Historic clubs, great coaches, playoff atmosphere. It could be a special night!

Partizan vs. Olympiacos checks all the boxes for great basketball drama

Let’s get this out of the way. Yes, there are personal connections between these teams. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade’s [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) both made their EuroLeague debuts with Olympiacos Piraeus. Olympiacos point guard [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) made his professional debut with Partizan, [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) played for the Partizan juniors and [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) signed there as a teenager. 

Whether or not all those players are fit this week is beside the point because those are simply interesting tidbits, but not what this game is all about. [This game will be great](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/284/) because it is essentially a must-win playoff game in March. 

How so? The hosts are one of three teams with 14-17 records vying for 10th place in the standings and the final ticket to the Play-In Showdown. A loss could prove fatal. The Partizan faithful are well aware of the importance and the atmosphere at Stark Arena will surely reflect that.

Olympiacos, meanwhile, entered the week with the potential to already clinch a playoff berth, but that hope was dashed when Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv won on Wednesday. Still, the Reds control their destiny in the race for a top-six regular-season finish, which would be worth an automatic playoff bid without the drama of the Play-In Showdown. Maccabi’s win put more pressure on the Reds, knowing a loss could open the door for the Israeli champs to overtake Olympiacos at the end. 

Olympiacos Piraeus-Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade | Round 4 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Add to that the fact that due to the long-standing bond between the fans of Olympiacos and Partizan's archrival Crvena Zvezda Merdianbet Belgrade, the diehard Grobari at the arena will bring their A-game to disrupt the visitors. 

Indeed, a playoff atmosphere can be expected and both teams have players and coaches worthy of the bright stage. 

For my proverbial money, this game hinges on the play of the frontcourts and the stats bear this out. Partizan leads the league in two-point shooting (58.7%) thanks to players like [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) (70.9% 2FG) and [Frank Kaminsky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/frank-kaminsky/012743/) (64.2%), among others. Partizan has also seen a league-low 1.8 of its shots blocked per game. 

Meanwhile, Olympiacos is second in the league in opponents’ two-point accuracy at 51.9% and ranks fourth with 2.8 blocks per game. 

There are further wrinkles to this frontcourt feast. A staple of Coach Zeljko Obradovic’s offense is three-point shooting from the bigs and few are better than Caboclo (51.2% 3FG) and Kaminsky (43.1%). One of those who is better is of course Olympiacos’s [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/), whose career 45.4% conversion rate from deep is the sixth-best in EuroLeague history.

Euroleague Masterminds: Zeljko Obradovic

And this introduces the tactical battle. Olympiacos has a top-tier defense, but Obradovic’s men will try to find weaknesses. Can Peters stop Caboclo or Kaminsky on the blocks? If Partizan spreads the floor with its bigs, can its perimeter defenders such as [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/), [Shaq McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shaquielle-mckissic/007853/) and [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/) contain Punter and [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/) in one-on-one situations?

If they can, Olympiacos will hold the keys to victory in its pocket. But if not, Coach Georgios Bartzokas will find himself matching wits with Obradovic again. If the hosts are able to penetrate the Reds’ venerable defense – Olympiacos’s 74.7 points allowed per game are the best in the league, Bartzokas will find himself in the never-ending search for the perfect lineup that can outscore Partizan and make life difficult at the other end.

When this happens, we are reminded why we love this game. Here is the checklist.

- Two historic clubs
- Packed Stark Arena
- Multiple Gomelskiy Coach of the Year winners
- Late in the season
- Playoff position at stake

Check ‘em all. And look forward to a great game.

Historic clubs, great coaches, playoff atmosphere. It could be a special night!


Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-03-28T19:30:00.000Z)

Here you can find all the latest injury news surrounding all registered players in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season to get your Fantasy Challenge teams up to date.

Latest EuroLeague injury news

Follow here all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines 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!

**ALBA Berlin**

Gabriele Procida suffered a knee injury and has not played since Round 27. His status for Round 32 vs. Fenerbahce is uncertain.

Matteo Spagnolo, who has a right thigh muscle tear, has not played since Round 27. His status for Round 32 is uncertain.

Justin Bean, who missed the last four games with a thigh injury, returned to action in domestic league over the weekend.

**Anadolu Efes Istanbul**

Ertan Gazi underwent surgery after Round 26 and has been unavailable ever since. He will no play in Round 32 vs. Baskonia.

Ridvan Oncel, Salih Altuntas, Melih Tunca, Efe Demirel and Burakcan Yildizli are all listed as unavailable in Round 32.

**AS Monaco**

Terry Tarpey underwent surgery on his left meniscus and will be out for six weeks, meaning he is out until early May.

**Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**

Markus Howard missed a domestic league game over the weekend. His status for Round 32 vs. Efes is unclear.

**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**

Milos Teodosic is listed by Zvezda as unavailable for Round 32 at Real Madrid due to illness.

Branko Lazic, who missed the last three rounds, is available for Round 32.

[Yago Dos Santos suffered a head injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/yago-dos-santos-taken-to-hospital-as-precaution-following-head-injury/) in Round 29 and underwent surgery last week. He will miss Round 32, too.

Trey Thompkins, who was signed in early February, is unavailable for Round 32.

Nikola Topic, who is recovering from a knee injury and has been out since Round 19, is unavailable for Round 32.sh

**EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**

Shabazz Napier was a late scratch for the Italian League game on Sunday. He is available for Round 32 at Zalgiris.

Maodo Lo, who missed Round 31 with a left thigh contusion, and had to leave Sunday's domestic game, is available in Round 32, too.

Giampaolo Ricci suffered an adductor injury ahead of Round 29. He also missed the double-round week. His is not playing in Round 32.

[Billy Baron](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/milan-baron-out-2-3-weeks/) is out for the season, Milan announced, as he will undergo another surgery on his right elbow.

**FC Barcelona**

Michael Caicedo has been deregistered and sent to Girona on loan until the end of the season.

All 14 players are available for Round 32 game at Bayern.

**FC Bayern Munich**

Niels Giffey is not on a game-day roster for Round 32 vs. Barcelona.

Devin Booker hurt his ankle last week in Round 30 and missed Round 31. His is not available for Round 32.

Andreas Obst has last played in Round 28. He is not available for Round 32 is uncertain.

Danko Brankovic missed two games last week, as well as domestic league action this weekend. He is also not available for Round 32.

**Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**

Marko Guduric is a late scratch for Round 32 as he is dealing with leg pain.

[Yigit Hamza Mestoglu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-loses-youngster-mestoglu-to-acl-injury/) suffered a season-ending ACL rupture before Round 23.

**LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne**

Mike Scott returned to action in Round 31 after missing three games.

**Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv**

[Roman Sorkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabis-roman-sorkin-to-miss-a-month/), who has not played since Round 26 due to a knee injury, is available for Round 32 vs. Valencia.

**Olympiacos Piraeus**

Filip Petrusev injured his knee in Round 31. He did not travel with the team for Round 32 vs. Partizan.

Michalis Lountzis did not travel with the team to Belgrade for Round 32.

[Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/nikola-milutinov-suffers-ankle-injury/) underwent surgery for a broken bone in his left foot and continues to rehab. He is not available for Round 32.

Naz Mitrou-Long missed Round 31 game, but was back in action in a Greek League game over the weekend and is available this week.

**Panathinaikos Athens**

Luca Vildoza, who missed four rounds, returned to action in Round 31.

Kostas Antetokounmpo has missed the last five games, and was back in action in a domestic league game over the weekend.

**Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**

Zach LeDay missed two games last week due to personal reasons and is still absent ahead of Round 32 vs. Olympiacos.

**Real Madrid**

Sergio Rodriguez has missed the last three rounds. His status for Round 32 vs. Crvena Zvezda is unclear.

Sergio Llull did not play during last week's double-round. His status for Round 32 is unclear.

Rudy Fernandez, has been out since Round 26. He was back on the floor in a Spanish League game on Sunday.

Dzanan Musa, who was a late scratch in Round 30, returned to action in Round 31.

**Valencia Basket**

[Brandon Davies suffered a calf injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-center-brandon-davies-out-with-calf-injury/) which forced him to miss two games last week, and will not travel to play in Round 32, at Maccabi.

Boubacar Toure (back) returned in Round 30, but has missed Round 31 due to a re-occurrence of his back issue, and will miss Round 32, too.

Jared Harper has not travelled with the team. He has not played the last two games due to a coach's decision.

**Virtus Segafredo Bologna**

Isaia Cordinier has missed two games with a right ankle sprain. He is listed by Virtus as questionable for Round 32 vs. Panathinaikos.

Daniel Hackett, who missed the last three rounds with a knee injury, is also listed as questionable for Round 32.

Davontae Cacok suffered a season-ending knee injury in Round 17.

**Zalgiris Kaunas**

Rolands Smits, who missed the last three games with an ankle injury, has traveled to play Round 33 at Monaco and his availability will be a game-time decision.

Karolis Lukosiunas out indefinitely with back problems.

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague injury report for the 2023-24 season.

Check out all the injuries and absences expected in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague before the Fantasy Challenge deadline.

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Real Madrid v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-03-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-03-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v ALBA Berlin (2024-03-29T17:45:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Valencia Basket (2024-03-27T19:30:00.000Z)

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Zalgiris Kaunas v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-03-28T18:00:00.000Z)

In addition to the playoff intensity, many storylines add spice to this matchup

Zalgiris, Milan to meet in make-or-break game

In what is shaping up as a critical game in the Play-In Showdown race, [Zalgiris Kaunas (13-18) will take on EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (14-17)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/285/) in front of a lively crowd at Zalgirio Arena. 

### Zalgiris: perfect vs. Italians 

Zalgiris has been perfect against Italian teams so far this season, getting three wins in as many games. [Zalgiris downed Milan 70-83](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/96/) at the Forum in Round 11. [Edgaras Ulanovas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/edgaras-ulanovas/002329/) had a season-high 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for a PIR of 32, which is one shy of his personal best. [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) added 19 points while [Rolands Smits](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rolands-smits/007109/) 16. [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) led Milan with 21 points. After that victory, Zalgiris went on a six-game losing streak and head coach Kazys Maksvytis was replaced by Andrea Trinchieri. 

It's a meeting between two of the four teams tied for 12th, rapidly improving Milan pursue another success in the midst of their resurgence at the expense of Zalgiris, which are enduring a troublesome period having fallen in five of the last six EuroLeague encounters, including three straight on the road.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 11 | Highlights

Zalgiris has also defeated Virtus Segafredo Bologna twice: 79-82 in Round 1 at Paladozza behind 25 points from Evans and 96-81 at home in Round 31 with 16 points from Edmond Sumner. As such, Zalgiris has a chance to go 4-0 against the two Italian teams this season. Only Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens has been able to beat both Milan and Virtus twice this season. 

### Trinchieri's expertise 

Born in Milan, Trinchieri knows a thing or two about his opponent this week, especially about its frontcourt. Trinchieri coached Milan power forward [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) for two seasons, from 2015 to 2017, with German side Brose Bamberg. With Trinchieri as coach, Melli earned MVP of the Month honors twice, in November 2015 and December 2016, and was also chosen to the 2016-17 All-EuroLeague Second Team. Melli and Trinchieri also helped Bamberg win back-to-back German League championships in 2016 and 2017.

Trinchieri has more links to Milan's frontcourt. Four-time EuroLeague champion [Kyle Hines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kyle-hines/002812/) started his professional career with Prima Veroli of the Italian second division, where he played under Coach Trinchieri for two years. Hines often praises Coach Trinchieri for teaching him the basics of European basketball and putting him on the right path to becoming the player he ended up as. 

Trinchieri is 3-8 against Milan coach Ettore Messina. Both coaches' biggest matchup in the EuroLeague came in the 2021 playoffs. Messina's Milan and FC Bayern Munich's Trinchieri delivered an unforgettable five-game series in which Milan prevailed in Game 5. It was Milan's only Final Four appearance since 1992. 

### Shields, Mirotic in Kaunas 

Shields and [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) have been on fire lately, helping Milan to win three of its last four EuroLeague games to stay in the play-in race. Over the last four games, Shields has averaged 15.3 points on 19 of 22 two-point shooting, 4.3 assists and a PIR of 21.0. Mirotic was equally brilliant, averaging 18.5 points on perfect free-throw shooting (18 of 18), 5.3 rebounds and a PIR of 20.5. It will be a special game for both Mirotic and Shields, for different reasons. 

Speaking of free-throw perfection, Mirotic set a EuroLeague record at Zalgirio Arena that still stands over a decade later. Playing for Real Madrid, Mirotic set a record for most free throws made without a miss (18) in a 104-105 victory over Zalgiris on March 7, 2013. He finished the game with 31 points, 11 rebounds and a PIR of 37, at age 22. In 16 career games against Zalgiris, Mirotic has averaged 16.5 points and 4.0 rebounds for a PIR of 18.2. 

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan forward Shavon Shields is 3-0 at Zalgirio Arena but has not played there since 2021.

Shavon Shields: undefeated al Zalgirio Arena

Shields is in a completely different situation, as this will be his first game at Zalgirio Arena in a while. He missed Milan's showdowns in that building in 2022 and 2023 due to injury, so Shields's last appearance at Zalgirio Arena came on March 5, 2021. He led Milan to a 64-69 road victory with 23 points, 4 rebounds and a PIR of 27. Shields is, indeed, undefeated on the road against Zalgiris, averaging 18.7 points on excellent shooting (65.0% 2FG, 50.0% 3FG) and a PIR of 20.0 in three games, two with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and one with Milan. 

The inaugural Hoop District tournament begins in Paris, France, on Saturday, so we caught up with Team Barcelona captain Tresco to find out a little more about him and his thoughts leading up to the event at Adidas Arena.

Getting to know: Tresco, Team Barcelona captain

The inaugural [Hoop District](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/euroleague-basketball-launches-3x3-content-creators-tournament-hoop-district/) tournament begins in Paris, France, on Saturday, so we caught up with Team Barcelona captain [Tresco](https://www.instagram.com/tresco_ball/) to find out a little more about him and his thoughts leading up to the event at Adidas Arena.

This is the fourth of six ‘getting to know’ interviews with the Hoop District captains that will be dropping this week. Find out what Tresco had to say below.

**Tell us about yourself. Who is Tresco?**

“I’m a Spanish YouTuber and I’ve been doing basketball content for about seven years now. I’ve been doing lots of different types of content, but what I like the most is to play and do projects that require other people to play: 3x3, 4x4, streetball. So when I heard about Hoop District, I thought it was a perfect fit for my community. I’m so happy to represent the whole Spanish community in this huge event.”

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**How did you come up with the name Tresco? What does it mean?**

“So my two last names are Tres Escorihuela, so I played with it a little bit to make my mom and my dad happy. Tresco is the name I used to play with on game consoles for video games, so once I had a YouTube channel, I put it right away.”

 

**How did you fall in love with the game of basketball?**

“I started playing when I was very, very young – when I was three years old. My mom was a coach and my brother was playing, so I had to spend time after school at the club, but I was too young to join the team. My mom let me play with the bigger guys and then I started playing a lot with my brother. I became pretty good and ended up playing for \[FC\] Barcelona at youth level, and everything followed after that.”

 

**You created the event ‘Ballers’, what was the inspiration behind that?**

“So for me, ‘Ballers’ is my masterpiece after all these years. I took all my knowledge from basketball, also from content creation, and I got different inspirations – from content creators to TV shows. I chose the parts that I liked the most to create ‘Ballers’, so it was amazing. We had inspirations from AND1 streetball from the early 2000s, also from the Kings League here in Spain, which has made a big impact by having debates after the game, not just creating content on the games but also around the games. I also had ideas from American YouTubers who travel to different cities and compete against local teams, so it’s a mix of everything. We really think that it’s a great product, and hopefully this second season this year will go even better.”

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**Is there a particular basketball-related moment during your time as an influencer that particularly stands out?**

“I have a lot! I would say that the opportunity to meet huge basketball stars. With the EuroLeague, [with the project ‘The Eurogame’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCMBQwzlKmE) a couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time with Ricky Rubio, which for me as a Spanish point guard, it was just an incredible experience. Also with Nike, I met Giannis \[Antetokounmpo\] when he brought out his first sneaker, so I would say those experiences. I’d also say ‘Ballers’. If I had to choose one of the cities, I would choose ‘Ballers: Madrid’, where it was just unreal – there were more than 1,000 people watching a game created by myself!”

**Have any EuroLeague players inspired you? Who were your idols as a kid and also in present day?**

“I’ve been following the EuroLeague for a long time, and I’m a Barcelona fan, as you can expect. My favorite player of all time is Juan Carlos Navarro. As a player, I used to love Vassilis Spanoulis. I would say that these two are just crazy. I would also say some Real Madrid players. I played against Luka Doncic and I know him personally, so seeing him so well in the EuroLeague and now in the NBA is unreal. I have a lot of inspirations from the EuroLeague.”

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**When you’re out on the court, which EuroLeague player most closely resembles your style of play?**

“I’m much, much worse than any name I could say, but as for the style of play, I would say Sergio ‘Chacho’ Rodriguez because I am a point guard, really creative, and I like to shoot as well. Not much defense – I hope he doesn’t hear me – but very creative, trying to find the best option for the team. Skinny, a bit short, but really fun to watch. With a lot of distance, but I would say ‘Chacho’.”

 

**What criteria did you look for when picking your team?**

“I think it was a tough decision. Knowing that we had to do two guys and two girls, which I think is amazing, I firstly chose to have another creator with me as this event is created to play but also to create. Having Ari Geli on my team is something that I wouldn’t have even thought about because we’ve never been in a project together, and we’re two of the most powerful content creators here in Spain. After having Ari, for the two remaining places we developed a one-on-one tournament for all the community, which I think is the fairest way to do it if we want to say that we are representing the whole Spanish community. In the tournament, the best person wins and there’s nothing more to talk about – it was the best option. Last Saturday \[March 16\] we had this event and it was amazing to see 16 guys fighting for that place. Imanol won and we are so happy to have him. I’m sure he’ll represent us in the best way possible.”

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**Which Hoop District team could be the trickiest to face?**

“Paris, for sure, as they’re playing at home. Also Berlin. Whoever classifies is going to play against Berlin at their home and with a huge prize, so I’m sure they’ll go for the whole thing. I’ll also say the Italians, both Team Milan and Team Bologna. I think Italy has a great basketball culture. They’ll have a lot of energy and they’re very hot-blooded, so they’ll fight very hard.” 

 

**What does it mean for you to be a Team Captain?**

“I’m really proud. For me, being chosen from all the creators that are here in Spain – one of the toughest communities because we have a lot of creators – is a pleasure, it’s an honor, but it’s also a responsibility to make the best decisions so that the community is represented in the best way possible. That’s why we did this 1x1 event. We had some creators play – they didn’t end up winning – but for me, it was meaningful that they got involved and they went there on a Saturday morning to fight for one spot. It meant that our job to represent the community was successful. I’m so happy that everyone is involved in Team Barcelona. It’s an honor, but also a responsibility to do it in the best way possible because we need to win. We want to be the best community here.”

Over the course of this week, Euroleague.net will be posting interviews with the Hoop District team captains

Wade Baldwin and Josh Nebo led Maccabi Tel Aviv BC in a 90-75 win over Valencia Basket, although several role players also impressed on the night.

Baldwin, Nebo remain on fire as Maccabi dreams of top-six finish 

Being able to lean on [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) and [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) must be a pretty nice feeling for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv head coach Oded Kattash. 

In [Wednesday night’s 90-75 win over Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/live-blog-maccabi-tel-aviv-bc-vs-valencia-basket/), the Maccabi tactician was able to witness Baldwin and Nebo take over the game at different points as Maccabi secured its 19th win of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season and its sixth in a row.

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### Baldwin, Nebo playing at an MVP level

There has been no stopping Baldwin and Nebo, in particular, over the last month or so, which should result in one of the Maccabi men ending up with the EuroLeague's MVP of the Month award for March. Both players finished with a 23 PIR in the Valencia victory, with Baldwin posting 17 points, 3 boards, 4 assists and 4 steals while Nebo had 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, which is further evidence of the impact this tandem is having on games at the moment.

Nebo reached double figures in points for an eighth straight game, compared to 17 consecutive games for Baldwin, and it doesn’t look like there’s any stopping them at the moment. As Baldwin explained to the TV cameras after the Valencia win, though, Maccabi has no plans to slow down any time soon as it goes in search of a top-six place, which would guarantee direct access to the playoffs.

“We’ve got to win the next two games in order to make the top six and hope some teams lose on top \[of that\],” said Baldwin. “We’re doing what we need to do and winning the games that are there for us. We have two more – obviously we’d like to finish out with two \[more\] wins.”

Wade Baldwin was interviewed by the cameras after Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv beat Valencia Basket 90-75 in Round 32 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Wade Baldwin speaks post-Valencia win

### Maccabi's role players stepped up

The sign of a good team is one that has bench players regularly stepping up at different points of the game, and there were winning plays made by Maccabi’s players time and time again on Wednesday night.

In the first quarter, Maccabi big man [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) reminded his former team of his quality by scoring 6 points in just 3:29 minutes on the court. Then, in the second period, [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) and [Antonius Cleveland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/antonius-cleveland/012744/) both got off the mark with 6 points apiece, as did ex-Valencia power forward [James Webb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/james-webb-iii/011971/), who netted 5 second-quarter points. That output, particularly in the second quarter, allowed Maccabi to make it a double-digit ballgame, with the hosts leading 48-38 at the interval.

Another role player who made his presence felt was team captain [John DiBartolomeo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/john-dibartolomeo/007990/), who wreaking havoc in the final minutes of the third quarter. First, he scored a tough mid-range jumper as the shot clock was about to expire to put Maccabi 66-53 ahead, which must have been incredibly frustrating for Valencia. Then, shortly after, he stole the ball from Semi Ojeleye in Valencia’s backcourt before having it passed back to him for a corner three as Maccabi set what was then a new game-high lead of 16 points, 71-55.

The likes of Jasiel Rivero, James Webb, John DiBartolomeo and Antonius Cleveland all impressed as Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv beat Valencia Basket 90-75 in Round 32 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Maccabi's role players stepped up vs. Valencia

The final quarter saw Baldwin and Nebo put the game to bed, but Maccabi regularly got timely contributions from almost its entire roster against Valencia. Come the final buzzer, Maccabi’s starters had contributed 52 of the team’s 90 points, with the bench adding 43. That is the type of thing that will please Coach Kattash, especially with postseason basketball not far away.

Wade Baldwin of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv looks to score against Valencia Basket in Round 32 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

The two stars showed why they are the frontrunners for the MVP of the Month award

Maccabi Tel Aviv BC won for the sixth game in a row in the EuroLeague by defeating Valencia Basket 95-80 in Round 32.

Maccabi Tel Aviv BC keeps rolling with win over Valencia Basket, 95-80

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Jasiel Rivero of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv pumps his fist during his team's win against Valencia Basket in Round 32 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Wade Baldwin and Josh Nebo shined as the Israeli side recorded its sixth straight victory

Maccabi keeps rolling with win over Valencia, 95-80

With three games left before the completion of the EuroLeague Regular Season, the MVP picture is becoming clearer and clearer. So much so that we might as well be looking at an image of Mike James.

James is the undisputed MVP favorite, standing out as one of the very few players who can combine prolific numbers with a strong team record. No one can shake him from first place on the MVP Ladder.

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Eurohoops presents the fourth edition of the 2023-24 EuroLeague MVP Ladder

EuroLeague 2023-24 MVP Ladder by Eurohoops Vol. 4

Check out some bold predictions from EuroLeague.net staff members for Round 32 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Bold predictions for Round 32

### Maccabi will complete a perfect March

#### *by Frankie Sachs*

The Israeli champs went through a rough patch with three straight losses between Rounds 25 and 27 that saw them tumble down to 10th in the standings, casting doubt on whether Maccabi could even stay in the hunt to reach the Play-In Showdown. Five straight wins later, head coach Oded Kattash's men are in a different place (seventh) with the possibility of reaching the top six very much alive. For that to happen, however, Maccabi will likely need to win out. It shan't be easy against a Valencia side hunting a play-in spot of its own, but Valencia is ailing and Maccabi is red hot. Wade Baldwin and Josh Nebo should deliver Maccabi a win on Wednesday to make it the lone undefeated team in March.

### Milan will conquer Zalgirio Arena

#### *by Javier Gancedo*

It is a make-or-break game for both teams in the crowded battle for 10th place. Zalgiris Kaunas hosts EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Round 32's opener. Zalgiris is undefeated against Italian teams this season and took a 13-point victory over Milan in Round 11. It is a very different Milan team this time around. First, it will be Shavon Shields's first visit to Zalgirio Arena since 2021, and he arrives in great shape. Nikola Mirotic has also found his rhythm, and the fact that Rolands Smits has been out for two games gives Milan an advantage at power forward. Head coach Ettore Messina can use Mirotic, Nicolo Melli and even Johannes Voigtmann against Brady Manek and Arnas Butkevicius. Stopping Keenan Evans should be Milan's main goal but the guests have enough defensive weapons such as Stefano Tonut and Devon Hall. Milan should be on its way to a fourth victory in five games. 

Partizan's outstanding home form was disturbed with a defeat to Real Madrid and they'll long for recovery via the energy and versatility of James Nunnally, whereas the Reds hope to repeat the feat of Moustapha Fall's frontcourt dominance after he helped them grab 18 offensive rebounds in the first meeting.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs Olympiacos Piraeus | Round 32 | Trailer

### Olympiacos to all but end Partizan's play-in hopes

#### *by Geoff Gillingham*

We are well and truly at the business end of the campaign, where each win feels like it is worth double and each loss has the possibility to derail a season's work. There are just three regular-season games remaining and a heavyweight clash at Stark Arena could have major implications, with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade chasing a play-in spot and Olympiacos Piraeus aiming to stay in the top six, which ensures direct qualification to the playoffs. Partizan has blown hot and cold too often this season, hence it's 11th place in the standings, and I think the hosts will have another frustrating night against Olympiacos, which boasts the No. 1 defense in the EuroLeague. The Reds have won seven of their last eight games and I think they'll gain a greater stranglehold on a top-six spot by effectively ending Partizan's postseason hopes on Thursday night. Depending on other results, a win on Thursday could see the Reds confirm their playoff place by the end of Round 32, as well.

### Bayern will prolong Barca's wait

#### *by Frank Lawlor*

FC Bayern and FC Barcelona have lost two games in a row and three of their last five, the former to face possible elimination this week and the latter to postpone its entry into the playoffs and jeopardize its chances of home-court advantage. So which will be hungrier when the meet in Munich on Thursday? I say Bayern, which is one win off a group of four teams tied for 10th place, the last Play-In Showdown spot. Of those four, Bayern swept one, Partizan, and split with the others, Milan, Efes and Valencia, though losing the point difference in each of those. A win on Thursday puts Bayern right back in the mix, and is it's best chance of surviving. Pablo Laso's squad has played really well in stretches this season and would be even better positioned except for a key missed shot or two recently. Also, Bayern suffered a 39-point whupping in Barcelona back in Round 4, and any EuroLeague team worth its name will want to rectify that by winning back against the same team. Bayern pride has to matter a lot on Thursday.

A pair of giants take to the European stage bidding to restore winning-ways and revive their respective postseason aspirations. Two veteran Spanish stars could dominate in different ways, with Bayern hoping to control the paint through Serge Ibaka while Barça looks for orchestration from Ricky Rubio.

FC Bayern Munich vs FC Barcelona | Round 32 | Trailer

### Efes will prevail at feel-good Buesa Arena

#### *by Igor Petrinovic*

After a double-round success last week, and wins over Olympiacos and ALBA, the latter one in a thriller, Efes goes to Vitoria-Gasteiz hoping to continue its late postseason push. The Buesa Arena is a place of many great memories for Efes players. Shane Larkin, Rodrigue Beaubois and Tibor Pleiss all played for Baskonia in the past and feel respect from the local fans. All three, alongside Efes head coach Tomislav Mijatovic, reached the championship game there in 2019. They lost the title to their current teammate Will Clyburn, playing for CSKA Moscow at the time, who won the Final Four MVP honor at Buesa Arena. This game feels like it's must-win for both teams. Baskonia will mathematically secure a Play-In Showdown spot with a win and inch it closer to hosting at least one play-in game. But I believe that Efes will be the one celebrating at the end of the night. Efes has scored 102 or more points in four of its last five road games against Baskonia, and I think that Larkin and Clyburn will have its offense clicking once again at Buesa Arena on Thursday night.

A Quarter with Kyle Hines: President David Kahn discusses the growth of Paris Basketball

Paris Basketball has been one of the hottest teams on the continent this season, so it is only natural that club president David Kahn is the latest guest on A Quarter with Kyle Hines. Over the course of almost 25 minutes, Kahn explains the trajectory Paris has been on since its inception in 2018 and how this team, led by head coach Tuomas Iisalo and star players TJ Shorts and Nadir Hifi, has serious aims of winning the BKT EuroCup and rising to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. It hasn't been plain sailing for Paris since Kahn's project began, as he explains, but with a winning team and a brand-new gym, Adidas Arena, it's certainly a good time to be a fan of basketball in the French capital.

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