Name: Top 10 Plays | RS Round 20 | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

The French team again showed its quality by winning at Efes last time out and the brilliance of [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (18.6 points and 4.4 assists per night) is continuing to give freedom to veteran [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), who has double-digit PIRs in six straight games. Partizan has blown hot and cold in recent games but has been boosted by the return of [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/), with the Danish guard combining 16 points with 7 boards in last week’s loss at Panathinaikos. [ASVEL triumphed 79-82](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/asvel-stuns-partizan-for-first-road-win-79-82/) when the teams met in Belgrade in December behind 21 points from Maledon, so it will look to wrap up a head-to-head advantage on Tuesday.

Game Videos

\- When ASVEL pulled out a 79-82 road win over Partizan in Round 16, it was ASVEL's first road win in this rivalry in more than 20 years. Theo Maledon scored 21 points and Neal Sako pulled down a career-high 6 offensive rebounds.

\- Partizan’s biggest road victory in a EuroLeague game came last season in Round 2 when it beat LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 62-88.

\- When ASVEL edged Partizan 91-87 at home in December 2022 behind 32 points from Nando De Colo, he became the second-oldest player to score at least 30 points in EuroLeague history.

\- This rivalry goes back to 1981 and Partizan leads 8-7.

\- Partizan and ASVEL split road wins in the 2018-19 EuroCup season.

\- ASVEL center Joffrey Lauvergne made history by becoming Partizan's first foreign team captain when he played there for a season and a half, from 2012 to 2014.

\- Lauvergne and ASVEL guard Nando De Colo played under Partizan head coach Zeljko Obradovic at Fenerbahce Istanbul during the 2019-20 season. Lauvergne also played there under Obradovic in the 2018-19 campaign.

\- Partizan's Sterling Brown and ASVEL's Paris Lee were high-school teammates at Chicago-area Proviso East High School.

\- Frank Ntilikina has been a teammate of ASVEL's Nando De Colo on the French national team. Together, they won silver medals at the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics, and a bronze at the 2019 Basketball World Cup.

\- Partizan center Balsa Koprivica set career highs in PIR (17), blocks (4) and steals (3) in Round 16 against ASVEL.

\- Partizan guard Duane Washington dished a personal-best 8 assists against ASVEL in Round 16.

\- Partizan guard Iffe Lundberg scored a career-high 23 points while playing for CSKA Moscow against ASVEL in April 2021.

\- ASVEL guard David Lighty grabbed a career-high 8 rebounds while playing for JSF Nanterre against Partizan in November 2013.

Game News

A pair of direct rivals just outside the top 10 will attempt to boost their playoff hopes as ASVEL (9-11) hosts Partizan (9-11). 

Game Notes: ASVEL vs. Partizan

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-01-14T19:00:00.000Z)

Last week’s thrashing of Besiktas was a belated demonstration of Joventut’s quality, with [Kassius Robertson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kassius-robertson/012740/) maintaining his strong form by pouring in 17 points. Ther visitor will need a performance of similar quality against a Gran Canaria that stood strong on the road last week to overcome Ulm, where [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mike-tobey/008966/) showed his quality in the paint with 10 points and 10 boards. His battle against visiting bigs [Art Pustovyi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/artem-pustovyi/004834/) and [Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/002507/) will be well worth watching in this mouthwatering matchup.

GAME NOTES

\- Gran Canaria edged Joventut 76-78 in Round 6 behind Mike Tobey’s double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.

\- Joventut defeated Gran Canaria 89-78 two weeks ago in the Spanish League behind 20 points from Sam Dekker.

\- Joventut center Ante Tomic tallied 18 points and a EuroCup career-high 15 rebounds against Gran Canaria in Round 6.

\- In the first-ever meeting between the teams in the EuroCup, Gran Canaria edged Joventut 89-86 behind 17 points from Andrew Albicy in the 2023 single-game semifinals. Five Gran Canaria players (Jovan Kljajaic, Albicy, Nicolas Brussino, Miquel Salvo and John Shurna) and four from Joventut (Yanick Kraag, Pep Busquets, Guillem Vives and Ante Tomic) remain on the teams’ rosters from that game.

\- Joventut center Artem Pustovyi spent the 2021-22 season with Gran Canaria and was a teammate of current Gran Canaria players Albicy, Nicolas Brussino, Miquel Salvo and John Shurna.

\- Joventut guard Guillem Vives a teammate of Gran Canaria center Mike Tobey at Valencia Basket during the 2016-17 season and again between 2018 and 2021. They won the EuroCup together in 2019.

\- Vives was a teammate of Gran Canaria forward John Shurna at Valencia Basket during the 2015-16 season.

\- Gran Canaria guard Caros Alocen and Joventut swingman Adam Hanga were teammates at Real Madrid from 2021 through 2023. They won the EuroLeague together in 2023.

\- Joventut swingman Adam Hanga was a teammate of Gran Canaria center Mike Tobey last season at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.

\- Gran Canaria head coach Jaka Lakovic was an assistant coach at Joventut during the 2018-19 season.

GAME FACTS

### Dreamland Gran Canaria

 

**Streaks**

Nico Brussino has made at least 1 three-pointer in 22 of his last 23 games.

Caleb Homesley has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 of his last 13 games.

Andrew Albicy has recorded at least 1 steal in eight straight games.

Mike Tobey has had PIRs in double figures in five of his last six games.

Tobey has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in nine straight games.

Joe Thomasson has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

Miquel Salvo has recorded at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Caleb Homesley posted his career high in Time played with 32:44 for Hamburg Towers against Joventut Badalona on january 26, 2022.

Caleb Homesley posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 3 for Hamburg Towers against Joventut Badalona on january 26, 2022.

Nicolas Brussino posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Gran Canaria against Joventut Badalona on april 26, 2023.

Caleb Homesley posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Hamburg Towers against Joventut Badalona on january 26, 2022.

 

**Team Record**

Dreamland Gran Canaria recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this century, 32, against Joventut Badalona on april 26, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Mike Tobey is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,3 per game.

Mike Tobey is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,1 per game.

Andrew Albicy is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2 per game.

Mike Tobey is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.

Carlos Alocen is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.

Pierre Pelos is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 52,4% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Andrew Albicy is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1550 index rating for his career.

John Shurna is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1225 points for his career.

John Shurna is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 499 total rebounds for his career.

John Shurna is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 347 defensive rebounds for his career.

Andrew Albicy is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 651 assists for his career.

Andrew Albicy is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 196 steals for his career.

Miquel Salvo is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 65,98% 2-point % for his career.

John Shurna is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 190 3-pointers made for his career.

Andrew Albicy is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 176 3-pointers made for his career.

John Shurna is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 137 game played for his career.

Andrew Albicy is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 132 game played for his career.

 

 

### Joventut Badalona

 

**Streaks**

Ante Tomic has had double-digit PIRs in 16 straight games.

Devon Dotson has scored more than 10 points in eight of his last nine games.

Dotson had double-digit PIRs in five of his last six games.

Kassius Robertson has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight straight games.

Robertson has made multiple three-pointers in five straight games.

Robertson has scored at least 10 points and had double-digit PIRs in five straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Guillem Vives posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Guillem Vives posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Ante Tomic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 15 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Ante Tomic posted his career high in Time played with 34:15 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Ante Tomic posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 11 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Kaiser Evan Bray-Gates posted his career high in Time played with 35:57 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Adam Hanga posted his career high in Time played with 29:15 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Artem Pustovyi posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Kaiser Evan Bray-Gates posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Kaiser Evan Bray-Gates posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for Joventut Badalona against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Joventut Badalona recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 46, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Joventut Badalona recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 34, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

Joventut Badalona recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 7, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 29, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Ante Tomic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 20,3 per game.

Ante Tomic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,1 per game.

Ante Tomic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,2 per game.

Artem Pustovyi is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.

Ante Tomic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5 per game.

Yannick Kraag is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75% per game.

Devon Durrell Dotson is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,2 per game.

Artem Pustovyi is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 67,8% per game.

Pau Ribas is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 340% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Ante Tomic is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 473 total rebounds for his career.

Ante Tomic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 343 defensive rebounds for his career.

Guillem Vives is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 385 assists for his career.

Pau Ribas is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 383 assists for his career.

Ante Tomic is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 390 2-pointers made for his career.

Pau Ribas is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 181 3-pointers made for his career.

An all-Spanish showdown will see Gran Canaria (10-4) continue to push for a top two finish against a Joventut team (5-9) battling to stay in playoff contention. 

Game Notes and Facts: Gran Canaria vs. Joventut

Dreamland Gran Canaria v Joventut Badalona (2025-01-15T20:00:00.000Z)

The Italian team has won six out of the last seven, with [Kyle Wiltjer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kyle-wiltjer/008052/)'s usual smooth shooting delivering 16 points in last week's win at Hamburg. Cluj needs to bounce back from last week's loss against Jerusalem, when 27 points from in-form [DJ Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dennis-seeley/004862/) weren't enough to compensate a poor defensive performance. Cluj won the season’s first meeting between the teams, triumphing 86-78 in October thanks to a huge fourth quarter comeback led by [Adam Mokoka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/adam-mokoka/012698/), who finished with 16 points, so both teams will understand the importance of playing the full 40 minutes in this crucial encounter.

GAME NOTES

\- Cluj defeated Reyer 86-78 in Round 6 led by 16 points from Adam Mokoko.

\- Cluj forward Karel Guzman posted a season-high PIR of 24 against Reyer in Round 6 with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.  

\- Reyer swept the two games between these teams in the EuroCup in the 2022-23 season, winning both games by 5 points.

\- Cluj guard Adam Mokoka played for Reyer at the end of the 2022-23 season. He was a teammate of current Reyer players Amedeo Tessitori and Jordan Parks.

GAME FACTS

### Umana Reyer Venice

 

**Streaks**

Reyer's Xavier Munford has made at least 1 triple in nine straight games.

Mfiondu Kabengele has scored 10 or more points and had PIRs of 14 or more in seven straight games.

Kabengele has pulled down 7 or more rebounds in seven of his last eight games.

Kabengele has pulled down multiple offensive rebounds in six of his last seven games.

Kabengele has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

Kyle Wiltjer has made 19 consecutive free throws.

Davide Moretti has made at least 1 three-pointer in four straight and seven of his last eight games.

Jordan Parks has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five straight games.

Parks has scored 12 or more points and had PIRs of 12 or more in five of his last six games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Juan Fernandez posted his career high in Points with 11 for Umana Reyer Venice against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 30, 2024.

Juan Fernandez posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for Umana Reyer Venice against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 30, 2024.

Jordan Parks posted his career high in Steals with 4 for Umana Reyer Venice against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Umana Reyer Venice recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this season, 25, against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on september 25, 2024.

Umana Reyer Venice recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this season, 11, against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 22 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,1 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,5 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3,2 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6,2 per game.

Jordan Parks is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,2 per game.

Tyler Ennis is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,3 per game.

Jordan Parks is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 94% per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,4 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,8 per game.

 

 

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca

 

**Streaks**

Cluj sharpshooter Sasu Salin has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 of his last 13 games.

Salin had at least 1 steal in four straight and six of his last seven games.

Zavier Simpson has scored more than 10 points and had PIRs of at least 10 in 13 of the 14 games this season.

Simpson dished at least 5 assists in 13 of his 14 games.

Karel Guzman has recorded at least 1 steal in six of his last seven games.

D.J. Seeley has made 26 consecutive free throws.

Gediminas Orelik has made at least 1 three-pointer in 29 straight games, a streak that dates back to January 2023.

De'Shawn Stephens has had PIRs in double figures in six of his last seven games.

Stephens has scored in double figures in five of his last six games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Karel Guzman posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Umana Reyer Venice on october 30, 2024.

Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Umana Reyer Venice on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this century, 27, against Umana Reyer Venice on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Zavier Simpson is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,3 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,8 per game.

Zach Hankins is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,1 per game.

Zach Hankins is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,1 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,9 per game.

Dennis Seeley is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 96% per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,7 per game.

Zach Hankins is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,4 per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,3 per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 76,9% per game.

Mareks Mejeris is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 73,7% per game.

Sasu Salin is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,3 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,6 per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 70,1% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Dennis Seeley is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1251 points for his career.

Gediminas Orelik is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 211 3-pointers made for his career.

Sasu Salin is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 210 3-pointers made for his career.

A vital battle in Group B will see Reyer (8-6) attempt to maintain its excellent form with a visit from direct rival Cluj (7-7). 

Game Notes and Facts: Reyer vs. Cluj-Napoca

Umana Reyer Venice v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-01-15T19:00:00.000Z)

The Polish team was led to its maiden triumph by 20 points from [Jaroslaw Zyskowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaroslaw-zyskowski/013295/), who also grabbed 9 rebounds in a powerful team performance that delivered a total of 45 boards. So Bahcesehir, which has won three in a row to clinch a playoff berth, will have to fight hard in the paint behind the consistently excellent [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/), who bagged a double-double of 16 points and 10 boards to help propel his team’s latest triumph in last week’s overtime thriller against Buducnost.

GAME NOTES

\- Bahcesehir defeated Trefl 79-67 in Round 6 in what was the first meeting between these clubs.

\- Bahcesehir guard Jaleen Smith scored a season-high 22 points against Trefl in Round 6.

\- Bahcesehir forward Mateusz Ponitka has been a teammate of Trefl Sopot players Jakub Schenk, Jaroslaw Zyskowski and Mikolaj Witlinski on the Polish national team.

GAME FACTS

### Trefl Sopot

 

**Streaks**

Aaron Best has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Geoffrey Groselle has had double-digit PIRs in five straight and seven of his last eight games.

Groselle has had at least 1 steal in seven of his last eight games.

Groselle has scored more than 10 points in five straight games.

Jakub Schenk has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Nick Johnson had at least 5 rebounds, and at least 5 assists in four straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jakub Schenk posted his career high in Time played with 34:55 for Trefl Sopot against Bahcesehir College Istanbul on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jakub Schenk is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,9 per game.

Aaron Best is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 95% per game.

Jakub Schenk is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 94% per game.

Mikolaj Witlinski is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,4% per game.

 

 

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Axel Bouteille has made at least 1 three-point shot in 46 of his last 47 games dating back to the 2020-21 season.

Bouteille scored at least 13 points and has a PIR of 17 or more in five of his last six games.

Jaleen Smith has made 24 consecutive free throws.

Smith has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Smith has scored at least 11 points in five of his last six games.

Tai Odiase had PIRs of 10 or more in 10 of his last 11 games.

Odiase has had 5 or more rebounds in five of his last six games.

CJ Massinburg has made at least 1 three-point shot in six straight games.

Sehmus Hazer had multiple steals in six of his last seven games.

Tyler Cavanaugh has had PIRs in double figures in six straight games.

Cavanaugh has had 6 or more rebounds in nine straight games.

Cavanaugh has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 of his last 11 games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Tai Odiase posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 7 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

Jaleen Smith posted his career high in Points with 22 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

Jaleen Smith posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

Tyler Cavanaugh posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

Tai Odiase posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 17, against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this season, 13, against Trefl Sopot on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Tai Odiase is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 17 per game.

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,4 per game.

Tai Odiase is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,5 per game.

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,2 per game.

Axel Bouteille is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,4 per game.

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,2 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6,1 per game.

Sehmus Hazer is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,7 per game.

Tai Odiase is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 100% per game.

Tai Odiase is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5 per game.

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50% per game.

Axel Bouteille is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 48,3% per game.

Sehmus Hazer is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 321% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Axel Bouteille is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 443 field goals made for his career.

Tai Odiase is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 62,69% field goal % for his career.

Tai Odiase is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 63,85% true shooting % for his career.

After finally gaining its first win by thrashing Wolves last week, Trefl (1-13) will look to cause another upset with a visit from Group A leader Bahcesehir (12-2). 

Game Notes and Facts: Trefl vs. Bahcesehir

Trefl Sopot v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-01-15T18:00:00.000Z)

It’s a key game for both teams as the host looks to climb into the playoff places, while Hapoel is just one game behind Gran Canaria in second place. Buducnost will need a strong game from [Kenan Kamenjas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenan-kamenjas/008325/), who had 12 points and 8 rebounds last week, as he faces visiting big man [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) – the Brazilian is coming off his best game of the season with 19 points and 9 boards to overpower Trento and help Hapoel gain a third straight win.

GAME NOTES

\- Hapoel blasted Buducnost in Round 6 led by Johnathan Motley’s 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

\- Hapoel guard Marcus Foster scored a season-high 23 points against Buducnost in Round 6.

\- Buducnost won the first two meetings between the club, which came in the 2022-23 season.

\- Buducnost center Alen Omic played for Jerusalem during the 2017-18 season.

\- Hapoel guard Patrick Beverley and his Buducnost counterpart Yogi Ferrell were teammates at the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2020-21 season.

\- Beverley and Buducnost guard McKinley Wright were teammates at the Dallas Mavericks during the 2022-23 season.

GAME FACTS

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

 

**Streaks**

Yogi Ferrell has made at least 1 three-pointer in nine of his last 10 games.

Ferrell has had PIRs of 11 or more in nine of his last 10 games.

Fletcher Magee has made multiple three-pointers in 12 of his last 13 games.

Juwan Morgan has scored more than 10 point and has had PIRs of 12 or more in five of his last six games.

Kenan Kamenjas has scored more than 10 point and has had PIRs of 15 or more in five of his last six games.

Kamenjas pulled down at least 5 rebounds in five of his last six games.

Rasheed Sulaimon has had PIRs in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Sulaimon has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Dordije Jovanovic posted his career high in Index Rating with 5 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 30, 2024.

Dordije Jovanovic posted his career high in Points with 8 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Kenan Kamenjas is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,5 per game.

Kenan Kamenjas is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,5 per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 0,8 per game.

Fletcher Magee is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.

Kenan Kamenjas is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,3 per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 85,3% per game.

Fletcher Magee is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Rasheed Sulaimon is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,1 per game.

Fletcher Magee is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 51,5% per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 67,3% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 2022 index rating for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1395 points for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 936 total rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 332 offensive rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 604 defensive rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 263 free throws made for his career.

Yogi Ferrell is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 90,91% free throws % for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 563 2-pointers made for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 565 field goals made for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 143 game played for his career.

 

 

### Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

 

**Streaks**

Patrick Beverley has scored at least 11 points and has had PIRs of at least 11 in four of his last five games.

Johnathan Motley has posted a PIR in double figures in six straight games.

Marcus Foster has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 straight games.

Yam Madar has collected at least 1 steal in eight straight games.

Madar has had PIRs of 12 or more in five straight games.

Ish Wainright has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven of his last eight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Johnathan Motley posted his career high in Index Rating with 39 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Patrick Beverley posted his career high in Points with 25 for Spartak St Petersburg against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on january 17, 2012.

Patrick Beverley posted his career high in Time played with 36:24 for Spartak St Petersburg against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on january 17, 2012.

Tomer Ginat posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Boulogne Metropolitans 92 against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 6, 2020.

Tomer Ginat posted his career high in Time played with 34:48 for Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on november 29, 2022.

Bruno Caboclo posted his career high in Total rebounds with 11 for ratiopharm Ulm against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on april 12, 2023.

Marcus Foster posted his career high in Points with 23 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Marcus Foster posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Noam Yaacov posted his career high in Index Rating with 10 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Noam Yaacov posted his career high in Points with 8 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Noam Yaacov posted his career high in Time played with 22:41 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Ishmail Carzell Wainright posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Ishmail Carzell Wainright posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

Johnathan Motley posted his career high in Free throws made with 9 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 32, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Johnathan Motley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 18,6 per game.

Patrick Beverley is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 16 per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,6 per game.

Patrick Beverley is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,9 per game.

Patrick Beverley is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,5 per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,3 per game.

Patrick Beverley is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 95% per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.

Bar Timor is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 72,4% per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,6 per game.

Joe Ragland is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 370% per game.

After being edged out in heartbreaking fashion in last week’s overtime loss to Bahcesehir, battling Buducnost (6-8) will look to threaten another pacesetter with a visit from Hapoel (9-5). 

Game Notes and Facts: Buducnost vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (2025-01-15T18:00:00.000Z)

The French team ended a three-game losing streak by overcoming Lietkabelis last week behind 17 points and 9 rebounds from forward [Jordan Usher](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-usher/013265/), who has recorded double-digit scoring in seven of the last eight games. Aris needs to improve at both ends of the floor after losing by 21 at Cedevita in Round 14, and needs big man [Darral Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/darral-willis/010397/) to maintain his strong form after averaging 12.0 points and 6.3 rebounds since arriving at the club mid-season. Bourg will counter him with [Kevin Kokila](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-kokila/011837/), who grabbed 9 points and 9 rebounds in last week’s win.

GAME NOTES

\- Aris outlasted Bourg 88-91 in Round 6 behind Vassilis Toliopoulos, who scored 21 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting.

\- These two teams met for the first time last season and Bourg swept the two-game series.

\- Aris guard Vassilis Toliopoulos averaged 16 points on a combined 6-of-14 three-point shooting against Bourg last season. 

\- Bourg guard Xavier Castaneda and his Aris counterpart David DeJulius were teammates last season at Greek side Lavrio.

\- Aris guard Trey Woodbury and Bourg forward Adrian Nelson were teammates last season at German side Brose Baskets.

GAME FACTS

### Aris Midea Thessaloniki

 

**Streaks**

Aris guard Vasilis Toliopoulos has made at least 1 three-point shot in 23 straight games.

D'Moi Hodge had at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

Landers Nolley has scored at least 10 points in six straight games.

Trey Woodbury has scored at least 14 points in four of his last five games.

Woodbury has had PIRs of 10 or more in five straight games.

Woodbury has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

Woodbury has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five of his last six games.

Darral Willis has pulled down more than 5 rebounds in five of his last six games.

Sharife Cooper has scored 12 or more points in six straight games.

Cooper has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Eleftherios Bochoridis posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

Emmanouil Chatzidakis posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

Emmanouil Chatzidakis posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

Trey Woodbury posted his career high in Total rebounds with 8 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

Trey Woodbury posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 7 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Aris Midea Thessaloniki recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this season, 15, against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,1 per game.

Joshua Roberts is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,6 per game.

D Moi Hodge is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,6 per game.

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3,3 per game.

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,3 per game.

Joshua Roberts is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 65,9% per game.

 

 

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse

 

**Streaks**

Xavier Castaneda scored in double figures in 13 straight games.

Castaneda made at least 1 three-point shot in nine straight games.

Castaneda has collected at least 1 steal in six of his last seven games.

Castaneda has had double-digit PIRs in six of his last seven games.

Joel Ayayi has had double-digit PIRs in four straight games.

Jordan Usher has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Usher has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven of his last eight games.

Maksim Salash has had double-digit PIRs in five if his last six games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Mehdy Ngouama posted his career high in Time played with 18:51 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Joel Ayayi posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Joel Ayayi posted his career high in Time played with 29:27 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Joel Ayayi posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Xavier Castaneda posted his career high in Time played with 31:42 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Brandon Paul posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 8, 2023.

Joel Ayayi posted his career high in Assists with 5 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

Adrian Nelson posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Hugo Benitez is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,3 per game.

Jean-Marc Pansa is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,2 per game.

Xavier Castaneda is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Maxime Courby is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 63,2% per game.

Maxime Courby is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,7% per game.

Brandon Paul is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 450% per game.

Hugo Benitez is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 328% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Maxime Courby is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 49,38% 3-point % for his career.

Hugo Benitez is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 275,26% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

Struggling Aris (3-11) will look to strike a positive note by upsetting playoff chasing Bourg (7-7). 

Game Notes and Facts: Aris vs. Bourg

Aris Midea Thessaloniki v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-01-15T18:00:00.000Z)

Despite being out of postseason contention, the German team showed it will continue fighting with a battling performance in last week's loss to Reyer, led by [Jordan Barnett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-barnett/013312/) knocking down 4 triples in his 16 points. The Turkish team needs to react after last week's thrashing at the hands of Valencia, and will hope for another strong performance from forward [Berkan Durmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/berkan-durmaz/007917/) after he provided 16 points and 6 rebounds in that game. Hamburg hasn’t won on the road all season whereas Turk Telekom is 6-2 at home, so a visiting victory would be a major upset.

GAME NOTES

\- Hamburg defeated Turk Telekom 89-77 in Round 6 led by 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks from center Kur Kuath.

\- Hamburg guard Osaro Rich scored a EuroCup career-high 16 points against Turk Telekom in Round 6.

\- This will be the sixth meeting between these sides. The home team is 4-1 in their previous meetings.

\- Hamburg’s club records for PIR, three-pointers and defensive rebounds were set by Caleb Homesley with 45, 7 and 10, respectively, against Turk Telekom in January 2022.

\- Turk Telekom guard Ismet Akpinar is a native of Hamburg and began his career in the youth system at BC Hamburg.

\- Akpinar has been a teammate of Hamburg forward Kenneth Ogbe on the German national team.

\- Turk Telekom’s newly-signed forward Kay Bruhnke was a teammate of Hamburg guard Osaro Rich with German side BBC Bayreuth during the 2022-23 season.

GAME FACTS

### Turk Telekom Ankara

 

**Streaks**

Anthony Brown has scored at least 10 points in 13 of his last 14 games.

Brown has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 straight games.

Braian Angola has scored at least 15 points, has made at least 1 three-pointer in each of his last six games.

Angola has had a PIR of 16 or more in five of his last six games.

Kyle Alexander has had at least 1 blocked shot in eight of his last nine games.

Yoan Makoundou has had PIRs of 13 or more in five of his last six games.

Makoundou has blocked at least 1 shot in 10 of his last 11 games.

Makoundou has had multiple blocks in four straight games.

Makoundou has made at least 1 triple in five of his last six games.

Vasilis Charalampopoulos has made 13 consecutive free throws.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Braian Angola posted his career high in Total rebounds with 11 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 24, 2023.

Braian Angola posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 29, 2024.

Braian Angola posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 11 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 24, 2023.

Kenneth Smith posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 9, 2024.

Braian Angola posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 24, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Anthony Brown is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 17,5 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 16,9 per game.

Anthony Brown is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,5 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,5 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,8 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,8 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 2,1 per game.

Yoan Makoundou is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,4 per game.

Ismet Akpinar is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.

Olivier Hanlan is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 93% per game.

Anthony Brown is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,7 per game.

Anthony Brown is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,9 per game.

 

 

### Veolia Towers Hamburg

 

**Streaks**

Keondre Kennedy has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his last seven games.

Jaizec Lottie has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Lottie has made at least 1 steal in five straight games.

Brae Ivey has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

Ivey has collected at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

Kur Kuath has blocked at least 1 shot in 11 straight games. 

Kuath has had PIRs of 12 or more in six of his last seven games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Osaro Rich posted his career high in Points with 16 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Osaro Rich posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Brae Ivey posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Kenneth Ogbe posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Kenneth Ogbe posted his career high in Time played with 31:48 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Kur Kuath posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Kur Kuath posted his career high in Points with 15 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Jordan Barnett posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Brae Ivey posted his career high in Assists with 7 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Kur Kuath posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Veolia Towers Hamburg recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this century, 16, against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Veolia Towers Hamburg recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 18, against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Veolia Towers Hamburg recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this season, 5, against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 29, 2024.

Veolia Towers Hamburg individual single-game club record of 45 Index Rating was set by Caleb Homesley, against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 11, 2022.

Veolia Towers Hamburg individual single-game club record of 7 3-pointers made was set by Caleb Homesley, against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 11, 2022.

Veolia Towers Hamburg individual single-game club record of 8 Free throws made was set by Ray Mccallum, against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 11, 2022.

 

**Season Rankings**

Kur Kuath is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,3 per game.

Kur Kuath is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,8 per game.

Kur Kuath is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 72,7% per game.

Kur Kuath is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 71,3% per game.

Turk Telekom (8-6) will look to stay on the playoff path with a visit from lowly Hamburg (3-11).

Game Notes and Facts: Turk Telekom vs. Hamburg

Turk Telekom Ankara v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-01-15T16:30:00.000Z)

The Italian team suffered at both ends of the floor in last week’s heavy loss at Hapoel, and needs more than just [Jordan Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-ford/013270/) – who has scored at least 17 points in five straight games – to propel an offense which has failed to reach 70 points in the last two outings. Ulm saw its five-game winning streak ended by last week’s home loss to Gran Canaria despite 19 points from [Ben Saraf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ben-saraf/011437/), and will hope big man [Marcio Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marcio-santos/013289/) repeats the performance which delivered 23 points and 11 boards to edge out Trento, 84-82, in Round 6.

GAME NOTES

\- Ulm edged Trento 84-82 in Round 6 led by Marcio Santos’s 23 points and 11 rebounds, both of which were personal bests.

\- Ulm guard Alfonso Plummer scored a career-high 21 points on 6-of-10 three-point shooting against Trento in Round 6.

\- Ulm guard Ben Saraf posted a career-high PIR of 24 with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists against Trento in Round 6.

\- Ulm swept the regular season series against Trento last season, winning by 10 at home and 2 on the road.

GAME FACTS

### Dolomiti Energia trento

 

**Streaks**

Trento guard Toto Forray has made 13 consecutive free throws.

Jordan Ford has scored 14 or more points in 10 of his last 11 games.

Ford has posted PIRs of 11 or more in nine of his last 10 games.

Ford has collected at least 1 steal in nine of his last 10 games.

Anthony Lamb has scored at least 10 points in 12 of his last 13 games.

Eigirdas Zukauskas has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Quinn Ellis posted his career high in Total rebounds with 8 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on october 30, 2024.

Quinn Ellis posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 8 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on october 30, 2024.

Saliou Niang posted his career high in Index Rating with 16 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on december 6, 2023.

Anthony Lamb posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on october 30, 2024.

Saliou Niang posted his career high in Points with 10 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on december 6, 2023.

Saliou Niang posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against ratiopharm Ulm on december 6, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jordan Ford is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,4 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.

Jordan Ford is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,2 per game.

Jordan Ford is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,6 per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Toto Forray is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 154 steals for his career.

Toto Forray is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 144 game played for his career.

 

 

### ratiopharm Ulm

 

**Streaks**

Ben Saraf has scored at least 10 points in four of his last five games.

Justinian Jessup has had double-digit PIRs in seven of his last eight games.

Alfonso Plummer has made 17 consecutive free throws.

Plummer has collected at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Nelson Weidemann has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight games.

Weidemann has made 12 consecutive free throws.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Alfonso Plummer posted his career high in Index Rating with 17 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Alfonso Plummer posted his career high in Points with 21 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Alfonso Plummer posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 6 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Justinian Jessup posted his career high in Assists with 7 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in Points with 23 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in Total rebounds with 11 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in Time played with 24:18 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 9 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Ben Saraf posted his career high in Index Rating with 24 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Ben Saraf posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Ben Saraf posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

Marcio Santos posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for ratiopharm Ulm against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 30, 2024.

 

 

**Season Rankings**

Ben Saraf is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5 per game.

Noa Essengue is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,1 per game.

Ben Saraf is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,3 per game.

Alfonso Plummer is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,6 per game.

Justinian Jessup is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.

Marcio Santos is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 54,2% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Thomas Klepeisz is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 285,53% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

Trento (4-10) will look to keep alive its faint playoff hopes by overcoming an Ulm team (9-5) still battling for a top two finish.

Game Notes and Facts: Trento vs. Ulm

Dolomiti Energia Trento v ratiopharm Ulm (2025-01-14T19:00:00.000Z)

Being able to score when the shot clock is winding down can make a world of difference in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Stats review: Finding success late in the shot clock

Round 20 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague saw [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) climb back above the playoff cut line with a road victory over an [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) team that was on top of the standings coming into the week. Building, losing, and regaining a 14-point lead that proved to be the final margin, it was likely the most impressive single-game effort of the season for coach [Joan Penarroya](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/penarroya-joan/?season=E2024)’s team as they look to bounce back from a 2-7 stretch to close 2024 and return to the Final Four after their streak of consecutive appearances was broken a year ago.

While there were several bright spots for Barca, the team's execution late in the shot clock was key to its ability to get separation from one of this season’s most dangerous offensive teams. The team scored 20 points over only 12 possessions with the clock winding down. Synergy defines short clock opportunities as any possession occurring with 4 seconds or less on the shot or game clock. Those possessions make up around 20% of all EuroLeague plays with teams typically falling with 15% and 25% depending on how consistently they grind the clock with a few outliers on both ends of the spectrum.

There is not as much variance in the frequency with which teams operate late in the clock as there is in the efficiency they score with when they do. On average teams score 0.84 points per short-clock possession — well behind the 0.98 average for half-court possessions that has contributed to this season’s near-record overall offensive efficiency numbers. With six teams scoring less than 0.80 points per late-clock possession, the challenges of making something out of nothing under time pressure is very real, and, at this level, tends to play out as more dribbling, fewer fouls, and an elevated percentage of rushed perimeter shots or contested attempts inside the arc.

As the table above shows, Barca has done a better job than anyone scoring late in the clock this season, edging Monaco by a fraction of a point.  While it might seem cliché, Barca does a good job staying cool under pressure. On the floor, that shows most often in the way it routinely makes the extra pass along the perimeter with only a few seconds on the clock — Barca rarely overthinks those swing passes.  The players also do not show much panic with the ball, picking matchups in some late-clock situations and rarely looking sped up doing so. The presence of [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) has helped with that; his efficiency hasn’t budged under pressure as he ranks among the league’s top-10 short-clock scorers, but Barca has gotten contributions from all over en route to the top spot here.

The same can be said for Monaco, which not only ranks near the top of the EuroLeague offensively with time running down, but defensively as well. Though that is somewhat unsurprising given its rise to the top of the standings this season, the route there might be. One would assume [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who has routinely ranked among the most productive late-clock scorers in recent history, is lifting the club in those spots, but he ranks only fourth on the team in short-clock points this year as [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/), [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/), and [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) have all thrived to make Monaco so tough to stop under duress.

This season’s individual late clock scoring leader is [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) who not only has been prolific, but scored a tremendous 1.20 points per possession to help guide [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) to its lofty placement.  His ability to get downhill in a pinch to draw fouls stands out even more under time pressure.

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) has operated late in the clock more than any team in the EuroLeague with 25% of their possessions coming under such circumstances while [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/tel/) ranks on the other end of the spectrum at just 16%.  [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) has been the most efficient defensive unit with the shot clock under 4 seconds, but [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) has been perhaps the most impactful unit forcing teams to operate deep into the shot clock a top-ranked 27.5% of the time.

While it represents just a small slice of the game, poise under time pressure is one of a number of little things teams rely on to win on the margins in the EuroLeague.

The first meeting between the teams was taken 83-94 by Jerusalem – which has never lost to the Slovenian team – as the unstoppable [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) delivered a typically game-changing performance with 30 points. Cedevita ranks third in the EuroCup in steals, so backcourt players like [Devante Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/), who had 14 points and 5 assists to orchestrate last week’s win over Aris, will look to put pressure on the ball to limit the effectiveness of Harper. Another key for the visitor will be the athleticism of [Devin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devin-robinson/012042/), who has recorded double-digit PIR in nine of the last ten games.

GAME NOTES

\- Jerusalem guard Jared Harper was the Round 6 MVP after leading his team to an 83-94 road win with 30 points and a PIR of 43.  

\- Jerusalem holds a 5-0 record in previous EuroCup games against Cedevita Olimpija.

\- Jerusalem center Derek Ogbeide started the season with Cedevita Olimpija. He played 5 EuroCup games for the club before joining Jerusalem.

\- Cedevita guard Brynton Lemar played for Jerusalem last season. He was a teammate of current Jerusalem players Khadeen Carrington, Gabi Chachashvili, Or Cornelius, Noam Dovrat, Chris Johnson, Nimrod Levi and Yovel Zoosman and played under Coach Yonatan Alon.

\- Cedevita head coach Zvezda Mitrovic coached Jerusalem’s Khadeen Carrington during the 2020-21 season at AS Monaco.

GAME FACTS

### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem

 

**Streaks**

Jared Harper has scored 14 or more points and had PIRs of 19 or more in each of his 13 games this season.

Harper has made at least 1 three-pointer in 14 straight games. He’s made multiple threes in nine of his last 10 games.

Yovel Zoosman has made at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Khadeen Carrington has scored in double figures in 10 straight games.

Carrington has made at least 1 three-point shot in five of his last six games.

Carrington has had at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jared Harper posted his career high in Index Rating with 43 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Chris Johnson posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Chris Johnson posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 9 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Jeremy Morgan posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Chris Johnson posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this season, 94, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this season, 13, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 28,4 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 23,1 per game.

Khadeen Carrington is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,2 per game.

Chris Johnson is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,3 per game.

Chris Johnson is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,5 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,6 per game.

Tarik Phillip is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,9 per game.

Yovel Zoosman is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,6 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 9,8 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,2 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,6 per game.

 

 

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

 

**Streaks**

Jaka Blazic has had PIRs in double figures in four of his last five games.

Blazic has has at least 1 steal in 10 of his last 11 games.

Devin Robinson has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 games.

Robinson has had PIRs in double figures in nine of his last 10 games.

Brynton Lemar has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his seven appearances this season.

Devante Jones scored at least 12 points in seven of his last eight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Joan Beringer posted his career high in Points with 10 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 30, 2024.

Joan Beringer posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 30, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this season, 21, against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 30, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Devin Robinson is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,5 per game.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,2 per game.

Devante Jones is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,7 per game.

Jaka Blazic is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4 per game.

Devin Robinson is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.

Devante Jones is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 48% per game.

Devin Robinson is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,3 per game.

Rok Radovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 68,5% per game.

Rok Radovic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 366% per game.

Martinas Geben is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 350% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1381 index rating for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1369 points for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 348 defensive rebounds for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 313 free throws made for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 443 field goals made for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1390 index rating for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 528 total rebounds for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 222 offensive rebounds for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 491 2-pointers made for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 491 field goals made for his career.

It’s second versus third in Group B as Jerusalem (9-5) welcomes Cedevita (8-5) for a crucial matchup. 

Game Notes and Facts: Jerusalem vs. Cedevita

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-01-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Round 14 of the EuroCup saw Hapoel Tel Aviv BC score 18 points with the shot clock under 4 seconds while allowing just 4 during its 21-point win over Trento.

Stats review: Late-clock execution

Round 14 of the BKT EuroCup saw [Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/) gain some ground in the standings with only four rounds remaining in the 2024-25 regular season. Putting together a stellar shooting effort in a win over [Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/), the club displayed it offensive prowess by scoring steadily from the perimeter. Their execution was a factor in the final 21-point margin as well, as they scored 18 points with the shot clock under 4 seconds while allowing just 4.

Synergy defines short-clock opportunities as any possession occurring with 4 seconds or less on the shot or game clock. Those possessions make up right around 18% of all EuroCup plays, with teams typically falling with 12% and 24% depending on how quickly they get the ball up the floor or choose to use up the shot or game clock.

Historically, there is dramatically less variance in the frequency teams operate late in the clock as there is in the efficiency they score with when they do, and this season is no exception. On average, teams are scoring 0.82 points per short clock possession – well behind the 0.95 average for half-court possessions. With six teams scoring under 0.80 points per late-clock possession and several well below that mark, the challenges of making something out of nothing under time pressure is particularly real for a few teams this season. 

Perhaps no team in recent history has benefited as much from their late clock execution as Hapoel. As the table above suggests, they are not just good under time pressure, they’re spectacular. Their 0.99 points per possession scored with the shot clock under 4 seconds would rank fourth in half-court efficiency this season and is a big reason why Hapoel leads the EuroCup in overall efficiency heading into the final stretch of the season. Though the club does not grind the clock often, their shooting wavers little when they do.  With only one player ranked in the top 45 in individual late-clock scoring, their considerable success is the result of a true team effort.

[Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/wolves-twinsbet-vilnius/wol/) edges [Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/besiktas-fibabanka-istanbul/bes/) for second spot based largely on their shot selection. They have made late-clock three-point attempts at a serviceable 32% clip and have leaned into their guards' ability to make shots from deep with the clock winding down – Wolves and Hapoel are the only two teams that have attempted more three-pointers than two-pointers in short shot-clock situations this season.

The top individual short-clock scorer this season is [Aris Midea Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-midea-thessaloniki/ari/)'s [Vassilis Toliopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/vassilis-toliopoulos/004292/), who is averaging 3.8 points per game in these situations. Aris is one of several teams that has looked to grind the clock regularly this season, with [Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) and [Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dreamland-gran-canaria/can/) leading the way by playing deep into the clock almost 25% of the time. 

Bahcesehir has also been the best defensive unit in late-clock situations, allowing just 0.64 points per possession. [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) and Gran Canaria fall a bit off that pace but are still far better than average. No team in the EuroCup has forced late-clock possessions at an especially impressive rate, but Trento sits just ahead of a large pack of teams.

It will be interesting to see how the outlier level success of both Bahcesehir and Hapoel stands up to the rest of the season.

Some teams are really standing out as the shot clock winds down

The Turkish team has lost three games straight due to an alarming defensive collapse, allowing at least 93 points in each of those defeats. Last week’s defeat at Joventut saw only [Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jonah-mathews/011936/) (18 points) score in double digits, so there are concerns at both ends for coach Dusan Alimpijevic. Wolves has lost two of its last three and will aim to recover from last week’s shock defeat to previously winless Trefl, when 17 points and 8 assists from the consistent [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/anthony-cowan-jr/012003/) was not enough to prevent a 23-point thrashing.

GAME NOTES

\- Wolves dominated the middle two quarters 58-30 en route to a 93-78 victory over Besiktas in Round 6.

\- Wolves big man Marek Blazevic set career-highs with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his first EuroCup double-double in Round 6 against Besiktas.

\- Wolves forward Matas Jogela scored a personal best 14 points in Round 6 against Besiktas.

\- Besiktas forward Conor Morgan scored a season-high 19 points against Wolves in Round 6.

\- These two teams split regular-season meetings last season.

\- Tre’Shawn Thurman was the Round 4 MVP last season after going for 31 points and 7 rebounds to amass a PIR of 37 in a 90-88 victory over Besiktas. The posts scored, PIR and 4 offensive rebounds are all personal bests.

\- Wolves guard Andrew Andrews and his Besiktas counterpart Derek Needham were teammates for the 2021-22 season and part of the following campaign at Frutti Extra Bursaspor. Playing under current Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic, they led Bursaspor to the 2022 EuroCup Final.

GAME FACTS

### Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Derek Needham has made at least 1 triple in 34 straight games.

Dustin Sleva has made at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Emanuel Terry has posted double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

Terry has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in six of his last seven games.

Jonah Mathews has made at least 1 three-point shot in each of his 12 games this season.

Mathews has scored 10 or more points in nine of his last 10 games.

Conor Morgan has made at least 1 three-point shot in 12 of his last 13 games.

Kelan Martin has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

Martin has recorded at least 1 steal in seven of his last eight games.

Yigit Arslan has made at least 1 three-point shot in 13 of his last 14 games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Conor Morgan posted his career high in Index Rating with 36 for London Lions against Wolves Vilnius on november 28, 2023.

Conor Morgan posted his career high in Points with 22 for London Lions against Wolves Vilnius on november 28, 2023.

Conor Morgan posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius on october 29, 2024.

Jonah Mathews posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 9 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Wolves Vilnius on october 24, 2023.

Conor Morgan posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for London Lions against Wolves Vilnius on november 28, 2023.

 

**Team Record**

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul recorded its highest team 2-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 32, against Wolves Vilnius on october 24, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Dustin Sleva is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,9 per game.

Emanuel Terry is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75,5% per game.

Yigit Arslan is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 49,1% per game.

Kelan Martin is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 49% per game.

Dustin Sleva is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 48,4% per game.

Jonah Mathews is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,3 per game.

Emanuel Terry is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 74,4% per game.

Berk Ugurlu is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 328% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Derek Needham is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 417 assists for his career.

Derek Needham is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 240 3-pointers made for his career.

Berk Ugurlu is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 262% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

 

 

### Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius

 

**Streaks**

Wolves guard Anthony Cowan has scored in double figures in 13 of his last 14 games.

Cowan has made at least 1 three-pointer in 19 of his last 20 games.

Cowan had PIRs of 12 or more in seven straight games.

Tra'Shawn Thurman has scored in double figures in seven straight games.

Thurman has had double-digit PIRs in six of his last seven games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Kristupas Zemaitis posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for Wolves Vilnius against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Tre'Shawn Thurman posted his career high in Index Rating with 37 for Wolves Vilnius against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Tre'Shawn Thurman posted his career high in Points with 31 for Wolves Vilnius against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Tre'Shawn Thurman posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 8 for Wolves Vilnius against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Tre'Shawn Thurman posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Wolves Vilnius against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Marek Blazevic posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Marek Blazevic posted his career high in Points with 16 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Marek Blazevic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Marek Blazevic posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Marek Blazevic posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 7 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Matas Jogela posted his career high in Points with 14 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

Matas Jogela posted his career high in Assists with 6 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul on october 29, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 37 Index Rating was set by Tre'Shawn Thurman, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 31 Points was set by Tre'Shawn Thurman, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 8 2-pointers made was set by Tre'Shawn Thurman, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on october 24, 2023.

 

 

**Season Rankings**

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,7 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,5 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,4 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5,6 per game.

Andrew Andrews is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 3,9 per game.

Marek Blazevic is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 74,6% per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Marek Blazevic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 73,6% per game.

Kristupas Zemaitis is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 345% per game.

A pair of direct rivals who have badly lost their way look to bounce back as Besiktas (7-7) hosts Wolves (7-7) for a crucial Group A showdown. 

Game Notes and Facts: Besiktas vs. Wolves

Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul v Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius (2025-01-14T17:00:00.000Z)

Last week’s loss at Bourg was a big setback for the Lithuanian team, which will look to recapture the magic of December’s overtime win at Valencia, propelled by 21 points and 6 assists from guard [Martynas Varnas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/martynas-varnas/005521/). The Spanish side appears to have overcome its midseason blip, winning by 38 against Turk Telekom last week as youngster [Sergio de Larrea](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sergio-de-larrea/010750/) underlined his talent with 9 points and 9 assists. Valencia will not want to lose twice to the same team, so Lietkabelis will have to be at its very best.

GAME NOTES

\- Lietkabelis handed Valencia its first loss of the season in Round 6 with a 106-107 road win in what was the first meeting between these clubs.

\- Lietkabelis guard Oleksandr Kovliar scored a personal best 25 points and posted a PIR of 24 against Valencia in Round 6.

\- Lietkabelis guard Martynas Varnas posted career-bests with 21 points scored, 6 steals and  a PIR of 26 against Valencia in Round 6.

\- Lietkabelis big man Dorde Gagic and Valenica guard Stefan Jovic have been teammates on the Serbian national team.

GAME FACTS

### 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys

 

**Streaks**

Georgios Kalaitzakis has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Oleksandr Kovliar has posted a PIR in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Kovliar has collected at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Gabrielius Maldunas has collected at least 1 steal in six of his last seven games.

Dovis Bickauskis has had at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Martynas Varnas has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Varnas has made at least three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Martynas Varnas posted his career high in Index Rating with 26 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Martynas Varnas posted his career high in Points with 21 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Martynas Varnas posted his career high in Steals with 6 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Martynas Varnas posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Martynas Varnas posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Gabrielius Maldunas posted his career high in Total rebounds with 9 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Gabrielius Maldunas posted his career high in Time played with 31:53 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Oleksandr Kovliar posted his career high in Index Rating with 24 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Oleksandr Kovliar posted his career high in Points with 25 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Oleksandr Kovliar posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 7 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Oleksandr Kovliar posted his career high in Time played with 33:58 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Danielius Lavrinovicius posted his career high in Points with 12 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Danielius Lavrinovicius posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

Danielius Lavrinovicius posted his career high in Time played with 21:54 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this season, 107, against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys individual single-game club record of 6 Steals was set by Martynas Varnas, against Valencia Basket on december 20, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Georgios Kalaitzakis is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,1 per game.

Grantas Vasiliauskas is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75% per game.

 

 

### Valencia Basket

 

**Streaks**

Semi Ojeleye scored 10 or more points in 11 of his last 12 games.

Ojeleye has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 straight games.

Ojeleye has made multiple triples in six of his last seven games.

Jean Montero has scored 11 or more points in five of his last six games.

Montero has made multiple three-pointers in six straight games.

Montero has collected at least 1 steal in seven of his last eight games.

Brancou Badio has made at least 1 three-point shot in 13 straight games.

Badio has had PIRs in double figures in seven straight games.

Josep Puerto has made at least 1 three-point shot in 11 of his last 12 games.

Nate Sestina has made at least 1 three-point shot in six straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui posted his career high in Free throws made with 12 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Chris Jones posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Chris Jones posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 4 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Jean Montero posted his career high in Steals with 5 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Jean Montero posted his career high in Time played with 26:36 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Ethan Happ posted his career high in Index Rating with 30 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on january 10, 2024.

Ethan Happ posted his career high in Points with 23 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on january 10, 2024.

Ethan Happ posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 10 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on january 10, 2024.

Ethan Happ posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 6 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on november 1, 2023.

Semi Ojeleye posted his career high in Free throws made with 9 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Semi Ojeleye posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Nathan Sestina posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Brancou Badio posted his career high in Time played with 24:25 for Valencia Basket against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Valencia Basket recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this century, 30, against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

Valencia Basket recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 12, against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 20, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jaime Pradilla is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,2 per game.

Nathan Reuvers is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,3 per game.

Jaime Pradilla is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,4 per game.

Jean Montero is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,3 per game.

Jean Montero is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2 per game.

Nathan Reuvers is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.

Semi Ojeleye is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,1 per game.

Stefan Jovic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 391% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 90,32% free throws % for his career.

Stefan Jovic is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 285% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

With a playoff place guaranteed, Valencia (12-2) will look to secure top seed status with a trip to Lietakbelis (4-9), which might have to win all its remaining games to progress.

Game Notes and Facts: Lietkabelis vs. Valencia

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Valencia Basket (2025-01-14T17:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul strengthened its backcourt for the final part of the 2024-25 season with the addition of guard PJ Dozier who returns to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, after making his debut last season playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

Efes adds PJ Dozier to its backcourt mix

Anadolu Efes Istanbul strengthened its backcourt with the addition of guard [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/), the club announced on Sunday. Dozier (1.98 meters, 28 years old) returns to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, after making his debut last season playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. He now and joins a team that made a coaching change last week when it [appointed Luca Banchi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-appoints-luca-banchi-as-head-coach/) as its head coach.

Dozier averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals last season in the EuroLeague with Partizan, starting in 22 of the 33 games he played. One of his best games came [against Efes in Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/87/#boxscore), when he posted 21 points on 4-for-7 three-point shooting, 5 assists and 3 steals.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">✍️ Başarılı oyuncu P.J. Dozier ile sezon sonuna kadar sözleşme imzaladık! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/ayqgdWib08">pic.twitter.com/ayqgdWib08</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1878480931192742308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dozier last played with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA and made nine appearances in limited minutes this season. He totaled 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 35 minutes with Minnesota. 

After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Dozier started his professional career with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. He later played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. Over seven seasons, Dozier racked up 145 NBA appearances despite injury problems, including an ACL injury suffered in December 2021. Well-know as a defensive specialist, Dozier has career averages of 5.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the NBA. During his career, he also played for Oklahoma City Blue, Maine Red Claws, Windy City Bulls and Iowa Wolves in the G-League.

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Walter Tavares had an off night but that didn't slow Real's defense 


Real shows full defensive strength in Kaunas

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/roster/mad/?season=2024-25) arrived to Kaunas in good momentum and faced the last opponent that beat *Los Blancos* in the competition, [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/roster/zal/?season=2024-25), which registered [an 83-92 victory at Movistar Arena](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-overpowers-real-in-madrid-83-92/) in Round 15. Zalgiris was able to do something very important to hamper Real's defense: put [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) into foul trouble.

Tavares was limited to less than 11 minutes on the floor, finishing with 2 points, 3 rebounds, no blocks and 4 fouls. Real turned this problem into an opportunity, as [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), [Eli Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/eli-ndiaye/009213/) and [Usman Garuba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/usman-garuba/007630/) all stepped up, seeing minutes at center and making sure Real lived up to the same defensive standards as when Tavares dominates the paint to get a good-as-gold [64-83 road win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-defense-pounds-zalgiris-into-submission-64-83/) at Zalgirio Arena.

Ibaka and Garuba each had a bigger impact on the game that what stats show, fighting for every loose ball, getting deflections and making life impossible for Zalgiris's big men [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alen-smailagic/011051/), [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/) and [Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/). Ibaka finished the game with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 4 fouls. He scored 9 of those points in a second quarter in which Real entered trailing 26-15 and finished leading 34-35. 

Serge Ibaka, Eli Ndiaye and Usman Garuba lead Real Madrid's defense at Zalgirio Arena and contributed on offense, too.

Ibaka, Ndiaye, Garuba make things happen in Kaunas

Garuba added 4 points and 2 rebounds. Even though Garuba, Tavares and Ibaka combined for 13 fouls committed, Real still went to the foul line more times (26) than Zalgiris (22), which says plenty about its overall intensity and rhythm. Ndiaye excelled in many aspects of the game, finishing the game with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals for a PIR of 16, which matched his career-high, in less than 14 minutes. 

Smailagic scored 7 of his 9 points for Zalgiris in the final 7 minutes, when his team trailed 46-68. Dunston and Birutis combined for 6 points and 1 rebounds as Real ended up outrebounding Zalgiris by 31-40. 

"Congratulations to Real. We were not able to play anything on offense. When at this level, you are not able to get open, it is very difficult to play," Zalgiris head coach Andrea Trincheri said. "We were very slow, and then we lost confidence, and they were better. They deserved to win."

After a good first quarter in which Zalgiris made 6 of 11 three-pointers and led 10-7 in rebounds, Real improved its defense and went on to dominate the game. In the last three quarters, Zalgiris was limited to 34 points on 9-of-21 two-point shooting (42.9% 2FG), 2-of-17 three-point shooting (11.8% 3FG) and 11 turnovers. The hosts missed [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who played less than 3 minutes due to a sprained ankle. All that allowed Real to seal the outcome and the potential tie-break advantage long before the final buzzer.

"We played very good defense after the first half, and we knew how to control the game. If we are defending their three-pointers and control the rebounds, these are key points against this team," Real head coach Chus Mateo said. "Once we start to play defense, we could run. Once we got the advantage we were able to read the game really well and control it until the end."

It is bad news for the rest of the competition; even without Tavares, Real shined on defense thanks to Garuba, Ibaka and Ndiaye. That is a frontline that could pay dividends in crunch time this season.

Real Madrid showed full defensive strength in Kaunas

Zalgiris Kaunas v Real Madrid (2025-01-10T18:00:00.000Z)

EuroLeague top photos of the week

Marko Guduric of Fenerbahce drives past ALBA's Tim Schneider

Vincent Poirier of Efes rejects ASVEL's Melvin Ajinca at the rim

Andrejs Grazulis of Virtus dunks on Baskonia's Chima Moneke

Jaylen Hoard of Maccabi tries to shoot over Milan's Freddie Gillespie

Jerian Grant of Panathinaikos looks to pass against Partizan

Kevarrius Hayes of Paris emotes after dunking against Crvena Zvezda

Filip Petrusev of Crvena Zvezda faces off against Paris's T.J. Shorts

Luka Samanic of Baskonia puts Virtus's Isaia Cordinier on a poster

Lonnie Walker of Zalgiris collides with Real Madrid's Facu Campazzo 

Dario Brizuela of Barcelona completes a reverse layup despite the defense of Monaco's Georgios Papagiannis

Look back at all the action from Round 20 of the regular season by checking out the best photos of the week!

Top 10 photos of the week: Round 20

A record-breaking performance in a big home win allowed Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus to earn Round 20 MVP honors with a PIR of 52 – the highest PIR of any player this season and the sixth highest all-time. 

Round 20 MVP: Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos Piraeus

A record-breaking performance in a big home win allowed [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) of Olympiacos Piraeus to earn Round 20 MVP honors with a PIR of 52 – the highest PIR of any player this season and the sixth highest all-time. 

Vezenkov had a near-perfect performance to lead Olympiacos to a 112-69 home victory over FC Bayern Munich. He finished the game with a career-best 45 points, the third-best scoring mark in competition history. Nigel Hayes-Davis leads the all-time list with 50 points against ALBA Berlin in 2024, and Shane Larkin had 49 against Bayern in 2019. Vezenkov hit 10-of-10 two-pointers, 8-of-10 three-pointers and 1-of-1 free throws. He added 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 foul drawn. His PIR of 52 is the sixth-best figure in competition history. Tanoka Beard leads the board with a PIR of 63, followed by Jaka Lakovic and the late Dejan Milojevic with 55 each. Marko Popovic (54) and Larkin (53) are ahead of Vezenkov in this list. He has earned MVP of the Round honors for the 13th time in his career, ranking third in this list only behind Larkin (17 times) and Nando De Colo (16). It is his fourth MVP of the Round honor this season.

[Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jerian-grant/011204/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens amassed a PIR of 33 in his team's 96-84 home win over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Grant finished that game with 14 points on 5-of-5 two-pointers and 4-of-4 free throws, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 4 fouls drawn. [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) reached a PIR of 26 in leading EA7 Emporio Armani Milan to a 74-107 road win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. In 19 minutes, LeDay had 17 points on 5-of-5 two-pointers and 7-of-7 free throws, 3 assists, 2 steals and 6 fouls drawn. [Dario Brizuela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dario-brizuela/009992/) of FC Barcelona and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, each with a PIR of 25, complete the list of the best individual performances in Round 20. Brizuela paced Barcelona in an 84-98 win at AS Monaco with 27 points on 6-of-8 three-point shooting, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists, while Bolomboy led Zvezda in an 85-69 win over Paris Basketball with 8 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks.

### Individual highs: Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos, 45 points

Sasha Vezenkov led all scorers in Round 20 with 45 points – a new career high and an Olympiacos record, beating the 36 points Marque Perry scored in an 89-83 win over Cibona Zagreb on January 6, 2005. [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) of Panathinaikos is the competition's top scorer with 21.2 points per game.

Crvena Zvezda’s Joel Bolomboy pulled down 15 rebounds, the most in this round. [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) of Real Madrid leads the rankings with 7.9 rebounds per game, as Bolomboy (9.0 rpg.) does not qualify having appeared in nine out of 20 games this season due to injury.

[Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of Monaco and Jerian Grant of Panathinaikos each dished 8 assists, more than anyone else in Round 20. [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ranks first overall with 7.8 assists per night.

Olympiacos’s [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) collected a round-high 5 steals against Bayern. [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) of Bayern ranks first overall (1.61 spg.), slightly ahead of Monaco’s [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (1.57 spg.).

[Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/) of Monaco had 4 blocks to lead this round's standings. He is also first overall, averaging 1.4 blocks per contest.

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz’s [Nikos Rogkavopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikolaos-rogkavopoulos/011085/) (13 points and 10 rebounds) was the only player to record a double-double in Round 20.

A memorable performance by the Reds' forward.

Round 20 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague had something for everyone. Check out round's best plays and see who had the best of them!

Top 10 Plays | RS Round 20 | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Round 20 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague had something for everyone. Check out round's best plays and see who had the best of them!