Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv completed a perfect double round to open its debut EuroLeague campaign, rallying from a 13-point deficit to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 81-87 on the road. A key 11–0 run in the fourth quarter turned the tide as Hapoel improved to 2–0. 

Hapoel finishes perfect double round with 81-87 road win at Efes

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv completed a perfect double round to open its debut EuroLeague campaign, rallying from a 13-point deficit to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 81-87 on the road. A key 11–0 run in the fourth quarter turned the tide as Hapoel improved to 2–0. 

Antonio Blakeney led the team with 17 points, going 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Elijah Bryant added 15 points, and Vasilije Micic contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists – both putting in strong performances against their former club. Efes dropped to 1–1 despite a big night from Jordan Loyd, who scored 25 points. Ercan Osmani added 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Shane Larkin chipped in 13 points.

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Hapoel started strong, with Ish Wainright knocking down a three-pointer to help build a 6–11 lead. But Osmani quickly shifted momentum, scoring his first basket to cut it to 10–11, then adding a triple and two more buckets to reach 10 points and tie the game at 18–18. Efes edged ahead 22–21 after the first quarter.

The hosts extended their lead in the second, with Isaia Cordinier and Loyd hitting back-to-back three-pointers as part of a 10–2 run to make it 34–25. Larkin added a three-point play, stretching the advantage to 41–29. Hapoel tightened up defensively, getting a few stops and narrowing the gap to 44–35, but still trailed 46–35 at halftime.

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Kai Jones opened the second half with a basket to give Efes a 48–35 lead, but then the hosts went cold. Hapoel responded with a 12–0 run over three minutes, sparked by a Wainright triple and a three-point play by Dan Oturu, pulling within 48–47. Loyd briefly halted the surge, but Micic took over, hitting a three, adding two free throws, and assisting on another score for a 50–57 Hapoel lead. Loyd answered with 11 straight points to close the quarter, cutting the deficit to 59–61 after 30 minutes.

Blakeney took command in the fourth, opening the period with a three-pointer to make it 63–67. He followed with a driving score and four free throws – after being fouled on a three-point attempt and a technical on Loyd – to push the lead to 67–75. Moments later, Blakeney added three more from the line after Efes head coach Igor Kokoskov and two assistants were ejected, extending the gap to 67–78. Oturu’s dunk pushed the lead to 67–80, capping an 11–0 run. Efes responded with the next four points but never got closer than six the rest of the way, as Hapoel closed out a statement win on the road.

The Israeli club grabbed back-to-back victories to start its first EuroLeague season

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-03T17:30:00.000Z)

AS Monaco bounced back from a disappointing season opener in emphatic fashion, cruising past EuroLeague newcomer Dubai Basketball 103–81 to secure its first win of the season. Both teams now sit at 1–1 after Week 1.

Monaco dismisses Dubai for first win, 103-81

AS Monaco bounced back from a disappointing season opener in emphatic fashion, cruising past EuroLeague newcomer Dubai Basketball 103–81 to secure its first win of the season. Both teams now sit at 1–1 after Week 1.

The game turned decisively in the third quarter, when Monaco unleashed a 17–0 run to open a 20-point lead and never looked back. Nikola Mirotic led the charge with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Mike James orchestrated the offense with 14 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. Daniel Theis added 15 points, Alpha Diallo had 12 points, Kevarrius Hayes 11, and Jaron Blossomgame chipped in 10.

For Dubai, Mfiondu Kabengele led the way with 16 points and 6 rebounds. McKinley Wright and Filip Petrusev scored 14 apiece, as Petrusev also grabbed 8 rebounds, and Dzanan Musa scored 11 in defeat.

Monaco came out strong, with Daniel Theis converting a three-point play before three-pointers from Matthew Strazel and Mirotic gave the hosts an early lead. Kabengele kept Dubai close with 10 early points, cutting the deficit to 15–13. Diallo then hit back-to-back triples to stretch the margin to seven, Monaco’s largest lead of the opening quarter. Wright responded with two close-range buckets to make it 26–23 after 10 minutes.

In the second quarter, Hayes scored twice for Monaco, but Dubai rallied with a three-pointer and fast-break layup from Kosta Kondic, narrowing the gap to 34–32. Mirotic assisted Terry Tarpey on a corner triple, then scored 6 straight points to rebuild a 43–36 lead. Klemen Prepelic knocked down a three for Dubai, but James and Mirotic combined for 9 more points to keep the hosts in control. Still, Wright’s three-point play just before the buzzer made it 50–46 at halftime.

The second half was all Monaco. Mirotic and Theis each converted three-point plays, with James sinking a triple in between to spark a 9–2 run. After Petrusev and Theis traded threes and Musa completed a three-point play, Monaco responded with a dominant 17–0 stretch. Theis, Mirotic, and James led the charge, and Strazel capped the run with a three-pointer to make it 79–54. Davis Bertans finally ended Dubai’s six-minute scoring drought with a triple, but Monaco led 79–59 entering the final quarter.

Monaco opened the fourth with 6 quick points from Nemanja Nedovic and Elie Okobo, extending the lead to 87–61. Musa and Petrusev combined for 7 points in response, but it was too little, too late as Monaco maintained full control and cruised to a convincing victory.

Mike James and Nikola Mirotic led the charge in dominant home victory

AS Monaco v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-03T17:30:00.000Z)

In a thriller that went down to the final shot, Zalgiris Kaunas improved to 2-0 in the standings by downing defending champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 84-81 in front of a sellout crowd at Zalgirio Arena on Friday.

Zalgiris improves to 2-0 after knocking off Fenerbahce, 84-81

In a thriller that went down to the final shot, Zalgiris Kaunas improved to 2-0 in the standings by downing defending champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 84-81 in front of a sellout crowd at Zalgirio Arena on Friday. 

Nigel Williams-Goss led the winners with 20 points. Sylvain Francisco added 18 while Moses Wright had 11. Wade Baldwin paced Fenerbahce with 36 points, a new EuroLeague season high. Devon Hall added 12 while Talen Horton-Tucket had 10 for the guests, who dropped to 1-1.

Williams-Goss got Zalgiris off to a strong start, and Laurynas Birutis responded to Hall’s layup with a three-point play to make it 5–2. Williams-Goss continued to lead the hosts, knocking down back-to-back jumpers, but Khem Birch and Baldwin helped Fenerbahce close the gap to 9–7. Birutis then added a jump hook followed by an alley-oop slam, extending Zalgiris’s lead to 13–7. Nicolo Melli connected from beyond the arc, then Tarik Biberovic matched Williams-Goss’s floater with a driving layup. Williams-Goss, seemingly unstoppable, scored again, while Armando Bacot answered with a layup. Wright’s jumper pushed the hosts ahead at 19–14. Bacot scored inside, but Maodo Lo along with Azoulas Tubelis each got on the scoreboard before Baldwin brought Fenerbahce within striking distance at 23–20. Francisco and Wright each hit a triple to give Zalgiris a 29–20 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

Melli and Wright exchanged layups early in the second quarter. Onuralp Bitim drove to the basket for a score, and Baldwin answered Wright’s dunk with a rainbow jumper. Horton-Tucker knocked down a fadeaway shot, which was immediately matched by Williams-Goss with a driving layup. Dustin Selva capped a three-chance Zalgiris possession with a layup, followed by driving finishes from Hall and Francisco. Colson then trimmed the deficit to 39–36. Francisco found an open lane for an uncontested layup, forcing the visitors to call a timeout at 41–36. Baldwin split free throws, and Wright powered through traffic for a thunderous dunk, setting the score at 43–37 after 20 minutes.

 

Francisco set up Birutis for an alley-oop slam, found Sleva for a strong finish, and added free throws to give Zalgiris a 12-point lead at 49–37. Hall tried to shift momentum with a jump hook, followed by a wild driving basket from Horton-Tucker. Williams-Goss floated in a one-handed shot in the lane, and Baldwin responded with a jump hook and a close-range jumper to cut the deficit to 51–45. Horton-Tucker struck again, Francisco answered with a three-pointer, and Baldwin’s jumper kept Fenerbahce within reach at 54–49. Lo added a floater, then Francisco topped it with another triple. Tubelis improved Hall’s layup with a three-pointer of his own before striking again from deep to blow the game open at 65–51. Baldwin powered through for a dunk in traffic, closing the quarter at 65–53.

Francisco ignited the crowd with an acrobatic layup early in the fourth. Horton-Tucker answered, and Baldwin’s dunk cut the deficit to 67-57. Ulanovas kept Zalgiris afloat, but Baldwin hit free throws and fed Hall for a fast-break slam. Hall then found Baldwin for a transition triple, forcing a Zalgiris timeout at 69-64. Williams-Goss added free throws before Baldwin hit two more threes, making it 71-70 with under six minutes left. Hall drove to score, but Ulanovas and Francisco kept Zalgiris ahead, 74-72. Baldwin buried another three to give Fenerbahce its first lead, 74-75. Williams-Goss hit a floater, but Horton-Tucker tied it with free throws. Ulanovas nailed a triple, and Butkevicius bettered Baldwin’s jumper with his own three to make it 82-79 with 46 seconds left. Jantunen scored on a put-back before Williams-Goss hit free throws with 12.8 seconds remaining. He hit both attempts and Melli missed from beyond the arc second before the final buzzer.

Coach Tomas Masiulis's team has started the EuroLeague season with two wins against last season's finalist and champion 

Zalgiris Kaunas v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-03T17:00:00.000Z)

Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is here. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 2

## Friday, October 3

### [Zalgiris Kaunas 84-81 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/20/)

In a thriller that went down to the final shot, Zalgiris improved to 2-0 in the standings by downing defending champion Fenerbahce 84-81 in front of a sellout crowd at Zalgirio Arena on Friday.  Nigel Williams-Goss led the winners with 20 points. Sylvain Francisco added 18 while Moses Wright had 11. Wade Baldwin paced Fenerbahce with 36 points, a new EuroLeague season high. Devon Hall added 12 while Talen Horton-Tucket had 10 for the guests, who dropped to 1-1.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A true thriller – and it ends our way! 💚<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/bnDsx3omTL">pic.twitter.com/bnDsx3omTL</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1974189884639490058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [AS Monaco 103-81 Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-dubai-basketball/E2025/16/)

Monaco bounced back from a disappointing season opener in emphatic fashion, cruising past EuroLeague newcomer Dubai 103–81 to secure its first win of the season. Both teams now sit at 1–1 after Week 1. The game turned decisively in the third quarter, when Monaco unleashed a 17–0 run to open a 20-point lead and never looked back. Nikola Mirotic led the charge with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Mike James orchestrated the offense with 14 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. Daniel Theis added 15 points, Alpha Diallo had 12 points, Kevarrius Hayes 11, and Jaron Blossomgame chipped in 10. For Dubai, Mfiondu Kabengele led the way with 16 points and 6 rebounds. McKinley Wright and Filip Petrusev scored 14 apiece, as Petrusev also grabbed 8 rebounds, and Dzanan Musa scored 11 in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">💥 Large victoire pour la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a>, en mode rouleau compresseur dans le QT3 😤<br><br>🔜 On se retrouve dès samedi 🆚️ <a href="https://twitter.com/ELANCHALON?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ELANCHALON</a> à Gaston-Médecin ! ♨️<br><br>🎟<a href="https://t.co/7uDUMlBQGH">https://t.co/7uDUMlBQGH</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/fh7U5ZBVXe">pic.twitter.com/fh7U5ZBVXe</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1974194567202419020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 81-87 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/14/)

Hapoel completed a perfect double round to open its debut EuroLeague campaign, rallying from a 13-point deficit to defeat Efes 81-87 on the road. A key 11–0 run in the fourth quarter turned the tide as Hapoel improved to 2–0. Antonio Blakeney led the team with 17 points, going 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Elijah Bryant added 15 points, and Vasilije Micic contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists – both putting in strong performances against their former club. Efes dropped to 1–1 despite a big night from Jordan Loyd, who scored 25 points. Ercan Osmani added 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Shane Larkin chipped in 13 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">2 מ2. העיניים לדרבי 👹 <a href="https://t.co/6YYhuAAG9B">pic.twitter.com/6YYhuAAG9B</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1974199736254280080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 102-95 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2025/17/)

ASVEL earned its first EuroLeague victory of the season, overcoming a red-hot opening quarter from Baskonia to secure a hard-fought 87–79 win at LDLC Arena. Zac Seljaas led the way with a standout performance, scoring 23 points on 5-of-6 shooting from deep and finishing with a game-high PIR of 25. The French club improved to 1–1, while Baskonia dropped to 0–2.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WINNING FEELING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/oRbbdpzzJj">pic.twitter.com/oRbbdpzzJj</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1974206612052074785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 96-103 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-barcelona/E2025/18/)

Barcelona grabbed its first victory of the 2025–26 campaign by defeating Panathinaikos 96–103 on the road at Telekom Center Athens on Friday night. The visitors led for most of the game and absorbed several comeback attempts by Panathinaikos in the fourth quarter to close out a strong road win, capping off the double-round week in style. Will Clyburn paced Barcelona with 23 points, while Toko Shengelia added 17 and Nico Laprovittola contributed 15. Willy Hernangomez and Kevin Punter chipped in 13 points each. For Panathinaikos, Juancho Hernangomez led all scorers with 27 points, and Kostas Sloukas recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists. Konstantinos Mitoglou added 11 points, while Kendrick Nunn and Jerian Grant scored 10 apiece.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐅 D&#39;ORGULL A L&#39;OAKA 😤 <a href="https://t.co/71ipbHsbBp">pic.twitter.com/71ipbHsbBp</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1974211248603513007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Valencia Basket 103-94 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-virtus-bologna/E2025/19/)

Valencia made it two wins out of two in the EuroLeague with a superb 103-94 victory over the visiting Virtus Segafredo Bologna, marking a perfect start in the Spanish side’s glittering new Roig Arena. Sergio De Larrea paced Valencia on 23 points, shooting 5 of 7 from downtown to cap an excellent individual performance. Kameron Taylor chipped in with 15 points for Valencia, Nate Reuvers scored 14 while Omari Moore and Darius Thompson added 13 apiece. At the other end, Matt Morgan led Virtus and all scorers on a game-high 24 points, while Carsen Edwards and Derrick Alston amassed 15 each for Virtus, which dropped to 1-1.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡¡EL <a href="https://twitter.com/RoigArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoigArena</a> DEBUTA AMB VICTÒRIA!!! 😍<br><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 103<br>⚫ <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VirtusBo</a> 94<br><br>🏆 J2 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/MovistarPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MovistarPlus</a> <br><br>Diumenge més!! 🧡 <a href="https://t.co/VdzNIwEMTm">pic.twitter.com/VdzNIwEMTm</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1974211433224098039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 94-101 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-paris-basketball/E2025/15/)

Paris picked up its first victory of the 2025–26 EuroLeague season by defeating Maccabi 94–101 on Friday night at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. Paris improved to 1–1, while Maccabi dropped to 0–2. Nadir Hifi paced the visitors with 21 points and 5 steals in a standout performance. Justin Robinson added 15 points, while Yakuba Ouattara scored 12. For Maccabi, Lonnie Walker and Jeffrey Dowtin led the way with 16 points apiece. Jaylen Hoard contributed 15, TJ Leaf had 14, and Jimmy Clark chipped in 11.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THERE YOU GOOOOOOOO 🖤❤️💙<br><br>First <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> win of the season let’s get it 😍 <a href="https://t.co/ezUd7JUZYE">pic.twitter.com/ezUd7JUZYE</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1974228027895619604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, October 2

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 80-78 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/12/)

Partizan eked out an 80-78 home victory over Milan for its maiden victory this season. Sterling Brown paced Partizan on a team-high 20 points, Carlik Jones added 15 while Jabari Parker and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 10 each for the hosts. At the other end, Shavon Shields led Milan with a game-high 21 points while Armoni Brooks and Marko Guduric posted 12 apiece. Marko Guduric also dished out 8 assists while Josh Nebo added 10 points and 6 boards for Milan.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pobeda! Bravo crno-beli!⚫️⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MozzartFinalResult?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MozzartFinalResult</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTSFinalResult?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MTSFinalResult</a> <a href="https://t.co/bCExCtSqfx">pic.twitter.com/bCExCtSqfx</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1973853668773675063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Bayern Munich 97-88 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/11/)

Bayern grabbed its first victory of the season by fighting past Crvena Zvezda at home 97-88 in a tight battle for the first 25 minutes. Bayern took control with a 23-6 run spanning the final two quarters and Andi Obst led the way with 31 points thanks to 9 three-pointers. Oscar da Silva scored 12 points and Isiaha Mike added 11 points to push the German champs to 1-1. Zvezda fell to 0-2 despite Jordan Nwora tallying 27 points and Codi Miller-McIntyre picking up 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Obst-Gala beim Home-Opener! <br>Wir gewinnen unser erstes Spiel der neuen <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@euroleague</a>-Saison.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYCZV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYCZV</a> | Stickel <a href="https://t.co/6awmecIHUv">pic.twitter.com/6awmecIHUv</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1973849611766018195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Real Madrid 89-77 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/real-madrid-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/13/)

Real Madrid registered its first win in the 2025-26 EuroLeague season by downing Olympiacos 89-77 in the Spanish capital on Thursday. Both teams now have a 1-1 record in the standings. Mario Hezonja led the winners with 18 points. Gabriel Deck added 13 and as many as six other Real players scored between 6 and 9 points. Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos with 20 points. Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov each added 13 while Nikola Milutinov had 10 for the guests, who led 64-69 at the end of the third quarter.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">🏁 FP: <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a> 89 - 77 <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Euroleague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Euroleague</a> <a href="https://t.co/JGAMCPlbiP">pic.twitter.com/JGAMCPlbiP</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1973853214291472860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Partizan, Bayern and Real Madrid were victorious on Thursday

Game Center: Road warriors rule in three of Friday's seven games

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Paris Basketball (2025-10-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-03T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Barcelona (2025-10-03T18:15:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-03T18:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-02T18:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

Tonight, October 3, Roig Arena will officially host its first basketball game, marking a historic milestone for Valencia Basket and the city itself. We spoke with Victor Sendra, General Manager of Roig Arena and former GM of Valencia Basket, to understand the scope of the project, what fans can expect tonight, and what lies ahead.

Roig Arena opens tonight: A new era for Valencia Basket and the city

Tonight, October 3, Roig Arena will officially host its first basketball game, marking a historic milestone for [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) and the city itself. Just a few hundred meters from the beloved Fonteta, this new arena represents a bold leap forward in how fans experience basketball – and much more.

With cutting-edge technology, world-class gastronomy, and a clear vision to become a European reference point, Roig Arena opens its doors as one of the most ambitious privately funded venues in the continent. 

We spoke with **Victor Sendra**, General Manager of Roig Arena and former GM of Valencia Basket, to understand the scope of the project, what fans can expect tonight, and what lies ahead.

Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: Victor, tonight marks the first official game at Roig Arena. What does this moment mean to you and the team behind the project?**

"We’re incredibly proud. After years of dreaming, planning, and building, the moment has finally come. Seeing fans walk into this space, enjoy the experience, and watch Valencia Basket play here – it’s emotional. This arena was born from basketball, from Valencia Basket, and from Juan Roig’s vision. He believed the club had matured enough to take a major leap, and that’s exactly what Roig Arena represents."

**Q: The venue goes far beyond being a sports arena. What was the original inspiration behind this scale of ambition?**

"It all started in 1986 when Valencia Basket was on the verge of disappearing. Juan Roig and a few close friends stepped in to save the club. From there, we’ve experienced titles, cups, and in 2017, our first ACB League. That moment pushed us to think, 'What haven’t we done yet?' That’s when the idea of a venue that could host not just basketball, but year-round events and experiences, came to life. Juan Roig invested €400 million of his personal wealth into Roig Arena as part of his Legacy Project. It’s a gift to the city, to the region, and to Spain."

An image of the court at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: And now Roig Arena is ready. What sets it apart from other arenas in Europe?**

"The level is simply extraordinary. We studied arenas around the world, not to copy but to learn. The technology, the comfort, the food, the sound and lighting systems, the fan experience – everything has been designed to offer something truly world-class. We’re not exaggerating when we say this is one of the top venues in Europe. In fact, we’ve already had conversations with the EuroLeague, and they’re very impressed with what we’ve built. They’ve made it clear: this is the kind of arena they want to see in the EuroLeague ecosystem."

**Q: La Fonteta, L’Alquería del Basket, and Roig Arena are all in the same area. Was that intentional?**

"Absolutely. We didn’t want Roig Arena to stand alone. We’ve created what we call the Roig Arena Complex, a true hub of basketball and entertainment. It includes La Fonteta, L’Alqueria, a new public school, a 1,100-space parking lot, and over 20,000 m² of park space with basketball courts and open areas. It’s designed not just for game nights, but for everyday life and community use."

Roig Arena forms part of the Roig Arena Complex. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: The technology has really impressed people. What role did LG play in bringing this vision to life?**

"LG has been a key partner. From the start, we knew that technology couldn’t be an afterthought – it had to be central. A venue like this needs an audiovisual soul. With LG, we’ve installed world-class screens, scoreboards, and digital systems. From the exterior displays to the indoor experience, it’s immersive and unforgettable. And we haven’t even seen a game here yet. Tonight will be the first."

**Q: One of the biggest surprises for fans has been the food offering. Wood-fired paella during a game? That’s new.**

"Yes – and it was a challenge! But we were committed to making gastronomy a core part of the experience, not just an add-on. We have food trucks, a gourmet market with six points of sale, and “Ultramarinos,” a concept that brings back traditional dishes and products. The Poble Nou restaurant is something special – you can sit, enjoy a proper meal, and watch the game through a panoramic glass wall. Every culinary detail reflects Valencian identity, and we’re very proud of that."

The in-house chefs at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: How do you balance this innovation with respecting traditional fans who loved Fonteta’s atmosphere?**

"We never forget where we come from. Valencia has a deep, passionate basketball culture. We haven’t changed our essence, we’ve just improved the experience. Roig Arena isn’t a bigger Fonteta, it’s a complete reimagining of what a basketball venue can be. Whether you’re a lifelong season ticket holder or a first-time visitor, there’s a space for you here, be it general seating, hospitality zones, or something in between."

**Q: Finally, after the DANA tragedy last year, how important is Roig Arena as a symbol of renewal for Valencia?**

"What happened with DANA left deep scars – physically, emotionally, economically. I was there, alongside the club, when we opened L’Alquería del Basket to host displaced families. Those were difficult days, but also filled with solidarity. That’s why we believe Roig Arena can help the city heal emotionally by offering people joy, excitement, and community again. As I always say: recovering emotion is part of recovering life."

The team meeting room at Roig Arena. (Photo: Roig Arena)

**Q: What do you want people to feel tonight, when they enter the arena for the first time?**

"I want them to feel proud, to feel like this is theirs – because it is. This venue belongs to the fans, the city, and to everyone who believes in what Valencia can achieve. Tonight is just the beginning."

Valencia vs. Virtus News

As Roig Arena opens its doors, Victor Sendra discusses the vision, innovation and cultural impact behind Valencia’s new world-class venue

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 2

## Friday, October 3

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19:00 CEST)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"Very excited to go back home, very excited to be playing in front of the Zalgiris crowd. Zalgiris had a fantastic game, going to Monaco and beating last year’s finalist speaks for itself. They have very solid guard play with the three veteran guards from the EuroLeague who control the rhythm amazingly. And very clear roles of the other ones, understanding what they are doing and how they can contribute to the team's success."

**Devon Hall, Fenerbahce guard**

"It will be a tough game. Obviously they have a difficult environment to play in. They also got a great win in Round 1. So, we need to focus on our game plan and try to play a solid game."

### AS Monaco vs. Dubai Basketball (19:30 CEST)

**Vassilis Spanoulis, Monaco head coach**

"We need to start the game much better than we did on Wednesday. We need a better approach, a better mentality; that's essential at this level. We've had a day to fully prepare for this game against Dubai. The key is to continue implementing our standards for this season and play with more heart."

**Nemanja Nedovic, Monaco guard**

"The start of the game against Zalgiris didn't go well for us at all. We need to approach the game differently and execute our game plan better. We didn't deserve to win against Zalgiris. The important thing to remember is that we'll be back in action two days later, determined to do much better and take the right approach to get our first EuroLeague win of the season. We need to do better, and we're ready."

**Jurica Golemac, Dubai head coach**

"It is an intense league and you have no time to celebrate a victory or cry for a loss. We are facing the finalist of last season's EuroLeague, which are now stronger, if you ask me, this year. It is a big challenge for us with not too much time to prepare. We are looking forward and know we go against one of the most talented teams in Europe. If want to get close to them, we need to play one of the best defenses until now. Generally, the key factor is always the same: the basic things, how we are going to approach personnel and individual quality, how we will defend them one-on-one. Team-wise, it is very hard to guard Monaco players one-on-one. We are to approach it as a team and then of course, defensive transition, boxing out, not allowing second-chance points and then on offense, we just need to share the ball and try to punish them on the places where we think they are the weakest."

**McKinley Wright, Dubai guard**

"We know they are going to come out with a reaction coming off their last game versus Zalgiris. For us, we have to stay together for 40 minutes. We have to stick to the game plan and be really good defensively. We have to take them out of transition and contain them, contain their key guys. We know it's going to be difficult, playing on the road and them coming off the game that they just had. So, the main thing is just staying together, keeping them out of transition and, you know, competing at a high level."

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:30 CEST)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"We are aware that we are playing against one of the deepest rosters, one of the best teams in the EuroLeague. It’s Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv’s first season in the Euroleague but with the new guys they signed and the way they played their first game, proved that they are one of the candidates for the Final Four. Nothing changed in the last couple of days. Our main focus is ourselves. We had a good practice yesterday, hopefully another good practice today and then ready to play the game. The most important thing is focusing on our own team."

**Rodrigue Beaubois, Efes guard**

"Hapoel may be one of the newcomers to this EuroLeague season, but their roster is filled with experienced players and they are led by an experienced coach who knows how to win. This combination makes them a very dangerous team. We need to be fully ready for a tough and intense 40-minutes battle."

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We’re playing against a team with a lot of experience – a club that’s been to many Final Fours, won the EuroLeague, and built another great team this year under a great coach. Obviously, it’s something new for us - the back-to-back and the double-week game. We're really getting into the real thing, and we’re looking forward to this game."

**Ish Wainright, Hapoel forward**

"Efes is an amazing team with a lot of great players and a rich history from everything I’ve seen and heard over the years. They share the same goals as we do and have a chip on their shoulder as well. Our staff will put us in a great position to win. We just need to stay locked in and minimize our mistakes. Much respect to them, but it’s going to be a dogfight from start to finish."

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (20:00 CEST)

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### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CEST)

**Joan Penarroya, Barcelona head coach**

"We knew it was going to be a difficult week with three road games against tough opponents. We didn't do things well in the first game and were not up to what the game required from us, especially in terms of defense and toughness. We walked about it, analyzed it and practiced, and now we are looking forward to playing at a higher level in those aspects of the game we didn't do well the other night against an opponent with great potential like Panathinaikos. Those teams that managed to keep a core are seeing those players step up more than the new ones, which is normal. They added a player which will be more important. TJ Shorts, who played only two minutes \[against Bayern\] and had not played before. He will surely see more playing time from on. \[Cedi\] Osman may play, too. It is a deep team, built to be one of the candidates to win the EuroLeague. They have a player like Kendrick Nunn who seems to be standing out but all of their other players are very good, too. We have to do a great job as a team and a much better job on defense. We play on a different court in front of a great atmosphere. We have to play a good game and focus on Panathinaikos."

**Will Clyburn, Barcelona forward**

"We are focused. Obviously, this is a tough league and road games are hard to come by. And it is a long season, so we are going to focus on the next game, and the next game is Panathinaikos. First thing, \[we have to\] play smart, don't let them get their fans involved. When their gym gets going and their fans get involved, they are playing a lot harder. Play our pace, not they play theirs and that's about it. We have to play our type of basketball and not play theirs. I had no expectations here. I came here to help this team win. The other night was my night and I am pretty sure is going to be someone else's night soon. I am not going to lean on that. What I am going to do is lean on my defense, my rebounding and what I can do help the team. It is one game, we are not 20 games in. We are just going to go out there and play our game. I can't judge this team off one loss. It's a long season and obviously, the more games we play, the more games we are going to get better, so we will see. It is all about game plans. The only thing we can go is worry about ourselves and not them. We have to play our type of basketball and we will see how the outcome comes."

### Valencia Basket vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CEST)

**Pedro Martinez, Valencia head coach**

"All opponents are tough. Virtus has an excellent team, with very physical players inside and players outside who are very difficult to defend, such as Edwards, Vildoza, Pajola, and Morgan. They are players with a lot of scoring ability, they play very good defense, and obviously they are a very tough and very difficult opponent. But hey, we're playing in the EuroLeague, we're playing against the best teams in Europe, and obviously we already know that no one is going to give us any breaks."

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"Valencia is one of the best teams in transition and one-on-one play, as well as fast-paced action and solid offensive rebounding. They have many good players in one-on-one situations and have a high level of offensive intensity that is difficult for defenses to manage. Our goal will be to stop them in transition: our approach to defense will be crucial in containing them."

**Matt Morgan, Virtus guard**

"I think the first match against Real Madrid was a great test for us, but there are still many things to work on and to improve. The match ahead of us will be tough and intense, and it will take a lot of energy: let's play as a team and give it our all for 40 minutes, and we'll see what happens."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Paris Basketball (21:30 CEST)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Paris is different. The way it plays offensively and defensively, it will be a really high-tempo game, really intense. They don't even care about shooting after 6-7 seconds, so we're going to have to sprint back on defense and be ready to play. They are a great offensive rebounding team, so we have to focus on that too. On the other side, offensively we have to keep it simple, we have to attack the right way. Very challenging second game in the EuroLeague season."

**Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi forward**

"We kind of made this our second home, so just being back and seeing familiar faces has been great. I'm really excited for our first game here. I don't think Paris plays like any team you've ever seen in Europe, like any team at all. They play very fast, they play very intense on both sides of the ball, their sets on offense are different, even their schemes defensively, so it's something you have to get adjusted to quickly. They come out the gate with a lot of energy, a lot of pace, so you need to be poised and focus and concentrate on the game plan."

**Nadir Hifi, Paris guard**

"We need to bounce back. We know it was a tough game against Fenerbahce, the champions, on the road, and we definitely feel like we showed we can have the same impact as last year. Everybody wants to prove that we can still compete at the highest level in Europe."

## Thursday, October 2

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:30 CEST)

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"We decided to cancel today’s practice, considering that, given the demanding schedule, this was the best solution. Ahead of us is a game against Olimpia Milano, a team that played an outstanding game against Crvena Zvezda and had previously shown excellent form in the Italian Super Cup. Nevertheless, the focus must remain on us. I was surprised by the way we played against Dubai, bearing in mind that throughout the entire preparation period we played with much greater aggressiveness and had three very good practices before the trip. These are things we must change and pay close attention to, in order to prepare in the best possible way for the upcoming game against Milan."

**Arijan Lakic, Partizan forward**

"We need to realize the season’s already underway and be more locked in tomorrow, especially since Milan got a win yesterday. The key now is to get some rest, prepare the right way, and be ready for what’s going to be a tough game. We’ve got to keep looking forward, but with our focus fully on Milan. We need to recognize what adjustments have to be made and show improvement, and hopefully we’ll prove that tomorrow. Playing at home in front of our crowd means a lot, and we’re excited for that."

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We played well during the Super Cup weekend and again against Red Star, but the next one will be our fourth game in six days, and we'll need to control the minutes, the fastbreak that they are able to execute because of their powerful and athletic guards and work really well under the boards. The other key will be our ability of attacking their defensive switches they use a lot. We'll need to take a step up in this regard. It is going to be a very difficult game that we approach with the confidence we built over the past weeks."

**Zach LeDay, Milan forward**

"We're a brand-new team and we need to take it day by day. Belgrade has always been a second home to me; the atmosphere is always special. We have a lot of talent and depth in the squad, but we just need to focus on improving every day, including tomorrow."

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CEST)

**Gordie Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"We need to increase our intensity in defense there were a lot of good things, for example the offensive rebound. And we didn't make open shots, which isn't bad, that's part of the game. But we couldn't stop Pana's very good individual players in defense, so we have to find a way as a team against Red Star."

**Justinian Jessup, Bayern guard**

"I hope we can improve and win our first home game. And I'm really looking forward to the fans at SAP Garden, it's going to be great."

**Ioannis Sfairopoulos, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"After Tuesday's game, we are playing the second game of the double round against Bayern Munich. First of all, we are playing against a quality team that brought some new players who are now in good momentum. On the other hand, we have some players who will be out, but that should not be a reason for us not to fight as best as we can; we have to improve our game compared to yesterday's performance: to be better defensively, and offensively to make smarter decisions in some moments compared to Tuesday's game. I expect the players to be ready and we will fight for the best possible result."

**Dejan Davidovac, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"We are still in a transition period and we don't look like we should. But, honestly, I don't think this is the period when we should be at our peak. That's not very convenient. The fact is that patience is not a favorite word for our star players, but we need it. And, we are here and we will do everything we can to fit in as soon as possible and hopefully look better. Bayern is 48 hours later and we are going there with a changed lineup. The concept of our team has been completely disrupted, but we have no choice but to fight."

### Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:30 CEST)

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We are very early in the season, so the normal parameters that, for example, may exist in the playoffs will be different, but the quality, the value, especially the fact that Olympiacos has quite a few players who have been playing together for many years with the same coach, is very noticeable in the quality of the game and is there. Of course, they also have room for improvement, injuries, etc., but they are a great team that plays with memory, with great, great players, with \[Evan\] Fournier and \[Sasha\] Vezenkov above the rest. It's a very deep and, above all, very experienced roster. So I think the memory of Olympiacos is present and also alive in everyone's minds, especially in the players who were here last year, so we will try to show an increasingly better version of our team, even though it is, of course, against one of the biggest opponents you can find in this EuroLeague."

**David Kramer, Real Madrid forward**

"We are looking forward to playing in front of our fans against one of the toughest opponents we could face. Olympiacos is a great opponent, one of the best teams in Europe over the last two seasons, and for that reason, to win tomorrow's game, we will have to give our all and be very focused on the game. In this competition, every game is important, but home games are even more so, and tomorrow we will try to be strong on our court. We are in the process of adapting, as there are many new players. We have to be patient, trust ourselves, and trust the work we do every day."

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"We know our capabilities, but we also know what Real Madrid are. They are an experienced team, full of talent, and now they are developing a new playing philosophy after the departure of Coach Mateo. It may take them some time to reach the level they want, but they remain extremely high-quality and know how to win. Of course, we expect a very demanding game, and we must be fully focused in order to claim the victory."

**Tyson Ward, Olympiacos forward**

"It’s very important that we started the season with a win. There are things we can improve as we go, but at this level you have to take whatever you can. Against Real Madrid, we’ll definitely need to be more focused and play tougher. Everyone knows how good a team Real are. But if we execute the game plan properly, we can succeed."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 2: ' Paris plays unlike any team you've ever seen in Europe'

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 2

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, as reported by the clubs, and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

PJ Dozier is questionable for Efes's game against Hapoel on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- PJ Dozier missed Efes's opening-day win over Maccabi, and is questionable for Round 2.
- Vincent Poirier is out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/).

### AS Monaco

Yoan Makoundou remains out and will miss Monaco's game against Dubai on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's Round 1 clash with Zalgiris.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at ASVEL on Friday.

- Rodions Kurucs and Mamadi Diakite missed Baskonia's opening-day loss to Olympiacos.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Joel Bolomboy, Devonte' Graham, Isaiah Canaan, Uros Plavsic and Jasiel Rivero are all ruled out for Crvena Zvezda's game at Bayern on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Jasiel Rivero limped off the court with a foot injury during Zvezda's Round 1 defeat to Milan.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is awaiting a surgery
- Devonte' Graham will be missing in action due to an ankle contusion.
- Uros Plavsic will be missing in action due to an ankle sprain.
- Ognjen Dobric is out with an injury suffered during the EuroBasket 2025

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Monaco on Friday.

- Nate Mason, Aleksa Avramovic, Danilo Andjusic and Sertac Sanli missed Dubai's Round 1 win over Partizan.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered a long-term injury before the start of the season.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

- Lorenzo Brown and Leonardo Tote' are once again unavailable for Milan's game at Partizan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Lorenzo Brown and Leonardo Tote' missed Milan's Round 1 win at Crvena Zvezda.

### FC Barcelona

Barcelona has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Panathinaikos on Friday.

- Miles Norris missed Barcelona's Round 1 defeat at Hapoel.
- [Juan Nunez is out indefinitely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-guard-juan-nunez-to-miss-6-months/) due to a knee injury.

### FC Bayern Munich

Rokas Jokubaitis, Johannes Voigtmann, Elias Harris, Justus Hollatz and Aleksa Radanov are all missing for Bayern's game against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Johannes Voigtmann will miss the start of the season after he suffered a knee injury during EuroBasket 2025 that required surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Justus Hollatz (recovery) and Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for Round 1.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game at Zalgiris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Scottie Wilbekin (recovery process) and Arturs Zagars (injury) missed Round 1 and remain out for Round 2.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Efes on Friday.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) did not play during the opening week of the season after undergoing an appendectomy.
- Bar Timor and Bruno Caboclo did not play in Round 1, either.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Baskonia on Friday.

- Thomas Heurtel missed ASVEL's Round 1 clash with Valencia.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Lonnie Walker is a game-time decision for Maccabi's game against Paris on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Lonnie Walker suffered a heel injury during Maccabi's Round 1 defeat at Efes.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Shaquielle McKissic, Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall did not travel with the team and are once again unavailable for Olympiacos's game at Real Madrid on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Recently signed Frank Ntilikina has travelled with the team, but he did not feature in Round 1.
- Keenan Evans will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.
- [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) could miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during the Greek League finals in June.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Barcelona on Friday.

- Cedi Osman and Mathias Lessort missed Panathinaikos's Round 1 clash with Bayern.

### Paris Basketball

Lamar Stevens and Enzo Shahrvin are one again missing for Paris's game at Maccabi on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-duo-lamar-stevens-sebastian-herrera-out-for-weeks/) is out for 'several weeks', Paris confirmed on September 19.
- Enzo Shahrvin, like Stevens, missed Paris's EuroLeague opener at Fenerbahce.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Mario Nakic is ruled out for Partizan's game against Milan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Miika Muurinen, who did not travel with the team for Partizan's Round 1 loss at Dubai, has been registered
- Mario Nakic missed Round 1 game due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Olympiacos on Thursday.

- Theo Maledon did not travel with the team for the game against Virtus.
- Gabriele Procida did not play against Virtus due to an ankle problem. He is doubtful in Round 2.

### Valencia Basket

Valencia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Virtus on Friday.

- Jean Montero, Xabi Lopez Arostegui and Brancou Badio are out [with different injuries](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-loses-montero-badio-and-lopez-arostegui-to-injuries/).
- Yankuba Sima missed the Spanish Super Cup due to a leg injury. He didn't play in Round 1, either.

### Virtus Bologna

Nicola Akele and Abramo Canka are not available for Virtus's game at Valencia on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Nicola Akele missed Virtus's Round 1 win, and will not be available for Round 2.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Fenerbahce on Friday.

- Dovydas Giedraitis is sidelined indefinitely [after a wrist surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dovydas-giedraitis-to-miss-start-of-2025-26-season/).

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs

Injury report, Round 2: Lonnie Walker a game-time decision, PJ Dozier questionable

Sergio Scariolo marked his second home debut with Real Madrid, the first time he has led Los Blancos in a home fixture since May 26, 2002. A lot has changed for both Real Madrid and Coach Scariolo in those 8,895 days, but both have consistently been winning in various competitions.

Coach Scariolo turned second home debut into character win

There were plenty of storylines surrounding the big showdown between Real Madrid and Olympiacos Piraeus. First, it was a rematch of last season’s playoff series, where the Reds eliminated Real Madrid with a road win at Movistar Arena. Second, it added another chapter to a historic rivalry highlighted by four EuroLeague Championship Games in 1995, 2013, 2015, and 2023.

Last but not least, Sergio Scariolo marked his second home debut with Real Madrid, the first time he has led *Los Blancos* in a home fixture since May 26, 2002. A lot has changed for both Real Madrid and Coach Scariolo in those 8,895 days, but both have consistently been winning in various competitions.

Real Madrid-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

At first, things looked bleak as Olympiacos caught fire, sinking its first 7 three-point attempts en route to a 29-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.

“You just keep going. It was frustrating, very, very frustrating. You prepare for some individuals, for every team, that this might happen. And it can’t frustrate you enough that you stop playing hard,” [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) said after the game. “So we just kept going and stuck to our plan. Later on, I think we took the edge, and it went in our favor.”

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🔝 <a href="https://twitter.com/mariohezonja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mariohezonja</a> <br>👏 ¡Nuestro MVP del partido vs <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a>! <a href="https://t.co/f8zOIHH1tG">pic.twitter.com/f8zOIHH1tG</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1973863067193921873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


Shots stopped falling for Olympiacos – it made only one of its next 20 three-pointers – but the Reds still held a 64-69 lead at the end of the third quarter.

That’s when everything clicked for Real Madrid, fueled by an incredible home crowd. *Los Merengues* held their opponents scoreless for six minutes, with [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) and [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) sparking a 10-0 run that put Real Madrid ahead for good, 74-69. Olympiacos got as close as 74-73, but then playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) took control.

Campazzo hit a pair of free throws, found Hezonja for a mid-range jumper, and nailed a floater that pushed Real Madrid further ahead, 80-73. He then connected with [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) for a one-handed slam and dished two more assists, allowing Hezonja and [Gabriel Deck](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/gabriel-deck/009005/) to extend the lead to double digits right at the buzzer.

Facu Campazzo had four points and four assists in the last four minutes to lead Real Madrid to an 89-77 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus. 

Campazzo makes the difference down the stretch

It all happened fast. Campazzo returned to the floor with 3:44 left and led a decisive 15-4 run with four points and four assists. He finished with 9 points and 8 assists, while Hezonja led the winners with 18 points and Deck added 13.

“I think the turning point was still in the first half. The second quarter was way better. I think some of our guys were not aware of the defensive potential of this team, of these players,” Coach Scariolo said after the game. “So they were there, but not there enough. You have to be with your hand up every time, force them to dribble, contest every shot. We’re a brand-new team. Everything is basically new.”

Real Madrid next hosts LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in Round 3 on Thursday, October 9.

Facu Campazzo’s late heroics helped Real Madrid secure a prestigious victory

Top scorers Sterling Brown and Carlik Jones led Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade to a nerve-jangling 80-78 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after the hosts were forced to hang on in a dramatic finish, having nearly spilled a 20-point lead.

Partizan leaned on Sterling Brown, Carlik Jones to get the job done against Milan

Top scorers [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/) and [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) led [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) to a nerve-jangling [80-78 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/partizan-holds-on-to-edge-out-battling-milan-80-78/) after the hosts were forced to hang on in a dramatic finish, having nearly spilled a 20-point lead.

Brown netted 20 points, including 10 of his team’s opening 12, while Jones chipped in with 15 to go with 6 assists as Partizan fired on all cylinders for 25 minutes before running out of steam in the fourth quarter.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

The hosts were effervescent defensively in the first half as they committed no turnovers in the opening 10 minutes and restricted Milan to just 1 offensive board before the interval, having kept the visiting team’s big men at bay.

Milan looked dead and buried as Partizan romped into a 53-33 lead early in the third quarter, but the Italian outfit then found another gear and launched a ferocious fightback which nearly turned the contest on its head in the final minute.

[Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/), who was in patchy form for Serbia at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket where the tournament favorites crashed out in the Round of 16 against Finland, failed to deliver in crunch time as he missed a game-winning shot on the final buzzer for Milan.

Brown, who won the player of the game award, was delighted with Partizan’s victory which put behind a tough 89-76 loss at Dubai Basketball in the opening round of Europe’s premier club competition.

“It’s always great to come here and perform for our fans,” Brown said in a courtside interview. “We bounced back from the last game and it was a good game tonight for everybody, not just for myself. Good to get one under our belt, we didn’t want to dwell too much on the last one as its’s going to be a long season.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top performer | <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> round 02 | vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlimpiaMI1936</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NikeTopPerformer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NikeTopPerformer</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sr7PNquq58">pic.twitter.com/Sr7PNquq58</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1973863936325017992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Carlik Jones echoed Brown’s views and praised Partizan’s diehard fans, who keep generating an electrifying atmosphere in the Belgrade Arena.

“I get the goosebumps every time I go down the tunnel as they keep shoring an amazing amount of passion,” he said. “It’s like having an extra player on the floor. We’ve got to do better with controlling the lead, it was ugly towards the end but we got the win and that’s all that matters to us right now.”

Milan’s sour-looking head coach Ettore Messina wad disappointed after the Italian team fell agonizingly short of doing the double in the Serbian capital, having steamrolled over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade at the same venue on Tuesday, 82-92.

“It’s the second game in quick succession that we’ve had to face this kind of atmosphere and it’s going to be a long season for everybody,” he said. “After falling behind by 20, we were able to raise the level of our defense and our offense became faster, so I am very happy with how we played the second half.”

The duo was instrumental in carving out a big lead which Partizan was forced to defend tooth and nail in the home stretch