Two teams needing a turnaround in fortunes go face to face as Efes (2-4) hosts Zalgiris (3-3), with both suffering two-game losing streaks. Efes coach Erdem Can needs to find a way for offensive stars Shane Larkin, Darius Thompson and Will Clyburn to function well together after seeing his team average just 76.3 points per game, third-worst in the competition. Better accuracy from long-range would help; Efes is making just 33.1% of its three-point attempts so far. In contrast, Zalgiris leads the league in accuracy from deep with 42%, including a remarkable 6-of-7 from young guard Dovydas Giedraitis. But the Lithuanian team needs to tighten up defensively after allowing at least 82 points in each of its last four games, so this could be an opportunity for Efes to click.
Game Notes: Efes vs. Zalgiris
- The Last time they met, in Istanbul in February 2023, Will Clyburn tallied 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead Efes to an 80-70 win. He earned MVP of the Round honors with a PIR of 27.
- Efes has won its last five games against Zalgiris, including a 60-86 thrashing in Kaunas last season with Rodrigue Beaubois scoring 20 points and dishing a career-high 7 assists.
- Zalgiris's single-game club record for three-pointers made is 19 which it set in a 96-91 road loss against Anadolu Efes Istanbul in February 2020.
- Zalgiris's single-game record for three-pointers made by a player is 7, which Marko Popovic tied against Anadolu Efes Istanbul in November 2012.
- Zalgiris point guard Keenan Evans and Efes center Ante Zizic were teammates at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv during the 2021-22 season.
- Zalgiris point guard Keenan Evans dished a career-high 9 assists playing for Maccabi against Efes in December 2021.
- Zalgiris forward Edgaras Ulanovas scored a career-high 22 points in a 91-83 home win against Efes in November 2017.
- Zalgiris center Kevarrius Hayes blocked a career-high 6 shots playing for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne against Efes in December 2020.
- Efes guard Shane Larkin posted his career high with 4 steals against Zalgiris in March 2021.
- Efes forward Will Clyburn posted his career-highs in rebounds (13) and defensive rebounds (11) playing for CSKA Moscow against Zalgiris in November 2018.
Game Videos
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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 24 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:18
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Tubelis rocks the rim! Motorola Magic Moment
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 24 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:14
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Kai Jones posterizes Donta Hall with an alley-oop dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 23 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 23 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:19
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Moses Wright rattles the rim! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:11
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Kai Jones throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment
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Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 22 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Round 22 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:17
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Wright rocks the rim! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Kai Jones throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:14
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Dessert's poster dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Kai Jones's alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:17
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Kai Jones's huge block! Motorola Magic Moment
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Top 10 Plays | Round 21 | 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season
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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 21 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
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Zalgiris Kaunas-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 21 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:22
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Saben Lee skies for the hammer! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:23
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Watch out below for Kai Jones! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:22
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What a pass by Dozier for Jones’ dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:18
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Birutis's alley-oop dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:16
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Wright's double block! Motorola Magic Moment
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Top 10 Plays | Round 20 | 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Paris Basketball | Round 20 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:25
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Kai Jones does it on both ends! Motorola Magic Moment
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Virtus Bologna-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 20 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:18
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Moses Wright stops the show! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:16
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Francisco finds Wright! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:16
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Francisco throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment
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Round 19: Top 10 plays
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:22
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Kai Jones with a monster alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:13
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Kai Jones rejects Chima Moneke with force! Motorola Magic Moment
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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:12
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Moses Wright with another alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment
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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:20
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Chasedown block by Roddy Beaubois! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:26
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Nick Weiler-Babb sends it to OT! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:21
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Weiler-Babb and Poirier connect on alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment
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Zalgiris Kaunas-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:22
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Moses Wright turns defense into offense! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:15
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Moses Wright rocks the rim! Motorola Magic Moment
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Zalgiris Kaunas-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 17 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Dubai Basketball | Round 17 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague
- 00:10
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Great dunk from Birutis! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Wright with a big dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Wright bends the iron! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:21
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Kai Jones swats it with authority! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Weiler-Babb and Poirier alley-oop connection! Motorola Magic Moment
