Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade added depth to its depleted backcourt by signing guard Aleksa Radanov, the club announced Wednesday night. 

Partizan adds backcourt depth with Aleksa Radanov

[Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) added depth to its depleted backcourt by signing guard [Aleksa Radanov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/aleksa-radanov/005683/), the club announced Wednesday night. 

Radanov (2.01 meters, 28 years old) arrives from [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/), where he did not appear in any EuroLeague games.

Radanov was deregistered before the January 5 deadline, making him eligible to play for Partizan as soon as he is registered. He appeared in three German League games, all in a limited role.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Aleksa Radanov je novo pojačanje Partizana Mozzart Bet!⚫️⚪️<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/dP5A1wJKz3">https://t.co/dP5A1wJKz3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/ijcfjahhSE">pic.twitter.com/ijcfjahhSE</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/2016592553659748389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Radanov came through the youth system of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, where he made his professional debut in 2015. The following season he was loaned to FMP Zeleznik, and he switched between FMP and Zvezda for several seasons until the end of 2020-21 campaign, during which he time made 14 EuroLeague appearances.

The following season saw Radanov move to Igokea in Bosnia and Herzegovina before he went on to play for Peristeri in Greece, Runa Moscow in Russia, Mega Belgrade in Serbia and finally last season for Legia Warszaw in Poland. Radanov has also played for the Serbian national team over the years.

Partizan is dealing with multiple injuries in its backcourt. [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) has been out since late October with a broken ankle, [Vanja Marinkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vanja-marinkovic/004761/) ruptured his Achilles last week and is out for the season, as is likely the case with [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shake-milton/014007/) who broke his hand.

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The Serbian swingman spent the first part of this season with Bayern

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 25 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 25

## Thursday, January 29

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (18:45 CET)

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### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:05 CET)

**Niels Giffey, Bayern forward**

"The last game against \[Maccabi\] at the SAP Garden actually went quite well for us; we want to try to build on that. But of course it’s going to be very tough, because Hapoel is extremely strong."

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CET)

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"In the first \[part of the regular season\], we played our worst game of the season in Barcelona, based on the analysis we conducted both at the time and after reviewing the game again. We were poor in every aspect of the game. It was probably the only game in which we never really came close to winning, where we didn’t truly compete. We did everything wrong. However, from that point on, our team showed significant improvement in all areas, something that is also reflected in the numbers. Of course, we expect to respond with a different style of play compared to what we showed there, one that includes all the fundamentals of basketball. In that game, we didn’t set screens, didn’t play with pace, lacked patience, gave them control of the ball, made poor shot selections and didn’t fight for rebounds. We had 18 defensive rebounds, while they grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. We need to do all the important things. Naturally, the EuroLeague shows that the same teams can meet again after one or two months under different conditions - form, availability and absences. Still, I believe that right now we are playing better, and with our fans behind us, it will be important to impose our tempo and get the win."

**Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos center**

"It was truly a tough loss in Barcelona. We played very badly in that game, but immediately after we started to improve and play much better. Barcelona is a very good team. They have many high-quality players who know how to play and how to win games. So it will be a big challenge for us to secure another win."

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

**Peppe Poeta, Milan head coach**

"We're facing a team that's in excellent shape, having won its last two EuroLeague games, and is completely different from the one we faced in Belgrade, having changed coaches and many players. We'll have to be ready to play a physical game because they have the ability to go big, with Isaac Bonga at the 3 spot. Lately, the physicality and the ability of their point guards, \[Cam\] Payne and \[Nick\] Calathes, to create a lot for everybody, have been the keys to their wins. We're coming off a rough week, but that's precisely why we want to bounce back. To do that, we'll have to be physical and intense for 40 minutes."

**Zach LeDay, Milan forward**

"The EuroLeague is the highest level you can find in Europe, and sometimes just winning games isn't enough; you have to do it twice or three times. We're coming off two games where we were excellent for 35 minutes, and it wasn't enough. The lesson we learned is that we have to be excellent for 40 minutes, helping each other on both offense and defense against a Partizan team that's having a good run, is confident, and will come here prepared."

**Joan Penarroya, Partizan head coach**

"I expect a very difficult game. Milano had some issues last week, but they still have a great team with a lot of quality and strong individual players. If we want to compete, we’ll need to play at a very high level tomorrow. We’re missing a few important players, but that’s not an excuse, we have to play together, just like we did last week."

**Tonye Jekiri, Partizan center**

"We’ve had some injury issues, but we’re doing our best to deal with them. What’s really important for tomorrow is that we fight, play with pride, and bring that mindset from the very start of the game. Hopefully, that’s exactly what we’ll do."

### Valencia Basket vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:45 CET)

**Omari Moore, Valencia guard**

"We played Maccabi just over a month ago, on their court. It was a very tough game. They have a really talented squad and they were better than us that day. So tomorrow we want to come out with a good game plan, play with a lot of intensity and try to get the win. They have been very strong in recent games, especially at home. They've won a lot. But we want to focus on our offensive plan. I think the coaches have prepared a good plan against their defense and versatility, so I think we'll be fine if we stick to that. The energy of our fans really helps our team, so I'm very happy to know that they'll be there to support us."

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"One of the best teams in the EuroLeague, especially at home. They really play in high tempo. We found a way to win when we played them \[at home\], but we can’t build on that. We have to be defensively focused all 40 minutes because it will be a really high-tempo game."

**Will Rayman, Maccabi forward**

"Valencia is a really good team. This is a really important game for us to win and be 2-0 against them. I am really happy to sign an extension and be here another three years. I love everything about this organization, and I am happy to keep going, keep winning games, and it starts against Valencia."

**Mario Santos, Maccabi center**

"We know it is a tough away game. Valencia plays at high-tempo, it is a really good team. We need to go and meet their energy, meet their flow, and bring our best."

## Friday, January 30

### AS Monaco vs. Virtus Bologna (19:30 CET)

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### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Dubai Basketball (20:00 CET)

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### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

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### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:45 CET)

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## Tuesday, January 27

### Paris Basketball vs. Real Madrid (21:00 CET)

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We're up against a team that plays in a pretty unique way. They're not the only ones who play like that anymore, but we know that against these opponents we have to be very smart in how we play because, as has happened to us on other occasions, we can concede very high scores, although we also know that we can hit back ourselves. The main characteristic of Paris Basketball is their pace. They are by far the EuroLeague team that plays the most possessions, which will lead to a very high score, and that doesn't mean that their defense is bad, but rather that the pace of possession will be very high with many possessions, many shots, and surely a high score.

"For our part, we also have to focus on the fact that Paris is the highest-scoring team in the EuroLeague and also the highest-scoring team in the first seven seconds of possession. They are also very strong on offensive rebounds. They are also capable of forcing many turnovers with their aggressive full-court defense, so there are many points and areas of focus, and we will certainly have to be prepared. Despite bad moments, it is important that when the crunch time comes, we are in a position to win and have the strength and solidity necessary to win and take a very important game."

**Chuma Okeke, Real Madrid forward**

"Paris Basketball is a good team, a team that fights hard, very aggressive. I think they're a little different now than when we faced them in the first half of the season, but they're capable of beating any opponent on a good night. We're expecting a tough game, with Paris eager to win and, what's more, needing to win. I've never been there, but from what I've seen, Paris Basketball has a good arena, great fans, and we're in for a tough game. We need to focus on our game and grab the rebounds well because Paris is very good at offensive rebounding. We'll have to be alert in defense and get back quickly to defend because they run a lot and well, and it's important to match up with your man very quickly, even after scoring. We must avoid miscommunication because I think that could cost us the game. We have to try to repeat certain things that we tried in the game in Madrid that worked well for us."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 25 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 25: 'We played our worst game of the season in Barcelona'

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Zalgiris Kaunas (2026-01-30T19:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2026-01-30T19:45:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Dubai Basketball (2026-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Virtus Bologna (2026-01-30T18:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2026-01-29T19:45:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2026-01-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v FC Bayern Munich (2026-01-29T19:05:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v FC Barcelona (2026-01-29T19:15:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2026-01-29T17:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Real Madrid (2026-01-27T20:00:00.000Z)

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 25 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 25

## Thursday, January 29

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (18:45 CET)

##### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

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

- Wade Baldwin, who was a late scratch for Round 23, returned to action in Round 24.
- Brandon Boston Jr. was a late scratch in Round 23 and also missed Round 24.
- [Chris Silva suffered a thigh injury](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2011091723317915992) in training last Tuesday. He has been out since Round 22.
- [Bonzie Colson injured his right patellar tendon](https://x.com/FBBasketbol/status/2009897597041889604) in Round 21. 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.
- Scottie Wilbekin is 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.

##### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Efes has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Fenerbahce on Thursday.

- Vincent Poirier has been out since Round 20, but he returned to action in the Turkish League this past weekend.
- Jordan Loyd missed Rounds 23 and 24 last week.
- [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.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:05 CET)

##### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

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

- Elijah Bryant travelled with the team for Round 24 but did not play. He did not play in the Israeli League this past weekend, either.

- [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.

##### FC Bayern Munich

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

- Andreas Obst, who missed Round 23, returned to action in Round 24.
- David McCormack was ruled out for Round 24.
- Stefan Jovic missed Rounds 23 and 24.
- 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.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CET)

##### Olympiacos Piraeus

Olympiacos confirmed that Kostas Papanikolaou, Frank Ntilikina, Monte Morris, in addition to long-term absentees Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall, are all out for the game against Barcelona on Thursday.

- Kostas Papanikolaou will miss the game due to lower back pain.
- [New signing Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-overhauls-frontcourt-with-tyrique-jones/), appeared to suffer a thigh injury in the Greek League this past weekend, but is available according to the club.
- Nikola Milutinov missed Round 24 due to a concussion, but he is ready for Round 25.
- Monte Morris suffered an injury in Round 21 and has not played since.
- Frank Ntilikina was ruled out for Round 24 and will miss Round 25.
- 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.

##### FC Barcelona

Barcelona lists Will Clyburn as questionable, and Juan Nunez as the only player out on the injury report ahead of its game at Olympiacos on Thursday.

- Will Clyburn is expected to be back for Thursday's game. He suffered an injury in Round 17 and was reported to be [out until late January, early February](https://x.com/FCBbasket/status/2002694206280614084). He has started light training ahead of his return to action.
- [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.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

##### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Milan has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Partizan on Thursday.

- Devin Booker missed Milan's Italian League game on Monday due to a knee injury.
- Leandro Bolmaro, who was ruled out in Round 23, returned to action in Round 24.
- 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 24.
- Stefano Tonut, who last played in Round 12, remained out in Round 24.
- Nate Sestina suffered a triceps injury in Round 10 and has not played since. He remained out in Round 24.

##### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

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

- 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 did not play in Rounds 23 or 24.
- Jabari Parker has been ruled out since Round 22.
- [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.

### Valencia Basket vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:45 CET)

##### Valencia Basket

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

- Pedro Martinez had his entire roster available in Round 24.

##### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Maccabi has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Valencia on Thursday.

- Lonnie Walker (shoulder) last featured in Round 19, when he left the game with a shoulder injury. [He is expected to be out until early February](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabis-lonnie-walker-to-miss-additional-time-with-shoulder-injury/).
- John DiBartolomeo, who was injured in the game against Hapoel Holon, was examined and diagnosed with a small tear in the groin muscle. The captain is expected to be out for about another week.
- [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. He has still not recovered and is expected to miss an additional week.

## Friday, January 30

### AS Monaco vs. Virtus Bologna (19:30 CET)

##### AS Monaco

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Virtus on Friday.

- Yoan Makoundou last played in Round 17.

##### Virtus Bologna

Virtus has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Monaco on Friday.

- Luca Vildoza, out since Round 21, returned to action in Round 24.
- Alen Smailagic has been out since Round 22.
- Aliou Diarra has missed Virtus's last six games, but he returned to action in the team's Italian League game Monday night.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Dubai Basketball (20:00 CET)

##### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

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

- Joel Bolomboy, who has been out all season after suffering a Lisfranc injury last March, returned to action in the ABA League, but is yet to play in the EuroLeague.
- 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. He has been discharged from hospital and will continue his treatment at home.
- 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.

##### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Crvena Zvezda on Friday.

- Davis Bertans missed Rounds 23 and 24 with a calf injury
- [Bruno Caboclo joined the club from Hapoel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dubai-basketball-reels-in-bruno-caboclo/) on January 15. He is yet to make his debut.
- 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.

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

##### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

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

- Markquis Nowell missed Rounds 23 and 24.
- Markus Howard has been out since Round 20.
- 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.

##### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Baskonia 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 and is set to miss the next two to three weeks, the club announced on January 11.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:45 CET)

##### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

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

- Glynn Watson, who missed Round 23, returned to action in Round 24.
- [New signing Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/experienced-swingman-braian-angola-joins-asvel/) made his debut in Round 24.

##### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its game at ASVEL on Friday.

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

## Tuesday, January 27

### Paris Basketball vs. Real Madrid (21:00 CET)

##### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

- Derek Willis has been out since Round 20.
- Jeremy Morgan missed Round 24 and was a DNP in the French League this past weekend.
- [Ismael Bako left the club](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/ismael-bako-moves-on-from-paris/) last Friday.

##### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Paris on Tuesday.

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

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

Injury report, Round 25: Clyburn expected to return, Papanikolaou out

Frenetic basketball is the norm at Paris Basketball. Defense, at times, has not been. On Tuesday night, in a 98-92 win over Real Madrid, that certainly wasn’t the case.

Reenergized Paris takes a big step forward, snaps Real Madrid’s winning streak

Frenetic basketball is the norm at [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/). Defense, at times, has not been. On Tuesday night, that certainly wasn’t the case.

In a 98-92 win over [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) – which entered this Round 25 matchup riding a six-game winning streak – Paris showed it can operate at a high level on both ends of the floor. The victory marked the team’s first home win of 2026 and snapped a three-game losing streak overall, which included a 14-point loss at Valencia Basket and a 20-point defeat at home against Dubai Basketball during last week’s double-round stretch.

For a team like Paris, offense comes naturally. Any time [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nadir-hifi/012640/) has the ball, opposing defenses tighten up. When [Justin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/justin-robinson/014008/) is at the controls, a fastbreak is usually close behind, as evidenced by a pair of long, upcourt passes Tuesday night. But it has been on the defensive end where Paris has been exposed too often this season.

Paris Basketball-Real Madrid | Round 25 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Allowing 92 points to Real Madrid doesn’t suggest a lockdown performance, but the aggression and physicality Paris displayed told a different story. Led by Robinson, [Amath M’Baye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/amath-m-baye/007993/), [Momo Faye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mouhamed-faye/012403/) and [Yakuba Ouattara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yakuba-ouattara/004197/), among others, that defensive intensity could be the foundation of a late-season push – particularly when paired with the elite offensive production of Hifi, [Jared Rhoden](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jared-rhoden/014178/) and Robinson.

“We’ve got a lot of energy, a lot of young guys who are willing to do the dirty work and play hard,” M’Baye told EuroLeague TV after scoring 16 points, his second-highest total of the season. “It just had to be channeled the right way, and I think today we did that. We were in a lot of games this year, especially late, but we couldn’t get over that hump. This time we did, and it gives us the blueprint to do it again.”

Just as important: Paris got the win over the line.

The home side led for all but nine seconds of the second half and from the midpoint of the first quarter onward. Still, when Real Madrid briefly grabbed an 89-90 lead with 1:41 remaining, anxiety rippled through the building. Hifi answered immediately with a three-point play to restore the advantage. Moments later, Faye recorded the fourth block of his career-high night by rejecting [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) at the rim, and Rhoden followed by making it a two-possession game at 94-90. If there were any doubts about Paris’s resolve, they were answered in that sequence.

After a Round 20 road win at Anadolu Efes Istanbul – Paris’s only victory of the calendar year prior to Tuesday – coach Francesco Tabellini said his team had shown the resilience needed to put its fourth-quarter struggles in the rearview mirror. But Paris failed to build on that performance, dropping three straight. The aim now is to use this win over Real Madrid as a springboard.

“(Being more aggressive on defense) was the plan from the beginning of the season,” Tabellini said afterward. “I think the team lost a little confidence after a couple of very tough losses, and with that we lost some aggressiveness. We’re working hard to get back to that level.

“Tonight we were aggressive, we stayed composed and kept pushing, even when they went on an impressive run at the end. That’s the way. My players deserve a lot of credit – they did a very good job and earned this win and the reaction from the crowd.”

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M’Baye, a clear leader for this youthful, energetic roster, also credited the coaching staff for its willingness to adjust.

“It feels good (to win), especially because of how we did it,” he said. “We made the right adjustments and showed that we want to play together, on both ends. I’m really proud of everyone – the players and the staff – for being willing to make those changes and going out there and playing the way we did.”

Much of Paris’s season has been defined by promise without payoff, as it has been a team capable of causing problems but unable to close. Against a Real Madrid side of this stature, this was a timely and convincing response.

“We needed confidence at this moment of the season,” Hifi, who reached 1,000 career points in the EuroLeague Tuesday night, said. “We lost badly in Valencia and against Dubai, honestly. But beating one of the biggest teams in the EuroLeague shows that we’re capable. That’s good for our mental health.”

The challenge doesn’t ease up. After traveling to face FC Bayern Munich in Round 26, Paris will take on three of the top teams in the standings – Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and FC Barcelona – while also facing 2024 champion Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. Still, with Hifi leading the way, Paris will head into that stretch with renewed belief and a no-fear mindset.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, will look to regroup during the double round with trips to Panathinaikos and Dubai next week. Having dropped the first game of a four-game road swing, any further slip-ups could put *Los Blancos*’ hold on fourth place under serious pressure.

Game News

France’s capital club secured its first home win of 2026

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv forward Will Rayman has signed a three-year contract extension, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Will Rayman pens three-year extension at Maccabi

[Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/tel/) forward [Will Rayman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/william-rayman/013381/) has signed a three-year contract extension, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Rayman has played in 24 EuroLeague games for Maccabi this season, averaging 2.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in a role off the bench. This is his second campaign among Europe's elite, having posted 2.6 points and 3.1 boards in 33 EuroLeague appearances for Maccabi last season.

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"We are very happy that Will is extending his contract with Maccabi," explained coach Oded Katash. "He has proven his great value to the team and his uncompromising commitment. His hard work is paying off and he is on an exceptional upward trajectory."

"Over the past two years, I have had the great privilege of playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv, and I am very excited to extend my contract with the club for another three years," Rayman said after penning his renewal. "I feel a real connection to the staff and players at Maccabi, and I feel like I have found a second home here. I look forward to continuing to play in front of the best fans in the world and helping us win games and championships this year and in the years to come. Let's go, Maccabi!"

More Maccabi News

The forward has committed his future to the Israeli team

Sasha Vezenkov headlines Episode 16 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, offering strategic tips and player picks as the hosts break down Tuesday roster traps, Round 23–24 takeaways, and a big Greek Final Four debate ahead of Round 25.


Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Tips from Sasha Vezenkov and hard questions heading into Round 25

Episode 16 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast arrives ahead of a challenging Round 25 with one of everyone’s favorite guests. [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), the 2022-23 MVP and current league leader in PIR, joins the show for his monthly “Sasha’s Corner” segment. The Olympiacos Piraeus star brings fantasy managers rare insight, sharing strategic advice and revealing some of his favorite players at every position.

Podcast co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) also dive into the fallout from Rounds 23 and 24, breaking down the biggest winners, surprises, disappointments, and outright mystery cases of the double‑round week. One of Vasiliki’s preseason predictions even makes an unexpected return — and reminds everyone that not all forecasts age well.

The crew also tackles one of the most stressful parts of the upcoming round: setting rosters on Tuesday, *before* the [Paris Basketball vs. Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-real-madrid/E2025/241/) showdown. With injuries piling up on different rosters, they debate how fantasy managers can avoid being punished by early lock‑ins and lingering injury reports.

The hosts reveal their teams and discuss which coaches to use – with each of the three taking a different coach into Round 25. From safety picks to high‑risk swings, the debate uncovers what fantasy managers should consider when choosing perhaps the most overlooked spot in the lineup.

As always, the episode features the fan‑driven “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment, which this week includes a listener question that sparks a debate: Which Greek team is more likely to make the Final Four? And in one of the lighter moments of the show, listeners ask whether Javi bears a resemblance to a certain EuroLeague‑winning coach.

With MVP‑level insight from Vezenkov, lineup traps to avoid, and strong opinions all around, Episode 16 arms fantasy managers with everything they need to navigate a tricky Round 25.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Frankie’s math, Saben Lee’s breakthrough and the rise of inexpensive centers

The former MVP drops fantasy wisdom as the hosts tackle Tuesday lineup stress, Round 23-24 fallout, and a Final Four question

Javier Gancedo shares his recommendations for the coming week in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 23-24: A very difficult week

Here comes another tricky week in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/). Real Madrid visits Paris Basketball on Tuesday, which means it is a three-turn round. That means you have three chances of getting a good captain and I recommend you to have at least one star player in each round to minimize problems. 

As always, I have some recommendations that can give you an advantage in private leagues and in the overall standings. But before that, let's review [how my double-round recommendations went last week](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-rounds-23-24-a-very-difficult-week/). Hint: not very well.

Duane Washington of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade missed both games and Wade Baldwin of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul missed Round 23, so I won't even take these into consideration. Mbaye Ndiaye of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne lost 0.8 credits and it was a bad, bad pick last week. Saliou Niang of Virtus Bologna gained 0.1 credits so I will call it even. And Justinian Jessup of FC Bayern Munich was a great pick, earning 0.8 credits and playing really well. So there was a little bit of everything there.

This week, I recommend one star player per turn, staying away from obvious choices like Fantasy King Sasha Vezenkov, as well as a couple of budget options.

Tamir Blatt, Mario Hezonja, Filip Petrusev, Braian Angola and Talen Horton-Tucker are featured in this week's article. 

EuroLeague Fantasy tips, Round 25

### Mario Hezonja, Real Madrid (11.6 credits)

[Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) is not the biggest PIR fan in the world, but turns out he has been getting great numbers lately, especially in the Spanish League. It is only a matter of time before he has a monster game in the EuroLeague, and it could come against a run-and-gun team like Paris. A calculated risk for T1.

### Talen Horton-Tucker, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (13.0 credits)

He is a force of nature. [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/) has a combination of strength, speed and physicality we have rarely seen in a guard this side of the Atlantic. It took him some time to adjust to the EuroLeague, but he has been completely unstoppable of late. He should have another good game against Efes.

### Filip Petrusev, Dubai Basketball (15.0 credits)

Just when [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/)'s run seemed to be over in the game, he bounced back with a huge performance against Paris, getting a 36.3 fantasy score with 21 points on near-perfect shooting and 9 rebounds. Petrusev now faces his two last teams in the competition, Zvezda and Olympiacos. What's not to like about him?

### Braian Angola, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (9.6 credits)

Nobody saw it coming. [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/braian-angola/010465/) joined ASVEL after averaging 8.8 points and 1.8 assists in 15 Spanish League games with Gran Canaria this season. In his first EuroLeague game against Barca, Angola had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 9 fouls drawn and a PIR of 27. At 9.6 credits, he is worth the risk.  

### Tamir Blatt, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (7.9 credits)

There are two good reasons to recommend [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) this week. First, Maccabi plays against Valencia, an opponent that perfectly fits his playing style. Also, Blatt is coming off a really good game against Panathinaikos, getting 15 points on 5-of-6 three-pointers, 3 assists and a PIR of 15. 

More EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge News

Javier Gancedo shares his recommendations for the coming week in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge

Fantasy tips, Round 25: Three-turn extravaganza

Round 25 is headlined by a crosstown derby as a high-flier hosts a struggler, plus lots more games with major implications for the playoff battle. Here’s your guide to all 10 games.

At a glance: The Turkish derby highlights a three-day round

Round 25 is headlined by a crosstown derby as a high-flier hosts a struggler, plus lots more games with major implications for the playoff battle. Here’s your guide to all 10 games.

## Tuesday, January 27

### Paris Basketball vs. Real Madrid (21:00 CET)

The action starts early with one Tuesday game, as Paris (7-16) welcomes Real (16-8). The host desperately needs to turn around its form after two comprehensive losses last week, whereas Real is flying high after winning six straight – although five of those were at home, and this is the start of a four-game stretch on the road. Theo Maledon is missing but Paris will need to control the playmaking abilities of Facu Campazzo, who combined 17 points with 10 assists in Thursday’s impressive win over Monaco, and the ball-hawking skills of Jared Rhoden will be vital after he snared six steals in the Round 24 loss to Dubai. December’s meeting in Madrid was tight, eventually taken 95-90 by the hosts, and Paris will just hope to keep this one as close.

## Thursday, January 29

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (18:45 CET)

The Istanbul derby will give co-leader Fenerbahce (16-7) the chance to pile more misery on struggling near neighbor Efes (6-18). The visitors have lost eight games in a row and needs to find an offensive spark after averaging just 70.8 points in the last four. Finding the necessary improvement against the league’s top-ranked defense will not be easy, and requires others to step up and support marathon man Nick Weiler-Babb, who has played more minutes than anyone else in the competition (30:55 per game). Fenerbahce has won four straight at home, with Talen Horton-Tucker emerging as a strong candidate for January's MVP of the Month award after averaging 17.2 points over the month's six games so far.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Round 6 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:05 CET)

Hapoel (16-7) will defend its suddenly fragile position at the top of the standings as it receives a visit from dangerous Bayern (9-15). The German team boosted its confidence with an impressive victory over high-flying Valencia last time out, and will base its hopes of a road upset on the energy and leadership of Vladimir Lucic, who netted 19 points in that triumph. Hapoel needs to quickly erase memories of last week's shocking collapse against Partizan and will particularly look to take better care of the basketball after committing 17 turnovers in that collapse. In particular, Vasilije Micic will look to take charge of playmaking duties after a mixed performance – 19 points and 9 assists but 6 turnovers – last time out.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CET)

Red-hot Olympiacos (15-8) will look to keep on rolling in a battle of big guns against visiting Barcelona (16-8). The Greek giant has won seven of its last eight games, partly thanks to Sasha Vezenkov (19.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game) delivering MVP-level performances week after week. Barca won with a degree of comfort when the teams met in Round 15, but its top performer in that game was Will Clyburn, currently absent through injury. Olympiacos, which could give a debut to Cory Joseph, looks in much better shape now and will be eager to avenge that loss, but Barca is also flying high after surviving a tough road test at ASVEL last week where former Olympiacos shooter Kevin Punter demonstrated his usual scoring power by draining 31 points. 

FC Barcelona-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 15 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

Milan (11-13) will attempt to emerge from a slump with a visit from a resurgent Partizan (8-16) determined to keep climbing the standings. The Serbian team, which is missing the leadership of injured Vanja Marinkovic, will be full of confidence of the back of last week's outrageous comeback against Hapoel, and Arijan Lakic will hope for more opportunities to shine after enjoying breakout performance with 15 points and 8 rebounds, both career highs. Milan has lost three straight and must find more efficient offensive execution after committing 17 turnovers in its last game, a costly home defeat to Zalgiris. A key figure for the hosts will be power forward Zach LeDay as he matches up against his former team with the task of matching up against another player who combines power at the rim and three-point shooting, Isaac Bonga.

### Valencia Basket vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:45 CET)

Maccabi (10-14) will attempt to continue pushing towards the top 10 with the tough task of a trip to Valencia (15-9). The hosts are coming off their worst run of the season after losing three of the last four, and will expect better accuracy from deep after making just 11 of its 41 three-pointers at Bayern last week. Maccabi ground out a vital victory over Panathinaikos in Round 24, and will look to maintain the defensive intensity which limited the Greens to just 71 points. That begins with stifling Valencia playmaker Jean Montero, who has averaged 7.0 assists in the last three games. The youthful potential of Montero against the proven experience of Iffe Lundberg (10.2 points and 3.8 assists per game) will be one of the keys to a game that both teams will regard as a must-win.

## Friday, January 30

### AS Monaco vs. Virtus Bologna (19:30 CET)

Monaco (15-9) needs to reignite its top-four challenge by bouncing back from a bad double-round week as it welcomes Virtus (11-13). Quickly recovering its defensive identity will be a focus for the hosts after they allowed Real to score 54 first-half points in Thursday’s loss in Madrid, while key scorer Elie Okobo will try to find his range after shooting 3-of-12 from the field in that loss. Virtus has fallen away from the playoff places with three losses out of four, and also needs a defensive improvement after shipping 102 points at home to Zvezda in Round 24. The visitors would like to make it the same kind of physical game which led to a 77-73 home win over Monaco in October, when Carsen Edwards led the way with 24 points and Mike James was restricted to 1-of-11 shooting from the field.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Dubai Basketball (20:00 CET)

One team just inside the playoff zone will attempt to hold off another looking to climb there as Zvezda (14-10) welcomes Dubai (11-13). The visitors showed their potential last time out by rolling to a 20-point road win in Paris, largely thanks to big man Filip Petrusev producing a season-best display with 21 points and 9 assists – now he will look to repeat that level of performance against his former team. Dubai won comfortably when the teams met in November, and Zvezda will focus on slowing down an offense that delivered 24 assists on that occasion. The Serbian team lifted its spirits with two road victories last week, helped by Codi Miller-McIntyre dishing 12 assists with no turnovers to inspire Friday's win at Virtus, while Ebuka Izundu is coming off consecutive double-doubles with 15 offensive rebounds snared. 

Dubai Basketball-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

### Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

Zalgiris (14-10) will look to strengthen its top 10 position as it visits a Baskonia (8-16) team which is starting to run out of time. Buesa Arena will hold no fear for a Zalgiris team which won twice on the road last week, inspired by the usual heroics from Sylvain Francisco with 20 and 25 points. Zalgiris comfortably beat Baskonia in Kaunas in November, 82-67, and the Spanish team needs to keep an eye on Azuolas Tubelis after allowing him to grab 6 offensive rebounds. Baskonia is the league’s third most accurate two-point shooting team (58.7%), with big man Khalifa Diop among those offering great efficiency close to the rim. He has also taken 11 offensive rebounds in the last two games, so boxing out will be a key focus for both teams.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:45 CET)

Narrowing the gap on the top four is the task for Panathinaikos (14-10) as it travels to face ASVEL (6-18). The Greens are looking to bounce back from last week’s loss at Maccabi, and playmaker Kostas Sloukas will be determined to recover his usual standards after recording 0 points and just 1 assist in that game. ASVEL fought hard before ultimately falling short against Barcelona last week and that has been the story of the season for Pierric Poupet's team, which must try to summon the energy and consistency to compete for the full 40 minutes if it wants to claim a major scalp. Braian Angola had an excellent debut with 16 points and 5 assists in that game, and Panathinaikos will also need to handle the threat of Glynn Watson, who has a streak of six straight double-digit scoring nights.

Andy West looks ahead to Round 25 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan confirmed the departure of Leonardo Tote on Monday.

Leonardo Tote departs Milan

[EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) confirmed the departure of [Leonardo Tote](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/leonardo-tote/006277/) on Monday.

The 28-year-old made his EuroLeague debut for the club in Round 12, but that proved to be his only appearance for Milan in the competition. That night, he posted 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in a defeat to Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv.

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"Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano thanks Leonardo Totè for his time with the club and wishes him all the best for his future," Milan said in a statement.

Tote's limited game time was down to the fact he was Milan's fourth-choice center in the rotation, behind Josh Nebo, Devin Booker and Bryant Dunston. 

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A look at how the EuroLeague’s top 10 have separated from the field while remaining tightly packed in efficiency margins, with Hapoel Tel Aviv, Monaco, and Fenerbahce setting the pace and Virtus Bologna emerging as the league’s unluckiest outlier.

EuroLeague analytics, offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, standings analysis, close games, Monaco, Hapoel, Fenerbahce, Virtus

Stats review: Efficiency metrics expose a razor thin top 10

Last week's games ushered in some notable changes to the EuroLeague standings as several teams rose and fell multiple spots. Despite all the movement up top, the teams in the top 10 now sit three games clear of the teams currently outside of the postseason picture.

Despite the rare separation the group above has achieved from the pack, the top of the standings remains extremely crowded with only two wins separating first and 10th place. Looking at that crop of teams by their efficiency margins — the number of points per possession they score less the number they allow — provides some insight into the quirks making this landscape so congested at the moment.

As the table suggests, [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/hta/), coming off an [overtime loss to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valiant-partizan-storms-back-to-overturn-27-point-deficit-beat-hapoel-in-ot/), has the league’s highest efficiency differential, but its offensive and defensive performance is matched exactly by sixth-place [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/). After getting off to one of the best offensive starts in league history, Hapoel has fallen a fraction of a point behind Monaco on the offensive efficiency leaderboards heading into Round 25 despite the latter’s two losses last week.

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/), in contrast, has built its resume primarily on the defensive end, leading the league in defensive efficiency by a comfortable margin. Sarunas Jasikevicius’s team is on pace for the best defensive season since the 2021-22 campaign, excelling in several areas thanks to its attention to detail in the pursuit of back-to-back championships. Even so, Fenerbahce has the same efficiency differential as ninth-place [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/), as the margins between these teams remain razor-thin. Due to the high caliber of play across this season’s playoff contenders, getting some good bounces this season simply is not enough to ensure success; when a team gets them matters as well.

No team has learned that lesson as well as [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-bologna/vir/) to this point.  The lone team with a positive efficiency differential missing from the playoff picture at the moment, timing has hurt the storied Italian club as its 1-3 record in single-possession games has it further from this list than its quality of play warrants.  Virtus will be hoping for a regression to the mean to rise back into the playoff race.

With so many teams producing at a similar level offensively and only one gaining much separation on the other end, it will be fascinating to see which teams rise from this group down the stretch and how they do it.   What makes the clustered nature of these teams' efficiency differentials so notable is that all of them are within striking distance of many of the EuroLeague's recent champions.

Last season’s Fenerbahce team, for example, posted an efficiency differential of only +0.01 - in line with [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) and just ahead of 10th place [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) in this season’s terms.  With that in mind, seeding, matchups, and momentum are clearly critical, and there’s no shortage of teams with the upside to find that synergy in the coming months.

A rare three game buffer hides fractional gaps between contenders, with offenses and defenses converging as Round 25 approaches

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Game Center: Round 25

## Tuesday, January 27

### [Paris Basketball 98-92 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-real-madrid/E2025/241/)

Paris notched its first home win of 2026 by defeating Real Madrid 98-92. Despite Real Madrid grabbing its first lead since the first quarter with 1:41 to go thanks to an Andres Feliz three-pointer, Nadir Hifi immediately hit back before Jared Rhoden gave Paris some breathing room at 94-90. Free throws by Rhoden restored Paris’s four-point advantage (96-92) after a Mario Hezonja layup, and Leo Cavaliere put the icing on the win with a fastbreak layup in the final second. Paris improved to 8-16 with this victory, while Real Madrid – which came into the game riding a six-game winning streak – dropped to 16-9.

Hifi was Paris’s top scorer with 21 points, with Amath M’Baye adding 16, Rhoden notching 15, Justin Robinson contributing 12, and Cavaliere netting 11. Momo Faye also had 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Real Madrid was led in scoring by Trey Lyles, who had 21 points. Feliz, benefitting from extended minutes due to the injury of Theo Maledon, poured in a career-high 18 points, and Hezonja chipped in with 16. Edy Tavares posted 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, too.

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## Thursday, January 29

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (18:45 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2025/242/)

The Istanbul derby will give co-leader Fenerbahce (16-7) the chance to pile more misery on struggling near neighbor Efes (6-18). The visitors have lost eight games in a row and needs to find an offensive spark after averaging just 70.8 points in the last four. Finding the necessary improvement against the league’s top-ranked defense will not be easy, and requires others to step up and support marathon man Nick Weiler-Babb, who has played more minutes than anyone else in the competition (30:55 per game). Fenerbahce has won four straight at home, with Talen Horton-Tucker emerging as a strong candidate for January's MVP of the Month award after averaging 17.2 points over the month's six games so far.

### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:05 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-fc-bayern-munich/E2025/243/)

Hapoel (16-7) will defend its suddenly fragile position at the top of the standings as it receives a visit from dangerous Bayern (9-15). The German team boosted its confidence with an impressive victory over high-flying Valencia last time out, and will base its hopes of a road upset on the energy and leadership of Vladimir Lucic, who netted 19 points in that triumph. Hapoel needs to quickly erase memories of last week's shocking collapse against Partizan and will particularly look to take better care of the basketball after committing 17 turnovers in that collapse. In particular, Vasilije Micic will look to take charge of playmaking duties after a mixed performance – 19 points and 9 assists but 6 turnovers – last time out.

### [Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/olympiacos-piraeus-fc-barcelona/E2025/244/)

Red-hot Olympiacos (15-8) will look to keep on rolling in a battle of big guns against visiting Barcelona (16-8). The Greek giant has won seven of its last eight games, partly thanks to Sasha Vezenkov (19.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game) delivering MVP-level performances week after week. Barca won with a degree of comfort when the teams met in Round 15, but its top performer in that game was Will Clyburn, currently absent through injury. Olympiacos, which could give a debut to Cory Joseph, looks in much better shape now and will be eager to avenge that loss, but Barca is also flying high after surviving a tough road test at ASVEL last week where former Olympiacos shooter Kevin Punter demonstrated his usual scoring power by draining 31 points.

### [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2025/246/)

Milan (11-13) will attempt to emerge from a slump with a visit from a resurgent Partizan (8-16) determined to keep climbing the standings. The Serbian team, which is missing the leadership of injured Vanja Marinkovic, will be full of confidence of the back of last week's outrageous comeback against Hapoel, and Arijan Lakic will hope for more opportunities to shine after enjoying breakout performance with 15 points and 8 rebounds, both career highs. Milan has lost three straight and must find more efficient offensive execution after committing 17 turnovers in its last game, a costly home defeat to Zalgiris. A key figure for the hosts will be power forward Zach LeDay as he matches up against his former team with the task of matching up against another player who combines power at the rim and three-point shooting, Isaac Bonga.

### [Valencia Basket vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (20:45 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/245/)

Maccabi (10-14) will attempt to continue pushing towards the top 10 with the tough task of a trip to Valencia (15-9). The hosts are coming off their worst run of the season after losing three of the last four, and will expect better accuracy from deep after making just 11 of its 41 three-pointers at Bayern last week. Maccabi ground out a vital victory over Panathinaikos in Round 24, and will look to maintain the defensive intensity which limited the Greens to just 71 points. That begins with stifling Valencia playmaker Jean Montero, who has averaged 7.0 assists in the last three games. The youthful potential of Montero against the proven experience of Iffe Lundberg (10.2 points and 3.8 assists per game) will be one of the keys to a game that both teams will regard as a must-win.

## Friday, January 30

### [AS Monaco vs. Virtus Bologna (19:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-virtus-bologna/E2025/247/)

Monaco (15-9) needs to reignite its top-four challenge by bouncing back from a bad double-round week as it welcomes Virtus (11-13). Quickly recovering its defensive identity will be a focus for the hosts after they allowed Real to score 54 first-half points in Thursday’s loss in Madrid, while key scorer Elie Okobo will try to find his range after shooting 3-of-12 from the field in that loss. Virtus has fallen away from the playoff places with three losses out of four, and also needs a defensive improvement after shipping 102 points at home to Zvezda in Round 24. The visitors would like to make it the same kind of physical game which led to a 77-73 home win over Monaco in October, when Carsen Edwards led the way with 24 points and Mike James was restricted to 1-of-11 shooting from the field.

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Dubai Basketball (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-dubai-basketball/E2025/249/)

One team just inside the playoff zone will attempt to hold off another looking to climb there as Zvezda (14-10) welcomes Dubai (11-13). The visitors showed their potential last time out by rolling to a 20-point road win in Paris, largely thanks to big man Filip Petrusev producing a season-best display with 21 points and 9 assists – now he will look to repeat that level of performance against his former team. Dubai won comfortably when the teams met in November, and Zvezda will focus on slowing down an offense that delivered 24 assists on that occasion. The Serbian team lifted its spirits with two road victories last week, helped by Codi Miller-McIntyre dishing 12 assists with no turnovers to inspire Friday's win at Virtus, while Ebuka Izundu is coming off consecutive double-doubles with 15 offensive rebounds snared.

### [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-zalgiris-kaunas/E2025/248/)

Zalgiris (14-10) will look to strengthen its top 10 position as it visits a Baskonia (8-16) team which is starting to run out of time. Buesa Arena will hold no fear for a Zalgiris team which won twice on the road last week, inspired by the usual heroics from Sylvain Francisco with 20 and 25 points. Zalgiris comfortably beat Baskonia in Kaunas in November, 82-67, and the Spanish team needs to keep an eye on Azuolas Tubelis after allowing him to grab 6 offensive rebounds. Baskonia is the league’s third most accurate two-point shooting team (58.7%), with big man Khalifa Diop among those offering great efficiency close to the rim. He has also taken 11 offensive rebounds in the last two games, so boxing out will be a key focus for both teams.

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:45 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/250/)

Narrowing the gap on the top four is the task for Panathinaikos (14-10) as it travels to face ASVEL (6-18). The Greens are looking to bounce back from last week’s loss at Maccabi, and playmaker Kostas Sloukas will be determined to recover his usual standards after recording 0 points and just 1 assist in that game. ASVEL fought hard before ultimately falling short against Barcelona last week and that has been the story of the season for Pierric Poupet's team, which must try to summon the energy and consistency to compete for the full 40 minutes if it wants to claim a major scalp. Braian Angola had an excellent debut with 16 points and 5 assists in that game, and Panathinaikos will also need to handle the threat of Glynn Watson, who has a streak of six straight double-digit scoring nights.

This round sees one game on Tuesday night, then five on Thursday and four on Friday

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