Inconsistent Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (9-14) will hope for home comforts as it welcomes a Valencia Basket team (12-11) chasing a third consecutive victory. 

Zvezda looks to gain ground on visiting Valencia

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-valencia-basket/E2023/208/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-red-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-red-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-red-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Zvezda will look for recent signing [Javonte Smart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/javonte-smart/012801/) to continue his strong start after scoring 11 and 14 points in his first two games, while Valencia’s new backcourt arrival [Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-pangos/006433/) has been slower to settle with an average of just 1.7 points over his three appearances. December’s meeting between the teams was an exciting back-and-forth affair eventually taken by Valencia, 85-81, powered by 21 points from [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/), who was also instrumental in last week’s win at Baskonia. The task of containing him will fall to [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), with the former looking to bounce back after recording 0 points or rebounds in last week’s loss at ALBA.

[Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Luka Mitrovic vs. Semi Ojeleye: Two bangers who like to dominate the boards will test each other on Tuesday.

Valencia find themselves listed as the the lowest scorers in the competition with just 73.9 ppg, while also laboured with the worst two-point conversion rate. They welcome a Zvezda outfit boosted by an excellent success over Efes, when Yago Dos Santos underlined his growing status in a season high display.

Last Game: 2023-24, Valencia Basket vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade - Round 12

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Valencia Basket (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus (12-11) will attempt to strengthen its position in the playoff chances with a visit from an increasingly dangerous ALBA Berlin (5-18), which has won two of its last three games.

Olympiacos welcomes unpredictable ALBA to Piraeus

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-alba-berlin/E2023/211/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-oly-ber/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-oly-ber/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-oly-ber/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The German team suffered a heavy defeat, 67-94, when the teams met in Round 17, with the Reds inspired by 23 points from [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/) on 9-of-11 field goal shooting plus 9 assists from [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/). ALBA’s victory last week over Zvezda came via a season-high 19 points from [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/), while [Yanni Wetzell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yanni-wetzell/011934/) also maintained his good form with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Olympiacos has lost three of its last four games, all on the road, and needs to keep Peace and Friendship Stadium a fortress after winning its last three in Piraeus.

[Olympiacos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/statistics/oly/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ALBA Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/statistics/ber/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Thomas Walkup vs. Sterling Brown: The battle on the perimeter will feature this pair of key contributors.

The Reds cast aside their recent issues to gain a win at ASVEL, powered by a near-record 8 blocks by Moustapha Fall and the impressive Shaquielle McKissic. They journey to ALBA, who want another strong Matt Thomas performance, who made 3 of 5 three-point attempts during a defeat to Fenerbahce.

Last Game: 2023-24, ALBA Berlin vs. Olympiacos Piraeus - Round 17

Olympiacos Piraeus v ALBA Berlin (2024-01-30T19:15:00.000Z)

League-leader Real Madrid (20-3) will look to take another step towards home-court advantage in the playoffs by welcoming an unpredictable Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (13-10) in Round 24.

A historic rivalry resumes as Real hosts Maccabi

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/212/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-mad-tel/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-mad-tel/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-mad-tel/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Israeli team has lost three straight on the road but showed its potential in last week’s thumping win over Panathinaikos, inspired by 22 points and 8 assists from [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), whose backcourt battle with [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) will be crucial. [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) also had another big game with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and he will look to profit from the absence of [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) to dominate the paint. Real’s offense was again led by [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) in last week’s victory over Olympiacos, as he has now reached double digits in points in seven consecutive games.

[Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Facundo Campazzo vs. Lorenzo Brown: The matchup between these floor generals will be a focal point on Wednesday.

In a rescheduled fixture, reigning champ Los Blancos are sitting pretty with a two-game lead at the top of the standings and strive to withhold their unbeaten status, whereas Maccabi are coming-off a narrow and unfortunate home loss to Barcelona and are fighting to return to the all-important top six.

Last Game: 2023-24, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Real Madrid - Round 6

Real Madrid v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-01-30T19:30:00.000Z)

Two teams looking to ignite their fading playoff ambitions meet as Zalgiris Kaunas (8-15) welcomes Anadolu Efes Istanbul (9-14) to another full house at Zalgirio Arena.

Zalgiris, Efes vie over a much-needed with for both

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/216/) | [Facts ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-zal-ist/)| [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-zal-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-zal-ist/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Turkish team won November’s meeting 86-82 with the help of 20 points and 7 rebounds from [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), whose recent return to fitness provides a big boost to Erden Can’s roster. Zalgiris was paced in that contest by 20 points from usual suspect [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), and his ability to control [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/)’s scoring power will be just as important as his own scoring exploits after netting at least 21 points in four of the last five games. In the paint, [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/) is becoming more influential under new coach Andrea Trinchieri and will look to win his battle with Efes big men [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) and [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/).

[Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Efes Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/statistics/ist/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Keenan Evans vs. Shane Larkin: Two of the top six performers this season square off against each other on Wednesday.

Two teams needing a turnaround in fortunes go face-to-face as Efes, who need offensive stars such as Shane Larkin, Darius Thompson and Will Clyburn to function, host a Zalgiris side leading the league in accuracy from deep with a 42% conversion rate, yet have issues to address defensively.

Last Game: 2023-24, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Zalgiris Kaunas - Round 7

Zalgiris Kaunas v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-31T18:00:00.000Z)

In an all-Obradovic coaching battle, AS Monaco (13-10) will look to maintain its hot streak with a visit from direct rival Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (12-11). 

It's Obradovic vs. Obradovic as Monaco hosts Partizan

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/213/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-mco-par/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-mco-par/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-mco-par/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Monaco, which has won two straight, needs a victory of 5 points or more to claim the head-to-head advantage after Partizan took their first meeting 89-85. That game featured 25 points from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and 7 assists from [P.J. Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/), who underlined his growing role in Partizan’s backcourt by netting 23 points on 10-of-12 field goal shooting in last week’s win over Zalgiris. Monaco’s narrow win at Efes last week proved there’s more to the backcourt than just league-leading scorer [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), as [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) (16 points) and [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/) (14) both stepped up.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Alpha Diallo vs. James Nunnally: A pair of well-matched small forwards will be a focus in Wednesday's showdown.

Partizan’s prolific offense ranks second in the league with 87.5 ppg, and Zeljko Obradovic’s men long for the same explosiveness versus a Roca team with eyes on a third straight win and armed with the talismanic Mike James, who leads the rankings in scoring (18.8 ppg) and ranks third in PIR. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. AS Monaco - Round 12

AS Monaco v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-01-31T18:00:00.000Z)

After taking an outstanding win over Barcelona last week, inconsistent EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (10-13) will look to build more momentum against a Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (14-9) team which has won four in a row in Athens.

Milan aims to puncture Panathinaikos's home streak

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/215/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-pan-mil/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-pan-mil/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-pan-mil/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

The Greens grabbed a road win, 68-76, when the teams met a month ago, paced by 17 points from [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who has averaged 17.3 points in the last four games. Milan's triumph over Barca last week was led by 23 points from the irrepressible [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), while recent signing [Rodney McGruder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodney-mcgruder/012800/) also made a solid contribution with 11 points in just his second game for the team, and he'll look to continue that form to add greater depth to a backcourt which has often misfired this season.

[Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Konstantinos Mitoglou vs. Nicolo Melli: Two of the hottest power forwards in the EuroLeague butt heads on Wednesday.

The Greens showcased their options within Ergin Ataman's squad as six different players scored in double digits in a remarkable gain versus Monaco. They visit Milan, who boast Diego Flaccadori in the best form of his career, following a personal-bests in remarkable displays against Barcelona and ASVEL.

Last Game: 2023-24, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens - Round 16

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-01-31T19:15:00.000Z)

Check out my latest recommendations in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 24-25: Options at all prices

Here comes another double-round week in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. The closer we get to the play-in, the more important double-round weeks become as we head towards the home stretch of this exciting 2023-24 season. 

The same can be said about the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home), as managers have less time to think things through. I have some recommendations across different price ranges to help you in your private leagues and in the overall standings in Rounds 24 and 25.

[Johnathan Motley, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (12.5 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johnathan-motley/011157/)

Due to Fenerbahce's current injury circumstances, Motley has been seeing a lot of extra playing time at power forward. In Round 23 against Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Motley had 23 points on 9-of-12 two-pointers, 11 rebounds, 7 fouls drawn and a PIR of 29 in over 28 minutes. Expect Motley to keep his momentum going in this double-round week.

[Keenan Evans, Zalgiris Kaunas (15.8 credits)  ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/)

Evans has been rock-solid in the two last months, getting a PIR of 13 or higher in each of his last 10 games. In that stretch, Evans had a PIR higher than 20 six times, peaking at 38 against Partizan Mozzart Bet BElgrade. Moreover, Zalgiris plays twice at home this week, allowing Evans to feel even more comfortable. What's not to like?

Johnathan Motley, Keenan Evans, Lorenzo Brown, Luka Sikma and Mbaye Ndiaye are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Rounds 24-25

[Luke Sikma, Olympiacos Piraeus (7.7 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luke-sikma/006589/)

With Moustapha Fall and Nikola Milutinov sidelined, Sikma is seeing more playing time as a small-ball center, a role he mastered at ALBA for several seasons. In Round 23 against Real Madrid, Sikma had season highs of 10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and a PIR of 17 in 24 minutes of action. This week, Sikma is likely to see extended playing time once again.

[Mbaye Ndiaye, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (5.8 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/)

ASVEL has been playing better of late and is coming off a road victory against FC Bayern Munich. Ndiaye played a big role in that win as he came off the bench and posted 6 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and a PIR of 22. He followed that up with a solid performance in the French League with 10 points and a PIR of 14. He’s available for less than 6.0 credits, so I think he’s a good option at this price. 

[Lorenzo Brown, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (12.7 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/)

Brown had a really good performance in a winning effort against a red-hot Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens last week. He finished the game with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and a PIR of 19. Brown already played well against Real, its Round 24 opponent, earlier in the campaign, getting 16 points, 9 rebounds and a PIR of 24. You know what you’re getting with Brown, and I recommend him to all EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers.

A big battle for second place will be held between the two teams currently tied for that position, FC Barcelona (15-8) and Virtus Segafredo Bologna (15-8).

Barca, Virtus to tussle over second place

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/214/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-facts-bar-vir/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-game-notes-bar-vir/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs24-prequotes-bar-vir/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-24/)

Both are looking to bounce back from road losses after Barca was beaten in Milan while Virtus was downed by Fenerbahce. The Italian team took the win, 80-75, when they met in Round 12 as [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/) stepped up late with 24 points. Virtus also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds that day, with 4 from [Jordan Mickey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-mickey/008847/), so the hosts will look for [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who continued his superb season with 28 points in Milan last week, and [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/) to protect their backboard more effectively. [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/) will be desperate to bounce back after scoring 0 points in Milan, and he faces a shootout with Virtus’s long-range specialist [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/).

[Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Virtus Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nicolas Laprovittola vs. Marco Belinelli: Two seasoned sharpshooters hope to give their teams the edge in a crucial game on Wednesday.

Virtus has won five straight at home and strive to maintain that same smooth offensive fludity, which has yielded 19.8 assists per game, while Barça are set to unleash the flourishing Nico Laprovittola, whose firepower was on show against ASVEL as he downed a career-high 8 triples on 10 attempts.

Last Game: 2023-24, Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. FC Barcelona - Round 12

FC Barcelona v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-01-31T19:30:00.000Z)

The penultimate double-round week of the season promises to make a big difference in the race for the playoffs. Here's what we can look forward to in Round 24 on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

This week: The playoff race heats up with some colossal battles

### Tuesday, January 30

[FC Bayern Munich vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/209/)

Struggling Bayern (9-14) will look to push closer to the top ten with a visit from Baskonia (12-11), which dropped out of the playoff places after scoring a season-low 62 points in a home loss to Valencia last week. Bayern took a 68-76 victory when the teams met in Vitoria in October, helped by 14 points from [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) and a defense that held Baskonia sharpshooter [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) to 4 points. Howard also had a difficult game last week, making just 3 of his 14 field goal attempts, so he’ll be looking to get back to get back on track in Round 24, having averaged 18.6 points per game this season. Three of the league’s top five rebounders meet in the paint as [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) (6.8 rebounds per game) confronts [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) (7.3 rpg) and [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) (7.2 rpg). 

[LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/210/)

Boosted by last week’s impressive victory over Bayern, ASVEL (5-18) will look to keep on moving in the right direction with a tough visit from playoff-chasing Fenerbahce (14-9). Strong rebounding was key for ASVEL in its triumph last week with [Youssoupha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/youssoupha-fall/006568/) grabbing 13 boards and [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) 11, and they will look to prevent Fener big man [Johnathan Motley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johnathan-motley/011157/) from repeating his dominant performance – 23 points and 11 rebounds – in last week’s win over Virtus. Both teams were under the command of different coaches when they met in Round 4, as Fenerbahce defeated ASVEL 101-86 behind 18 points from [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/scottie-wilbekin/006661/) and 9 assists from [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/). The Turkish team has the third-best three-point conversion rate in the league, 38.1%, while ASVEL ranks last in that category (33.2%). 

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Valencia Basket ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-valencia-basket/E2023/208/)

Inconsistent Zvezda (9-14) will hope for home comforts as it welcomes a Valencia team (12-11) chasing a third consecutive victory. Zvezda will look for recent signing [Javonte Smart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/javonte-smart/012801/) to continue his strong start after scoring 11 and 14 points in his first two games, while Valencia’s new backcourt arrival [Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-pangos/006433/) has been slower to settle with an average of just 1.7 points over his three appearances. December’s meeting between the teams was an exciting back-and-forth affair eventually taken by Valencia, 85-81, powered by 21 points from [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/), who was also instrumental in last week’s win at Baskonia. The task of containing him will fall to [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/) and [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/), with the former looking to bounce back after recording 0 points or rebounds in last week’s loss at ALBA.

Valencia Basket-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 12 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Olympiacos Piraeus vs. ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-alba-berlin/E2023/211/)

Olympiacos (12-11) will attempt to strengthen its position in the playoff chances with a visit from an increasingly dangerous ALBA (5-18), which has won two of its last three games. The German team suffered a heavy defeat, 67-94, when the teams met in Round 17, with the Reds inspired by 23 points from [Alec Peters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alec-peters/008829/) on 9-of-11 field goal shooting plus 9 assists from [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/). ALBA’s victory last week over Zvezda came via a season-high 19 points from [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/), while [Yanni Wetzell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yanni-wetzell/011934/) also maintained his good form with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Olympiacos has lost three of its last four games, all on the road, and needs to keep Peace and Friendship Stadium a fortress after winning its last three in Piraeus.

[Real Madrid vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/212/)

League-leader Real (20-3) will look to take another step towards home-court advantage in the playoffs by welcoming an unpredictable Maccabi (13-10) in Round 24. The Israeli team has lost three straight on the road but showed its potential in last week’s thumping win over Panathinaikos, inspired by 22 points and 8 assists from [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), whose backcourt battle with [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) will be crucial. [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) also had another big game with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and he will look to profit from the absence of [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) to dominate the paint. Real’s offense was again led by [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) in last week’s victory over Olympiacos, as he has now reached double digits in points in seven consecutive games.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv-Real Madrid | Round 6 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

### Wednesday, January 31

[Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/216/)

Two teams looking to ignite their fading playoff ambitions meet as Zalgiris (8-15) welcomes Efes (9-14). The Turkish team won November’s meeting 86-82 with the help of 20 points and 7 rebounds from [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), whose recent return to fitness provides a big boost to Erden Can’s roster. Zalgiris was paced in that contest by 20 points from usual suspect [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), and his ability to control [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/)’s scoring power will be just as important as his own scoring exploits after netting at least 21 points in four of the last five games. In the paint, [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/) is becoming more influential under new coach Andrea Trinchieri and will look to win his battle with Efes big men [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) and [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/).

[AS Monaco vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/213/)

In an all-Obradovic coaching battle, Monaco (13-10) will look to maintain its hot streak with a visit from direct rival Partizan (12-11). Monaco, which has won two straight, needs a victory of 5 points or more to claim the head-to-head advantage after Partizan took their first meeting 89-85. That game featured 25 points from [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and 7 assists from [P.J. Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/), who underlined his growing role in Partizan’s backcourt by netting 23 points on 10-of-12 field goal shooting in last week’s win over Zalgiris. Monaco’s narrow win at Efes last week proved there’s more to the backcourt than just league-leading scorer [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), as [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) (16 points) and [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/) (14) both stepped up.

Partizan’s prolific offense ranks second in the league with 87.5 ppg, and Zeljko Obradovic’s men long for the same explosiveness versus a Roca team with eyes on a third straight win and armed with the talismanic Mike James, who leads the rankings in scoring (18.8 ppg) and ranks third in PIR.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade-AS Monaco | Round 12 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/215/)

After taking an outstanding win over Barcelona last week, inconsistent Milan (10-13) will look to build more momentum against a Panathinaikos (14-9) team which has won four in a row in Athens. The Greens grabbed a road win, 68-76, when the teams met a month ago, paced by 17 points from [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who has averaged 17.3 points in the last four games. Milan's triumph over Barca last week was led by 23 points from the irrepressible [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), while recent signing [Rodney McGruder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodney-mcgruder/012800/) also made a solid contribution with 11 points in just his second game for the team, and he'll look to continue that form to add greater depth to a backcourt which has often misfired this season.

[FC Barcelona vs. Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/214/)

A big battle for second place will be held between the two teams currently tied for that position, Barcelona (15-8) and Virtus (15-8). Both are looking to bounce back from road losses after Barca was beaten in Milan while Virtus was downed by Fenerbahce. The Italian team took the win, 80-75, when they met in Round 12 as [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/) stepped up late with 24 points. Virtus also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds that day, with 4 from [Jordan Mickey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-mickey/008847/), so the hosts will look for [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who continued his superb season with 28 points in Milan last week, and [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/) to protect their backboard more effectively. [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolas-laprovittola/006435/) will be desperate to bounce back after scoring 0 points in Milan, and he faces a shootout with Virtus’s long-range specialist [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/).

FC Bayern Munich v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)