We have yet another double-round week in the EuroLeague, so here are my recommendations for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge for Rounds 20 and 21.

EuroLeague Rounds 20-21: Fantasy fun in another double-round week

For the first time in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague history, here comes a second consecutive double-round week. It is unprecedented, having back-to-back double-round weeks, which opens a lot of opportunities in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home). 

This week, I am recommending a little bit of everything, from well-rounded veterans that had a strong start of 2024 to underpriced players who could be useful in another round with unlimited trades. Here are my recommendations for Rounds 20 and 21.

[Dzanan Musa, Real Madrid (14.1 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/)

Musa is coming off a historic performance against Anadolu Efes Istanbul, scoring a club-record 40 points and recording a career-high PIR of 45. He followed that with a solid performance in the Spanish League, amassing 20 points and a PIR of 25 against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Musa is young, talented and, since 2024 started, completely unstoppable.

[Tibor Pleiss, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (6.7 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tibor-pleiss/lhk/)

Pleiss made his return from injury in Round 18 and has made a big impact for Efes since getting back on the court. He had an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double and a PIR of 12 on his return against Valencia, before recording another double-double in Round 19 against Real Madrid with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Tyrique Jones is injured, so Pleiss should see an increased role for head coach Erdem Can’s side. 

Tibor Pleiss, Damien Inglis, Dzanan Musa, Jan Vesely and Paris Lee are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Rounds 21-22

[Jan Vesely, FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) (15.2 credits)

It was quite the week for Vesely, who led Barca to back-to-back home wins against Real Madrid and Baskonia. He averaged 25.0 points on 20-of-29 two-pointers, 4.0 rebounds and a PIR of 28.0 during the double-round week last week. Barca plays two more home games this week, which are against Olympiacos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas. Expect Vesely to keep leading his team in Rounds 20 and 21. 

[Paris Lee, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) (12.2 credits) 

ASVEL secured a home victory against Zalgiris last time out and plays twice at home this week, as Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and ALBA Berlin come to town. This upcoming double-round week could be a great opportunity for Lee to keep impressing. In the last four games, Lee has averaged 18.3 points, 8.0 assists and a PIR of 21.5, during which time he has hit all 22 of his free-throw attempts.

[Damien Inglis, Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) (9.6 credits)

Inglis, a two-time BKT EuroCup champion, joined Valencia last summer and was handed a leading role, but he’s taken his game to another level of late. In the last two games, Inglis has averaged 10.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and a PIR of 21.0. For less than 10 credits, Inglis is a solid choice due to his versatility, focus and character.

We have yet another intense week in the EuroLeague, which includes unlimited trades in the Fantasy Challenge.

Rounds 20-21: Fantasy fun in another double-round week

Valencia Basket (10-9) is aiming to keep its place in the all-important top ten with a visit from Zalgiris Kaunas (6-13). 

Valencia, Zalgiris look to rebound from losses

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/176/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-val-zal/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-val-zal/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-val-zal/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

[Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/) was Valencia's top performer with 16 points when the Spanish side won easily, 72-87, in Kaunas earlier this season. His backcourt duel with [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), who netted 18 points in that game, is sure to be a key feature of this meeting. Valencia will also hope for another strong performance in the paint from center [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/), who averaged 10.5 and 8.5 rebounds in last week's double-round week.

[Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Chris Jones vs. Keenan Evans: The ball will be in the hands of these two scoring playmakers a lot on Tuesday.

Valencia Basket led from start to finish in a resounding 72-87 road win over Zalgiris Kaunas on Friday night, which improved its record to 4-1 and saw the hosts drop to 3-2. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket  - Round 5

Valencia Basket v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-09T19:30:00.000Z)

New LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (3-16) boss Pierric Poupet will hope to make a winning start against a Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade team (8-11) boosted by last week's impressive triumphs over Fenerbahce and Partizan.

ASVEL, after coaching change, welcomes red-hot Zvezda

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/175/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-asv-red/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-asv-red/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-asv-red/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

The French club, which could give a debut to [new signing Deshaun Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/asvel-inks-veteran-forward-deshaun-thomas/), has bitter memories from a 94-73 defeat in Belgrade in October. [Rokas Giedraitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-giedraitis/006436/) shined that night with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and he also hit top form last week with 19 and 14 points, plus 7 rebounds, in each of Zvezda's big wins. ASVEL is also coming off a big win, with 27 points from [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) inspiring a much-needed triumph over Zalgiris.

[ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot vs. Rokas Giedraitis: A pair of precocious wing scorers will have plenty to say about Tuesday's outcome.

Last Game: 2023-24, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne  - Round 1

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-01-09T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (8-11) will look for another dogged defensive performance to secure a third consecutive home win against an ALBA Berlin team (3-16) which hasn't won on the road all season.

Milan looks to hold serve vs. struggling ALBA

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-alba-berlin/E2023/177/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-mil-ber/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-mil-ber/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-mil-ber/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

A key individual battle will take place between three-point shooting big men who won the World Cup together last summer: [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) and [Johannes Thiemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-thiemann/003958/). The latter netted 22 points, including 5 points in the last 2 minutes, when the German team overcame Milan, 85-82, in Round 5.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ALBA Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/statistics/ber/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Johannes Voigtmann vs. Johannes Thiemann: A pair of world champions will get it on in the paint on Tuesday.

ALBA Berlin registered its first victory of the season in rallying from 12 points down to beat EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 85-82 with Sterling Brown providing the winner on a layup with 24 seconds left. 

Last Game: 2023-24, ALBA Berlin vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan  - Round 5

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v ALBA Berlin (2024-01-09T19:30:00.000Z)

This week's theme of iconic coaches facing their former teams continues as Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (11-8) boss Ergin Ataman prepares to welcome Anadolu Efes Istanbul (7-12).

Efes pays a visit to Ataman and Panathinaikos

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/174/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-pan-ist/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-pan-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-pan-ist/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

Last week's record-breaking loss to Real was the latest in a six-game losing slide from the Turkish team, which needs more than just [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/)'s scoring heroics to reignite its playoff hopes. Panathinaikos, which will play four out of its next five games in Athens, will have to do without [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/), who scored a season-high 19 points in a win at Valencia last time out but [suffered a knee injury over the weekend](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/panathinaikoss-luca-vildoza-felled-by-knee-injury/). The Greens may be able to welcome back [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), however. Efes beat Panathinaikos 71-68 in Round 12 behind 21 points from [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/).

[Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Efes Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/statistics/ist/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Kostas Sloukas vs. Darius Thompson: A pair of up-and-coming perimeter forces will match wits and talents on Tuesday.

All eyes are on Greens boss Ergin Ataman as he returns for the first time to the club that he turned into back-to-back EuroLeague champions. The battle in the paint features Mike Daum, who made a solid Efes debut against Zvezda, up against Mathias Lessort, the leading offensive rebounder with 2.8 pg.

Last Game: 2023-24, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens  - Round 12

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-09T19:15:00.000Z)

Pablo Laso will look to boost FC Bayern Munich's (8-11) playoff hopes by masterminding a victory against former club and league leader Real Madrid (17-2). 

Laso and Bayern take on league-leading Real

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-real-madrid/E2023/178/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-mun-mad/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-mun-mad/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-mun-mad/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

Real enjoyed a comfortable win, 88-73, when the teams met in Madrid last month as [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/) rolled back the years with 16 points. Bayern will have to find defensive solutions against [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) after his 40 points in last week's historic showdown with Efes, and the German team will also hope that veteran leader [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/) can start to find top form after working his way back from a long-term injury in the last five games.

[Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Serge Ibaka vs. Walter Tavares: A defensive drama is on tap as two of the league's great shot-blockers face off.

The spotlight will fall on Bayern coach Pablo Laso, who returns to face his former club for the first time in an official capacity since his glorious 11-year reign. Expect a fierce battle inside the paint as Real giant Walter Tavares is confronted by the dynamic, and daunting, duo of Serge Ibaka and Devin Booker.

Last Game: 2023-24, Real Madrid vs. FC Bayern Munich  - Round 14

FC Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (2024-01-09T19:00:00.000Z)

After last week's record-breaking win over Maccabi, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (11-8) will look to continue its momentum against a Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (10-9) team eager to bounce back from its Belgrade derby defeat. 

Fenerbahce aims to stay a steap ahead of Partizan

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/172/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-ulk-par/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-ulk-par/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-ulk-par/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

November's meeting between the teams was a thriller, with Partizan winning 85-84 behind 15 points from [Frank Kaminsky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/frank-kaminsky/012743/), who faces a good inside battle with [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/) after the Fener center scored 16 points with just one miss in last week's rout. Partizan has lost three out of its last four fixtures, averaging just 74 points in those losses, so home coach Sarunas Jasikevicius will look to again stifle the offense of his old mentor, Zeljko Obradovic.

[Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/statistics/ulk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24)

Marko Guduric vs. Kevin Punter: A pair of seasoned perimeter threats will go at each other on Tuesday.

Partizan look to respond to a last-second loss to Baskonia by overcoming high-flying Fenerbahce , who've won four in a row. The Turks have maintained an efficient offence with minimal turnovers and league-leading steal numbers, whilst Partizan are potent in attack and lead the way in scoring and two point accuracy.

Last Game: 2023-24, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul  - Round 7

Fenerbahce aims to stay a step ahead of Partizan

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-01-09T17:30:00.000Z)

Two teams currently tied at 10-9 and looking to get back to winning ways go head-to-head as AS Monaco hosts Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Monaco hosts Baskonia in a tie-break scenario

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/173/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-mco-bas/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-mco-bas/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-mco-bas/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

Monaco, which is set to be [without Elie Okobo due to an internal suspension](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/as-monaco-suspends-elie-okobo/), will look for star point guard and league scoring leader [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) to get the better of another long-range specialist, [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) (fourth-highest scorer in the league). The two guards shined with 28 and 18 points, respectively, when the teams enjoyed a thrilling tussle in Round 10, which ended with [Jaron Blossomgame](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaron-blossomgame/011231/) netting a spectacular game-winning putback, 75-77, with 2 seconds remaining.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Baskonia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/statistics/bas/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Mike James vs. Markus Howard: Expect a shootout when two of the EuroLeague's premier marksmen meet up on Tuesday.

Two teams sharing 5-4 records collide with red-hot Baskonia striving to extend a four-game winning streak against a Roca team enduring wounds from a difficult double-round week. Chima Moneke opposes his ex-employers, while Kemba Walker longs for improvement since a summer transfer.

Last Game: 2023-24, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. AS Monaco  - Round 10

AS Monaco v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-01-09T18:00:00.000Z)

A high-powered matchup awaits at Palau Blaugrana as third-placed Barca (13-6) welcomes fast-rising Olympiacos (11-8).

Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Olympiacos Piraeus

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/179/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-facts-bar-oly/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-game-notes-bar-oly/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs20-prequotes-bar-oly/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-20/)

[Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) was simply unstoppable in Barca's big wins against Real Madrid and Baskonia last week, netting 27 and 23 points, respectively, and his battle with Reds center [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) could be pivotal. Olympiacos will be full of confidence after winning four straight games, and it will look to manage the tempo of the game through the all-round leadership skills of [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/), who threatened a triple-double with 9 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds in last week's win over Monaco.

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

Jan Vesely vs. Moustapha Fall: This showdown in the paint should be fascinating 

FC Barcelona ground out a well-deserved 68-77 win at Olympiacos Piraeus in the second round of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season.

Last Game: 2023-24, Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona  - Round 2

Old rivals in fine form clash when Barcelona faces Olympiacos

FC Barcelona v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-01-10T19:30:00.000Z)