Name: Top 10 Plays | January | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Dolomiti Energia Trento captured the Italian Cup for the first time in club history with a 63-79 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Sunday's final at Inalpi Arena in Turin

Domestic cups: Trento wins Italian Cup for first time

Dolomiti Energia Trento captured the Italian Cup for the first time in club history with a 63-79 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Sunday's final at Inalpi Arena in Turin. Quinn Ellis was named Frecciarossa Final Eight MVP after scoring 14 points in the final. Jordan Ford scored 23 and Anthony Lamb added 12 for Trento. Nikola Mirotic led Milan with 20 points and Zach LeDay netted 12.

Eigirdas Zukauskas scored half the points in a 0-10 run to close the second quarter that gave Trento a 31-38 halftime lead. Milan closed to within 2 early in the third quarter, but Zukauskas, Ford and Ellis helped Trento a 48-59 lead entering the fourth. Ellis's next triple made it 50-67 and Milan never threatened again.


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### Turkiye: Besiktas falls in cup final

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has successfully defended the Turkish Cup with a 104-81 victory over Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul in the final on Sunday in Sanliurfa. Nigel Hayes-Davis was named MVP after posting 22 points and 9 rebounds for Fenerbahce, which won the cup for the ninth time.

Sertac Sanli and Devon Hall netted 14 points apiece, Errick McCollum contributed 13 and Tarik Biberovic 10 for the winners. Derek Needham led Besiktas with 20 points and 5 assists and Jonah Matthews and Berk Ugurlu scored 11 points each. Fenerbahce outrebounded Besiktas 33-22 and made 55.2% three-pointers (16 of 29) as two of the keys to the win.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">ING Türkiye Kupası Final Maçı<br><br>Beşiktaş Fibabanka 81-104 Fenerbahçe Beko | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Potan%C4%B1nKartallar%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PotanınKartalları</a> <a href="https://t.co/bur8KL5e6v">pic.twitter.com/bur8KL5e6v</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş Fibabanka (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1891139824016351455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Domestic Cups: Trento wins Italian Cup for first time

Domestic cups: Celebrations for Zalgiris, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce

### Greece: Greens recapture the cup

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens scored the game's last 8 points in a thriller of a finish to defeat archrival Olympiacos Piraeus 79-75 in the Greek Cup final! Evan Fournier scored 6 points in a late 0-11 run that gave the Reds a 71-75 lead with less than 2 minutes to play. Panathinaikos scored the next 8 points, taking the lead on Jerian Grant's slam. Wenyen Gabriel came up with a key block on Fournier and Kendrick Nunn put the Greens up by two possessions to all but seal the win.

Nunn and Kostas Sloukas each scored 17 points to lead Panathinaikos, which ended Olympiacos's three-year run as cup winners. Juancho Hernangomez posted 11 points and 17 rebounds and Grant finished with 10 points. Sasha Vezenkov led Olympiacos with 17 points, Moustapha Fall tallied 10 points and 10 rebounds and Nigel Williams-Goss had 10 points and 6 assists in defeat.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final Score ☘️☘️☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/olympiacosbc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#olympiacosbc</a> 79-75<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Club1908?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Club1908</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneClubOneApp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneClubOneApp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OPAP_Final8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OPAP_Final8</a> <a href="https://t.co/VUFMpDtAd8">pic.twitter.com/VUFMpDtAd8</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1891217889748795697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Lithuania: Six in a row for Zalgiris

Zalgiris Kaunas lifted Lithuania’s King Mindaugas Cup for the sixth year running after erasing a double-digit deficit to defeat Neptunas 89-91. Ignas Brazdeikis was named MVP of the cup’s final four after scoring 20 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting in the final. Sylvain Francisco tallied 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Edgaras Ulanovas, Alen Smailagic and Deividas Sirvydis each netted 10 points. Desure Buie led Neptunas with 23 points and 6 assists.

Neptunas led 45-43 at halftime and twice took the margin as high as 12 points in the third quarter. Francisco and Brazdeikis each buried threes in a 0-10 run that erased most of the deficit as Zalgiris drew within 69-68 by the end of the quarter. Back-to-back threes by Smailagic and Lonnie Walker to open the fourth quarter gave their team the lead, but Neptunas refused to go down without a fight. A three by Deividas Gailius made it 89-88 with 25 seconds to go. Sirvydis responded with a three-point play and Gailius missed on his team's final possession.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Champions once again! 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/1iBqBIoZeF">pic.twitter.com/1iBqBIoZeF</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1891201694865690668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Turkiye: Fenerbahce defends the cup

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has successfully defended the Turkish Cup with a 104-81 victory over Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul in the final on Sunday in Sanliurfa. Nigel Hayes-Davis was named MVP after posting 22 points and 9 rebounds for Fenerbahce, which won the cup for the ninth time.

Sertac Sanli and Devon Hall netted 14 points apiece, Errick McCollum contributed 13 and Tarik Biberovic 10 for the winners. Derek Needham led Besiktas with 20 points and 5 assists and Jonah Matthews and Berk Ugurlu scored 11 points each. Fenerbahce outrebounded Besiktas 33-22 and made 55.2% three-pointers (16 of 29) as two of the keys to the win.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">2025 ING TÜRKİYE KUPASI ŞAMPİYONU FENERBAHÇE BEKO! 🏆💛💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/nJU8UjnIgk">pic.twitter.com/nJU8UjnIgk</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1891140594770006357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Spanish King's Cup: Real Madrid is the runner-up

Real Madrid succumbed to Unicaja Malaga 93-79 in the Spanish King's Cup final at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Kendrick Perry scored 27 points and dished 6 assists and David Kravish added 20 points for Unicaja, which celebrated winning the cup for the third time and the second in the last three years. Sergio Llull and Facu Campazzo scored 14 points each for Real and Walter Tavares added 11 in defeat.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Unicaja se convierte en el CAMPEÓN de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CopaACB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CopaACB</a> Gran Canaria 2025 tras imponerse al Real Madrid.<br><br>9⃣3⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/unicajaCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@unicajaCB</a> <br>7⃣9⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ConectaConTuPasi%C3%B3n?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ConectaConTuPasión</a> <a href="https://t.co/sQEecioqOO">pic.twitter.com/sQEecioqOO</a></p>&mdash; #CopaACB (@ACBCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACBCOM/status/1891230720342831117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### French Leaders Cup: Monaco comes up short in final

AS Monaco fell behind early and never fully recovered in losing to Le Mans 96-104 in the final of the French Leaders Cup. Trevor Hudgins led six Le Mans scorers in double figures with 25 points and Wilfried Yeguete scored 18. Le Mans captured the cup for the first time since 2014. Mike James poured in 29 points and Elie Okobo netted 23 for Monaco.

Le Mans raced out to a 10-28 lead and finished the first quarter up 14. The margin grew to 20 late in the second quarter before James got Monaco within 39-55 at the break. Mam Jaiteh ignited a 9-0 Monaco run and Okobo connected from deep to make it 62-68. Le Mans scored the next 9 points, led 66-77 at the end of the third quarter and held a double-digit advantage for most of the fourth quarter en route to a historic triumph.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartbreaking end to the Leaders Cup 💔<br><br>Ready to bounce back stronger together 💪 <a href="https://t.co/iqcyuhPMzQ">pic.twitter.com/iqcyuhPMzQ</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket EN (@asmonaco_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/asmonaco_en/status/1891217550433763593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Three more EuroLeague teams were crowned as cup winners on Sunday

Domestic Cups: Celebrations for Zalgiris, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce

Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier have really been doing the heavy lifting on offense for Olympiacos BC of late, both ranking in the top five in the EuroLeague in scoring over the last five games and combining for an average of 42.0 PPG.

Who’s hot: Olympiacos star duo lighting it up

The tight race for the Turkish Airilnes EuroLeague Top Scorer trophy seems to be coming down to two names – two stars from the Greece's archrival clubs, [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/)'s [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/)'s [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/). 

Vezenkov has entered the current February break with a EuroLeague-best 20.6 points per game average, while Nunn is right behind him with 20.5 PPG.

Nunn has actually scored the mosts points this season with 513 but has done so in 25 appearances, which is one more than Vezenkov’s 24-game output of 494 points. 

In between them is [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/) scorer [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), who has not missed a game through 26 rounds, and he is one point shy of 500 points on the season, averaging a third-best 19.2 PPG per game.

Edwards had been the scoring leader for the large part of the regular season, but he has been surpassed in recent weeks by Vezenkov and Nunn, two of the EuroLeague's top three scorers over the last five rounds.

Interestingly, Vezenkov is joined by a teammate atop the list of best scorers over the last five games – [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/). The Reds’ star duo are dead even, averaging 21.0 PPG since Round 22, with Nunn right behind at 20.8 PPG.

Amazingly, Vezenkov and Fournier’s combined 42.0 PPG account for 47.2% of Olympiacos's total scoring over this five-game span. Fournier has not scored fewer than 18 points in any of the five games, having started the run with a personal-best 28 points in [a Round 22 road win over Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/serious-olympiacos-breaking-away-from-pack-in-top-four-race/).

Vezenkov scored 13 in that win over *Los Blancos*, but then netted at least 19 in each of the last four games. He is also shooting 57.9% from long range, which is fifth best in the EuroLeague since Round 22.

Rounding out the list of top scorers over the last five games are [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/)'s [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) (20.6 PPG) and [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/)'s [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) (19.2 PPG). Each of these two particularly shined in Round 24, when Shengelia scored a career-high 35 on the road against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, while LeDay poured in a career-best 33 in a home win over Panathinaikos.

Four players in the EuroLeague have averaged more than 20.0 PPG over the last five rounds

Domestic Cups: Trento reaches its first Cup final

Dolomiti Energia Trento has reach the Italian Cup finals for the first time in club history, and will be playing against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Sunday’s final. In Saturday’s semifinal drama, Trento edged Pallacanestro Trieste 82-79 to come one win away from its first major trophy. In a history win, Quinn Ellis starred with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Anthony Lamb netted 18 points, while Myles Cale, Andrea Pecchia and Saliou Niang scored 10 apiece, as Pecchia also had 7 rebounds. Triesto was led by 25 points from Michele Ruzzier, 21 points from Markel Brown and 19 points from Denzel Valentine.

Trento had a better start to the game, and had 29-15 early in the second quarter, but Trieste rallied back and cot within 38-33 at halftime. In the third quarter, Trieste took its first lead, 45-47, and proceeded to hold advantage in the fourth, and led 68-74. However, Niang had a three-point play, before Ellis and Lamb capped a 7-0 run. A triple from Cale put Trento up 78-77, and Niang’s fastbreak bucket made it 80-37 with 37 seconds left, as Trento prevailed.

### Spain: Real Madrid downs Gran Canaria 

Real Madrid is one step away from its Spanish Cup crown defense after downing tournament host Dreamland Gran Canaria 63-80 on Saturday night. In the final, Los Blancos will face Unicaja Malaga.

Gran Canaria had a better start to the semifinal, and held Real to just 10 first-quarter points. The margin grew to 26-12 after a 10-2 run, which included a triple from John Shurna, to open the second quarter. But Real answered with a 1-14 run, fueled by 8 points from Mario Hezonja and capped by a triple from Facundo Campazzo. Gran Canaria led 31-30 at the break, but Campazzo hit back-to-back triples to start Real’s 0-13 run to give it a 45-53 lead. Los Blancos never looked back, and Sergio Llull took over in the fourth as he fueled another spurt, increasing the margin to 54-73 midway through the fourth quarter, sealing the deal.

Hezonja had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Campazzo 13 points and 7 assists. Llull scored 10 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, while Walter Tavares collected 7 points and 11 rebounds. Caleb Homesley was the only Gran Canaria scorer in double figures with 15 points.

### Lithuania: Wolves, Lietkabelis ousted in the semis

Zalgiris Kaunas is back to the Lithuanian Cup final and will be playing for sixth straight crown after a 79-56 semifinal win over 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on Saturday night. This is also the 11th consecutive time Zalgiris will play in the finals, where it will face Neptunas, which edged Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 87-83 in the other semifinal. Lonnie Walker finished the game with 19 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 16, Sylvain Francisco 14 points and Deividas Sirvydis 10 points and 7 rebounds. Mantas Rubstavicius scored 14 and Djordje Gagic 10 points for Lietkabelis.

Zalgiris went in front early, building a 14-4 lead with Brazdeikis, Francisco and Edgaras Ulanovas scoring all points. Zalgiris extended it to 23-10 before the end of the first quarter and kept the margin safe. Gagic helped Lietkabelis get the margin into single digit, but Zalgiris ended up holding a 38-27 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Brazdeikis scored the first 5 points, followed by back-to-back triples from Francisco. Ulanovas scored the next 5 points, including a three-pointer, extending the margin to 54-36. Rubstavicius and Oleksandr Kovliar got life back into Lietkabelis, and the margin was 58-48 early in the fourth, but Sirvydis scored 5 points, including a three-pointer and Zalgiris never looked back.

In the first semifinal, Wolves found themselves behind 33-25, but rallied behind Tre'Shawn Thurman's 9 consecutive points. Threes from Matas Jogela and Anthony Cowan put Wolves in front and they held 43-44 halftime lead. But Neptunas retook the lead early in the third, then used a 7-0 run to open a 65-58 margin after 30 minutes. In the fourth, first Kristupas Zemaitis, then Cowan, were leading Wolves' attempts to rally, but Desure Buie, Arnas Berucka and Myles Hesson hit key three-pointers as Neptunas held on. Cowan had 21 points and 8 assists, while Thurman posted 20 points and 8 rebounds in Wolves' loss, while Buie had 22 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the winner, with Hesson netting 19 points.

BKT EuroCup side will face the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague giant EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Sunday's final

Domestic Cups: Zvezda wins trophy after OT; Real, Monaco, Milan, Zalgiris into finals

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has won the Serbian Cup for the fifth consecutive time after a thrilling 89-83 overtime win over arch rival Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Saturday night in Nis, Serbia. Carlik Jones starred for Partizan with 34 points, but missed a chance to win the game in regulation. Meanwhile, Codi Miller-McIntyre scored 7 of his 9 points in the last 2 minutes of overtime as Zvezda finished the game on a 9-2 run to celebrate a win.

Filip Petrusev paced Zvezda with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Isaiah Canaan scored 13, Nikola Kalinc had 12 points, and Milos Teodosic 11 in a victory. Vanja Marinkovic, returning from a two-month absence due to Achilles injury, scored 13, Tyrique Jones scored 12 and Streling Brown 11 points in a loss.

It was a back-and-forth affair in which Partizan led 20-29 in the second quarter, but Petrusev and Dos Santos combined for the next 11 Zvezda points to it to 31-33, before Dejan Davidovac and Milos Teodosic each hit a three-pointer to give Zvezda a 40-37 halftime lead. Partizan restored its lead behind Carlik Jones fueling a 0-9 run to make it 47-50. Zvezda got back in front and teams traded blows as the game was going down to the wire. Kalinic scored a fastbreak layup to make it 77-74, but Carlik Jones scored a tough runner, than forced two free throws with 3.9 seconds left and Partizan down 77-76. But Jones missed the first, then made a second, to send the game into overtime.

In the extra session, Carlik Jones scored 4 points to put Partizan up 80-81, but Zvezda stepped up defensively allowing only one field goal in the final 3:48 of overtime, while Codi Miller-McIntyre drove twice to the rim, and scored 7 points by himself in that final 2 minutes to lift Zvezda to a victory.

### France: Monaco runs past ASVEL into finals

AS Monaco is continuing its quest to win the Leaders Cup for the first time since 2018 after a 91-78 semifinal win over a fellow Turkish Airlines EuroLeague rival LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Saturday night at Caen, France. On Sunday, Monaco will face Le Mans which beat Saint Quentin 88-85 in the other semifinal.

Monaco led from start to finish, had a 14-6 lead in the early going, then opened the second quarter with a 12-0 run to build a 36-18 margin, which grew to 21 points on several occasions in the second quarter. ASVEL did manage to cut to 47-37 in the final minute of the second quarter, and got within 53-45 in the third, but Monaco responded with an 11-1 run and paved its way to victory.

Mike James was Monaco’s top scorer with 17 points, Elie Okobo had 14, Alpha Diallo scored 12, while Matthew Strazel and Mam Jaiteh scored 10 apiece in a win. Nando De Colo led ASVEL with 18 points, Melvin AJinca had 13 and Theo Maledon 10 in a loss.

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<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Nous sommes en finale de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeadersCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LeadersCup</a> ! 🔥<br><br>La <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> a mené tout le match et n’a jamais laissé filer la victoire ! 👏<br><br>Un match collectif exceptionnel, prête à affronter <a href="https://twitter.com/MSB_Officiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MSB_Officiel</a> dans moins de 24h pour décrocher le titre ! 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://t.co/JG5a0j1kQZ">pic.twitter.com/JG5a0j1kQZ</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1890874471982026887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Spain: Los Blancos march on

Real Madrid is one step away from its Spanish Cup crown defense after downing tournament host Dreamland Gran Canaria 63-80 on Saturday night. In the final, Los Blancos will face Unicaja Malaga.

Gran Canaria had a better start to the semifinal, and held Real to just 10 first-quarter points. The margin grew to 26-12 after a 10-2 run, which included a triple from John Shurna, to open the second quarter. But Real answered with a 1-14 run, fueled by 8 points from Mario Hezonja and capped by a triple from Facundo Campazzo. Gran Canaria led 31-30 at the break, but Campazzo hit back-to-back triples to start Real’s 0-13 run to give it a 45-53 lead. Los Blancos never looked back, and Sergio Llull took over in the fourth as he fueled another spurt, increasing the margin to 54-73 midway through the fourth quarter, sealing the deal.

Hezonja had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Campazzo 13 points and 7 assists. Llull scored 10 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, while Walter Tavares collected 7 points and 11 rebounds. Caleb Homesley was the only Gran Canaria scorer in double figures with 15 points.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">😤 ¡A LA FINAL! 😤 <a href="https://t.co/rECKgv8DHX">pic.twitter.com/rECKgv8DHX</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1890893817185816829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Italy: Big fourth quarter sends Milan into finals

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has downed Germani Brescia 74-69 to reached the Italian Cup finals. Milan will be looking to lift its first Cup trophy since 2022 on Sunday, against either Dolomiti Energia Trento or Pallacanestro Trieste. The only two players scoring in double figures in this semifinal clash were Shavon Shields with 19 points and Nikola Mirotic with 14. Maurice Ndour had 20, and Miro Bilan 17 points for Brescia.

In a low-scoring first half, Brescia went in front behind Bilan who sparked a 1-8 run bridging the first and second quarter. But a three-pointer from Shields put Milan back in front before baskets from Mirotic and Neno Dimitrijevic secured Milan a 34-33 halftime lead. Brescia restored its lead quickly in the third quarter, and led 43-47, but Mirotic scored 8 straight points for Milan, to cut within 51-52 after 30 minutes. In the fourth, Stefano Tonut hit a three-pointer to get Milan back in front, before Diego Flaccadori and Gimapaolo Ricci combined for 9 points to open a 67-54 lead with 4:39 to go and Milan held off Brescia's attempt to rally.

### Lithuania: Zalgiris handles Lietkabelis for another final appearance

Zalgiris Kaunas is back to the Lithuanian Cup final and will be playing for sixth straight crown after a 79-56 semifinal win over 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on Saturday night. This is also the 11th consecutive time Zalgiris will play in the finals, where it will face Neptunas, which edged Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 87-83 in the other semifinal. Lonnie Walker finished the game with 19 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 16, Sylvain Francisco 14 points and Deividas Sirvydis 10 points and 7 rebounds. Mantas Rubstavicius scored 14 and Djordje Gagic 10 points for Lietkabelis.

Zalgiris went in front early, building a 14-4 lead with Brazdeikis, Francisco and Edgaras Ulanovas scoring all points. Zalgiris extended it to 23-10 before the end of the first quarter and kept the margin safe. Gagic helped Lietkabelis get the margin into single digit, but Zalgiris ended up holding a 38-27 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Brazdeikis scored the first 5 points, followed by back-to-back triples from Francisco. Ulanovas scored the next 5 points, including a three-pointer, extending the margin to 54-36. Rubstavicius and Oleksandr Kovliar got life back into Lietkabelis, and the margin was 58-48 early in the fourth, but Sirvydis scored 5 points, including a three-pointer and Zalgiris never looked back.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">See you tomorrow at the Finals! 💚 <a href="https://t.co/z4fjoGXo7g">pic.twitter.com/z4fjoGXo7g</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1890856951833059821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Germany: Bayern out in the semis

Syntainics MBC ousted FC Bayern Munich 93-95 in a dramatic semifinals of the German Cup. The hero was Martin Breunig who scored a last-second put-back. Before that, Nick Weiler-Babb gave Bayern a 91-90 lead in penultimate minute, only for Michael Devoe to hit a triple for MBC with 46 seconds left. Carsen Edwards’ free throws tied things at 93-93 with 27 seconds to go, but Breunig made sure it was MBC celebrating. Breunig had 13 points and 9 rebounds, Spencer Reaves scored 23 and Devoe 22 points. Edwards was Bayern’s top scorer with 21 points, Andreas Obst netted 17, while Vladimir Lucic had 16. Also scoring in double digits were Oscar Da Silba with 13 and Johannes Voigtmann with 12 points. Weiler-Babb had 9 points and 11 assists.

Zvezda beat Partizan after overtime drama, while Real Madrid, Milan, Monaco and Zalgiris all won their semifinal games

FC Barcelona announced on Saturday that its top scorer Kevin Punter will miss at least three weeks due to a shoulder injury. 

Barcelona’s Kevin Punter sidelined by shoulder injury

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) announced on Saturday that its top scorer [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) will miss at least three weeks due to a shoulder injury. 

Punter, who previously had a problem with tendinitis in his left shoulder, had the injury worsen in the quarterfinal of the Spanish Cup.

The 31-year-old left the game against Tenerife in the third quarter and never returned. On Saturday, the club's medical team confirmed what the player and the club feared – he will be forced to miss time. 

However, Punter “will perform a conservative treatment and the approximate downtime is three weeks,” the club announced.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">[COMUNICAT MÈDIC]<br><br>Les proves realitzades han confirmat que 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 va patir, a la Copa del Rei, una reagudització de la seva tendinopatia del bíceps de l’espatlla esquerra.<br><br>Realizarà un tractament conservador i el temps de baixa aproximat és de tres setmanes.… <a href="https://t.co/aYn57EHQTD">pic.twitter.com/aYn57EHQTD</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1890820551762931842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Punter, a starter in all 26 games this season, leads Barcelona with 16.5 points per game and also averages 3.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds. Punter is second on the team in minutes, playing 26:42 per game.

Ahead of the last eight regular-season rounds, Barcelona sits in the ninth place in the standings with a 14-12 record. It’s next game is *El Clásico* at Real Madrid, followed by a road test at ALBA Berlin, and Punter seems set to miss both of those games.

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Domestic Cups: Cedevita, Buducnost lift trophies, Besiktas ends 13-year wait

### Montenegro: Buducnost secures 17th Cup trophy

McKinley Wright scored 34 points to lead Buducnost VOLI Podgorica to a dramatic 105-104 win over a city rival Studentski Centar in the final of the Montenegrin Cup that took place in Bijelo Polje. This is 17th Cup title for Buducnost, which avenged its 1-point loss against the same rival last season.

In a high-scoring affair, teams traded leads for four quarters. Buducnost went in front 98-92, but the score was tied at 101-101 with 70 seconds left. In the remaining time, Kenan Kamenjas delivered a key block on the defensive end for Buducnost, while Wright made free throws that secured the team another trophy.

Wright made 10 of 12 two-point shots, and also dished 5 assists. Fletcher Magee netted 21 points on 5 of 9 three-point shooting, Kamenjas collected 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Aleksa Ilic scored 13 in a win. Bernard Neal netted 30 in a losing effort.

### Spain: Gran Canaria sinks Valencia

In the all-EuroCup quarterfinal in the Spanish Cup, tournament host Dreamland Gran Canaria downed Valencia Basket 79-65 to reach the semifinals where it will play against Real Madrid.  Mike Tobey scored 19 on 9 of 9 two-point shooting with 7 rebounds, Joe Thomasson scored 14 points, while Andrew Albicy had 11 points and 7 assists. Jean Montero scored 15 for Valencia.

Gran Canaria had a fast start, with Andrew Albicy scoring 9 points to open a 19-10 first-quarter lead. Valencia stepped up defensively, and used a three-pointer from Josep Puerto to close within 27-25, but Gran Canaria scored the next 6 points before opening an 11-point lead in the final minute of the second quarter after a three from Joe Thomasson. Valencia cut within 45-40 midway through the third quarter, but Mike Tobey and Pierre Pelos combined to score the first 9 points in an 12-1 run that extended the lead to 57-41. Valencia tried to get its offense going, but Thomasson’s triple with 5:53 minutes left made it 72-55, and Gran Canaria was on its way to victory.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">💛💛💛 <a href="https://t.co/wtLpq1rmNY">pic.twitter.com/wtLpq1rmNY</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1890527184940315020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Slovenia: Cedevita wins fourth straight

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has won its fourth consecutive Slovenian Cup trophy after blowing past Krka Novo Mesto 102-71 on Friday night in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Gregor Glas led Cedevita with 21 points. DeVante Jones scored 17, Aleksej Nikolic had 15 and Jaka Blazic 14 points in a win.

Krka was ahead 23-25 after 10 minutes, but it was all Cedevita after that. Glas and Blazic had 13 points each at halftime as Cedevita held 53-42 lead, only for the margin to keep growing after the break. Lead was at 80-58 after 30 minutes, and as big as 33 points in the fourth as Cedevita cruised to another domestic trophy.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">POKAL JE NAŠ!<br><br>✅ 24. pokalna lovorika za Zmaje<br>✅ 4. zaporedna pokalna lovorika <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PokalSpar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PokalSpar</a> <a href="https://t.co/EqOY7aGi47">pic.twitter.com/EqOY7aGi47</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1890510353592639594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Turkiye: Besiktas ends long wait

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul is the first finalist of the 2025 Turkish Cup after beating Mersin 83-63 on Friday night in Sanliurfa. It is the first time Besiktas is back to the Cup finals since 2012, which is the only time in club history it won this trophy. In Sunday’s final, Besiktas will face Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

In the semis against Mersin, Besiktas used a 15-2 run to open a 21-8 lead in the first quarter, which turned out to be the lead it never relinquished. Mersin did half the deficit in the second, and got within 3 points in the third quarter, but Besiktas put together a 0-14 fourth-quarter run, which included a four-point play from Dustin Sleva, to pull away to 76-57 and secure a victory.

Jonah Mathews paced Besiktas, the BKT EuroCup quarterfinalist, with 18 points. Dustin Sleva collected 15 and 6 rebounds, Berk Ugurlu had 11 points, and Kyle Allman scored 10 in a win.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Şanlıurfa&#39;da final üçlüsü Dustin Sleva&#39;dan! 💫 <br><br>🦅 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9FFibabanka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeşiktaşFibabanka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Potan%C4%B1nKartallar%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PotanınKartalları</a> <a href="https://t.co/knGe83J5Gk">pic.twitter.com/knGe83J5Gk</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş Fibabanka (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1890448809852846094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### France: Bourg out of Leaders Cup

AS Monaco beat Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 101-88 to book a place in the Leaders Cup semifinals. Mike James finished with 31 points, and Elie Okobo scored 18 in Monaco’s win. Joel Ayayi had 15 for Bourg, while Maksim Salash, Hugo Benitez and Jean-Marc Pensa scored 11 apiece in a loss.

James scored 16 points in the first two quarters, including 10 consecutive that helped Monaco turn a 19-28 deficit into a 35-30 lead. But Ayayi strung together 6 unanswered points for Bourg, starting a late second-quarter run that put Bourg up 46-51 at halftime. The teams kept trading blows throughout the second half before Strazel first set-up Petr Cornelie for an alley-oop dunk three-point play, then Strazel nailed a three-pointer to help open an 85-79 lead with 5 minutes to go. Okobo’s 5 points, including a three-pointer, and a James-to-Cornelie alley-oop opened a double-digit lead, 93-81, as Monaco booked its place in the semifinals.

### Poland: Trefl out in quarterfinals

Trefl Sopot was ousted in the quarterfinals by King Szczecin, 77-97, ending Trefl’s bid to win Polish Cup crown for the second time in three years. In this clash, Trefl was down by double digits already in the first quarter, and the deficit was as big as 21 points midway through the second, and 30-52 at halftime, as Szczecin was well on its way to the semifinals. Isaiah Whitehead led the winners with 21 points, and James Woodard scored 17. Meanwhile, Jakub Schenk had 14 points and 7 assists for Trefl, and Geoffrey Groselle also scored 14 in a loss.

On Friday night, EuroCup teams are competing for Cup trophies in Turkey, Spain, Poland, France, Slovenia and Montenegro.

### Greece: Olympiacos, Panathinaikos return to the finals

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus are back to the Greek Cup finals. Olympiacos earned the right to defend its Cup crown, and try to win its fourth straight, after a 94-75 win over PAOK Thessaloniki. The Reds overcame a slow start, and a 5-13 deficit with a 12-1 second-quarter run to take a 44-35 halftime lead. Olympiacos and PAOK traded buckets for most of the third quarter and the first 5 minutes of the fourth, before the Reds sealed the deal.

Sasha Vezenkov scored 21 points, Shaquielle McKissic had 18, and Giannoulis Larentzakis netted 16 in a win. Rocky Kreuser pace PAOK with 18 points.

Panathinaikos reached the finals with a 91-73 over Promithas Patras, as they will be looking to win their first Cup title since 2021. Konstantinos Mitoglou paced Panathinaikos with 17 points plus 9 rebounds, Wenyan Gabriel scored 11 of his 14 points in the first half, Cedi Osman had 13 points and Kendrick Nunn 11 in a win.

The Greens took the lead for good at the end of the first quarter through Cedi Osman, who also continued to lead the way in the second quarter. With some help from Konstantinos Mitoglou, Panathinaikos opened 41-31 lead at the break. The Greens kept the margin safe after the break, with Mitoglou’s triple making it 63-50 after 30 minutes, and Panathinaikos scored the first 10 points of the fourth quarter before cruising to victory.

### Serbia: Zvezda, Partizan to face off in the finals

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade will face each other in the all-EuroLeague Serbian Cup final in Nis, Serbia on Saturday. Partizan led from start to finish in a 83-63 win over Mega Superbet, while Crvena Zvezda earned a right to battle for its fifth consecutive Serbian Cup crown after an 84-63 semifinal win over FMP Soccerbet on Friday night.

Filip Petrusev had 22 points plus 8 rebounds, Joel Bolomboy collected 16 points and 8 rebounds and Dejan Davidovac posted 12 points and 8 rebounds in a win. Zvezda’s opponent in the final will be either arch rival Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade or Mega Superbet.

Petrusev scored 13 points in the first quarter to set the tone, but Zvezda did not pull away in the first half. A three-pointer apiece from Nemanja Nedovic and Isaiah Canaan in the last 5 minutes of the second quarter helped Zvezda to 41-35 halftime lead. Bolomboy extended the margin to double digits early in the third quarter, but FMP was not going away and cut the margin to 56-53 late in the third. But Zvezda replied with a 10-2 run, capped by a triple from Yago Dos Santos that restored a double-digit margin early in the fourth, and Crvena Zvezda never looked back.

In the second semifinal, Partizan pulled away to 36-22 lead with a 10-0 second-quarter run fueled by Tyrique Jones, Sterling Brown and Duane Washington. Lead was as big as 19 points, and 49-33 at halftime. Mega closed the gap in the third quarter, 53-46, but Tyrique Jones and Washington quickly restored a double-digit margin, and Partizan never looked back.

Washington was Partizan’s leading scorer with 17 points, Brown netted 13 and Aleksej Pokusevski had 12 points and 6 rebounds in a win. Bogoljub Markovic paced Mega with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

### Turkiye: Fenerbahce beats arch rival, returns to finals

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul ran past Galatasaray Istanbul 89-74 to book a place in the Turkish Cup finals where it will face another fierce rival, Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul. This is the fifth consecutive edition of the Turkish Cup that will see Fenerbahce play in the finals. Nigel Hayes-Davis scored 10 of his team-high 18 points in the key third quarter for Fenerbahce. Marko Guduric and Errick McCollum each scored 14 points, and Tarik Biberovic had 10. William Cummings scored 22 for Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce took control in the first quarter with a 15-2 run, with Wade Baldwin and Hayes-Davis in main roles. Three-pointers from Biberovic and Sertac Sanli opened a 36-26 lead in the second, and it was 42-35 at halftime. A 13-0 third-quarter run fueled by Guduric, Biberovic and Hayes-Davis broke the game open, giving Fenerbahce a 58-42 lead, and coach Sarunas Jasikevicius’s team rolled to a victory.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Bizimkiler! 💛💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/YqOkEjrcoT">pic.twitter.com/YqOkEjrcoT</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1890494448443719975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Spain: Los Blancos blast their way into semis

Real Madrid has made the first step towards its Spanish Cup crown defense, beating Manresa 92-69 in their quarterfinals game on Friday night. Mario Hezonja led Real with 24 points and 6 rebounds, Sergio Llull had 13 points, while Andres Feliz and Facundo Campazzo 11 apiece.

Hezonja scored the first 5 points, followed by back-to-back triples from Hugo Gonzalez and Llull, all in a 16-4 run that opened the second quarter, put Los Blancos up 38-26. Real held 43-30 at the break. Real extended the lead to 59-37 in the third quarter, and cruised the rest of the way, booking a place in the semis where it will play the tournament host Dreamland Gran Canaria.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🙌 ¡En semifinales! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/eIhiRpETIL">pic.twitter.com/eIhiRpETIL</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1890485287152685426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### France: Monaco, ASVEL reach semis 

AS Monaco beat Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 101-88 to book a place in the Leaders Cup semifinals, where it will face a fellow EuroLeague side LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne which beat Strasbourg 90-75 on Friday in Caen, France. Meanwhile the defending champ Paris Basketball is out of after an 86-92 quarterfinals loss against Saint Quentin.

Monaco’s Mike James scored 16 points in the first two quarters, including 10 consecutive that helped Monaco turn a 19-28 deficit into a 35-30 lead. But Joel Ayayi strung together 6 unanswered points for Bourg, starting a late second-quarter run that put Bourg up 46-51 at halftime. The teams kept trading blows throughout the second half before Strazel first set-up Petr Cornelie for an alley-oop dunk three-point play, then Strazel nailed a three-pointer to help open an 85-79 lead with 5 minutes to go. Elie Okobo’s 5 points, including a three-pointer, and a James-to-Cornelie alley-oop opened a double-digit lead, 93-81, as Monaco booked its place in the semifinals.

James finished with 31 points, and Okobo scored 18 in the win. Ayayi had 15 for Bourg, while Maksim Salash, Hugo Benitez and Jean-Marc Pensa scored 11 apiece in a loss.

In the last game of the night, ASVEL finished the first half on a 12-1 run, fueled by big men Tarik Black and Joffrey Lauvergne, which gave it a 44-36 halftime lead. ASVEL then scored the first 7 points of the third quarter, and never allowed its win to come into question the rest of the way. Theo Maledon and Lauvergne each scored 16 points, while Andre Roberson collected 14 points and 13 rebounds. Brice Dessert scored 15 for Strasbourg.

Earlier in the day, Paris had TJ Shorts and Nadir Hifi combine for 26 first-half points to hold a 49-37 halftime lead, and the margin was 14 points after the first possession of the third quarter. But Saint Quentin rallied back behind Nolan Traore and Dominik Olejniczak, and took the lead late in the third and kept a slim lead for most of the fourth. In the final minute, with Paris down 86-87, Yakuba Ouattara’s corner triple rimmed-out, only for Oniangue to bank a shot-clock beating three on the other end, with 10.3 seconds to go, sealing Saint Quentin’s win. Shorts scored 24 points, and Hifi had 20 in a losing effort. Traore had 20 for the winner, while Olejniczak collected 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Friday was packed with Cup action, as nine different Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams competed across the continent. Eight of the nine won, each by a winning margin of 13 points or more.

Domestic Cups: Mike James stars, EuroLeague teams win big

Top 10 Plays | January | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

### Israel: Maccabi is the champion!

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has got its hands on the Israeli Cup for the first time since 2021 after beating Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 87-72 in the final on Thursday night. Oded Kattash's men outscored Jerusalem in the first three quarters (20-15, 16-15, 30-14) to take a 66-44 lead into the final frame. Despite Jerusalem winning the fourth period 21-28, it wasn't enough as Maccabi secured a well-earned win.

Maccabi's Rokas Jokubaitis starred with 20 points and 8 assists, Levi Randolph netted 19 points against his former team, and Jasiel Rivero paired 13 points with 8 rebounds. Jerusalem's Jared Harper had 23 points in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">4️⃣6️⃣🏆 <a href="https://t.co/MHHFJvzEDp">pic.twitter.com/MHHFJvzEDp</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱​ (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1890143074321571953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Serbia: Partizan reaches the last four

Looking to win its first Serbian Cup since 2020, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade moved one step closer to its goal by advancing to the semifinals with an 85-69 semifinal win over Vojvodina on Thursday night. Partizan netted 26 points in the fourth quarter against Vojvodina to put the win on ice with minutes to spare.

Zeljko Obradovic's squad erupted for 27 points in the first period to hold a 27-19 lead at the end of the frame, but a defensive battle ensued in the second as both teams scored 10 points, making it 37-29 at halftime. Vojvodina came out of the break with a point to prove and netted 28 points to Partizan's 22 to set up a fascinating fourth quarter, with the score 59-57 in Partizan's favor. However, Partizan put its foot on the gas, outscoring Vojvodina 26-12 to come away with an 85-69 victory.

Carlik Jones impressed for Partizan with 24 points and 7 assists, as did Tyrique Jones with 21 points and 5 rebounds. The other player to net in double figures was Duane Washington with 14 points, while Sterling Brown and Balsa Koprivica added 9 and 7 points, respectively.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pobeda crno-belih u četvrtfinalu Mozzart Kupa Radivoj Korać!✊🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/VNV7skLByK">pic.twitter.com/VNV7skLByK</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1890113929663377523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Greece: Olympiacos locks up semifinal place

Olympiacos Piraeus finds itself in the semifinals of the Greek Cup after beating Karditsas 71-54 on Thursday night. The Reds topped Karditsas in all four quarters (21-14, 14-13, 18-15, 18-12), but they nevertheless found it difficult to pull away, having taken an 11-point advantage (53-42) into the fourth period.

Sasha Vezenkov was Olympiacos's top scorer with 19 points and Alec Peters wasn't far behind with 15, while Nikola Milutinov finished with 8 points and 12 rebounds.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">ΤΕΛΙΚΟ 🏀 Final 8 Greek Cup: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> - Καρδίτσα 71-54 <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/einaigiorti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#einaigiorti</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CupMenHellas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CupMenHellas</a> <a href="https://t.co/8fRGGkh0iX">pic.twitter.com/8fRGGkh0iX</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1890128930096705739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Spain: Barcelona is eliminated!

FC Barcelona is out at the quarterfinal stage of the Spanish Cup after losing 91-86 against Tenerife. Joan Penarroya's team led 66-73 after 30 minutes, but they were held to just 13 fourth-quarter points as Tenerife completed its comeback attempt. A bad night for Barcelona was compounded by an injury to Kevin Punter early in the third quarter, with Penarroya telling Movistar after the game that it is "bad news" in relation to his condition.

Tomas Satoransky finished with 17 points for Barcelona, while Jabari Parker scored 11. Joel Parra and Chimezie Metu netted 9 points apiece, and Juan Nunez contributed 8 points. Punter had 7 points when he suffered a left shoulder injury.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/KTJrqgooww">pic.twitter.com/KTJrqgooww</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1890165841452495294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barcelona is out of the Spanish Cup after losing in the quarterfinals

Domestic Cups: Maccabi wins Israeli Cup; Partizan, Olympiacos book semifinal spots

### Slovenia: Cedevita can defend its trophy

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana leaned on a strong fourth quarter to beat Triglav 63-83 in the semifinals of the Slovenian Cup and reach the final. The winner of the last three editions of the Slovenian Cup, Cedevita held a 54-60 edge after 30 minutes but held Triglav to just 9 fourth-quarter points while scoring 23 itself.

The first two quarters were tight, too, with Cedevita leading 16-18 at the end of the first period and 37-44 at halftime, but Zvezdan Mitrovic's side pulled away in the fourth frame. Brynton Lemar was Cedevita's top scorer on the night with 14 points, followed by Gregor Glas and Bine Prepelic with 11 apiece.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">Polfinale: ✅<br><br>Čakamo tekmeca v finalu.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/vSxZF4THCy">pic.twitter.com/vSxZF4THCy</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1890112174758195678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Israel: Jerusalem loses in the final

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem had beaten Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in the last two Israeli Cup finals, but it suffered an 87-72 defeat in the final on Thursday night. Yonatan Alon's men were outscored by Maccabi in the first three quarters (20-15, 16-15, 30-14) and trailed 66-44 heading into the final frame. Despite Jerusalem winning the fourth period 21-28, it wasn't enough as Maccabi secured a well-earned win.

Maccabi's Rokas Jokubaitis starred with 20 points and 8 assists, Levi Randolph netted 19 points against his former team, and Jasiel Rivero paired 13 points with 8 rebounds. Jerusalem's Jared Harper had 23 points in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">תוצאת סיום <a href="https://t.co/c5EGHCbiQh">pic.twitter.com/c5EGHCbiQh</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/1890142111452000360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Spain: Joventut's dream is over

Joventut Badalona came into the Spanish Cup hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 2008, but it wasn't to be as Unicaja Malaga came away with a 100-83 quarterfinal win in Gran Canaria. 

Despite the two teams being deadlocked at 42-42 at halftime, Unicaja took control of the contest in the third period by outscoring Dani Miret's team 31-19 to make it 73-61 after 30 minutes. Joventut was unable to turn things around in the fourth as Unicaja won the quarter 27-22 to come away with the eventual 100-83 victory. Sam Dekker top scored with 23 points, with Devon Dotson adding 15 and Kassius Roberson and Ante Tomic both nettting 12.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🔐 Final. Diem adeu a la Copa<a href="https://twitter.com/unicajaCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@unicajaCB</a> 100-83 <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Penya1930</a><br><br>🎯 Sam Dekker: 23 punts<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityOfBadalona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CityOfBadalona</a> <a href="https://t.co/V7YXTtIpEq">pic.twitter.com/V7YXTtIpEq</a></p>&mdash; Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930) <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930/status/1890119605466853440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Joventut and Hapoel Jerusalem both fell to defeat

Domestic Cups: Cedevita Olimpija advances to final

Hapoel Tel Aviv BC and Patrick Beverley have mutually reached an agreement to terminate the former NBA guard's contract.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Patrick Beverley mutually terminate contract

[Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/) has reached an agreement with [Patrick Beverley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/patrick-beverley/001927/) to mutually terminate the former NBA guard's contract, the club announced on Thursday.

Beverley averaged 10.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 14 BKT EuroCup games for Hapoel as it secured second spot in Group A and thus a bye to the quarterfinals.

"The club and player Patrick Beverley reached an agreement this evening (Thursday) on the mutual termination of the contract, thus the player will leave the team," Hapoel said in a statement posted on Twitter. "We thank Patrick for his contribution to the club and wish him great success in his future endeavors."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">המועדון והשחקן פטריק בברלי הגיעו הערב (חמישי) להסכם על סיום הדדי של החוזה, ובכך השחקן יעזוב את הקבוצה. <br><br>אנו מודים לפטריק על תרומתו למועדון ומאחלים לו הצלחה רבה בהמשך דרכו.<br><br>ג&#39;ורג&#39; חינאס, המנהל המקצועי: &quot;אנו מודים לפטריק על התקופה שבה היה חלק מהמועדון.<br>המסירות והמחויבות שהפגין… <a href="https://t.co/scPB54ejyU">pic.twitter.com/scPB54ejyU</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1890125936269328891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hapoel's signing of Beverley last summer came amongst much fanfare, with the 36-year-old returning to play on the old continent for the first time since December 2012. 

He had spent 11 and a half years back in the United States prior to landing in Israel, making 737 appearances in the NBA for the Houston Rockets (2013-17), Los Angeles Clippers (2017-21), Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-22), Los Angeles Lakers (2022-23), Chicago Bulls (2022-23), Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24) and Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24).

Beverley previously played in the EuroCup for Spartak St. Petersburg (2011-13) and in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with Olympiacos Piraeus (2009-10), having helped the Reds reach the 2010 EuroLeague Championship Game.

More Hapoel Tel Aviv News

He made 14 appearances for the Israeli team in this season's EuroCup campaign

Top 10 Blocks | January | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Top  10 Plays - CRUCIAL MOMENTS | January  |  2024-25 BKT EuroCup 

Top  10 Plays | January |  2024-25 BKT EuroCup 

- **The Ultimate 3x3 Basketball Tournament Hits February 22!**
- **Secure your spot to the event, free registration** [here,](https://euroleague.tbits.me/tb_app/518045) **only few seats left!**

The highly anticipated Hoop District presented by Turkish Airlines, the premier 3x3 content creators’ tournament, is back and bigger than ever – landing in Bologna on February 22! This exciting event brings basketball to the heart of Italy’s Basketball City, with an action-packed day that promises more than just thrilling games. Expect an electrifying blend of entertainment, music, and plenty of surprises, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Bologna Fiera, starting from 4PM to 9PM.

**The Home Advantage: Alessandro della Giusta Leads Team Bologna**

This year, local hero [Alessandro della Giusta](https://www.tiktok.com/@aledellagiusta?lang=fr), from Team Bologna, will be leading his squad into the tournament, with the ultimate goal of clinching victory right in their hometown. Alessandro shared his excitement about the challenge: "Representing your own nation is always a unique and special experience. Bologna is a city in Italy famous for its passion for basketball, and it’s a true pleasure to be part of this reality. Additionally, I have friends who have played in Serie A, and I hope to show them, with my dedication, how determined and strong I am."

**Entertainment, Stars, and Surprises Between the Hoops**

When the basketball action pauses, the fun is just getting started. Prepare for an adrenaline-packed day featuring a breakdance competition, a thrilling dunk contest, and surprise appearances from some of the most exciting local celebrities, including [Valentina Vignali](https://www.instagram.com/valentinavignali/)*,* [Alice Sabatini](https://www.instagram.com/alice.sabatini/)*,* and [Tommaso Marino](https://www.instagram.com/tommy_marino1/)*.* The star power doesn’t end there—Virtus players [Riccardo Visconti](https://www.youtube.com/@Visco_9/videos) and [Rayjon Tucker ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rayjon-tucker/012591/)will also join in, mingling with fans and soaking up the high-energy atmosphere.

With the crowd buzzing, DJ [Waffle Da Sizzla](https://www.instagram.com/waffledasizzla/?hl=en) will keep the beats flowing, while [Fede Flora](https://www.instagram.com/_fedefiora/) from Virtus Bologna entertains with his witty banter, making sure the hype never dies down.

**Activate Your Senses: Must-See Stands and Exciting Experiences**

But that’s not all—this year’s Hoop District promises to be a sensory overload, with plenty of stands offering interactive experiences. Don’t miss the *EuroLeague 25th Anniversary* stand, presented by [BKT](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bkt-tyres/posts/?feedView=all), where fans can relive some of the most iconic moments in basketball history and have the opportunity to see all the EuroLeague trophies up close, take photos with them, and experience a unique basketball moment. Challenge your skills at the [Motorola](https://www.linkedin.com/company/motorola-mobility/) stand in an epic last-shot battle against influencers. Need a break? Head to the Turkish Airlines VIP Lounge to unwind in style or taste the local cuisine in the *Food District*, offering a glimpse of Bologna’s finest bites.

**Don’t Miss Out – Register Now! Last seats available!**

With a full schedule of events, entertainment, and non-stop basketball action, the 2025 Hoop District in Bologna is the place to be. **Be sure to secure your spot at this epic event—few seats available left!** [Register for free](https://euroleague.tbits.me/tb_app/518045) today and join us for a day of unforgettable memories.

The ultimate 3x3 basketball tournament hits February 22

Hoop District lands in Bologna!

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decisions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Rounds 11, 21, 22 and 26 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. 

Latest disciplinary sanctions

Round 26

- Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been sanctioned with fines amounting to €20,000 for incidents generated by its fans during the game between Crvena Zvezda and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, under Article 29.2.e) f) and g) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code
- Chimezie Metu of FC Barcelona has been sanctioned with a fine of €4,000 for the lack of respect towards the members of the officiating crew during the game between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos Piraeus, under Article 27.2.b) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code

Round 22

- Coach Pablo Laso of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for comments regarding the officiating performance in accordance with Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Round 21

- Coach Ergin Ataman of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for statements and posts on social media regarding the officiating performance in accordance with Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Round 11

- Mr. Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the majority shareholder of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, has been sanctioned with a fine of €7,500 for statements on social media regarding the officiating performance in accordance with Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decisions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Rounds 11, 21, 22 and 26 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Latest disciplinary decisions

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul used finished the game on a 12-4 run to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 85-80 in the quarterfinals of the Turkish Cup, while Hugo Benitez’s last second free throw lifted Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse into the French Cup semifinals with a 64-65 victory over AS Alcase

Domestic cups: Besiktas tops Efes in Turkish quarterfinals, Bourg advances in France

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul used finished the game on a 12-4 run to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 85-80 in the quarterfinals of the Turkish Cup at Besiktas Akatlar Arena. Kyle Allman scored Besiktas final 8 points, including the free throws with 21 seconds remaining to ice the game. He led all scorers with 26 points, while Emanuel Terry posted 20 points and 12 rebounds and Dustin Sleva scored 10. Elijah Bryant paced Efes with 25 points and 8 assists, Jordan Nwora added 21 points and 7 rebounds and Erdan Osmani netted 12 points. In the semifinal on Friday, Besiktas will face Mersin, which eliminated Tofas 101-90 earlier Wednesday thanks to 27 points from Justin Cobbs.

Nwora scored 6 points in the first 3 minutes as Efes grabbed a 2-10 lead. Besiktas rallied behind Sleva and Allman to tie it at 19-19 before P:J. Dozier put Efes ahead 19-20 at the end of the first quarter. Yigit Arslan gave Besiktas its first lead early in the second quarter and it held on to a 43-41 halftime edge. Bryant helped Efes take control in the third quarter with the lead reaching 49-63 on an Osmani triple. The difference was still 9 several minutes into the fourth quarter when Besiktas scored 8 straight points to get back into the game and set up Allman’s strong finish.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Muhteşem atmosfer, harika geri dönüş! 💪 ING Türkiye Kupası&#39;nda Yarı Finaldeyiz! 😎<br><br>Beşiktaş Fibabanka 85-80 Anadolu Efes | Maç Sonucu<br><br>🦅 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9FFibabanka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeşiktaşFibabanka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Potan%C4%B1nKartallar%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PotanınKartalları</a> <a href="https://t.co/g4SnmT7Cqw">pic.twitter.com/g4SnmT7Cqw</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş Fibabanka (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1889762476989841492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### French Cup: Benitez lifts Bourg in quarterfinal thriller

Hugo Benitez’s last second free throw lifted Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse into the French Cup semifinals with a 64-65 victory over AS Alcase. The contest appeared headed for overtime after the French second division side led for the majority of the game. With the score tied,  Djordje Milosevic was called for a foul on Benitez when the latter penetrated and he sank the game-winning foul shot.

Kevin Kokila led the winners with 15 points and 10 rebounds and Xavier Castaneda added 9 points and 7 assists for Bourg. Yvann Mbaya paced Alcase with 13 points and 13 boards.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">VICTOIRE ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/basket_asa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basket_asa</a> - 64 🆚 65 - JL Bourg<br><br>Sur le fil, l&#39;équipe se qualifie en demi-finale de Coupe de France 🏆<br><br>🙏 Félicitations à <a href="https://twitter.com/basket_asa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basket_asa</a> pour son parcours et son public chaud bouillant durant le match <a href="https://t.co/HwJdvO3C0E">pic.twitter.com/HwJdvO3C0E</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1889781184067932300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Efes will meet Mersin on Friday in the semifinals

Olimpia Milano, Crvena Zvezda BC and Panathinaikos BC each won respectively in the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup Frecciarossa Final Eight, Radivoj Korac Cup and the Greek Cup on Wednesday. 

Domestic cups: Milan, Zvezda, Panathinaikos march into semis

### Italy: Milan KO's Virtus in quarterfinals

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan bounced Virtus Segafredo Bologna with a 77-91 win in the Frecciarossa Final Eight at Inalpi Olympic Arena in Turin, Italy. Shavon Shields paced Milan with 19 points, Zach LeDay posted 16 points and 7 rebounds, Nenad Dimitrijevic added 14 points and Leandro Bolmaro 10. Momo Diouf scored a game-high 20 for Virtus, Toko Shengelia paired 14 points with 8 rebounds and Marco Belinelli contributed 10 points in defeat. Milan will next face Germani Brescia in the semifinals. Brescia beat Bertram Derthona Tortona 86-79 in the first quarterfinal game.

Alessandro Pajola gave Virtus an early lead, but Milan got a three each from Stefano Tonut and Dimitrijevic in a 0-9 run to take the lead and it was 18-20 after 10 minutes. Milan then went off for 27 points in the second quarter to lead 33-47 at halftime. The margin reached 19 in the third and Milan held on the rest of the way.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Semifinals 🤍❤️🔜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insieme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insieme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaOlimpia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaOlimpia</a> <a href="https://t.co/Eq6naJxfb5">pic.twitter.com/Eq6naJxfb5</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1889790850625872240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Serbia: Zvezda blasts Borac 104-70

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade made easy work of Borac Cacak in claiming a 104-70 victory in the first quarterfinal of the Radivoj Korac Cup on Wednesday at Cair Sports Center in Nis, Serbia. Zvezda jumped to a 10-4 start and led 30-19 late in the opening quarter. It was 55-44 at halftime before an 8-0 start to the second half saw Zvezda pull away for good.  

Ognjen Dobric led the way for Zvezda with 18 points, Filip Petrusev paired 16 points with 6 rebounds, Nemanja Nedovic scored 15 and Isaiah Canaan 11. Pavle Nikolic was Borac’s top scorer with 14 points.  

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">Убедљив тријумф у четвртфиналу 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sportmts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sportmts</a> <a href="https://t.co/vY0zzKtVZO">pic.twitter.com/vY0zzKtVZO</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1889749961396334928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Greece: Panathinaikos overpowers Peristeri

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens routed Peristeri Athens 93-63 in the quarterfinals at Nea Alikarnassos behind a balanced attack that saw all 11 players in uniform make a basket. Cedi Osman scored 6 points in a 14-0 run that bridged the first two quarters that broke the game open. The Greens led 48-26 by halftime and cruised the rest of the way.

Osman finished with 15 points for Panathinaikos, Konstantinos Mitolglou and Wenyen Gabriel netted 12 points each and posted 8 and 7 rebounds, respectively, and Kendrick Nunn dished out 8 assists for the winners. Jarell Eddie led Peristeri with 15 points. Panathinaikos will take on Promitheas in Friday’s semifinal. Promitheas defeated Megaridas 86-77 earlier Wednesday.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final Score ☘️<br><br>We have advanced to the semi finals!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/peristeribc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peristeribc</a> 93-63 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Club1908?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Club1908</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneClubOneApp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneClubOneApp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OPAP_Final8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OPAP_Final8</a> <a href="https://t.co/q6HFkPlZM9">pic.twitter.com/q6HFkPlZM9</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1889767525052772823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Turkiye: Allman, Terry lead Besiktas past Efes

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul used finished the game on a 12-4 run to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 85-80 in the quarterfinals of the Turkish Cup at Besiktas Akatlar Arena. Kyle Allman scored Besiktas final 8 points, including the free throws with 21 seconds remaining to ice the game. He led all scorers with 26 points, while Emanuel Terry posted 20 points and 12 rebounds and Dustin Sleva scored 10. Elijah Bryant paced Efes with 25 points and 8 assists, Jordan Nwora added 21 points and 7 rebounds and Erdan Osmani netted 12 points. In the semifinal on Friday, Besiktas will face Mersin, which eliminated Tofas 101-90 earlier Wednesday thanks to 27 points from Justin Cobbs.

Nwora scored 6 points in the first 3 minutes as Efes grabbed a 2-10 lead. Besiktas rallied behind Sleva and Allman to tie it at 19-19 before P:J. Dozier put Efes ahead 19-20 at the end of the first quarter. Yigit Arslan gave Besiktas its first lead early in the second quarter and it held on to a 43-41 halftime edge. Bryant helped Efes take control in the third quarter with the lead reaching 49-63 on an Osmani triple. The difference was still 9 several minutes into the fourth quarter when Besiktas scored 8 straight points to get back into the game and set up Allman’s strong finish.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">ING Türkiye Kupası Çeyrek Final<br>Beşiktaş Fibabanka 85 - 80 Anadolu Efes | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/RZRITYm6pf">pic.twitter.com/RZRITYm6pf</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1889761492997734877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alongside those three winners, Virtus and Efes both saw their cup runs end