In his first game as Virtus Bologna head coach, Dusko Ivanovic returns to Baskonia, where he coached 273 EuroLeague games across four spells. This is the first time he will be a visiting head coach at Buesa Arena.

A special night awaits for Dusko Ivanovic at Buesa Arena

Some things go together perfectly in life. There’s fish and chips, bread and butter, and also [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) and [Dusko Ivanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/ivanovic-dusko/?season=E2024).

All Turkish Airlines EuroLeague fans know the history that Dusko has with the Spanish side, but Thursday night (20:00 CET) will see the legendary head coach take on his former team at Buesa Arena for the first time as Virtus Segafredo Bologna comes to town.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 🤝<br><br>Tomorrow Dusko returns to Buesa, this time as coach of <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusSegafredo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VirtusSegafredo</a> 🧢<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/aO3zAv7EN8">pic.twitter.com/aO3zAv7EN8</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1866815196502884616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ivanovic was appointed as Virtus’s replacement for [Luca Banchi ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/luca-banchi-resigns-as-virtus-bologna-head-coach/)last Thursday, but he had to watch on from a courtside seat as interim head coach Nenad Jakovljevic took charge for [the team’s home loss to Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-downs-virtus-on-the-road-87-94/), which saw the Bologna-based outfit drop to a 2-12 record. With this mark, Virtus matched its worst-ever start to a EuroLeague campaign, having gone 2-14 in 2008-09… when it played just 14 games that season.

There are some familiar faces on the Virtus roster for Dusko, who had [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) and [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/) with him at Baskonia as they won the Spanish League title in 2019-20. Just last season, the Montenegrin was on the Baskonia sideline when it eliminated Shengelia and Polonara’s Virtus from the postseason in the Play-In Showdown. Conversely, going all the way back to 2001, Ivanovic was the Baskonia head coach as it lost 3-2 to the Manu Ginobili-led Virtus 3-2 in the EuroLeague Finals.

Curiously enough, Ivanovic has been Baskonia coach in 273 EuroLeague games across four spells, achieving a 151-122 record with the team, but in his other 127 games in the competition, he has never faced them at Buesa Arena. In Europe’s premier club competition, Dusko spent three years with [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/), one season with [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/), four games with [Khimki Moscow Region](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/khimki-moscow-region/khi/), just over a season with [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/), yet he has never had to come up against *his* people in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">B/W jersey (𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒑) ready to fight together 🧢🏀 <a href="https://t.co/nmosurSldz">pic.twitter.com/nmosurSldz</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Segafredo Bologna (@VirtusSegafredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusSegafredo/status/1867200460966302200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The only two times that he has faced Baskonia as a head coach in the EuroLeague came in the 2006 third-place game in Prague, Czech Republic, when his Barcelona side lost to their domestic rival, and in Round 30 of the 2022-23 season with Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade, a game his squad won.

"I am very happy to be in Bologna, it is a great team with great players,” said Ivanovic in his first comments as Virtus boss. “I believe in this team and I believe in these players, I think they have the right character and we are ready to fight. As fate would have it, my first game is against Baskonia and my last game last year was against Virtus – it is a special game for me.

“I believe in the guys and I think we can improve. The focus of the early days? We have to be a team and play together, believe in it. Virtus has always played well, but lost so many games by a few points. A little bit of bad luck, but this is basketball and that can change and help the players also mentally to win these games. Toko \[Shengelia\] and Achille \[Polonara\]? We won a Spanish championship together; they are good players and good people. They haven't changed, they have good character and they want to win.”

The Baskonia fans will welcome Dusko back with welcome arms, but there is no time for sentiment. Virtus urgently needs a win to kickstart its EuroLeague season, and with 400 EuroLeague games under his belt, Ivanovic is well prepared to guide the Italian side through tricky waters, starting at a place he knows very well.

Game News

The Montenegrin play-caller takes on Baskonia in his first game on the Virtus bench

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-12-12T19:30:00.000Z)

Following the success of Andrea Trinchieri's "My Five Signature Players", the second episode of the series features Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul head coach Saras Jasikevicius.

Saras Jasikevicius: My Five Signature Players

Following the success of [Andrea Trinchieri's "My Five Signature Players"](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/andrea-trinchieri-my-five-signature-euroleague-players/), the second episode of the series features [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) head coach [Saras Jasikevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/jasikevicius-saras/?season=E2024).

Now in his 10th season as a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague play-caller, with Jasikevicius having led [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) from 2016 to 2020, [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) from 2020-23, and Fenerbahce from 2023 to present day, the 48-year-old has coached some incredible players. In this episode, five players are selected that have had a big impact on Saras's coaching career to date.

Euroleague.net's Javier Gancedo sat down with the Fenerbahce head coach to reflect on some players who have had a big impact on his coaching career

Olympiacos BC has announced the signing of Nathan Mensah on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season, which includes an option for the 2025-26 campaign.

Olympiacos signs Nathan Mensah

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) has announced the signing of Nathan Mensah on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season, which includes an option for the 2025-26 campaign.

Mensah (2.08 meters, 26 years old) spent the first part of this season playing for the Austin Spurs in the G League, averaging 5.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 12 games. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">✍️🏽 Η ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Νέιθαν Μενσά.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a><a href="https://t.co/KtOQkzw9Mm">https://t.co/KtOQkzw9Mm</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1866871191689892296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He has one season of NBA experience under his belt, too, having suited up 25 times for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023-24 season, posting 1.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in just over 12 minutes per night.

Following the news that [Moses Wright will miss the rest of the season due to a health issue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/moses-wright-out-for-the-season-with-health-issue/), Mensah's arrival gives Olympiacos more depth at center. In his second season as a professional, Mensah is coming to play in Europe for the first time.

More Olympiacos News

The center joins the Reds after the news that Moses Wright is out for the season

Two new additions and a switch on the top two spots highlight the second edition of the 2024-25 EuroLeague MVP Ladder by Eurohoops.

EuroLeague 2024-25 MVP Ladder by Eurohoops Vol. 2

Two new additions and a switch on the top two spots highlight the second edition of the 2024-25 EuroLeague MVP Ladder by Eurohoops.

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) guard [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) had to leave their place for new entrants – [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) forward [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) and [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) forward [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) – for different reasons each. 

Punter had some ups and downs for Barcelona and didn’t retain the same level of quality in his game that earned him the title of EuroLeague MVP for November. Vezenkov was omitted in the final cut mainly due to missing two games, while all the other candidates played in all of their team's contests.

As is always the case with the MVP Ladder, individual numbers, leadership and impact on wins were the main factors in compiling the ranking.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1755415/euroleague-2024-25-mvp-ladder-by-eurohoops-vol-2/).

Which new players have been included in the MVP race?

Fenerbahce Beko has confirmed that Arturs Zagars has suffered a foot injury.

Arturs Zagars suffers foot injury

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) has announced that guard [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) suffered an injury to his right foot during a Turkish League game last weekend.

Zagars's injury comes at a time when Fenerbahce is also without [Dyshawn Pierre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahces-dyshawn-pierre-sidelined-by-calf-injury/), [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/devon-hall-to-undergo-surgery-on-hand-injury/) and [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-confirms-the-worst-scottie-wilbekin-has-torn-his-acl/), who is out for the season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Arturs Zagars’ın sağlık durumu hakkında bilgilendirme<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/oe5kAdRkqt">https://t.co/oe5kAdRkqt</a> <a href="https://t.co/GomPyrckfw">pic.twitter.com/GomPyrckfw</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1866825983912779868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to a club statement, 'a first-stage ligament injury was detected and treatment has begun.' It is not stated how long Zagars will be out for.

This season, the 24-year-old point guard has made 11 appearances for Fenerbahce in his rookie Turkish Airlines EuroLeague campaign, starting five times. He has averaged 6.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 17:19 minutes, with his best scoring night coming in Round 12 when he netted 16 points against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, before dishing a career-best 6 assists in Round 13 against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

More Fenerbahce News

He is the fourth Fenerbahce player currently on the treatment table

AS Monaco Basket has confirmed that small forward Alpha Diallo will miss a minimum of three weeks due to a knee injury.

Monaco loses Alpha Diallo to knee injury

[AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) has suffered a significant injury blow with the news that small forward [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) will miss a minimum of three weeks. Diallo suffered a cartilage injury in his left knee and is out at least until the end of this year.

The 27-year-old has started in eight of the 14 games he has played this season, averaging 25:55 minutes per game, second only behind Mike James. Diallo is posting 12.1 points on 47.8% three-point shooting, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and a league-leading 1.6 steals.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">ℹ️ Maillon essentiel de la Roca Team et très performant ces dernières semaines, Alpha Diallo sera éloigné des parquets pour les trois prochaines semaines minimum. ⛑️<br>Notre ailier souffre d’une fracture du cartilage rétro rotulien interne du genou gauche. <br><br>Toute la Roca Family… <a href="https://t.co/pjZfeoaDEX">pic.twitter.com/pjZfeoaDEX</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1866154598341222883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Monaco and new head coach Vassilis Spanoulis lose Diallo ahead of its trip to face Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on Thursday, and he is the fourth player from Monaco's rotation that is currently missing in action. 

The team's two biggest summer acquisitions have combined for two appearances, as [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/) is yet to play and [Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/furkan-korkmaz/005763/) has played a total of 20 minutes across two games. [Mam Jaiteh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mam-jaiteh/002581/), who opened the season as the starting center, is also out.

Monaco currently sits in fourth place in the standings with a 9-5 record going into Round 15.

More Monaco News

The small forward is out until at least the end of 2024

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade bolstered its lineup by signing one of the premier defensive forwards in Europe, John Brown. 

Crvena Zvezda signs defensive ace John Brown

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade bolstered its lineup by signing one of the premier defensive forwards in Europe, [John Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/john-brown/010588/). The deal is for the remainder of this season with an option for the 2025-26 season. Brown (2.03 meters, 32 years old) spent the previous two seasons with AS Monaco, but missed the start of the current campaign as he recovered from an injury.

Brown brings a serious resume as a defensive ace; he led the EuroLeague in steals as a rookie with UNICS Kazan in 2021-22 and has also led the Italian and VTB United Leagues in swipes. His trophy case also includes a pair of French League championships with Monaco. Brown began his professional career in Italy with Virtus Rome in 2016 and has since played for Treviso and Brindisi in Italy, UNICS and Monaco.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">Амерички крилни центар Џон Браун III ново је појачање КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет!<br><br>Welcome to Red&amp;White Family, John! 🔴⚪️<br><br>Детаљније: <a href="https://t.co/BJo4g6LTgi">https://t.co/BJo4g6LTgi</a><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://t.co/E9d3ACHilx">pic.twitter.com/E9d3ACHilx</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1866185938893729985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Crvena Zvezda news

This season will be his fourth in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Round 15 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague features a French derby and a battle between second and third in another exciting set of games. Here’s your overview of this week’s action.

At a glance: Lots to get excited about in Round 15

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-as-monaco/E2024/127/)

A heavyweight battle will tip off the round as second-placed Fenerbahce (10-4) welcomes Monaco (9-5), one of the three teams tied for third. The hosts can always rely on inspiration from [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who powered the Round 14 win at Real Madrid with 33 points to become the weekly MVP. He will be countered by [Vitto Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vitto-brown/013365/), who delivered his best performance of the season with 17 points and 7 rebounds in Monaco’s comfortable win over ALBA on Friday. That game again saw Monaco fulfill the ball-sharing philosophy of Coach Vassilis Spanoulis – who this week has his first-ever coaching duel with former teammate Sarunas Jasikevicius – by dishing 23 assists, so Fenerbahce guards [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) and [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) will have to work hard defensively to stop the visiting team from establishing its rhythm.

Round 15 Head-to-Head: Guduric vs. Loyd

[ALBA Berlin vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/alba-berlin-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2024/128/)

Fast-rising Partizan (6-8) will look to make it five straight wins – and potentially climb into the top 10 – with a trip to lowly ALBA (3-11). The German team has young playmaker [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) in strong form with double digits scoring in three straight games, but the Italian faces a tough task against Partizan dynamo [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/), who continued his great form by averaging 18.5 points and 7 assists in last week’s back-to-back home wins over Zalgiris and Panathinaikos. His namesake [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) is also in great form in the paint, registering a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) against Panathinaikos, so he’ll be a handful for ALBA’s entertaining big man [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams/012604/) – who's averaged 11.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2024/129/)

Two teams aiming for a change in direction meet as inconsistent Baskonia (6-8) welcomes last-placed Virtus (2-12). New Virtus coach Dusko Ivanovic will take charge for the first time on familiar territory against his former club, which has been strong in Vitoria with a 5-2 home record. The Italian team’s latest loss, at home to Zvezda on Friday, came despite another good game from forward [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), who's averaged 22.3 points and 7.3 rebounds over the last three games. Baskonia also suffered defeat last time out, with a big double-double from [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) (25 points, 11 boards) not enough to overcome Bayern in Munich. The power of Moneke and [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) against Clyburn and [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) could be key in what’s likely to be a physical battle.

[Real Madrid vs. Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/real-madrid-zalgiris-kaunas/E2024/131/)

Struggling Real (6-8) faces a stern test with a visit from Zalgiris (8-6). A pair of star guards will attempt to outdo each other, with the smooth distribution of [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (7.9 assists per game) going against the scoring skills of [Lonnie Walker ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/)(16.3 points per night on 44.3% three-point shooting), who was reportedly close to joining Real before signing on with Zalgiris. The Spanish team has struggled for production off the bench, so the visitors will have to be ready to compete for the full 40 minutes through the energy of guard [Dovydas Giedraitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dovydas-giedraitis/007513/), the only Zalgiris player to have started every game. Denying long-range looks to [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) and [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) will also be key for a Zalgiris defense that has allowed fewer points than any other team (74.9 per game).

Round 15 Head-to-Head: Deck vs. Smailagic

[FC Bayern Munich vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fc-bayern-munich-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2024/130/)

High-flying Bayern (9-5) will look to make it eight home wins out of eight with a visit from a Maccabi team (4-10) that has won just once on the road all season. The visiting team will have to find an answer for [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/), who has been unstoppable recently and averaged 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5 assists over last week’s two games, so the likes of [Levi Randolph](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/levi-randolph/013382/) (11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game) will need to step up for the visiting team. Maccabi also has to deal with the backcourt threat of league-leading scorer [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) (20.4 points per game) and can try to control the game through pass master [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/), who tops the EuroLeague in assists with 8.6 per night.

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/anadolu-efes-istanbul-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2024/132/)

Reigning champ Panathinaikos (8-6) will continue its quest for consistency with a crunch clash against Coach Ergin Ataman and forward [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/)’s former club, Efes (7-7). Both teams lost last time out, with the Greens falling at Partizan while Efes was stifled by Zalgiris. The Greens will try to feed off the energy of center [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), who also showed his distribution skills by dishing a personal best 5 assists in the loss at Partizan, so the Turkish team’s big man [Derek Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/derek-willis/009664/) will need to show the rebounding power that saw him grab 8 boards in Kaunas last time out. [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) (13 points per game) has been Efes’s go-to guard during the injury absence of [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/), and he needs a big performance against an extremely deep Panathinaikos backcourt.

Round 15 Head-to-Head: Nwora vs. Hernangomez

[FC Barcelona vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fc-barcelona-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2024/134/)

Rejuvenated by last week’s much-needed comeback victory at Maccabi, Barcelona (8-6) will try to overcome direct rival and red-hot Milan (8-6) in a key battle between two of the four teams currently tied for sixth place. Former Barca hero [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), who leads the league in PIR with 23.7 per game, will play a central role on his return to Palau Blaugrana, and the host will try to counter him with the scoring skills of [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/), who paired 18 points and 9 rebounds in the win at Maccabi. That game also saw a return to form by former Milan shooter [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/), netting 18 points on 4-of-6 three-point shooting, who faces a long-range duel with Milan veteran [Fabien Causeur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/fabien-causeur/001392/), who's averaged 7.7 points on 55.2% three-point shooting.

Round 15 Head-to-Head: Parker vs. Leday

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-olympiacos-piraeus/E2024/133/)

A meeting of two clubs with a long-standing close relationship will be far from friendly as Zvezda (7-7) welcomes Olympiacos (9-5). The Greek giant ended the double-round week by losing its 100% home record against Paris, whereas Zvezda boosted its playoffs challenge with a strong win at Virtus. Former Olympiacos sniper [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) was instrumental to that success with 26 points, but [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) – shining on loan for Zvezda from Olympiacos – cannot suit up for this game. Olympiacos will look to tighten up defensively after allowing 96 points in the loss to Paris, while also hoping that sharpshooter [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) continues to threaten from long-range after netting multiple triples in nine straight games. The visitors will also hope to gain extra possessions through [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/), who tops the league with 3.9 offensive rebounds per game.

[LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-paris-basketball/E2024/135/)

A French derby will see dangerous ASVEL (5-9) receive a visit from league-leading Paris (11-3). Two of this season’s top performers will go head to head in a mouthwatering backcourt duel as [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (18.4 points per game) goes up against [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) (18.6 points, 7.9 assists). ASVEL will have confidence after winning three in a row at home, and a key could be whether the home team has success from long-range: ASVEL ranks fifth in the league for three-point conversion (38.1%, led by veteran [David Lighty](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-lighty/003526/) with 48.5% of triples made), but Paris has the competition’s third-best perimeter defense (31% of three-pointers allowed). ASVEL will look to slow down the visitors through the excellent defense of [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) against Shorts, so [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) could also have a key role in keeping the Paris attack rolling.

Round 15 Head-to-Head: Maledon vs. Lo

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Paris Basketball (2024-12-13T20:00:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-12-13T19:30:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-12-13T19:30:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-12-13T17:30:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-12-12T19:45:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-12-12T19:45:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-12-12T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v AS Monaco (2024-12-12T17:45:00.000Z)

As the EuroLeague continues the 25th anniversary celebrations, fans have the exciting opportunity to honor the greatest players in league history. The public voting for the All-25 EuroLeague Team, presented by Turkish Airlines, is now open, marking a major milestone in this anniversary celebration.

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As the EuroLeague continues the 25th anniversary celebrations, fans have the exciting opportunity to honor the greatest players in league history. The public voting for the [All-25 EuroLeague Team, presented by Turkish Airlines](https://all25voting.euroleague.net), is now open, marking a major milestone in this anniversary celebration.

Building on the tradition of past All-Decade Team selections, this initiative aims to identify the 25 players who have left an indelible mark on the EuroLeague. Fans can choose from a pool of 100 legendary stars, each recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the league over the past quarter-century. The All-25 EuroLeague Team voting is also a fascinating journey through the history of the EuroLeague. In addition to voting, fans will have the opportunity to relive some of the competition's greatest moments through iconic player photos and video capsules showcasing their most memorable performances. Fans will have the chance to win big through a social media raffle! Five exclusive jerseys will be up for grabs, rewarding lucky fans who take part in the voting process.

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