Another frontcourt injury challenges Virtus Bologna as Jordan Mickey is sidelined at least two weeks.

Virtus's Jordan Mickey out mid-term with ankle injury

Virtus on Monday announced that big man [Jordan Mickey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-mickey/008847/) will be out mid-term with an ankle injury. Mickey sprained his right ankle in a domestic game on Saturday. The club said he will be reevaluated in two or three weeks, meaning that a key piece of the Virtus frontcourt will not only miss the double-round week that starts Tuesday with the [Italian Derby](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/68/), but at least one more Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game beyond that. Virtus had already been without power forward [Achille Polonara](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feuroleague%2Fnews%2Fvirtuss-polonara-to-undergo-surgery%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cfrank.lawlor%40euroleague.net%7C7d3b486289204d02a1bb08dbe44de72b%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638354795466564162%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1F8pmAHbscB5d%2BjnZ5rq6SOg5bygiCdDJdDzu2qg%2BkY%3D&reserved=0) since Round 1, after he was discovered to have a testicular tumor that required surgery and chemotherapy treatments.

Mickey has been leading Virtus in total rebounds, with 5.3 per game, and in blocks, with 1.0 on average. He was also scoring 11.4 points per game, third-best on the team. He has been an experienced force off the bench through seven games behind veteran Bryant Dunston as Virtus staked a claim near the top of the standings with a 5-2 record.

Another frontcourt injury challenges Virtus Segafredo Bologna as Jordan Mickey is sidelined at least two weeks.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2023-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

After coming close to upsetting Barcelona on the road last week, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2-5) comes home looking to overcome a Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul team (5-2) that also seeks a return to winning ways after losing a thriller against Partizan in Round 7.

Zvezda hosts banged-up Fenerbahce

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/65/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-red-ulk) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-red-ulk) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-red-ulk/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

Zvezda lost in Barcelona despite a 44-27 rebounding advantage thanks to a magnificent performance from [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) (22 points, 6 offensive rebounds). The Turkish team will attempt to nullify Zvezda's ability to sniff out offensive rebounds through the power of [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/), who will expect to improve his season average of 3.1 boards per game. In the backcourt, fans can hope for a feast of creative passing from two of the best to have ever graced European basketball, as in-form [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) (5.7 apg.) goes up against all-time assists leader [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/) (3.2 apg), who will travel but missed his team's last game and is a question mark for Wednesday.

[Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Fenerbahce Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/roster/ulk/?season=2023-24)

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 34, Zvezda vs. Fenerbahce

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2023-11-14T19:45:00.000Z)

After starting its temporary Belgrade residency with a hard-fought victory over Bayern last week, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (4-2) will aim to climb into the all-important top six with a visit from Olympiacos Piraeus (3-4), which has suffered two straight losses.

Maccabi takes on Olympiacos in Belgrade

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/66/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-mta-oly) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-mta-oly) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-mta-oly) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

[Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) returned from injury to make his season debut with 12 points last week, and his partnership with [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) (15.7 ppg., 8.5 apg.) will provide a stern test to an Olympiacos defense which has been its usual stingy self by only allowing 75 point per game. The Reds' problems have been at the other end, averaging just 76.1 points (third-worst in the competition), despite [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) putting up 12.1 points himself on 50% three-point shooting.

[Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Olympiacos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/statistics/oly/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

After delivering arguably their best performance of the season to down Real Madrid, Olympiacos seek stay top of the pile and overcome a Maccabi team in need of a rare on-the-road victory to remain in contention for the postseason and ensure they don't suffer an early exit from the competition.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 21, Olympiacos vs. Maccabi

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Olympiacos Piraeus (2023-11-14T19:05:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket (5-2) will aim to achieve what nobody else has done since Partizan in Game 2 of last season's playoffs: beat Real Madrid (6-0).

Valencia aims to end Real's unbeaten status

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-real-madrid/E2023/67/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-pam-mad) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-pam-mad) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-pam-mad/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

With [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jared-harper/011970/) missing through injury, there will be even more pressure on Valencia guard [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/) (11.3 ppg., 4.7 apg.) in his battle with Real's mercurial [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), who leads the league with 8.7 assists per game and took last week's MVP award. Real leads the league with 88 points on average, with four players averaging double-digit scoring led by [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) (12.8 ppg). Valencia's strong rebounding will be important against Real's collection of big men, who face a familiar foe in former Barcelona big man [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (10.6 ppg.).

[Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Real Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

After succumbing to one Spanish visitor, a wounded Madrid roster seek redemption versus another. Valencia strive to overhaul their form after losing three in a row, mainly due to a porous defense conceding a 98 ppg average, which may encourage Real sharpshooter Dzanan Musa, who's scored double digits in his last ten EuroLeague outings.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 28, Real vs. Valencia

Valencia Basket v Real Madrid (2023-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

The season's first Italian derby will see Virtus Segafredo Bologna (5-2) look for a return to winning ways after seeing its five-game winning run ended in Madrid, while Olimpia Milano (2-5) needs last week's big win over Valencia to be the launching pad for a string of victories.

Italian pride at stake as Virtus welcomes Milan

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/68/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-vir-mil) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-vir-mil) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-vir-mil/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

The highlight matchup of the game comes between two classy power forwards who have registered the best average PIRs in the competition so far, [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) (23.1 PIR) and [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) (24.7 PIR). Elsewhere, Milan's all-action [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) will look for a return to form after a rare bad night last week (0 points on 7 field goal attempts), while Virtus will run its backcourt through [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), who averages more playing time (24:38) than anyone other than Shengelia.

[Virtus Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Two Italian stallions of European basketball collide for an intriguing derby to close out their respective seasons. Progress to the knockout phases isn't possible for either, yet expect plenty of devotion and pride on display in this tussle for bragging rights.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 34, Virtus vs. Milan

The season's first Italian derby will see Virtus Segafredo Bologna (5-2) look for a return to winning ways after seeing its five-game winning run ended in Madrid, while EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2-5) needs last week's big win over Valencia to be the launching pad for a string of victories.

The week's opening tip-off will see red-hot AS Monaco (5-2) aim for a sixth straight win against an Anadolu Efes Istanbul team (3-4) that hopes last week's victory over Zalgiris proves to be the start of a renaissance.

Monaco aims for seventh straight win vs. Efes

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/64/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-mco-ist) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-mco-ist) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-mco-ist/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

There are stars galore in the backcourt as [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) (18.6 ppg., 5.4 apg.) and Elie Okobo (10.1 ppg., 3.4 apg.) go up against [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (13.1 ppg., 5.7 apg.) and [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) (11.6 ppg., 3 apg.). Monaco is the league's second most-accurate three-point shooting team (39%), helped by [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) draining 6 triples on 9 attempts against ASVEL last week. Efes will hope for another strong performance from [Derek Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/derek-willis/009664/), who posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds in Round 7.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?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)

Eliminated back-to-back champ Efes strive to overcome the disappointment of an unsuccessful defence of their crown by downing fourth-placed Monaco, who are the only team in the top-eight with no chance of improving or worsening their final position.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 34, Efes vs. Monaco

AS Monaco v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2023-11-14T18:00:00.000Z)

A battle between the league's bottom two has ALBA Berlin (1-6) hosting LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (1-6) as both look above them to see that they are still just two victories away from the eighth-place team in the standings.

ALBA vs. ASVEL to break last-place tie

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/69/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-ber-asv) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-ber-asv) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-ber-asv/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

The French team, which has the worst defensive record in the competition with 89.6 points per game allowed, will hope that [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) continues his great form after scoring 19 and 18 points in the last two games in his return from injury. ALBA will look to improve its inside defense after allowing opponents to convert 60.8% of their two-point shots, the highest rate in the league. [Louis Olinde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/louis-olinde/006919/) is key player for the hosts, starting all seven games so far and averaging 10.1 points with strong shooting percentages (66.7% 2PT, 43.5% 3PT).

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

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 34, ALBA vs. ASVEL

ALBA Berlin v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2023-11-15T19:00:00.000Z)

Expect playoffs-like intensity as Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (3-4) welcomes high-flying FC Barcelona (6-1) for an intense Spanish derby between two teams in good form.

Familiar foes face off when Barca visits Baskonia

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-fc-barcelona/E2023/72/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-bas-bar) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-bas-bar) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-bas-bar/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

The return of coach Dusko Ivanovic has inspired Baskonia to two straight wins, and the hosts boast the league's top rebounder in [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) (9 rpg.). But the battle for inside dominance will be fierce as Barca lines up with in-form newcomers [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/) and [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/), who combined for 38 points on 12-for-16 two-point shooting in last week's battling win over Zvezda. The backcourt features a pair of long-range shooting specialists, with [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) (2.0 3PTM) going up against former Baskonia star [Nicolas Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/) (2.6 3PTM).

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

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 20, Baskonia vs. Barcelona

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v FC Barcelona (2023-11-15T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos Athens (3-4) will aim to prove that last week's powerful win in Berlin could be the start of something special as its welcomes a struggling Zalgiris Kaunas (3-4), which has lost three in a row.

Green vs. green as Zalgiris visits Panathinaikos

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-athens-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/71/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-facts-pan-zal) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-game-notes-pan-zal) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs8-prequotes-pan-zal/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-big-bargains-for-two-rounds/)

[Dinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/) has been the key player for Panathinaikos, averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds in more than 30 minutes on the floor. This week he faces a versatile paint protector in [Rolands Smits](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rolands-smits/007109/), who averages 5.3 rebounds and also poses a scoring threat with an average of 13.3 points. Smits has made at least one three-pointer in each of his last six games. The hosts are entering a run of three consecutive games in Athens and will look to make that count against a Zalgiris team that has claimed two of its three wins on the road.

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

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 21, Panathinaikos vs. Zalgiris

Panathinaikos Athens v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-11-15T19:15:00.000Z)