Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul signs Gabonese big man Chris Silva after standout stints with AEK Athens and Bnei Herzliya.

Fenerbahce fortifies frontcourt with Chris Silva signing 

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) has bolstered its interior rotation by signing big man Chris Silva for the remainder of the season, with an option for another year. 

Silva (2.06 meters, 29 years old) brings size, athleticism, and versatility to the reigning champions as they continue their push up the standings.

The Gabonese native arrives from AEK Athens, where he averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds in the Greek League and posted 14.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in the Basketball Champions League earlier this season. His ability to impact both ends of the floor made him one of AEK’s most reliable performers.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Chris Silva Fenerbahçe Beko’da! 💛💙✍️<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/q2epry4xnj">https://t.co/q2epry4xnj</a> <a href="https://t.co/xwno5M9EXe">pic.twitter.com/xwno5M9EXe</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/2007369250521203138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Last season, Silva starred in Israel for Bnei Herzliya, producing 15.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game for a PIR of 19.7. He ranked sixth in the league in PIR, fifth in blocks, and sixth in rebounds, underscoring his all-around impact.

A First Team All-SEC selection at the University of South Carolina, Silva began his professional career in the NBA with the Miami Heat. He also played for the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in the NBA; for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Iowa Wolves and College Park Skyhawks in the G League; Piratas de Quebradillas and Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico; Herzliya in Israel; and AEK in Greece.

Silva is now poised to make his EuroLeague debut with Fenerbahce.

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The 29-year-old big man ranked among the leaders in PIR and rebounds in Israel last season and started this season strong in Greece

EuroLeague fans, we have our 19th winner in this season's EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge! Slobodan Majkic beat everyone else in Round 19 with his team Roda Stjarnan, which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 247.45.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Round 19 winner

EuroLeague fans, we have our 19th winner in this season's [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/)! Slobodan Majkic beat everyone else in Round 19 with his team Roda Stjarnan, which had a Fantasy Challenge score of 247.45.

Slobodan had the following lineup: Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens as team captain, Olympiacos Piraeus duo of Sasha Vezenkov and Nikola Milutinov, Valencia Basket's Nate Reuvers and Nick Weiler-Babb of Anadolu Efes Istanbul as his starters. Sylvain Francisco of Zalgiris Kaunas was his sixth man. Slobodan's bench players were FC Bayern Munich's David McCormack, Paris Basketball's Sebastian Herrera, Virtus Bologna's Nicola Akele and LDLC ASVEL Vileurbanne's Edwin Jackson. Bayern play-caller Svetislav Pesic was Slobodan's head coach.

The prize for finishing first in Round 19 is a VIP EuroLeague TV Subscription for the 2026-27 Season, and an automatic entry to a lottery to win two tickets to the 2027 Final Four.

Trades are now open for Round 20 of the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/). Remember, four trades are allowed before each round until the end of the regular season. You can either trade up to four players, or a head coach and three players.

The first game of Round 20, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Olympiacos Piraeus, is scheduled to tip off on Tuesday, January 6 at 18:45 CET. This marks the next round's deadline.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become our next round winner! To help with that, watch the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge podcast weekly on the [EuroLeague's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@euroleague) and on all audio platforms.

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

Real Madrid opened the new calendar year with a win, but the final 107-93 scoreline against Dubai Basketball hardly tells the full story.

‘No freakin’ excuses’: Real Madrid scores 63 after halftime, rallies past Dubai

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) opened the new calendar year with a win, but the final 107-93 scoreline against [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/) hardly tells the full story.

This was a classic tale of two halves. Real was outplayed for much of the first half, then flipped the game completely after the break as we witnessed a good old-fashioned rout in the second.

The numbers underline just how dramatic the turnaround was. Real scored 63 points in the second half after struggling offensively before halftime. Defensively, it clamped down after conceding 34 points in the second quarter, allowing just 35 total points over the final two quarters.

“The guys came out extremely committed and extremely focused in the third quarter,” Real head coach Sergio Scariolo said in his postgame interview with EuroLeague TV.

Real Madrid-Dubai Basketball | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

There may have been raised voices in the locker room at halftime, but from the opening possession of the third quarter, it was clear *Los Blancos* had a different mindset.

“\[Coach Scariolo\] is one of the best,” said [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/), who scored 13 of his team-high 20 points in the fourth quarter. “He knows how to get us going. He had a clear message, and video never lies. He said, ‘No freaking excuses – just go out there and do it.’”

Two decisive runs turned the game.

Real opened the second half with an 11-0 burst, fueled by [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/) and [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), nearly wiping out a 44-58 halftime deficit. Lyles did not start the game, but Scariolo inserted him – along with [Gabriel Deck](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/gabriel-deck/009005/) – to open the third quarter, a move that paid immediate dividends.

Then, early in the fourth quarter, another 11-0 run – this time sparked by Hezonja – gave Real its first double-digit lead at 90-80. Dubai never recovered.

Scariolo’s trust in his rotation was evident throughout. He stayed with Hezonja despite a quiet stretch that followed his early scoring, leaned on [Usman Garuba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/usman-garuba/007630/) in key moments over [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), and received an energetic performance from [Alberto Abalde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alberto-abalde/003733/).

“Trey Lyles was great in that moment, and Facu obviously,” Scariolo said. “Hezonja had an up-and-down first half, but he was excellent in the second half – not just offensively, but defensively as well, especially against [\[Davis\] Bertans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/davis-bertans/003458/).

“These kinds of wins are important because they give the team the feeling that we can come back.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">✨ <a href="https://twitter.com/TreyLyles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TreyLyles</a> <br>🔝MVP del partido vs <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubaibasket</a> <a href="https://t.co/EC679kNj4g">pic.twitter.com/EC679kNj4g</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/2007215347217379535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In addition to Hezonja's 20 points, Campazzo finished with 17 points and 6 assists, while Lyles also scored 17. Abalde added 14, Deck had 12 and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) chipped in 10. Tavares contributed 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. All seven finished with a PIR of 15 or higher, marking just the third time in EuroLeague history that a team has achieved that feat.

“Overall, a good team win,” Scariolo said.

Still, the comeback masked a growing concern. This marked the fourth straight game in which Real trailed at halftime.

“We have to improve our first half,” Campazzo said. “Every game it’s been really hard for us. We’re not playing good basketball early.

“As soon as we smell danger, we change our mentality. But we can’t wait for that. We have to start better. Dubai played an aggressive first half, we didn’t. Once we became aggressive defensively, it helped our offense and our transition game.”

From 14 points down to a 14-point win, Real improved to 11-8 at the midpoint of the regular season. With four of its next five games at home – where it has not lost since early November – *Los Blancos* have a prime opportunity to climb the standings, especially if more second halves resemble this one.

Game News

Los Blancos erupted after the break, overturning a 14-point deficit to defeat Dubai Basketball

Real Madrid v Dubai Basketball (2026-01-02T19:45:00.000Z)

The Svetislav Pesic effect at FC Bayern Munich has officially tipped off, with the German team ending a nine-game losing run by blasting Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, 95-71, on Friday night.

David McCormack dominates as the Pesic era gets underway in Munich

The Svetislav Pesic effect at [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/) has officially tipped off, with the German team ending a nine-game losing run by blasting [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/tel/), 95-71, on Friday night.

And although the efficient offensive performance will have delighted Bayern fans, as far as new coach Pesic is concerned it’s clear that the blueprint for further future success has been laid down: defense, defense and more defense.

Maccabi headed into the game as the third-highest scoring team in the EuroLeague, averaging 90.3 points per game, also ranked as the third-best ball circulators (20.2 assists per game), third-best offensive rebounding unit (12.7 per night), and one of the least turnover-prone (11.5 per game).

FC Bayern Munich-Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

But the Israeli team could not even approach its usual numbers on this occasion, restricted by Bayern’s intense defense to just 71 points while dishing only 15 assists, claiming just 8 offensive boards and committing 17 turnovers.

Those numbers are enough to explain how Bayern took control, especially during the second and third quarters when Maccabi was held to just 31 points, and Pesic – who was taking charge of just his second game – left no margin for doubt about what he will demand from his players in the weeks ahead.

“It was a very important game for us, an important win,” the veteran coach told EuroLeague TV.

“For everybody – the fans, the players, the club – it’s always important to win. But for me it’s \[more important\] how we win. And tonight everything we tried on defense to stop transition points from one of the best teams in the EuroLeague we played excellent.

“Excellence defense on the ball, excellent rotation, sometimes switching defense, boxing out, rebounds…a complete game. Now it’s important to repeat this game.”

On an individual level, it looks like the biggest beneficiary of the recent coaching change will be center [David McCormack](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/david-mccormack/013386/).

The former ALBA Berlin player was a peripheral presence under previous coach Gordie Herbert, sometimes omitted entirely from the 12-man roster, but he is enjoying a fresh lease of life under Pesic. 

After scoring a season-high 12 points in the new coach’s debut against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv last week, McCormack followed up with an action-packed display to spearhead the victory over Maccabi, delivering 18 points on 7-of-9 two-point shooting, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for a personal-best PIR of 27.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FINAL SCORE: First game in 2026, first W in 2026! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYMTA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYMTA</a> <a href="https://t.co/OeRGedmUty">pic.twitter.com/OeRGedmUty</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/2007211389971222865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Clearly excited both by the victory and his enhanced role, McCormack enthused: “It was a fun game, honestly. My confidence has definitely grown, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates – great chemistry on the floor.

“It was a major win for us, to change the momentum and change our mindset. It was the perfect start to 2026 and I’m hoping to keep it that way.”

The intensity of Bayern’s defensive performance left visiting coach Oded Kattash with no complaints about the outcome, as he acknowledged: “The better team won. They were more aggressive than us. We lost our spark offensively, but it’s a good lesson for the future.”

Following this big win, Bayern has every reason to feel optimistic as it prepares for a run of four home games out of the next five – starting with Wednesday’s visit of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

After suffering a seven-game losing stretch on the road in November and December, an extended period of home comfort will be even more welcome for the German team. And if those nights result in more performances like Friday’s, perhaps Bayern’s chances of pushing towards the playoffs might still be alive.

Bayern snapped a nine-game losing streak with a commanding home victory over Maccabi

FC Bayern Munich v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2026-01-02T20:00:00.000Z)

Another Greek derby, another Olympiacos Piraeus victory against Panathinaikos BC. The matchup offered a head-to-head showcase of two of the league’s elite players: Kendrick Nunn for Panathinaikos and Sasha Vezenkov for Olympiacos. Both delivered MVP-level performances, but Vezenkov received more support from his teammates – and that proved decisive.

Greek derby: Two MVP performances, one winner

Another Greek derby, another [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) victory.

Unlike domestic competition, Olympiacos has dominated [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) in the EuroLeague, and that trend continued Friday night. Olympiacos held on for an 82-87 road win at Telekom Center Athens, extending its EuroLeague winning streak over the Greens to 10 games. Panathinaikos’s last victory against Olympiacos in the competition came nearly five years ago, on February 5, 2021 (77-88).

The matchup offered a head-to-head showcase of two of the league’s elite players: [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) for Panathinaikos and [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) for Olympiacos. Both delivered MVP-level performances, but Vezenkov received more support from his teammates – and that proved decisive.

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens-Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Nunn’s night did not begin smoothly. He went scoreless in the first quarter, missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Everything changed after that.

He buried back-to-back three-pointers early in the second quarter, then punctuated his surge with a one-handed put-back dunk. By halftime, Nunn had already scored 14 points. He continued to attack at all three levels, mixing midrange jumpers, deep shooting and aggressive drives to the rim while consistently drawing fouls.

After the opening quarter, Nunn made 12 of his next 13 shots and went a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line. He finished with 32 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and a PIR of 40 in a losing effort.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Serious HANGTIME I <a href="https://twitter.com/nunnbetter_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nunnbetter_</a> 🥶<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MotorolaMagicMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MotorolaMagicMoment</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Moto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Moto</a> <a href="https://t.co/gjD1zF75fT">pic.twitter.com/gjD1zF75fT</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/2007179850356814066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Vezenkov, by contrast, was steady throughout. His first basket – a three-pointer – capped an early Olympiacos surge and helped establish control. He scored in all four quarters and saved some of his best work for late, adding eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter.

Vezenkov also secured Olympiacos’s final two rebounds to help close the game. He finished with 24 points on 4-of-7 shooting inside the arc, 4-of-8 from deep and 4-of-4 at the line, along with 9 rebounds and a PIR of 25, drawing just one foul.

Crucially for Olympiacos, others followed Vezenkov’s lead.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Throw it down Sasha 🫣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> <a href="https://t.co/tEm2XgboAV">pic.twitter.com/tEm2XgboAV</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/2007188886859194526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

[Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) delivered 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 23. [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) came one missed free throw short of a perfect statistical night, posting 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and no turnovers or fouls committed for a PIR of 27. [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) added 8 points and 7 rebounds.

Olympiacos consistently found its centers and paired that interior presence with Vezenkov’s efficiency and Dorsey’s shot-making, allowing the Reds to lead for most of the night.

“We knew it was a big game,” Dorsey said. “There’s no extra motivation needed – the atmosphere and the feel of the game take care of that. I’m proud of our team. We’ve won three in a row now and we have more road games coming. This one felt good.

“It’s a long game. We had one bad lapse in the second quarter, and without that, we could’ve made it easier. But we made big plays at the end and got it done.”

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Olympiacos claimed the result, but the MVP debate remains wide open. What looks certain is that when voting time arrives for coaches, media, team captains and fans, both Nunn and Vezenkov will be firmly in the conversation – especially if they continue performing as they did in their first game of 2026.

“We have a good team, and I don’t think anyone doubts that,” Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas said. “We stayed with the plan, although we were a bit nervous at the end and turned the ball over a few times. We also missed some free throws we usually make.

“But it’s a big win. I’m grateful to our players and I really believe in them. It’s not just about winning or losing – it’s about stability, spirit and unselfishness. Every game is difficult, but we have the philosophy to keep going.”

After a stretch of inconsistency, Olympiacos has now won three straight and will face the only team it has yet to play this EuroLeague season, visiting defending champion Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on Tuesday, January 6.

Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos and Kendrick Nunn of Panathinaikos showed why they are firmly in the 2025–26 EuroLeague MVP conversation

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Olympiacos Piraeus (2026-01-02T19:15:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna celebrated a memorable 97-85 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in an enthralling Derby d'Italia after Matt Morgan and Derrick Alston combined for 42 points and the hosts roared back from a 15-point deficit.

Matt Morgan, Derrick Alston shine as Virtus overpowers Milan in Derby d’Italia

[Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) celebrated a memorable 97-85 home win over [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) in an enthralling Derby d'Italia after [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matthew-morgan/012585/) and [Derrick Alston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/derrick-alston-jr--/014005/) combined for 42 points and the hosts roared back from a 15-point deficit.

Trailing 23-38 in the second quarter, Virtus went on a 16-1 run after 38-year-old veteran [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) came off the bench and got the home team firing on all cylinders with a burst of energy which also galvanized the passionate Bologna crowd.

Virtus, which missed its injured pack leader [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), enjoyed an impressive night from downtown as Morgan, the game’s top scorer on 22 points, sank 5-of-8 beyond the three-point arc and Alston (20) netted 4-of-5, with the hosts draining 12-of-24 while their relentless hustle held Milan to 6-of-25 at the other end.

Virtus Bologna-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

That made all the difference as Virtus kept its EuroLeague home record intact against Milan, notching a fourth successive win over its perennial Italian rival in a fast-paced game. Alston revealed that he had put in a lot of hard work to improve his long-range shooting, as he scored multiple threes for the eighth successive game.  

“We put a lot of work over the summer to be more consistent from three-point range as being efficient has always been a big thing,” he said. “I am thankful to my coaches who are shooting with me every day after practice as consistency is the name of the game and I’m just trying to keep that up.” 

With Virtus also missing big man [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alen-smailagic/011051/) through injury, Alston acknowledged the whole team went the extra mile to compensate for the absence of several key players.

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the heart in the dog. Everybody had belief that we could win this game and it was always the next man mentality. The energy was so great from everybody tonight; the team, the crowd. It’s a great environment to play in.”

Morgan dished out 7 assists, too, while [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/saliou-niang/012687/) constituted a wall in the paint at both ends as he racked up 11 points and 8 boards. [Karim Jallow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/karim-jallow/005422/) chipped in with 12 points and 5 rebounds, [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/) netted 10 points, and the inspirational Hackett added 8, making some crunch shots from deep.  

“We fought too hard to lose this game,” Morgan said in his postgame comments. “We were down a few people and we fought way too hard to take that lead and keep it. In the last four minutes we produced a great end to the game. We knew what we had to do, we came out and handled the business to protect the home court. Our fans gave us a huge boost of energy and we needed it, so on to the next one.”

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With the rivals level 47-47 at halftime, Virtus found two extra gears in the third quarter and romped into a 77-66 lead ahead of the final 10 minutes. Milan had any hopes of a comeback vanquished by Virtus as the home outfit carved out an insurmountable 89-74 advantage in the home stretch, leaving head coach Dusko Ivanovic purring with delight after the final buzzer.

“The players did an excellent job with so much energy,” the Montenegrin tactician said. “It was a difficult game but the players showed patience and focus on offense, having also displayed good chemistry and a good mentality. You can win or lose a game, but we played as a team and that’s very good. “

Ivanovic’s Milan counterpart Pepe Poeta was realistic after tasting defeat in his first derby, acknowledging that his team’s porous defense let in too many points. 

“We only played how we’re supposed to play for 15 minutes,” he said. “The rest of the game we played poor defense and we have to know that you cannot allow the opponents to score \[almost\] 100 points, especially when we are on the road. There’s no way you can win if you concede that many, that’s what it’s all about.” 

The duo made light of top scorer Carsen Edwards’s absence

Virtus Bologna v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2026-01-02T19:30:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul rallied for a 93-108 road win over Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on Friday night, with Wade Baldwin starring for the visitors.

Fenerbahce fightback win over Baskonia shows champion’s character

“Great character win for our guys,” said Saras Jasikevicius after [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) rallied for a 93-108 road win over [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) on Friday night. “I hope we continue having character, which is probably the most important thing in life, not just in basketball.”

With its home crowd in full voice, Baskonia dictated the tempo early and led for much of the opening period. A strong stretch from [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/), however, kept Fenerbahce within striking distance, and the teams went into halftime tied at 53-53.

Fenerbahce suffered a setback early in the second half when Horton-Tucker was ejected. He was later joined on the bench by [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/) and [Khem Birch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/khem-birch/007182/), both of whom fouled out. Baskonia capitalized and briefly opened a double-digit lead.

The visitors responded quickly, closing the third quarter on a 13-0 run to take a narrow advantage into the final period. Carrying that momentum forward, Fenerbahce pulled away in the fourth behind timely shooting and closed out a comfortable victory.

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

As Jasikevicius noted, fight and spirit played a major role in Fenerbahce claiming the win. Despite multiple players being lost to fouls and ejections, the visitors seized control when it mattered most. Veteran forward [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) echoed his coach’s assessment of the team’s character.

“We were down 10 when Talen got kicked out, and he’s a big player for us,” Melli said. “We stuck together and found a way back into the game. We’re usually known for our defense, but today we won with our offense, and that shows our character.”

The result moves Fenerbahce’s record to 12-6 and strengthens its postseason hopes, while Baskonia slips to 6-13. Head coach Paolo Galbiati acknowledged the quality of the opposition.

“I told you before that Baldwin and Horton-Tucker were in great shape, and they played amazing,” Galbiati said at halftime.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Yeni yıla İspanya’da harika bir galibiyetle başlayan Fenerbahçe Beko’nun, EuroLeague sahnesindeki bir sonraki rakibi Olympiacos!<br><br>Olympiacos maçı biletleri ve ağırlama paketlerinin satışı devam ediyor! ⏳<br><br>Haydi, 6 Ocak Salı akşamı 20.45&#39;te evimiz Ülker Spor ve Etkinlik… <a href="https://t.co/wVobl3Ky5h">pic.twitter.com/wVobl3Ky5h</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/2007204527389479186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Horton-Tucker’s night was cut short, but [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) once again delivered. The American guard starred for the road team, finishing with 24 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds for a PIR of 29.

It was not Baldwin’s first visit to Buesa Arena. The 29-year-old spent one season with Baskonia and had returned three times previously with other teams. Friday’s victory marked a personal milestone.

“This was my first time ever winning in this building outside of playing here,” Baldwin said. “Every time you come here, it’s a dogfight. These guys make every shot it seems, so it’s good to start the new year with a win.”

Baldwin had plenty of help. Melli knocked down four three-pointers on his way to 17 points, while [Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) and [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) each added 16. Horton-Tucker finished with 12 points despite his abbreviated outing. On the other side, [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) scored 20 in a losing effort for Baskonia.

Galvanized by the mental and physical toughness it showed in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fenerbahce will look to extend its winning streak to four when it returns home to face Olympiacos Piraeus on Tuesday. Galbiati’s team will try to halt its three-game slide when it hosts FC Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Down bodies and down double digits, the Turkish side's resilience was on show in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2026-01-02T19:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda ended a run of nine straight Anadolu Efes wins in this head-to-head matchup with an 87-85 win, led in no small part due to the play of ex-Efes forward Jordan Nwora.

Jordan Nwora returns with a bang as Zvezda snaps historic losing streak at Efes

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) closed out 2025 on a sour note, conceding more than 100 points in a bruising road loss at Paris Basketball. It was its sixth defeat in eight away games, with Zvezda’s previous road win dating back to Round 8 at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.

Sasa Obradovic’s team badly needed a response in Turkiye, especially given its history against [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/). Zvezda had never won in Istanbul, and Efes entered the game riding a nine-game winning streak in the head-to-head series.

That streak, however, came to an emphatic end with a 65-87 road win – thanks in large part to a player who made the move from Istanbul to Belgrade last summer.

[Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/), who joined Efes in 2014, endured an up-and-down 2024–25 campaign before departing for Zvezda. Now 27, the forward has rediscovered his form in Serbia.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 19 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

He entered Friday’s matchup averaging a team-high 17.0 points per game, having scored in double figures in all but one of his 13 appearances this season. With plenty to prove against his former club, Nwora checked in midway through the first quarter with Efes up 6-3 after holding Zvezda to a single field goal.

Nwora immediately shifted the momentum. A three-point play was followed by his first triple of the night, igniting an 11-0 Zvezda run that flipped the game. The visitors took control and never relinquished it. Nwora scored nine points in the first quarter and added five more before halftime.

He finished with a game-high 24 points in just over 26 minutes, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 5 rebounds and 2 steals.

“\[Playing against my former team gave me\] a lot of motivation,” Nwora told EuroLeague TV. “Last year had a lot of ups and downs. I’m just happy I was able to come back here and really show how I can play. I didn’t get that chance as much last year.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ru" dir="ltr">Браво, Звездо! 🔴⚪️<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/9odU1m6ViI">pic.twitter.com/9odU1m6ViI</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/2007168249549729999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Zvezda piled up 28 assists, but as both Nwora and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) emphasized, the win was built on defense. The visitors held Efes to just 15 points in the first half, creating a commanding cushion early. Zvezda also recorded 8 steals and forced 19 turnovers.

“Defense tonight is what I’ve been talking about,” Moneke said. “When I said we’re going to the Final Four, this is the team I expected to see. It’s easy to jump off the bandwagon when a team is struggling or going through a learning phase like we did in December. But it takes courage to keep believing. That’s our mentality. We know we’ll figure it out, and tonight was a big step.”

Zvezda opened 2026 in style, snapping the curse with this road win at Efes.

With tough matchups against Valencia Basket and Zalgiris Kaunas looming in the upcoming double-round week, the timing could hardly have been better. As Obradovic put it afterward, when Zvezda plays defense, “we are trouble for anybody.”

The forward nailed a career-high five 3-pointers to score 24 points against his former team

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2026-01-02T17:00:00.000Z)

Check out how your team did in Round 19 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Game Center: Round 19

## Friday, January 2, 2026

#### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 65-87 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/185/)

Crvena Zvezda grabbed its first-ever away victory at Efes by crushing the Turkish side 65-87 at Turkcell Basketball Development Center on Friday evening. The hosts started strong on defense and held Zvezda to just one field goal in the first 5 and a half minutes. Yet, Zvezda bounced back with a 0-11 run in the first quarter, which was followed by a 2-20 surge in the second to establish a double-digit lead that it maintained until the final buzzer.

Having ended its nine-game losing streak away at Efes, Zvezda improved its record to 11-8. Meanwhile, the hosts suffered their third straight home defeat, dropping to 6-13. Jordan Nwora ended the game against his former team on 24 points and Chima Moneke scored 16, with Semi Ojeleye and Ebuka Izundu netting 11 each. Nick Weiler-Babb paced Efes with 17 points and Cole Swider bagged 13 in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">What a great way to start the New Year!<br>Amazing team performance and a very important away win for the Red and Whites! <br><br>БРАВО ЗВЕЗДО! 🔴⚪️<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/IhShcxE5zN">pic.twitter.com/IhShcxE5zN</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/2007161573186404800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 93-108 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2025/186/)

Fenerbahce downed Baskonia 93-108 with a major second-half comeback on Friday night at Buesa Arena. The result moves Fenerbahce’s record to 12–6, while Baskonia slipped to 6–13 in the standings.

Baskonia set the early pace and held the advantage for much of the opening quarter before Talen Horton-Tucker sparked a turnaround for the visitors, briefly pushing them ahead. The contest remained tight through the first half, with the teams going into the break tied at 53–53. Early in the second half, Horton-Tucker was ejected following an unsportsmanlike foul and a subsequent technical, allowing Baskonia to stretch its lead into double digits with a run of three-pointers. Fenerbahce responded strongly, closing the third quarter on a 13-point swing to take a three-point lead into the final period. The reigning champions then took control in the fourth, widening the margin with three consecutive triples, putting the game out of reach late on. Fenerbahce saw out the game comfortably and bagged the 15-point victory.

Wade Baldwin played a starring role for the road team, adding 7 assists and 4 rebounds to his 24-point scoring display. Nicolo Melli’s 4 threes helped bring his point total to 17, while Tarik Biberovic and Bonzie Colson both finished the game with 16. Horton-Tucker still managed to log 12 points, despite being ejected early in the second half. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">2026’ya harika bir EuroLeague galibiyetiyle başlıyoruz! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Kosner Baskonia 🆚 Fenerbahçe Beko: 93-108<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Baldwin 24, Melli 17, Biberovic 16, Colson 16, Horton-Tucker 12, Birch 8, Boston Jr. 7, Hall 4, Jantunen 4.… <a href="https://t.co/ShQTVT9E0N">pic.twitter.com/ShQTVT9E0N</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/2007195758508831141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 82-87 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/188/)

In yet another thrilling Greek derby, Olympiacos started 2026 with a bang by topping Panathinaikos 82-87 at Telekom Center Athens in the Greek capital in Round 19. Olympiacos improved to 11-7 in the standings while Panathinaikos dropped to 12-7 after registering its 10th consecutive loss against the Reds in the EuroLeague.

Sasha Vezenkov led the winners with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Tyler Dorsey added 21 points while Nikola Milutinov barely missed a double-double with 10 points and 9 boards. Kendrick Nunn led Panathinaikos with 32 points on 8-of-8 two-pointers and 7-of-7 free throws, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Cedi Osman added 13 points while Nikos Rogkavopoulos had 10 for the Greens, who got within 82-84 with a minute to go. Dorsey buried a critical jumper, then Evan Fournier drew an offensive foul on Kenneth Faried which effectively sealed the outcome. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final score 🔴⚪️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAOOLY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAOOLY</a><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/ookH4WfLwl">pic.twitter.com/ookH4WfLwl</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/2007200777690067182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [Virtus Bologna 97-85 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/virtus-bologna-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/190/)

Virtus wiped out a 23-38 second-quarter deficit to keep its perfect home court record intact in the Derby d’Italia (4-0), having forced Milan into submission on the back of strong performances from Derrick Alston (20 points) and Matt Morgan (22), who both compensated for the absence of injured top scorer Carsen Edwards en route to a 97-85 victory. Veteran guard Daniel Hackett helped turn the tide as he brought energy and composure to Virtus, which racked up eight steals and shot 12-of-24 from deep, The two teams now have identical 9-10 records after Virtus also overcame the absence of big man Alen Smailagic. The hosts conjured a 16-1 run to level the score shortly before halftime and then ran riot in the third quarter to lead 77-66 ahead of the final 10 minutes.

Apart from Morgan and Alston, Saliou Niang stood out for Virtus with 11 points and 8 boards while Karim Jallow added 12 points as the duo underlined a sound performance in the paint. At the other end, Josh Nebo amassed 15 points and 5 boards while Zach LeDay chipped in with 14. Devin Booker racked up 12 points and 6 boards, with Marko Guduric and Shavon Shields adding 11 apiece.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">BUON ANNO A TUTTI 💥 <a href="https://t.co/ccNHmBABj5">pic.twitter.com/ccNHmBABj5</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/2007203438837543144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [Real Madrid 107-93 Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/real-madrid-dubai-basketball/E2025/189/)

Real Madrid rallied from a 14-point halftime defict to down Dubai 107-93 on Friday night in the Spanish capital. *Los Blancos* opened the new year with a win and improved to an 11-8 record, while Dubai dropped to 9-10. Dubai dominated the first half and held a 44-58 lead at the break, its biggest of the night. But Real scored the first 11 points of the second half to catch up, then used an 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter to build its own double-digit lead and cruise to win. 

Real had six double-digit scorers, led by Mario Hezonja's 20 points, while Trey Lyles and Facundo Campazzo had 17 apiece. Dwayne Bacon starred for Dubai with 26 points, while McKinley Wright scored 14 and Aleksa Avramovic had 13 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in defeat.

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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> 107 - 93 <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubaibasket</a> <a href="https://t.co/PI4f0g3oCt">pic.twitter.com/PI4f0g3oCt</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/2007205935945830730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [FC Bayern Munich 95-71 Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/187/)

Bayern snapped a nine-game losing run with a commanding 95-71 victory over Maccabi, which saw its five-game win streak ended. The host executed outstanding offense to claim a 31-23 lead by the end of the first quarter, and kept control to lead 50-41 at the break. A 13-0 run in the third quarter saw Bayern race further clear and the lead reached 27 points before the end of the period, giving Maccabi no chance of making a comeback.

Big man David McCormack led the way with a season-high 18 points, while Vladimir Lucic added 17. Andreas Obst scored 15, Justinian Jessup netted 12 and Oscar da Silva paired 10 points with 7 rebounds for the dominant home team. O’Shae Brissett was the only double-digit scorer with 13 points for Maccabi, which lost Lonnie Walker in the second quarter with a serious-looking shoulder injury. The home team improves to 6-13, while Maccabi drops to 9-10.

## Tuesday, December 30, 2025

#### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 80-93 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-zalgiris-kaunas/E2025/182/)

Zalgiris ruined Hapoel’s return party by beating the Israeli side 80-93 in their first ever EuroLeague game at Menora Mivtachim Arena on Tuesday night. Boosted by a hyped home crowd, Hapoel hit the ground running and secured a 25-18 lead after 10 minutes. Yet, Zalgiris held the hosts to 15 and 13 points in the second and third quarter respectively, taking a 53-63 cushion into the fourth thanks to a 2-13 run. Hapoel made a last push for a comeback, but Zalgiris outscored the league leader 27-30 to grab a stunning victory. The Lithuanian side got back to winning ways and improved their record to 11-8, while Hapoel dropped to 13-6.

Nigel Williams-Goss paced Zalgiris with 17 points and Moses Wright netted 15, with Sylvain Francisco bagging 13 points and 8 assists and Azuolas Tubelis pairing his 12 points with 8 rebounds. As for Hapoel, Chris Jones led all scorers with 18 points and Elijah Bryant ended the game on 14 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s one way to close the year 2025 🔥💪<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/Cwyrs5wCiO">pic.twitter.com/Cwyrs5wCiO</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/2006110441127166022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 94-89 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-paris-basketball/E2025/183/)

In a French derby that went down to the final seconds, ASVEL recorded its fifth home victory in the last six games by edging Paris 94-89 at LDLC Arena in Round 19 on Tuesday. ASVEL improved to 7-12 in the standings while Paris dropped to 6-13 and is on a six-game road losing streak.

Glynn Watson paced the winners with 28 points, a new career high. Nando De Colo added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists while Shaquille Harrison had 10 points for ASVEL. Nadir Hifi led Paris with 26 points. Sebastian Herrera added 11 while Derek Willis had 10 for the guests, who led 72-74 with over 4 minutes left. With the game on the line, De Colo struck three times from beyond the arc and found Watson for another three-pointer that sealed the outcome, 88-81, in the final minute.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Ici, c&#39;est Villeurbanne.<br><br>C&#39;était notre dernier match de l&#39;année 2025 et on espère que vous avez kiffé autant que nous ! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/PY1Q1ciLX0">pic.twitter.com/PY1Q1ciLX0</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/2006123276360171979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [Valencia Basket 86-73 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2025/184/)

Valencia never looked back after Darius Thompson hit a deep three at the end of the third quarter to give the hosts a 65-63 lead and Nathan Reuvers scored 7 points in the home stretch amid a 17-5 run to force Partizan into submission. Valencia won the seventh of its last eight to go 13-6 while Partizan lost its fourth in a row after a physical battle, with the visiting team dropping to 6-13 after leading for much of the first half before running out of steam in the fourth quarter.

Crucially, Valencia dominated the offensive boards 14-7 as the hosts prevailed on second-chance points, with Thompson leading the charge on 17 points while Reuvers and Brancou Badio added 14 apiece. At the other end, Isaac Bonga racked up 17 points and 7 rebounds while Sterling Brown added 15. The visitors also committed a costly 14 turnovers as their backcourt struggled against Valencia’s aggressive defense.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡Cerramos 2025 y una TREMENDA primera vuelta en EuroLeague con 13 victoriasssss!! 🔥<br><br>🏆 J19 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 86<br>⚫ <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PartizanBC</a> 73<br>🤝 Vitaldin<br><br>Mañana lo haremos de nuevo pero por si acaso... BON ANY, FAMILIA!! 🧡 <a href="https://t.co/duAoKjLudH">pic.twitter.com/duAoKjLudH</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/2006115737300013102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### [FC Barcelona 74-90 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-barcelona-as-monaco/E2025/181/)

A battle of direct rivals saw Monaco overpower Barcelona with a great team effort, 74-90. The visiting team's defense dominated the first quarter for a 13-22 lead, which Nikola Mirotic extended to 17 points with three straight scores early in the second. A 2-13 run featuring five different scorers kept Monaco moving, and it was 30-47 at the half. The third quarter saw Barca coach Xavi Pascual ejected for two technical fouls as Barca tried to battle back, but Monaco kept its poise and never allowed the lead to sink back to single digits.

Monaco’s chief inspiration in an outstanding collective display was Kevarrius Hayes with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots, while Mike James top scored with 19 points, Mirotic added 13 and Elie Okobo scored 12. Barca’s Dario Brizuela led all scorers with 25 points, with Miles Norris netting 4 triples in his 14 points. The teams are now tied with a 12-7 record, just one win behind first place.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🔥 Énorme victoire à Barcelone, performance XXL des deux côtés du terrain ! 😤💯<br><br>✌️ Real puis Barça, la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> termine l&#39;année par deux succès majeurs en Euroleague pour s&#39;immiscer dans le top 4 💥🔝<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/59wERlnCTA">pic.twitter.com/59wERlnCTA</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/2006115526032937245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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