After a defensive grind was edged by AS Monaco on Friday to make it a 2-2 series, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul will look to recover its usual offensive fluidity as the series comes to a close in the principality.

Preview Game 5: AS Monaco vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/328/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-game-facts-mco-ulk/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-game-notes-mco-ulk/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-prequotes-mco-ulk/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Predictions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/playoff-predictions-monaco-vs-fenerbahce)

Game 4's lowest-scoring result of the entire playoffs, 62-65, was very unlike the high-scoring shootouts that had preceded it, with nobody scoring more than [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/)'s 14 points or [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/)'s 13. Head coaches Sasa Obradovic and Saras Jasikevicius could well introduce some new wrinkles in the hope of gaining an edge.

The series has been lacking a big performance from Monaco star [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who had averaged just 11.2 compared to his season average of 17.9, shooting just 23.8% from three-point range. This would be the perfect time for James to recover his usual standards, while Fener star [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) will also look to bounce back after being held to 10 points in each of the last three games and converting just 28.6% of his long-range shots in the series.

The physical battle will clearly be crucial, so expect central roles for Monaco big man [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) (12.5 points per game during this series) and the visitors' [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/), who had a double-double of 10 points and 11 boards last time out.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Donatas Motiejunas vs. Georgios Papagiannis: These two centers will be ready to battle it out in the paint in a Game 5 thriller.

Fenerbahce produced a powerful performance to lead throughout the second half of Game 3, with solid contributions throughout the team leading to an 89-78 victory. Meanwhile, Monaco must find defensive answers and need more production from its backcourt stars, including Mike James, Jordan Loyd and Elie Okobo.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul -AS Monaco | Playoffs Game 4 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Monaco were able to snatch an exciting victory in Game 2 despite the first single-digit scoring this season from Mike James, who regain his high standards. They visit a Fenerbahce outfit fresh from that dramatic fourth quarter comeback and one that's scored at least 80 in nine consecutive home games.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul -AS Monaco | Playoffs Game 3 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

As so often this term, Nigel Hayes-Davis was the architect of a series-opener success for Fenerbahce, combining 19 points with 7 rebounds in nearly 40 minutes, whereas improved perimeter defense could be a priority for Monaco, who target greater accuracy in its own deep game after going just 8-for-27.

AS Monaco-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Playoffs Game 2 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

A key aspect of this game could be control. Monaco has committed the fewest number of turnovers in the league (10.0 pg), contributing to a defense that's allowed just 79.4 ppg , yet Fenerbahce's efficiency offense ranks first in three-point shooting percentage (39.1%) and third in two-pointers (56.4%).

AS Monaco-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Playoffs Game 1 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Monaco, Fenerbahce know a win will seal a Final Four spot

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v AS Monaco (2024-05-03T17:45:00.000Z)

The final ticket for the Final Four will be taken as FC Barcelona and Olympiacos Piraeus go head to head to conclude a series which had been very tightly contested until Game 4, when the Reds handed out Barca's heaviest-ever road defeat to tie the series and seize the momentum.

Preview Game 5: FC Barcelona vs. Olympiacos Piraeus

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/327/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-game-facts-bar-oly/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-game-notes-bar-oly/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tae2324-po-g5-prequotes-bar-oly/) |[ TV ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/)| [Predictions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/playoff-predictions-barcelona-vs-olympiacos)

That 92-58 Olympiacos victory saw a sparkling performance from [Shaquielle McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shaquielle-mckissic/007853/) with 21 points on 8-for-11 field goal shooting, while [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) dominated the paint to the tune of 11 rebounds in his first full performance since returning from injury.

Two more Olympiacos big men, [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) and [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), also had a strong influence on Game 4, combining for 22 points and 10 boards. Barca will look for its own centers, [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) and [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/), to bounce back after the Spanish team was outrebounded 47-31 on Thursday.

Barca's only double-digit scorer last time out was [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/) (10), and he has been in great form throughout the series with an average of 15.0 points on 62.5% three-point shooting. For Olympiacos, a big boost has been the return of veteran leader [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/), who made 3 of his 6 attempts from long-range in his comeback appearance in Game 4 as well as offering the positive energy that will be very much needed at Palau Blaugrana on Wednesday.

[Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Olympiacos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/statistics/oly/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nikola Kalinic vs. Kostas Papanikolaou: The two all-action forwards will be at the center of everything for their respective sides in this do-or-die Game 5.

After grabbing an overtime victory thanks to Jabari Parker's last-second free throws, Barça look to seal a club-record fourth straight visit to the Final Four, whilst the Reds may need Isaiah Canaan to regain prosperity if they're to revive their championship-hopes after missing all 5 of his three-point attempts in Game 3.

Olympiacos Piraeus-FC Barcelona  | Playoffs Game 4 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

The Reds wish to welcome back Kostas Papanikolaou after he missed the opening encounters with a fever and long for Isaiah Canaan to resume his scoring exploits, whereas Barça seek improved guard play and a repeat performance from Jabari Parker following his 4-for-7 three-point shooting.

Olympiacos Piraeus-FC Barcelona  | Playoffs Game 3 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Barça's focus could be on better ball control and perhaps improved play inside the paint after converting just 18 of its 38 two-point attempts in the 75-77 defeat, in which the Reds were able to enjoy a Game 1 triumph despite a relatively quiet night from key offensive performers Thomas Walkup and Alec Peters.

FC Barcelona-Olympiacos Piraeus | Playoffs Game 2 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Heavyweights collide as Barcelona and Olympiacos bid to further bolster their championship-credentials with two stellar defensive guards aiming to control the tempo as the host's Tomas Satoransky confronts the Reds' Thomas Walkup. Could this matchup prove pivotal come the final buzzer?

FC Barcelona-Olympiacos Piraeus | Playoffs Game 1 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Barcelona, Olympiacos ready to go to war in Game 5

Olympiacos Piraeus v FC Barcelona (2024-05-02T16:45:00.000Z)

We have arrived at the last three games before the 2024 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four and they are all of the win-or-go-home variety. No road team has ever won a Game 5 before, but EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs believe now is the time for the curse to be broken. 

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: The curse will be broken!

We have arrived at the last three games before the 2024 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four and they are all of the win-or-go-home variety. No road team has ever won a Game 5 before, but EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs believe now is the time for the curse to be broken. 

Choosing the ultimate [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home) lineup with only three games presents challenges and Javi and Frankie are here to break down the tactics they are using and to share which players they feel you must own… and which are the biggest risks. And as a bonus, they pick their winners for each game. Listen to episode No. 34 of your favorite EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast before finalizing your roster!

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Game 5 galore!

It is make-or-break time in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Three of the four playoff series are going to do-or-die Game 5: FC Barcelona - Olympiacos Piraeus, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens - Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and AS Monaco - Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. The winners will join already-qualified Real Madrid in the 2024 Final Four in Berlin. Having six teams active this week give managers a lot of choices in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home). Here are our recommendations this week:

[Mike James, AS Monaco (17.1 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/)

James and Monaco are in their third playoffs Game 5 in as many seasons. That experience should be valuable in this situation. James has been off-target in the playoffs, averaging 11.2 points on poor shooting (32.1% 2FG, 23.8% 3FG), so there is a very good chance he will have a monster game, showing his potential MVP credentials.

[Jabari Parker, FC Barcelona (10.4 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/)

Olympiacos beat Barca 92-58 in Game 4 by playing with much more rhythm, intensity and physicality. Barca needs to at least match that physicality in Game 4 and Parker should play a big role in that initial goal. He is playing well, too, averaging 15.0 points on 62.5% three-point shooting and 5.8 rebounds in the playoffs.

Mathias Lessort, Jabari Parker, Mike James, Tamir Blatt and Georgios Papagiannis are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Playoffs Game 5

[Mathias Lessort, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (19.0 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/)

At this point of the season, there is no need to risk. Lessort has been rock-solid all season, doing even better in the playoffs. He leads this stage in PIR (26.2), averaging 16.0 points on 71.9% two-pointers, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 9.8 fouls drawn. His lowest PIR in the series was 22. Lessort is a must-have player.

[Tamir Blatt, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (7.5 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/)

On to cheaper choices that allow you to sign the biggest stars in this round. Blatt is seeing extended playing time due to Wade Baldwin's physical problems. He is making the most out of the opportunity and had a really good Game 4, finishing it with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and a PIR of 19. Blatt should stay solid in Game 5.

[Georgios Papagiannis, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (7.6 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/)

Papagiannis struggled throughout the regular season but is showing his best basketball in the playoffs. He had this season's first double-double in Game 4, getting 10 points and 11 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes. Even if Johnathan Motley comes back from injury, Papagiannis should keep seeing quality playing time in Game 5.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv is facing Panathinaikos Athens on the road in Game 5 and Oded Kattash is right in the middle of this duel.

Not only the current coach of Maccabi is a former coach of Panathinaikos, but 24 years ago, he was the hero of the Greens in the EuroLeague final against Maccabi.

[MORE...](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1668184/when-kattash-killed-maccabi-and-gave-panathinaikos-the-euroleague-title/)

Back in 2000, current Maccabi coach Oded Kattash was the hero of the EuroLeague final in which Panathinaikos prevailed over the Israelis

Trademarks: When Kattash beat Maccabi to win the EuroLeague with Panathinaikos 

It all comes down to this. The three remaining places at the Final Four will be sealed on Tuesday and Wednesday as the playoffs reach a dramatic climax. Here's your quick guide to Game 5.

Game 5: The pinnacle of playoff basketball is here!

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/329/)

A thrilling and high-scoring series will conclude as Panathinaikos welcomes Maccabi to Athens, with the momentum back on the Greens' side after Game 4's 88-95 thriller in Belgrade.

Panathinaikos backcourt duo of [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) and [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) will look to maintain the form that saw them combine for 47 points and 10 assists on Thursday, while Ergin Ataman's men will also feel confident about going inside the paint after [Dinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/) and [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) shared 30 points and 11 rebounds.

Maccabi's hopes took a blow when backcourt ace [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) reinjured his hamstring and played just 7 minutes in Game 4. Baldwin is not expected to play in Game 5. That said, [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) showed he can also be a factor after providing 13 points and 7 assists with no turnovers in the last game. [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) also has stepped up to score at least 16 points in each of the last four games.

[Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) and [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) will try to crash the glass to earn extra possessions for Maccabi, which claimed 15 offensive boards last time out. But the Greens can also play hard, especially through Lessort, who has drawn an average of 9.8 fouls per game during this compelling series.

Maccabi find themselves on the brink of reaching the Final Four for the first time since 2014 following a narrow triumph in the third showdown. In their way way are a Greens outfit needing a big response from veteran leader Kostas Sloukas after he was held scoreless, yet armed with Kendrick Nunn in explosive form.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv- Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Playoffs Game 4 | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[AS Monaco vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/328/)

After a defensive grind was edged by Monaco on Friday to make it a 2-2 series, Fenerbahce will look to recover its usual offensive fluidity as the series comes to a close in the principality.

Game 4's lowest-scoring result of the entire playoffs, 62-65, was very unlike the high-scoring shootouts that had preceded it, with nobody scoring more than [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/)'s 14 points or [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/)'s 13. Head coaches Sasa Obradovic and Saras Jasikevicius could well introduce some new wrinkles in the hope of gaining an edge.

The series has been lacking a big performance from Monaco star [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who had averaged just 11.2 compared to his season average of 17.9, shooting just 23.8% from three-point range. This would be the perfect time for James to recover his usual standards, while Fener star [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) will also look to bounce back after being held to 10 points in each of the last three games and converting just 28.6% of his long-range shots in the series.

The physical battle will clearly be crucial, so expect central roles for Monaco big man [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) (12.5 points per game during this series) and the visitors' [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/), who had a double-double of 10 points and 11 boards last time out.

[FC Barcelona vs. Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/327/)

The final ticket for the Final Four will be taken as Barcelona and Olympiacos go head to head to conclude a series which had been very tightly contested until Game 4, when the Reds handed out Barca's heaviest-ever road defeat to tie the series and seize the momentum.

That 92-58 Olympiacos victory saw a sparkling performance from [Shaquielle McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shaquielle-mckissic/007853/) with 21 points on 8-for-11 field goal shooting, while [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) dominated the paint to the tune of 11 rebounds in his first full performance since returning from injury.

Two more Olympiacos big men, [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) and [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), also had a strong influence on Game 4, combining for 22 points and 10 boards. Barca will look for its own centers, [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) and [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/), to bounce back after the Spanish team was outrebounded 47-31 on Thursday.

Barca's only double-digit scorer last time out was [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/) (10), and he has been in great form throughout the series with an average of 15.0 points on 62.5% three-point shooting. For Olympiacos, a big boost has been the return of veteran leader [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/), who made 3 of his 6 attempts from long-range in his comeback appearance in Game 4 as well as offering the positive energy that will be very much needed at Palau Blaugrana on Wednesday.

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-05-07T18:15:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-05-08T19:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-05-08T17:00:00.000Z)

EuroLeague playoff week on social media

**All-EuroLeague voting:** The voting for the 20023-24 All-EuroLeague teams is on! Before you make your picks, check out who Shane Larkin, Chima Moneke, Isaiah Canaan and Jordan Loyd have on their top fives.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before this week&#39;s games, we asked some players to give their All-EuroLeague First Team picks 👀<br><br>Shane Larkin ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/TT3uC4SaYk">pic.twitter.com/TT3uC4SaYk</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785253024031523271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Chima Moneke ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/XEiwumUDsj">pic.twitter.com/XEiwumUDsj</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785253029358231606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before this week’s games, we asked some players to give their All-EuroLeague First Team picks 👀<br><br>You can still submit a vote every 24 hours until May 9th🗳️<br><br>Your vote will have a 25% impact on the selection of the All-EuroLeague Teams and MVP<br><br>🔗 Link to vote:… <a href="https://t.co/4mSvMzqabx">pic.twitter.com/4mSvMzqabx</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785693488203366407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Birthday boys:** From executives to players, there were any in the EuroLeague who celebrated birthdays last week. 🎉🥳 Happy birthday boys!

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy 40th birthday to Zalgiris&#39; President Paulius Jankunas! 🎂<br><br>(Presented by: Gera Dovana 🎁). <a href="https://t.co/1Livm6s0KO">pic.twitter.com/1Livm6s0KO</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1784832015470088261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr">🎉 Nous souhaitons un très joyeux anniversaire à Oleksiy Yefimov, General Manager de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> ! 🎈 <a href="https://t.co/AALh02Obbz">pic.twitter.com/AALh02Obbz</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1784921528510910709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Naš <a href="https://twitter.com/balsa_koprivica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@balsa_koprivica</a> danas slavi 24. rođendan!🎂<br><br>Srećan rođendan Balša!🖤🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/8XX9PCDrn4">pic.twitter.com/8XX9PCDrn4</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1785597454072647959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Doğum günün kutlu olsun Tyrique Jones! 🥳🥳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthday</a> Tyrique! 🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/0d8xg0Mi9e">pic.twitter.com/0d8xg0Mi9e</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1786279637397471575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Doğum günün kutlu olsun Darius Thompson! 🥳🥳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthday</a> Darius! 🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/kgcKXxdYVu">pic.twitter.com/kgcKXxdYVu</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1786676020168286281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Bugün oyuncumuz Johnathan Motley’nin doğum günü. Happy birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/Moneymot5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Moneymot5</a> <a href="https://t.co/2PjeV4ocND">pic.twitter.com/2PjeV4ocND</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1786687285494202549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">יום הולדת שמח לרכז נפלא, שעושה קסמים כבר בעונתו הראשונה במדי מכבי. וכן, שימו לב שהמספר על הגופיה מתאים לתאריך. מזל טוב 🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/maythe4bewithyou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#maythe4bewithyou</a> <a href="https://t.co/s7F2yCdQdL">pic.twitter.com/s7F2yCdQdL</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱 (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1786694631100465506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Another kind of birthday:** Congratulations to the these two EuroLeague centers who welcomed babies into the world this week.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Bienvenida al mundo 🌍🩷 Nuestra querida Nuna ya está con nosotros <br>28.04.2024 Nuna Tavares García <a href="https://t.co/q8wlkZiaq0">pic.twitter.com/q8wlkZiaq0</a></p>&mdash; Edy Tavares (@waltertavares22) <a href="https://twitter.com/waltertavares22/status/1784707350378541457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">💙 ¡Nuevo baskonista entre nosotros! ❤️<br><br>Welcome, Kilian Francis Kotsar 👶<br><br>🤗 Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MaikKalev?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaikKalev</a> and Veronica! <a href="https://t.co/hl1oyGA7k6">pic.twitter.com/hl1oyGA7k6</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1785604637220888578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**New Hall of Famers:** The FIBA Hall of Fame announced the class of 2024 this week and it had a heavy EuroLeague presence, including Dan Peterson, who won it as a coach, and Romain Sato, who both the EuroLeague and the EuroCup. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing... the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 🌟 <a href="https://t.co/XZAYnLS4zl">pic.twitter.com/XZAYnLS4zl</a></p>&mdash; FIBA (@FIBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIBA/status/1785264263046610963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">🇮🇹Coach Dan Peterson, l&#39;allenatore della Coppa dei Campioni 1987, della Coppa Korac 1985, che alla guida dell&#39;Olimpia Milano ha raggiunto altre due finali europee e vinto quattro scudetti (più uno a Bologna) è stato ammesso nella FIBA Hall of Fame, classe 2024. Per Coach… <a href="https://t.co/NxrKCjd7Yf">pic.twitter.com/NxrKCjd7Yf</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1785308724447318406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Romain Sato formará parte del Hall Of Fame de la <a href="https://twitter.com/FIBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIBA</a> en la Clase de 2024 🧡<br><br>Romain formó parte del Valencia Basket durante 239 partidos y 4 años, entre 2013 y 2017, consiguiendo el título de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LigaEndesa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LigaEndesa</a> 16-17 y el título de la <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Eurocup</a> 13-14 <a href="https://t.co/zlRxW2Whsi">https://t.co/zlRxW2Whsi</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1785301326886228448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Serge Ibaka cooked for Jamal Musiala:** There was an FC Bayern Munich mashup as the MaFuzzy Chef spent time with the football star

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑴𝑨𝑺, <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> ❤️🤍 Good luck for tonight!<br><br>As a preparation for the game, check out how MaFuzzy Chef <a href="https://twitter.com/sergeibaka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergeibaka</a> met <a href="https://twitter.com/JamalMusiala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamalMusiala</a> and cooked for him. 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBRMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBRMA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayernUS</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1785353428728000815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Champions League time… <a href="https://twitter.com/JamalMusiala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamalMusiala</a> is excited for <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> match up against Real Madrid <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/championsleague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#championsleague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UEFAChampionsLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UEFAChampionsLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bayernmunich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bayernmunich</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/realmadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#realmadrid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/howhungryareyou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#howhungryareyou</a> <a href="https://t.co/T9ciN88Nj4">pic.twitter.com/T9ciN88Nj4</a></p>&mdash; Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) <a href="https://twitter.com/sergeibaka/status/1784902724615643145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**Some special guests at the games:** Celebs galore took in the playoff games this week, including former champ Georgios Printezis, the Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks, Maccabi Tel Aviv footballer Nir Bitton and the captain of the Fenerbahce football team, Edin Dzeko.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🫡 Captain! <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/OLYBAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYBAR</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q4ZjvEYrxP">pic.twitter.com/Q4ZjvEYrxP</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1785376185095975122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">תוספת כח מכביסטית ביציע 💛💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaccabiTLVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/h3xFbCCvPu">pic.twitter.com/h3xFbCCvPu</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱 (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1786092153367646466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What did <a href="https://twitter.com/dillonbrooks24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dillonbrooks24</a> think of <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> fans and their F4 chances? 🤔 <a href="https://t.co/0mhVrM8vpV">pic.twitter.com/0mhVrM8vpV</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1786348964763127857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="lv" dir="ltr">Edin Džeko in the house <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Fenerbahce</a> <a href="https://t.co/iZQxV9lcwi">pic.twitter.com/iZQxV9lcwi</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1786457549597708327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Winners corner:** Real Madrid was the first team to qualify for the Final Four, while each team in the other three series won once. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QUALIFIED FOR THE FINAL FOUR🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a> are the first team to secure their spot at the 2023-24 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F4GLORY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F4GLORY</a> ✅ <a href="https://t.co/cK5qIiAlgk">pic.twitter.com/cK5qIiAlgk</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785771048442490951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="nl" dir="ltr">🫶<br>(📸 Djordje Kostic) <a href="https://t.co/Ds4hA4pVZ5">pic.twitter.com/Ds4hA4pVZ5</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱​ (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1785582870926422360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">AMUUUUUNT!!! <a href="https://t.co/Hoog9w8a0e">pic.twitter.com/Hoog9w8a0e</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1785413813237325879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Fotoğrafın sesi var! 🔊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/lNRPwuY8oD">pic.twitter.com/lNRPwuY8oD</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1785771538286850060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">P A S S I O N 😤💚<br><br>Let’s bring this energy back home! See you there 👀<br><br>🎫: <a href="https://t.co/QcJTkvplUi">https://t.co/QcJTkvplUi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToBerlin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToBerlin</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZD7uYAo5qS">pic.twitter.com/ZD7uYAo5qS</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1786342132803887523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%97%A7%F0%9D%97%B5%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%98%80%F0%9D%97%9C%F0%9D%98%80%F0%9D%97%A3%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BF%F0%9D%97%AE%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%98%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗜𝘀𝗣𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗲𝘂𝘀</a> 💪 🔴⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLYBAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLYBAR</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://t.co/gv39SKu5iN">pic.twitter.com/gv39SKu5iN</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1786100879885541468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">🚀💥 <a href="https://t.co/vO9AzjVS3Y">https://t.co/vO9AzjVS3Y</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1786485700889555153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Championship memories:** Both Maccabi and Panathinaikos celebrated the anniversaries of EuroLeague championships last week

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">בואו פיד, הולכים 20 שנה אחורה לערב קסום בהיכל <a href="https://t.co/wC22zsBfAu">pic.twitter.com/wC22zsBfAu</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱 (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1785650584407670945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On this day in 2002, we conquered Bologna securing our third star ⭐️☘️<br><br>Bologna, 05/05/2002 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://t.co/zHD0ytuhRX">pic.twitter.com/zHD0ytuhRX</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1787032941874298932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Anyone interested in some records?:** Nick Calathes, Kostas Sloukas and Olympiacos were among those who made history last week

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With 5 performance index rating points tonight, <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> point guard Nick Calathes has leapfrogged Vassilis Spanoulis (4,183) and Nikola Mirotic (4,185) to move into 6⃣ place all-time in PIR with 4,186 and counting! 👏 <a href="https://t.co/7kt55qObRI">pic.twitter.com/7kt55qObRI</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785737446560272715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One more epic milestone for our Captain! 👏🏻💚<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://t.co/L5ELXMIDcH">pic.twitter.com/L5ELXMIDcH</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1786384515507663246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Olympiacos’s 34-point win is the club’s second-best playoff win of all time 😳 <br><br>The Reds will head to Barcelona next week for a do-or-die Game 5… 👀 <a href="https://t.co/sqUmSFtout">pic.twitter.com/sqUmSFtout</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1786105771777819099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**This week’s viral post:** Have you seen the pre-game show from Game 3 in Istanbul between Fenerbahce and Monaco? 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PRE PLAYOFF VIBES IN ISTANBUL 🇹🇷🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> <a href="https://t.co/elq3FRiaHx">pic.twitter.com/elq3FRiaHx</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1785727519448007063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**Elsewhere in Istanbul:** After missing out on the playoffs, Anadolu Efes is already busy making preparations for the next few seasons 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">✍️ Tomislav Mijatovic 2024-2025 ve 2025-2026 sezonlarında Başantrenörümüz olarak görev yapacak! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/hJKaqGpH7F">pic.twitter.com/hJKaqGpH7F</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1785975872115077620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">✍️ Kaptan <a href="https://twitter.com/shanelarkin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shanelarkin</a> 4 sezon daha ait olduğu yerde! <br><br>Yeni zaferler için Kaptan ile yeniden yola çıkıyoruz. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/7dKvGqW5iF">pic.twitter.com/7dKvGqW5iF</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1786305861805129974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Even with all the focus during the second week of the EuroLeague Playoffs on the basketball action there was plenty of other news. Check out our selection of social media posts.

EuroLeague top photos of the week

Mike James of AS Monaco shots over Fenerbahce's Scottie Wilbekin

Filip Petrusev of Olympiacos dunks at home against FC Barcelona 

Ioannis Papapetrou of Panathinaikos and Maccabi's Jasiel Rivero vie for the ball

Alpha Diallo of Monaco dunks in Istanbul against Fenerbahce

Vincent Poirier of Real Madrid dunks on Baskonia's Maik Kotsar

Donta Hall of Monaco denies Fenerbahce's Marko Guduric as the latter tries to score 

Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos tried to squeeze past Maccabi defenders Bonzie Colson and Tamir Blatt

Moustapha Fall of Olympiacos dunks on Barcelona's Jabari Parker

Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce and Monaco's Mike James chase down a loose ball 

Shaq McKissic of Olympiacos emotes as he dunks against Barcelona 

Look back at all the action from game 3 and 4 of the playoffs by checking out the best photos of the week!

The Top 10 photos of the week, Playoffs, Game 3 and 4

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary sanctions pertaining to incidents that occurred around Game 4 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs.

 EuroLeague Playoffs Game 4 disciplinary sanctions 

- Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has been sanctioned with fines amounting to €30,000 for the throwing of objects onto the playing court and the court invasion following the end of the game on the occasion of its home game against AS Monaco under Article 29.2.h, and i) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code, respectively
- Jaron Blossongame, player of AS Monaco, has been sanctioned with a warning due to acts that show a lack of respect towards the public, on the occasion of his team's away game against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, under 27.2.b, of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code