Name: Top 10 Plays | RS Round 18 | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Olympiacos, which has won the last seven games between the teams, could bolster its frontcourt by giving a debut to recent signing [Nathan Mensah](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nathan-mensah/013514/). One key will be whether the home team can slow down the Reds' ball movement: Olympiacos leads the league in assists with 20.6 per game, while Zalgiris has held opponents to a league low 16 helpers per night. The Greens’ offense has faltered in recent weeks despite strong performances from [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who has averaged 3.3 triples over the last four games, and needs more inside presence after attempting only 22 two-pointers in last week’s loss at Maccabi.

Game Videos

\- Olympiacos has won seven straight against Zalgiris and leads 20-13 in their meetings this century. In Round 2, Olympiacos pulled out a 74-68 win with Sasha Vezenkov earning co-MVP of the Round honors with a PIR of 30, posting a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds.

\- Last season the Reds beat Zalgiris in Kaunas 76-95 with Thomas Walkup scoring a career-high 22 points.

\- Zalgiris's last win over Olympiacos was an 81-79 decision in January 2021 in Kaunas when Thomas Walkup, now with Olympiacos, scored with 1 second remaining to cap a 9-0 run in the last 2 minutes to win the game for Zalgiris.

\- Zalgiris ousted Olympiacos from the 2018 EuroLeague Playoffs with a 3-1 series win without the home-court advantage.

\- Zalgiris and Olympiacos faced each other in the 1999 Final Four in Munich, Germany. It was the first-ever official clash between these two sides. Zalgiris downed Olympiacos 87-71 in the semifinals behind 19 points from Anthony Bowie and went on to lift its first – and to date only – EuroLeague trophy.

\- When Olympiacos beat Zalgiris 90-80 in October 2022, the win came behind 23 points plus a career-high 14 rebounds from Sasha Vezenkov, who earned MVP of the Round honor for that performance.

\- Zalgiris forward Edgaras Ulanovas earned MVP of the Round honors against Olympiacos in Game 4 of the 2018 EuroLeague Playoffs. He had 20 points and 9 rebounds for a performance index rating of 27.

\- Zalgiris big man Bryant Dunston played two seasons at Olympiacos, from 2013 to 2015, and in both seasons was chosen the EuroLeague Best Defender. He played under head coach Georgios Bartzokas.

\- Dunston tied his career-high in offensive rebounds with 8 playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul against Olympiacos in Game 4 of the 2017 EuroLeague Playoffs, which Olympiacos won in Istanbul 62-74.

\- Olympiacos guard Naz Mitrou-Long moved from Zalgiris to Olympiacos ahead of Round 10 last season.

\- Mitrou-Long had his career highs in points (19) and PIR (16) playing for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan against Zalgiris in November 2022.

\- Zalgiris forward Ignas Brazdeikis spent last season with Olympiacos and helped the team reach the 2024 Final Four.

\- Injured guard Keenan Evans joined Olympiacos this summer after spending the last two seasons with Zalgiris.

\- Thomas Walkup joined Olympiacos from Zalgiris in the summer of 2021. He spent three years in Kaunas, never missing a EuroLeague game and appearing in all 96 games Zalgiris played over that span.

\- Olympiacos forward Kostas Papanikolaou played under current Zalgiris head coach Andrea Trinchieri on the Greek national team at EuroBasket 2013.

\- Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco has been a teammate of Olympiacos center Moustapha Fall and guard Evan Fournier on the French national team.

\- Zalgiris big man Alen Smailagic posted his career highs in points (16) and PIR (17) for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade against Olympiacos in October 2023.

\- Olympiacos center Moustapha Fall posted his career-high in offensive rebounds with 7 playing for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne against Zalgiris in October 2020.

\- Fall dished a career-high 7 assists against Zalgiris in March 2023.

\- In the 2022-23 season, Olympiacos guard Luca Vildoza had a career-high 27 points playing for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in a home game against Zalgiris and tied a career-best with 5 steals in their game in Kaunas.

\- Vildoza had a career-high 5 steals playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Zalgiris in January 2021.

Game News

The New Year tips off in style as faltering Zalgiris (10-8) looks to snap a two-game losing slide against in-form Olympiacos (12-6) searching for a fourth straight win. 

Game Notes: Zalgiris vs. Olympiacos

Zalgiris Kaunas v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-01-02T18:00:00.000Z)

The host has lost four of its last five games, and needs to find more offensive rhythm after only averaging 15.4 assists so far – second-worst in the competition. Bahcesehir, which is looking to extend a perfect home record, enjoyed a 110-70 rout when the teams met in Round 4, with big man [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/) powering his way to a season-high 24 points, and Trento needs its center [Jordan Bayehe](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-bayehe/006724/) to repeat the same kind of spirit he showed in that contest, also recording a season-high with 13 points.

GAME NOTES

\- Bahcesehir blasted Trento 110-70 in Round 4 behind 24 points and 7 rebounds from Tai Odiase. He set a career-high with a PIR of 29.

\- That game marked the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

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 eight of his last nine games.

Ford has posted PIRs of 11 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Ford has collected at least 1 steal in eight straight games.

Anthony Lamb has scored at least 10 points in 10 of his last 11 games.

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Saliou Niang posted his career high in Time played with 23:38 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Bahcesehir College Istanbul on october 16, 2024.

Jordan Bayehe posted his career high in Points with 13 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Bahcesehir College Istanbul on october 16, 2024.

Jordan Bayehe posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Bahcesehir College Istanbul on october 16, 2024.

Jordan Ford posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Bahcesehir College Istanbul on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jordan Ford is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,1 per game.

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

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

Jordan Ford is ranked eighth 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 150 steals for his career.

Toto Forray is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 142 game played for his career.

 

 

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Axel Bouteille has made at least 1 three-point shot in 45 straight games dating back to the 2020-21 season.

Bouteille scored at least 13 points and has a PIR of 17 or more in four straight games.

Mateusz Ponitka has had PIRs of 12 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Jaleen Smith has made 16 consecutive free throws.

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

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

Sehmus Hazer had multiple steals in four of his last five games.

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

CJ Massinburg posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 7 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Tai Odiase posted his career high in Index Rating with 29 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Tai Odiase posted his career high in Points with 24 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Tai Odiase posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 9 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Axel Bouteille posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 8 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Dolomiti Energia Trento on november 23, 2022.

Jaleen Smith posted his career high in Steals with 4 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Sehmus Hazer posted his career high in Assists with 7 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Furkan Haltali posted his career high in Index Rating with 9 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Furkan Haltali posted his career high in Points with 7 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Furkan Haltali posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Furkan Haltali posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this century, 110, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Total rebounds total in EuroCup play this century, 46, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team 2-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 32, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Index Rating total in EuroCup play this season, 150, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 17, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 29, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this season, 24, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

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

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

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,3 per game.

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

Tyler Cavanaugh is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,1 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,9 per game.

Sehmus Hazer is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,6 per game.

Tai Odiase is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 0,9 per game.

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

Jaleen Smith is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 338% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Axel Bouteille is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 433 field goals made for his career.

Tai Odiase is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 63,64% true shooting % for his career.

Group A leader Bahcesehir (10-2) will look to take another step towards the playoffs by overcoming a Trento team (4-8) fighting hard to stay in contention.

Game Notes and Facts: Trento vs. Bahcesehir

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-01-03T19:00:00.000Z)

The Spanish team has little hope of claiming head-to-head advantage after suffering a 63-86 thrashing when the teams met in October, with [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/anthony-cowan-jr/012003/) pouring in 26 points for the Wolves. But the Lithuanian team has suffered recently with three losses out of four, while Joventut’s last game saw 20 points from youngster [Yannick Kraag](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yannick-kraag/010161/) seal a vital home win over Trefl. If the veteran leadership of [Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/002507/) and [Pau Ribas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/pau-ribas/jug/) can help seal a road win on Friday, the Group A playoff picture would be blown wide open.

GAME NOTES

\- Wolves whipped Joventut 63-86 in Round 4 on the strength of 26 points and 4 assists from Anthony Cowan. He earned MVP of the round honors with a PIR of 33.

\- Joventut swept the season series between these teams last year with an average winning margin of 12.0 points.

\- Wolves guard Andrew Andrews played for Joventut last season and was a teammate of much of the team’s current roster.

\- Wolves big man Marek Blazevic was a teammate of Joventut players Devn Dotson and Artem Pustovyi last season with Spanish side Monbus Obradoiro.

GAME FACTS

### Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius

 

**Streaks**

Wolves guard Anthony Cowan has scored in double figures in 11 of his last 12 games.

Cowan has made at least 1 three-pointer in 17 of his last 18 games.

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

Wolves forward Arnoldas Kulboka has made at least 1 three-pointer in nine of his last 10 games.

Tra'Shawn Thurman has scored in double figures and had double-digit PIRs in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Anthony Cowan Jr posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on october 16, 2024.

Vaidas Kariniauskas posted his career high in Assists with 12 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on december 20, 2023.

Vaidas Kariniauskas posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on october 18, 2023.

Vaidas Kariniauskas posted his career high in Time played with 26:57 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on october 18, 2023.

Regimantas Miniotas posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on december 20, 2023.

Regimantas Miniotas posted his career high in Time played with 29:43 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on december 20, 2023.

Tre'Shawn Thurman posted his career high in Time played with 34:13 for Wolves Vilnius against Joventut Badalona on december 20, 2023.

 

**Team Record**

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this century, 4, against Joventut Badalona on october 18, 2023.

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 12 Assists was set by Vaidas Kariniauskas, against Joventut Badalona on december 20, 2023.

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 4 Blocks was set by Christian Mekowulu, against Joventut Badalona on october 18, 2023.

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius individual single-game club record of 10 Free throws made was set by Anthony Cowan Jr, against Joventut Badalona on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,4 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,6 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,9 per game.

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5,8 per game.

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

Anthony Cowan Jr is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.

Marek Blazevic is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 69,8% per game.

Marek Blazevic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 70,4% per game.

 

 

### Joventut Badalona

 

**Streaks**

Ante Tomic has had double-digit PIRs in 14 straight games.

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

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

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

Robertson has had double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Yannick Kraag posted his career high in Time played with 29:50 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Vilnius on october 18, 2023.

Pep Busquets posted his career high in Index Rating with 20 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Vilnius on october 18, 2023.

Pep Busquets posted his career high in Points with 18 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Vilnius on october 18, 2023.

Michael Ruzic posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius on october 16, 2024.

Kassius Robertson posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius on october 16, 2024.

Kassius Robertson posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 4 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius on october 16, 2024.

Adam Hanga posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius on october 16, 2024.

Pep Busquets posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Vilnius on october 18, 2023.

Yannick Kraag posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Joventut Badalona against Wolves Vilnius on october 18, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Ante Tomic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 20,7 per game.

Ante Tomic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,6 per game.

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

Ante Tomic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,4 per game.

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

Ante Tomic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,1 per game.

Yannick Kraag is ranked second 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 5,3 per game.

Artem Pustovyi is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,1% per game.

Pau Ribas is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 466% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Pau Ribas is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 380 assists for his career.

Ante Tomic is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 381 2-pointers made for his career.

Pau Ribas is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 177 3-pointers made for his career.

A significant Group A showdown will be staged in the Lithuanian capital, with Wolves (6-6) aiming to establish a three-game margin over Joventut (4-8).

Game Notes and Facts: Wolves vs. Joventut

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius v Joventut Badalona (2025-01-03T17:00:00.000Z)

The Romanian team is currently locked in a three-way tie for fifth place, and should have plenty of confidence after winning four straight at home – but needs to improve a defense which has allowed triple figures in two of the last three games. [Jaizec Lottie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaizec-lottie/013309/)’s 18 points were central to Hamburg’s triumph last time out, and the in-form guard faces a good matchup with one of the league’s top performers, [Zavier Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zavier-simpson/013302/), who will be looking to maintain his streak of double-digit scoring in every game so far.

GAME NOTES

\- Cluj routed Hamburg 67-103 in Round 4 as Zavier Simpson roared with 28 points and 8 assists. That was the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

GAME FACTS

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca

 

**Streaks**

Cluj sharpshooter Sasu Salin has made at least 1 three-pointer in 15 of his last 16 games dating back to the 2018-19 season.

Zavier Simpson has scored more than 10 points and had PIRs of at least 10 in each of the 12 games this season.

Simpson dished at least 5 assists in 11 of his 12 games.

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

D.J. Seeley has made 17 consecutive free throws.

Gediminas Orelik has made at least 1 three-pointer in 27 straight games, a streak that dates back to January 2023.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Adam Mokoka posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

Zavier Simpson posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

Zach Hankins posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 10 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

Zach Hankins posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

De'Shawn Stephens posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Index Rating total in EuroCup play this season, 127, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this season, 103, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 33, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this season, 23, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 9, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,2 per game.

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

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

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,3 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7,2 per game.

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

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

Zach Hankins is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,8 per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75% per game.

Sasu Salin is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.

Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,2 per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 72,7% per game.

Zach Hankins is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 66,3% per game.

De'Shawn Stephens is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,9% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Sasu Salin is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 207 3-pointers made for his career.

Gediminas Orelik is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 206 3-pointers made for his career.

 

 

### 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.

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

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

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

Kuath has had PIRs of 13 or more in four of his last five games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Osaro Rich posted his career high in Index Rating with 13 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 15, 2024.

Brae Ivey posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 15, 2024.

Camron Reece posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 15, 2024.

Patrick Heckmann posted his career high in Time played with 21:51 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 15, 2024.

Jordan Barnett posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 7 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Kur Kuath is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,5 per game.

Jaizec Lottie is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5 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 70,4% per game.

Keondre Kennedy is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50% per game.

Kur Kuath is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 70,4% per game.

Kur Kuath is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 70,5% per game.

After keeping its faint playoff hopes alive with a surprise win over Jerusalem just before the festive break, Hamburg (3-9) will look to upset another top six aspirant with a trip to Cluj (6-6). 

Game Notes and Facts: Cluj-Napoca vs. Hamburg

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-01-03T17:00:00.000Z)

The teams have been heading in different directions recently, with Turk Telekom winning three in a row while Bourg has lost four of the last five. With head to head advantage very much at stake, Bourg will look to reproduce the strong defense which propelled a 67-63 home victory over the Turkish team in Round 4, and will look for leadership from veteran forward [Maksim Salash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/maksim-salash/004525/) (9.8 points per game). The host has recently rolled behind big man [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/) (11.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game), and will give everything for a vital victory this week.

GAME NOTES

\- Bourg bested Turk Telekom 67-63 in Round 4 behind a balanced effort with no one scoring more than 10 points.

\- These teams met in the EuroCup for the first time last season and Bourg swept the regular season games, including a 19-point triumph at home.

\- Bourg shooter Brandon Paul was a teammate of Turk Telekom big man Yoan Makoundou last season at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica.

\- Bourg guards Hugo Benitez and Joel Ayayi and Turk Telekom big man Yoan Makoundou have been teammates on the French national team.

GAME FACTS

### Turk Telekom Ankara

 

**Streaks**

Anthony Brown has scored at least 10 points in 11 of his last 12 games.

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

Vasilis Charalampopoulos has made 13 consecutive free throws.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Anthony Brown posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 7 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 15, 2024.

Melih Tunca posted his career high in Index Rating with 7 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 15, 2024.

Javon Bess posted his career high in Points with 12 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 15, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Turk Telekom Ankara recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 9, against Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Braian Angola is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,2 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 17,6 per game.

Anthony Brown is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,8 per game.

Braian Angola is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 8,1 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,9 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,2 per game.

Anthony Brown is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,1 per game.

Kenneth Smith is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,8 per game.

Kyle Alexander is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,9 per game.

Yoan Makoundou is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,2 per game.

Braian Angola is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5,4 per game.

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

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

Braian Angola is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 48,4% per game.

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

 

 

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse

 

**Streaks**

Xavier Castaneda scored in double figures in 11 straight games.

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

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

Joel Ayayi has had at least 1 steal in 11 of his last 12 games.

Jordan Usher has scored in double figures in six straight games.

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

Maksim Salash has had double-digit PIRs in four straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Brandon Paul posted his career high in Points with 19 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 11, 2023.

Kevin Kokila posted his career high in Time played with 30:09 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on november 21, 2023.

Adrian Nelson posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 15, 2024.

Kevin Kokila posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 31, 2024.

Xavier Castaneda posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Hugo Benitez is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,7 per game.

Jean-Marc Pansa is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,3 per game.

Xavier Castaneda is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,3 per game.

Maxime Courby is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 68,8% per game.

Maxime Courby is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 70,6% per game.

Maxime Courby is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 70,9% per game.

Brandon Paul is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 900% per game.

Adrian Nelson is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 350% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Maxime Courby is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 49,69% 3-point % for his career.

Hugo Benitez is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 274,74% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

The race for the playoffs will be intense as Turk Telekom (7-5) looks to protect its homecourt against direct rival Bourg (6-6) in Friday’s opening tipoff.

Game Notes and Facts: Turk Telekom vs. Bourg

Turk Telekom Ankara v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-01-03T16:30:00.000Z)

The Spanish team needs a 14-point swing to claim the head-to-head advantage after being 79-66 on the road by Hapoel earlier in the season, when the versatile talents of veteran [Patrick Beverley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/patrick-beverley/001927/) made all the difference with 15 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Beverley is one of the reasons that Hapoel boasts the third-best offense in the competition (89 points per game), so Gran Canaria will need every inch of its strong defense (73.1 points conceded, second-best in the EuroCup). The rebounding battle between [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mike-tobey/008966/) (6.1 boards per game) and [Johnathan Motley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/johnathan-motley/011157/) (5.5 rpg) could be crucial.

GAME NOTES

\- Hapoel defeated Gran Canaria 79-66 in Round 4 led by Patrick Beverley with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals.

\- These teams split regular-season games during the 2022-23 season. Gran Canaria edged Hapoel 85-83 at home behind 18 points from John Shurna. Hapoel blasted Gran Canaria 92-70 in the opposite leg in February 2023 with Jordan McRae scoring 25 and grabbing MVP of the Round honors.

GAME FACTS

### Dreamland Gran Canaria

 

**Streaks**

Nico Brussino has made at least 1 three-pointer in 21 straight games.

Caleb Homesley has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 of his last 11 games. He’s made multiple threes in four of his last five games.

Homesley had PIRs of 10 or more in four of his last five games.

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Joe Thomasson posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 3 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

Mike Tobey posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 6 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

Carlos Alocen posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

Joe Thomasson posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Dreamland Gran Canaria against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Dreamland Gran Canaria recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 41, against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

Dreamland Gran Canaria recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 19, against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Mike Tobey is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,1 per game.

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

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

Pierre Pelos is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 52,6% per game.

George Conditt Iv is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 66,7% 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 ninth 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 seventh 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 sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 65,43% 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 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 433 field goals 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.

 

 

### Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

 

**Streaks**

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

Johnathan Motley has posted a PIR in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Marcus Foster has scored in double figures and had double-digit PIRs in seven of his last eight games.

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

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

Ish Wainright has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Patrick Beverley posted his career high in Steals with 5 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 15, 2024.

Ishmail Carzell Wainright posted his career high in Index Rating with 13 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 15, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 41, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 15, 2024.

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 13, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 15, 2024.

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv individual single-game club record of 5 Steals was set by Patrick Beverley, against Dreamland Gran Canaria on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Johnathan Motley is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 20 per game.

Patrick Beverley is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 17,7 per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,6 per game.

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

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

Patrick Beverley is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,7 per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,8 per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,8 per game.

Marcus Foster is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 71,2% per game.

Johnathan Motley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,9 per game.

Marcus Foster is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,4 per game.

Joe Ragland is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 385% per game.

A crucial clash in Group A will see second-placed Gran Canaria (9-3) attempt to take a three-game lead over fourth-placed Hapoel (7-5). 

Game Notes and Facts: Gran Canaria vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv

Dreamland Gran Canaria v Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (2025-01-02T20:00:00.000Z)

After suffering its first loss with an overtime defeat to Lietkabelis in a game rescheduled from Round 6, Valencia will look to recover the kind of dominance that saw it roll to a 105-83 victory over Reyer in October behind 16 points from [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/). But the Italian team is in great form with four wins in the last five, mostly recently winning a thriller at Bourg thanks to [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/)’s seventh double-double of the season, and the center’s dominance will give Reyer a fighting chance of maintaining its hot streak.

GAME NOTES

\- Valencia powered past Reyer 105-83 in Round 4 behind 16 points from Semi Ojeleye.

\- Valencia is undefeated in five previous EuroCup games against Reyer.

\- Reyer head coach Neven Spahija spent two seasons on the Valencia bench and led the club to the 2010 EuroCup championship.

\- Valencia big man Matt Costello played under Coach Spahija during the 2021-22 season at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

\- Reyer forward Kyle Wiltjer scored a career-high 34 points against Valencia in Round 4.

GAME FACTS

### Umana Reyer Venice

 

**Streaks**

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

Mfiondu Kabengele has pulled down 7 or more rebounds in 12 of his 13 games in the competition.

Kyle Wiltjer has made 17 consecutive free throws.

Tyler Ennis has scored 12 or more points and had double-digit PIRs in five of six games this season.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Alessandro Lever posted his career high in Points with 6 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Alessandro Lever posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Juan Fernandez posted his career high in Assists with 5 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Giga Janelidze posted his career high in Index Rating with 8 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Giga Janelidze posted his career high in Time played with 21:06 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Kyle Wiltjer posted his career high in Points with 34 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Kyle Wiltjer posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 9 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Kyle Wiltjer posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Carl Wheatle posted his career high in Points with 12 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Carl Wheatle posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

Carl Wheatle posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Umana Reyer Venice against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Umana Reyer Venice recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this century, 8, against Valencia Basket on march 16, 2022.

Umana Reyer Venice individual single-game club record of 34 Points was set by Kyle Wiltjer, against Valencia Basket on october 17, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 22,9 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,5 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 10 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,9 per game.

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7,2 per game.

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

Mfiondu Kabengele is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,9 per game.

 

 

### Valencia Basket

 

**Streaks**

Semi Ojeleye scored 10 or more points and made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 straight games.

Ojeleye has made multiple triples in five straight and nine of his last 10 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 11 straight games.

Josep Puerto has made at least 1 three-point shot in 10 straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Josep Puerto posted his career high in Time played with 27:27 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on december 7, 2021.

Jean Montero posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

Matthew Costello posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

Semi Ojeleye posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

Sergio De Larrea posted his career high in Index Rating with 16 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

Sergio De Larrea posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

Sergio De Larrea posted his career high in Time played with 17:49 for Valencia Basket against Umana Reyer Venice on october 17, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

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

Nathan Reuvers is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,6 per game.

Jaime Pradilla is ranked fifth 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 second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2 per game.

Nathan Reuvers is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,3 per game.

Stefan Jovic is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 73,7% per game.

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

Stefan Jovic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 381% per game.

Nathan Sestina is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 350% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 90,8% free throws % for his career.

Stefan Jovic is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 281,36% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

Valencia (11-1) could become the first team to clinch playoff qualification by overcoming Reyer (6-6), which also needs the win to strengthen its top six challenge.

Game Notes and Facts: Reyer vs. Valencia

Umana Reyer Venice v Valencia Basket (2025-01-02T19:00:00.000Z)

25 points from fit-again guard [Trey Woodbury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/trey-woodbury/013251/) were vital to that victory, and he will look to punish a Jerusalem defense which has allowed an average of 90.3 points during the three-game losing slide. Jerusalem won 68-78 when the teams met in Greece in Round 4 paced by 18 points from now-injured [Justin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/justin-smith/013276/), so the host will again rely on league leading scorer [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) to maintain his average of 22.8 points per game.

GAME NOTES

\- Jerusalem raced past Aris 68-78 led by Jared Harper with 14 points and a club record 15 assists.

\- Aris forward Landers Nolley posted a season-high 10 rebounds against Jerusalem in Round 4.

\- Aris center James Banks and Jerusalem guard Jared Harper were teammates during the 2021-22 season with the Birmingham Squadron in the G-League.

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 11 games this season.

Harper has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 straight games. He’s made multiple threes in eight straight games.

Yovel Zoosman has made at least 1 three-point shot in nine of his last 10 games.

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

Tarik Phillip has had at least 1 steal in 10 of his last 11 games.

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jeremy Morgan posted his career high in Assists with 5 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 14, 2023.

Jeremy Morgan posted his career high in Steals with 5 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 14, 2023.

Jared Harper posted his career high in Assists with 15 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Justin Smith posted his career high in Points with 18 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Justin Smith posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 8 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Austin Wiley posted his career high in Points with 10 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Austin Wiley posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Jared Harper posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Jared Harper posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 4 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this season, 25, against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem individual single-game club record of 15 Assists was set by Jared Harper, against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 27,8 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 22,8 per game.

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

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

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

Yovel Zoosman is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,7 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 9,2 per game.

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

Jared Harper is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,7 per game.

 

 

### Aris Midea Thessaloniki

 

**Streaks**

Aris guard Vasilis Toliopoulos has made at least 1 three-point shot in 21 straight games.

Toliopoulos has scored 10 or more points in 13 of his last 14 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.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Landers Nolley posted his career high in Total rebounds with 10 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 16, 2024.

Landers Nolley posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 10 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 16, 2024.

Georgios Gkiouzelis posted his career high in Time played with 25:48 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 16, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Aris Midea Thessaloniki recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 27, against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 16, 2024.

Aris Midea Thessaloniki individual single-game club record of 10 2-pointers made was set by David Dejulius, against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,4 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 fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,9 per game.

Joshua Roberts is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 70,3% per game.

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3,7 per game.

Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,1 per game.

Joshua Roberts is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 70,3% per game.

Joshua Roberts is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,3% per game.

Jerusalem (7-5) will look to end a three-game losing run and at least maintain its share of second place in Group B against an Aris team (3-9) battling to build on a good win over Lietkabelis last time out. 

Game Notes and Facts: Jerusalem vs. Aris

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2025-01-02T18:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost’s main offensive strength is an excellent three-point shooting game, making 38.2% of long-range strikes (third best in the competition). One of the keys to that success is [Fletcher Magee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/fletcher-magee/012630/), who has made 53.6% of his attempts from deep, including 3-of-5 in October’s 92-83 victory over Trefl. The Polish team has the second-worst offense in the EuroCup, averaging just 76.3 points, despite forward [Jaroslaw Zykowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaroslaw-zyskowski/013295/) showing his shooting power with 25 points in the narrow loss to Joventut just before the break.

GAME NOTES

\- Buducnost bested Trefl 92-83 in Round 4 as Kenan Kamenjas roared with 18 points on near-perfect shooting. That game marked the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

\- Trefl forward Jaroslaw Zyskowski scored a personal-best 33 points on 5-of-6 three-point shooting for a PIR of 37 against Buducnost in Round 4.

GAME FACTS

### Trefl Sopot

 

**Streaks**

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

Geoffrey Groselle has had double-digit PIRs in five of his last six games.

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

Jakub Schenk has mae at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Aaron Best posted his career high in Index Rating with 18 for London Lions against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on november 1, 2022.

Aaron Best posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for London Lions against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on november 1, 2022.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski posted his career high in Index Rating with 37 for Trefl Sopot against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski posted his career high in Points with 33 for Trefl Sopot against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski posted his career high in Free throws made with 10 for Trefl Sopot against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Trefl Sopot against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for Trefl Sopot against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

 

**Team Record**

Trefl Sopot individual single-game club record of 37 Index Rating was set by Jaroslaw Zyskowski, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

Trefl Sopot individual single-game club record of 33 Points was set by Jaroslaw Zyskowski, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jakub Schenk is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5,3 per game.

 

 

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

 

**Streaks**

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

Ferrell has had PIRs of 11 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Ferrell has made 20 consecutive free throws.

Fletcher Magee has made multiple three-pointers in 10 of his last 11 games.

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Kenan Kamenjas posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Trefl Sopot on october 16, 2024.

Mateo Dreznjak posted his career high in Steals with 4 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Trefl Sopot on october 16, 2024.

Nikola Tanaskovic posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Trefl Sopot on october 16, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Juwan Morgan is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 17,3 per game.

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

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

Kenan Kamenjas is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,3 per game.

Aleksa Ilic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,7 per game.

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

Kenan Kamenjas is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,1 per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 92,6% per game.

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

Dordije Jovanovic is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 54,5% per game.

Fletcher Magee is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 53,6% per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 71,7% per game.

Juwan Morgan is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 67,2% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1999 index rating for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1381 points for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 927 total rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 329 offensive rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 598 defensive rebounds for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 261 free throws made for his career.

Yogi Ferrell is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 91,3% free throws % for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 557 2-pointers made for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 559 field goals made for his career.

Alen Omic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 141 game played for his career.

Winless Trefl (0-12) will continue its quest for a victory with a visit from Buducnost (5-7), which is currently placed one win short of the all-important top six.

Game Notes and Facts: Trefl vs. Buducnost

Trefl Sopot v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-01-02T17:00:00.000Z)

The host will look for young guard [Oleksandr Kovliar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/oleksandr-kovliar/013247/) to repeat the performance which saw him net 25 points in the dramatic victory in Spain, while Cedevita will counter him through [DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dj-stewart/012700/), who had a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds in the loss against Turk Telekom last time out. Cedevita won 76-72 behind 17 points from [Devin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devin-robinson/012042/) when the teams met in Round 4, so a road win in Lithuania could put a decisive distance between the teams.

GAME NOTES

\- Cedevita defeated Lietkabelis 76-72 in Round 4 behind 17 points from Devin Robinson.

\- Lietkabelis won the first two games between the club in the 2022-23 season. Kristian Kullamae was worth 20.0 points, 6 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for Lietkabelis, which averaged 99 points in the wins.

\- Cedevita center Andrija Stipanovic joined the club from Lietkabelis in November.

GAME FACTS

### 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys

 

**Streaks**

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

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

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

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

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

Martynas Varnas has scored in double figures in seven straight games.

Varnas has made at least three-pointer in eight straight games.

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Mantas Rubstavicius posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on march 8, 2023.

 

**Team Record**

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 42, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 15, 2024.

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 14, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 15, 2024.

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys recorded its highest team Defensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 28, against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Gabrielius Maldunas is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,7 per game.

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

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

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

 

**All-time Rankings**

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1380 index rating for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 521 total rebounds for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 219 offensive rebounds for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked second on the all-time EuroCup charts with 489 2-pointers made for his career.

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 489 field goals made for his career.

 

 

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

 

**Streaks**

Jaka Blazic has made at least 1 three-point shot in 15 of his last 16 games.

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

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

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

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

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

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

DJ Stewart posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on october 15, 2024.

Ziga Daneu posted his career high in Time played with 15:48 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on october 15, 2024.

Devin Robinson posted his career high in Assists with 3 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on october 15, 2024.

Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in Points with 20 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on november 2, 2022.

Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 10 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on november 2, 2022.

Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 6 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on february 7, 2024.

Devante Jones posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on october 15, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Devin Robinson is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,7 per game.

Devante Jones is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,8 per game.

Devin Robinson is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,6 per game.

Devin Robinson is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,4 per game.

Rok Radovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 67,6% per game.

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

 

**All-time Rankings**

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1367 index rating for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1356 points for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 347 defensive rebounds for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 306 free throws made for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 440 field goals made for his career.

Boosted by a stunning overtime win at Valencia before the festive break, Lietkabelis (4-8) will look to build more momentum with a visit from playoff-chasing Cedevita (7-5).

Game Notes and Facts: Lietkabelis vs. Cedevita

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-01-02T17:00:00.000Z)

EuroLeague top photos of the week

Look back at all the action from Round 18 of the regular season by checking out the best photos of the week!

Top 10 photos of the week: Round 18

After Paris Basketball shined bright in the first half, Baskonia went up a couple of gears in the second en route to a 94-81 win that marked Tiago Splitter's return to Buesa Arena.

Baskonia flipped the script against Paris on a topsy-turvy night at Buesa Arena

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) fans were ready to honor one of its all-time greats last Friday night, as [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) play-caller [Tiago Splitter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/splitter-tiago/) returned to Buesa Arena – where his jersey hangs in the rafters – for the first time as a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague head coach.

Splitter spent all seven of his EuroLeague seasons with Baskonia as a player, between 2003 and 2010, and saw his role grow and grow as the Spanish side made it to four consecutive Final Fours from 2005 to 2008. The Baskonia fans saw the Brazilian develop from a very special prospect into a world-class center, who later went on to win the NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. In other words, Splitter has always been a fan favorite in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once again, Buesa gives <a href="https://twitter.com/tiagosplitter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tiagosplitter</a> a big cheer 👏👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://t.co/c4EsKJ4ckM">pic.twitter.com/c4EsKJ4ckM</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1872723117283647720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Splitter joined Baskonia at age 15 and make his Spanish League debut with the team in 2000. After spending three seasons elsewhere on loan, he returned to Baskonia, where he played for the next seven seasons. During his time with the club, he won two Spanish League titles in 2008 and 2010, three Spanish Cups in 2004, 2005 and 2009, and reached the EuroLeague Championship Game in 2005, the first of those four consecutive Final Fours. He also had individual success, being chosen to the 2007-08 All-EuroLeague First Team and earning All-EuroLeague Second Team honors in the next two seasons.

More recently, on May 5, 2024, Baskonia retired his No 21 jersey. Few expected to see him as an opponent before the end of the year, but that is exactly what was on the cards after he joined Paris Basketball this past summer. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">En lo más alto del Buesa Arena hay una nueva LEYENDA de BASKONIA ❤️<br><br>2️⃣1️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/tiagosplitter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tiagosplitter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://t.co/2uuI4DkHV6">pic.twitter.com/2uuI4DkHV6</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1787137894865400105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Friday night, Splitter made sure that his team was noticed in a fantastic second quarter in which Paris did everything right, rebounding the ball, running the floor and getting a lot of points in transition.

Baskonia led 28-26 after 10 minutes with solid shooting percentages (72.7% 2FG, 50% 3FG) and outrebounding Paris 10-4. It all changed in the second quarter: Paris outrebounded Baskonia 5-18 in the second frame, pulling down 14 defensive rebounds and allowing Baskonia’s players to grab just one offensive board. Baskonia hit just 3-of-13 two-pointers and 2-of-7 three-pointers.

All that allowed Paris to lead 41-57 at halftime. Those 57 first-half points are a new club record for Paris in the competition, with its previous record being the 47 first-half points it scored in a 109-117 overtime victory over [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/). It also ties for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season high for most points at halftime, as [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) also scored 57 points in the first half of an 87-85 home win over [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/).

Paris led 38-57 right before halftime, and that's when Baskonia showed its trademark character with a second half that its fans will not forget for a long, long time.

Baskonia limited Paris to just 24 second-half points. After getting its highest first-half tally in club history, Baskonia forced Paris to record its lowest-scoring second half in the competition. Its previous lowest second-half scoring output were the 35 points it had in a 79-74 road loss against [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) in Round 2.

Paris hit just 5-of-22 two-pointers (22.7% 2FG) and 3-of-19 three-pointers (15.8% 3FG). After getting 14 assists before the break, Paris was only able to dish 4 in the second half. Stopping [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) was crucial, too – he had just 5 points and 2 assists in the second half. Even with that, Paris led 59-72 with 11 minutes remaining. Then, [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) decided that enough was enough.

Howard buried 3 three-pointers in less than 3 minutes – exactly 2 minutes and 37 seconds – and he also buried a crazy jumper and the free throw that came with it, giving him 12 points in 157 seconds. That scoring explosion allowed Baskonia to get within 73-74, giving it a much-needed boost in momentum for the remainder of the game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">💪 Markus Howard, el segundo máximo anotador en la victoria de ayer<br><br>🔥 𝟐𝟖 𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐒 <br><br>¡Revive sus mejores canastones! 📹 <a href="https://t.co/QNzvqXL8pk">pic.twitter.com/QNzvqXL8pk</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1872930496210157744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 25-year-old finished the contest with 28 points and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) recorded a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double, which is the highest-scoring double-double of this EuroLeague season, as [Baskonia won 94-81](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/baskonia-comes-from-behind-to-beat-paris-94-81/). After showing what it is capable of when everything clicks, Paris had a first-hand experience of what Baskonia Character is all about, something that Coach Splitter experienced in his favor dozens of times.

"I feel excellent. When you can win against a team like Paris, which has been playing unbelievable basketball from the start of the season to now, to be able to win on our home court and the way we won, where we battled in the second half, I am extremely proud of our team," Howard said after the game. "So we are just going to look to build off of a win like this. When we fight, we can compete with anybody."

It was a special night for Coach Splitter, but he saw his men fall to defeat

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Paris Basketball (2024-12-27T19:30:00.000Z)

A stunning performance by Jaylen Hoard of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in a 95-78 win over Zalgiris Kaunas has seen him earn Round 18 MVP honors with a career-high PIR of 34.

Round 18 MVP: Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

A stunning performance by [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in a 95-78 win over Zalgiris Kaunas has seen him earn Round 18 MVP honors with a career-high PIR of 34.

Hoard’s 34 PIR, which was the highest in this round, came after he scored 23 points on 6-of-10 two-pointers, 1-of-1 three-pointers and 8-of-8 free throws, as well as 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 5 drawn fouls. He did not commit a single turnover, either. This is the first time that Hoard has been MVP of the Round in his 18th game in the competition, with this being his first season in the EuroLeague.

[Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and [Achille Polonara ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/)of Virtus Segafredo Bologna each amassed a PIR of 28 in Round 18. Moneke led Baskonia to a come-from-behind 94-81 home victory over Paris Basketball with 29 points on 6-of-9 two-pointers and 4-of-8 three-pointers, 10 rebounds, 1 block and 5 fouls drawn. Polonara had 17 points on 2-of-4 two-pointers, 2-of-3 three-pointers and 7-of-8 free throws, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and 5 fouls drawn to lead Virtus to an 83-69 home win over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade’s [Duane Washington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/duane-washington/013370/), with a PIR of 27, and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul’s [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who had a PIR of 26, complete the top individual performances in Round 18. Washington posted 27 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in Partizan’s 90-81 triumph over Fenerbahce, while Hayes-Davis amassed 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in that same game.

### Individual highs: Wenyen Gabriel, Panathinaikos, 5 blocks

Moneke was this round's top scorer with 29 points. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens's [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) is the league’s new top scorer with 20.6 points per game.

[Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) of FC Bayern Munich led all rebounders by pulling down 13 in Round 18. [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) of Real Madrid leads the way in rebounds with 8.1 boards per night.

[Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) of Real Madrid and [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) of Zalgiris Kaunas each had 9 assists in this round. Maccabi’s [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) is this season’s top assist provider with 8.4 dimes per contest.

[Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) of Olympiacos Piraeus collected 5 steals to lead the way in Round 18. Bayern’s [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) is atop the steals charts with 1.6 per game.

[Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/) of Panathinaikos had 5 blocks, more than anyone else. Gabriel is the new leader, averaging a league-best 1.5 blocks per night.

Moneke (29 points, 10 rebounds) and Voigtmann (14 points, 13 rebounds) were the only two players to record a double-double in Round 18.

EuroLeague rookie earns his first MVP of the Round award.

Following the suspension of the Round 17 game between Paris Basketball and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, the game has been rescheduled to be played on the following date: Monday, March 3, 2025 at Adidas Arena.

Euroleague Basketball announces rescheduled game

Round 18 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 18 | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 Round 18 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague had something for everyone. Check out round's best plays and see who had the best of them!

Round 18: Top 10 Plays

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague fans, we have our 18th winner in this season's EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge! Radivoje Ristic beat everyone else in Round 18 with his team 'puleni007', which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 208.30.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Round 18 winner

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague fans, we have our 18th winner in this season's [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/)! Radivoje Ristic beat everyone else in Round 18 with his team 'puleni007', which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 208.30.

Radivoje had the following starting lineup: Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul as team captain, then Olympiacos Piraeus's Sasha Vezenkov, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's Duane Washington, ALBA Berlin's David McCormack, as well as Theo Maledon of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. His sixth man was Joel Bolomboy of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. On the bench, Radivoje had Anadolu Efes Istanbul's Ercan Osmani, Markus Howard of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Achille Polonara of Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Tamir Blatt of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. His team's head coach was Virtus play-caller Dusko Ivanovic.

The prize for finishing first in Round 18 is a free VIP Euroleague TV subscription for the 2025-26 season, so congratulations, Radivoje!

Marko Djukic and his team 'Kughat' remains the leader of the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) overall standings with 3,084.89 points.

Trades are now open for Round 19. Remember, four trades are allowed before each round. You can either trade up to four players, or a head coach and three players.

The first game in Round 19 tips off on Thursday, January 2, as Zalgiris Kaunas hosts Olympiacos Piraeus at 19:00 CET. That game marks the next round's deadline.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become our next round winner!

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge offers weekly prizes to the top team manager. 

It’s fair to say that Achille Polonara knows better than most what it is like to play under Dusko Ivanovic. Friday night saw the Italian play his 50th EuroLeague game under the Montenegrin’s orders, and he was central to Virtus Bologna's 83-69 win over LDLC ASVEL.

The Achille Polonara-Dusko Ivanovic connection remains as strong as ever

It’s fair to say that [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/) knows better than most what it is like to play under [Dusko Ivanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/ivanovic-dusko/?season=E2024). Friday night saw the Italian play his 50th Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game under the Montenegrin’s orders, and he was central to [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/)'s [83-69 win over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-flexes-its-muscles-in-dominant-win-over-asvel-83-69/).

Polonara finished the night with a 28 PIR – his best PIR in the last four seasons – and 17 points, the most he has scored since Round 17 of the 2020-21 campaign, which came against… ASVEL. The 33-year-old also had 9 rebounds, his best mark since Round 22 last season against… ASVEL. He seems to have a knack of showing up against the French side, then.

Virtus has been without [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/), another player who – like Polonara – played under Ivanovic at [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) in the past, for the last three games, yet the Italian team has managed to improve to 3-1 in Dusko’s brief time in charge.

Having got off to a great start in Round 18 against ASVEL, Virtus led by 19 points at halftime (46-29) and Polonara had 7 points and 6 boards. Virtus went up by as many as 25 points (56-31) in the third period, with Polonara adding 6 points and 3 rebounds before netting a further 4 points in the final frame. All in all, it was a solid day’s work for Virtus’s No 33.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna forward Achille Polonara spoke to EuroLeague TV after his team beat LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in Round 18 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Achille Polonara: 'Coach Dusko gave me a lot of confidence'

“We would like to start the first game of the second round \[on the right foot\] and the new year also, so we played a great game and we are happy about that,” Polonara told EuroLeague TV after the triumph. “I’m happy about \[playing well\] because Coach Dusko gave me a lot of confidence and I could help my team to win the game. We want to start the new year better than this year. I hope that the second round will be the opposite \[to the first half of the season\] and we can win more games \[in 2025\].”

Polonara was a vital piece of a second straight win for Virtus, with the team [having beaten FC Barcelona 86-81](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-battles-past-barcelona-86-81-in-first-home-game-under-ivanovic/) in Round 17, and he was needed in the absence of Shengelia. It seems that the Polonara-Dusko connection is still as strong as ever, which can only spell good news for Virtus entering the new year.

The Italian was Virtus's star performer in an important win over ASVEL

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-12-27T19:30:00.000Z)

It's been a season of ups and downs for KK Crvena zvezda, but when it comes to those ups, the team from the Serbian capital has been stacking up big road wins.

Crvena Zvezda's 'joker' came through in historic win in Barcelona

It's been a season of ups and downs for [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/), but when it comes to those ups, the team from the Serbian capital has been stacking up big road wins.

After downing Paris Basketball, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, AS Monaco and Virtus Segafredo Bologna so far this season, Zvezda victoriously check-marked another big road trip by [edging FC Barcelona 74-78](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-pulls-out-a-dramatic-win-in-barcelona-74-78/) on Friday night.

It was Zvezda's first-ever road win over Barcelona, and its first triumph against the *Azulgrana* after 12 consecutive losses, having waited since October 2017 to beat Barcelona.

This one came in a tight contest, one in which Zvezda made 8 triples on just 27.6% shooting, while it had one more turnover and one fewer assist than Barcelona.

But Zvezda had 5 more offensive rebounds and a determination to never back down. Not when Barcelona opened the game with a 10-0 run, not when Barcelona repeatedly went in front in the third quarter, which Dario Brizuela ended with a half-court shot.

Zvezda did not falter when it committed a pair of turnovers in the final two minutes; the first one allowed Kevin Punter to hit a triple on the other end and tie the game at 74-74, then the second one gave the hosts a possession to go in front.

But Zvezda withstood it all, pulling down all the important rebounds before showing its depth when it trusted [Dejan Davidovac](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dejan-davidovac/007960/) to fire the game-winning shot. The swingman, considered his team's X-factor or joker, who coach Ioannis Sfairropoulos did not use in the previous round after leaving him at the end of the bench, explaining: "I did not need a joker in this game."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">DEJAN DAVIDOVAC! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CrvenoBelaPorodica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CrvenoBelaPorodica</a> <a href="https://t.co/zWPe9lEJrB">pic.twitter.com/zWPe9lEJrB</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1872761956874240260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Well, with 21 seconds to go at Palau Blaugrana, there was Davidovac, finding himself all alone in the corner with the ball in his hands. He had missed all 3 of his two-point shots and both of his three-point attempts to that point, but he nailed this shot: the game-winner. He gave Zvezda a 74-77 lead, and the team found a way to preserve its advantage thereafter.

Davidovac played nearly 27 minutes, second most on the team against Barcelona, after sitting out the last two games. But what he did at the end encapsulated exactly what this Zvezda team is capable of doing.

Without its leader [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), with energizer [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/) sidelined, [John Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/john-brown/010588/) still not ready to play, and with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) and [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/) shooting 1 for 11 from long range, Zvezda still pulled out a big road win.

In the past, Zvezda would need big performances from its main players to pull out resounding wins like these. But not this year's Zvezda, which once again showcased the depth of its roster and its experience in tight contests.

With a 10-8 record, and still nine home games left to play entering the new year, Crvena Zvezda is looking ready to keep climbing up the standings in 2025.

Ioannis Sfairopoulos's men added another resounding road win to their resume

FC Barcelona v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-12-27T19:30:00.000Z)