monaco possessions to trim the margin to 84-76. Still, Svetislav Pesic’s group had enough down the stretch to close it out and improve to 12-15 on the season. Monaco fell to 15-12 as its poor form continued.

Andi Obst led Bayern with 19 points, knocking down 5 three-pointers, while Isiaha Mike added 12. Oscar da Silva and Neno Dimitrijevic chipped in 11 points apiece, and Wenyen Gabriel finished with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Mike James recorded his second-highest scoring performance of the season with 30 points for Monaco, with Nemanja Nedovic and Jaron Blossomgame contributing 12 points each.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nights like this! 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYASM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYASM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> | Photo Vogel <a href="https://t.co/2UhrtxKNSn">pic.twitter.com/2UhrtxKNSn</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/2019523348049588511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Paris Basketball 90-92 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/264/)

Fenerbahce made it six straight wins with a hard-earned come-from-behind road victory, 90-92, in Paris. The hosts held small leads for the majority of the first half thanks to excellent long-range shooting, reaching the break with a 45-40 lead. The advantage grew to 16 points in the third quarter as Paris turned to its inside game, but Fener fought back to go ahead early in the fourth after 8 straight points from Tarik Biberovic. Several lead changes ensued, but Fenerbahce edged the final stages for a hard-earned win.

Biberovic paced Fenerbahce with 19 points, while Talen Horton-Tucker and Wade Baldwin kept driving the offense with 15 and 14 points respectively, and Brandon Boston added 11. Nadir Hifi led Paris with 23 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the field, Jared Rhoden added 16 points and Justin Robinson scored 14 in a losing effort. Fenerbahce surges to 19-7 to keep control of fisrt place, with Paris dropping to 8-18.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Çift maç haftasını 2️⃣’de 2️⃣ ile tamamlıyoruz! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Paris Basketball 🆚 Fenerbahçe Beko: 90-92<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Biberovic 19, Horton-Tucker 15, Baldwin 14, Boston Jr 11, Melli 9, De Colo 9, Metecan 8, Birch 4, Onuralp 3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/QONDUKEnEU">pic.twitter.com/QONDUKEnEU</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/2019533608428662882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Five games are in the books from Thursday night

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