ALBA (4-18) will look to move away from the foot of the standings with a visit from unpredictable Zvezda (9-13). 

Preview: ALBA Berlin vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/199/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-ber-red/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-ber-red/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-ber-red/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

[Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) led the Serbian team to victory when the teams met in December by scoring 20 points on 4-of-7 three-point shooting. Perimeter defense has consistently been a problem for an ALBA team that has allowed opponents to convert 39.9% of three-point shots, which is next-to-worst in the competition. The German team also concedes a competition-high 20 assists per night. However, Zvezda could be without Nedovic and playmaker [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) (5.7 assists per game) and thus will need [Yago Dos Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yago-dos-santos/012044/) and newcomer [Javonte Smart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/javonte-smart/012801/) to rise to the occasion. ALBA has lost four straight at home, most recently a heavy German derby defeat to Bayern last week.

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

Spagnolo and Dos Santos, two young guards on the rise, go against each other 

Zvezda hope home comforts can provide respite from two narrow road losses as it hosts stuttering ALBA, which are battling to escape the basement of the standings. The visitors may need to provide support for Johannes Thiemann in controlling the physical play of Joel Bolomboy and Luka Mitrovic.

Last Game: 2023-24, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. ALBA Berlin - Round 14

ALBA takes on Zvezda in the German capital

ALBA Berlin v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-01-25T19:00:00.000Z)

In another meeting of direct rivals, hot and cold Maccabi (12-10) will look to cut the distance on visiting Panathinaikos (14-8).

Preview: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2023/202/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-tel-pan/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-tel-pan/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-tel-pan/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

The Greens are on a great run of form with eight wins out of the last nine, but Maccabi enjoyed an 81-86 triumph in Round 4 in Athens thanks to 21 points from [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) and 12 assists from [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), who was absent from last week’s heavy defeat at Olympiacos. That was a third loss in four games for Maccabi, allowing at least 88 points in each of those defeats. Panathinaikos will hope that [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) continues his hot streak after scoring 21 points in both of his last two games.

[Maccabi Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/statistics/tel/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Baldwin takes on Nunn in high-energy matchup at guard 

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ground out a hard-fought overtime road win over Panathinaikos Athens, 81-86, at OAKA on Friday night. 

Last Game: 2023-24, Panathinaikos Athens vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv - Round 4

Panathinaikos visits Maccabi in key playoff battle

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-01-25T19:05:00.000Z)

Bayern (9-13) is aiming to climb closer to the all-important top 10 with a visit from rock-bottom ASVEL (4-18).

Preview: FC Bayern Munich vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-bayern-munich-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/200/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-mun-asv/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-mun-asv/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-mun-asv/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

The hosts boosted their confidence with a comfortable German derby victory over ALBA last week, with [Danko Brankovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/danko-brankovic/007639/) enjoying a breakout game of 14 points and 9 rebounds to further add to Pablo Laso’s big man options. The first meeting between the teams was a 100-101 double-overtime thriller, taken by Bayern as [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/) grabbed a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-scott/012729/) paced ASVEL with 21 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting and he will look to recover his usual scoring threat after reaching double-digits in only one of the last four games.

[Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/statistics/mun/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Booker goes against Lauvergne in a matchup of really skilled centers.

In the first EuroLeague game at the LDLC Arena, ASVEL seek to maximise an advantage and secure a first home win of the campaign at the expense of a stuttering Bayern roster that have lost their last four outings on the road. Who can bring an end to their supposed misfortune here?

Last Game: 2023-24, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. FC Bayern Munich - Round 10

Playoff hopeful Bayern welcomes surging ASVEL

FC Bayern Munich v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-01-25T19:30:00.000Z)

A rematch of last season’s championship game will see Real (19-3) look to bounce back from last week’s heavy defeat at Monaco as it hosts dangerous Olympiacos (12-10), which got back into the groove by easily downing Maccabi. 

Preview: Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos Piraeus

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/203/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-mad-oly/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-mad-oly/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-pre-quotes-mad-oly/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

[Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) was the hero with an astonishing 20-point, 20-rebound double-double and will now take on Real's [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/), among others. In the backcourt, [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) will try to slow down the impact of the competition’s assists leader [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (6.8 assists per game), while [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/), who also netted 20 points in last week’s win, will enjoy a long-range shooting tussle with [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/).

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

Yabusele against Peters: two very different power forwards face to face. 

In a rematch of 22/23's remarkable championship game, Olympiacos and Los Blancos bid to restore winning ways after Real succumbed to its first defeat of the season in an overtime thriller against Fenerbahce, while the Reds saw its three-game winning streak snapped via a setback at Monaco.

Last Game: 2023-24, Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Real Madrid - Round 12

Real hosts Olympiacos in Championship game rematch

Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-01-25T19:45:00.000Z)

Resurgent Efes (9-13) is aiming to make it three straight wins as it welcomes a Monaco team (12-10) that also has confidence high after destroying Real last week.

Preview: Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. AS Monaco

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-as-monaco/E2023/204/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-ist-mco/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-ist-mco/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-ist-mco/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Two iconic guards will surely have a big say in the outcome, as Efes star [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (18 points per game, third in the league) looks to out-shoot visiting motor [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who leads the league with 19.3 points per night. Larkin was the key factor by scoring 25 points when Efes won at Monaco in November, 82-89, while [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) showed off his scoring potential with 21 points – and he heads into this game in great form after also netting 21 in last week’s destruction of Barcelona.

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

Larkin, James go against each other in top-class scoring matchup. 

Red-hot Monaco aim for a sixth straight win against an Efes team hoping a victory over Zalgiris proves to be the start of a renaissance. There are stars galore in the backcourt as Mike James and Elie Okobo go up against Shane Larkin and Darius Thompson, but whose talents will come to the fore here?

Last Game: 2023-24, AS Monaco vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul - Round 8

Efes tests good moment against tough Monaco

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v AS Monaco (2024-01-26T17:30:00.000Z)

An all-Spanish League affair will see Baskonia (12-10) attempt to protect its position in the top eight against direct rival Valencia (11-11). 

Preview: Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Valencia Basket

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-valencia-basket/E2023/207/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-bas-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-bas-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-bas-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Baskonia is on a two-game winning streak, most recently taking a thrilling road win at Zvezda behind 32 points from [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/). Baskonia’s stars shined to grab a big 84-98 victory at Valencia in December with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) recording a double-double of 10 points and 11 assists, [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) powering 19 points and Howard blasting 24 with 6 three-pointers. [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/) had 15 points and 6 assists as Valencia overcame Milan last week, also helped by [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/) with 14 points and 7 boards, and they will need another big night to take a key road win on Friday.

[Baskonia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/statistics/bas/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Moneke faces Davies in elite big men matchup

Bragging rights are at stake as Valencia attempt to end a four–game losing slump with a Spanish derby against Baskonia, which is also eager to return to winning ways after suffering a late loss to Monaco. This game has plenty of significance as it will break a tie between two teams on the playoff fringes.

Last Game: 2023-24, Valencia Basket vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz - Round 11

Valencia visits Baskonia in all-Spanish showdown

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Valencia Basket (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Faltering Partizan (11-11) will aim to protect its home court against a Zalgiris team (8-14) that showed its potential by thrashing Fenerbahce last week. 

Preview: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Zalgiris Kaunas

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/206/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-par-zal/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-par-zal/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/aleksa-avramovic-partizan-i-hope-we-show-our-value/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Head coach Zeljko Obradovic’s team has lost three of the last four, but all those losses were on the road and Partizan boasts an 8-2 record at home. The Serbian team also took a road triumph, 85-93, in Kaunas last month, with backcourt dynamo [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/) delivering a typical all-around performance with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Zalgiris lost that game despite a stellar 33 points from [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), who had 21 points and 7 assists in last week’s win over Fenerbahce and will play a key role again this week.

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

LeDay faces Smits in a key matchup at power forward

Lacking in offensive fluency, Zalgiris ranks 17th in assists with just 15.2 ppg, a figure that won't be helped by the loss of point guard Lukas Lekavicius to injury. Meanwhile, Partizan have no issues of that nature, ranking second in scoring with 87.2 ppg and leading the league in two-point conversion rate.

Last Game: 2023-24, Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 14

Partizan tests home strength against difficult Zalgiris 

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Two teams aiming to bounce back from bad losses go head to head as Milan (9-13) tests Barcelona’s (15-7) fragile record on the road.

Preview: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. FC Barcelona

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fc-barcelona/E2023/205/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-mil-bar/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-mil-bar/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-mil-bar/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Milan became the only visiting team to win at Palau Blaugrana in December, with 21 points from [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) inspiring an 86-90 triumph. Barca has lost six of its last eight road games, most recently getting pumped 98-74 at Efes last week despite 18 points from [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/). Inconsistent Milan is also coming off a damaging loss, suffering a late collapse to lose 84-72 at Valencia. That game featured the debut of new signing [Rodney McGruder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodney-mcgruder/012800/) and the veteran guard will look to impose himself on [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) on Friday.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nicolo Melli vs. Jabari Parker: a big battle at power forward

The Blaugrana wish to maintain its grip on second and a 100% home record when they take on stuttering Milan, who've lost three on the bounce and are set to be without injured former Barca star Nikola Mirotic, placing pressure on Johannes Voigtmann and Nicolo Melli to reproduce his overall repertoire.

Last Game: 2023-24, FC Barcelona vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan - Round 14

Playoff-chasing Milan welcomes hungry Barca

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v FC Barcelona (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna has confirmed that Daniel Hackett has signed a contract extension at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Daniel Hackett pens new deal at Virtus Bologna until 2026

Virtus Segafredo Bologna has secured the services of [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) for another two seasons, with the guard penning a contract extension until the end of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday.

Hackett (1.96 meters, 36 years old) is having a wonderful season as the lead ball handler for a resurgent Virtus side, averaging 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steal and a 12.2 PIR.

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Following the departure of Milos Teodosic, first-year head coach Luca Banchi decided to place the keys to the offense in the hands of Hackett. That extra responsibility has paid dividends, too, as Virtus is currently sat third in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings with a 15-7 record.

### A EuroLeague veteran

Hackett is in his third season at Virtus, having joined in the latter stages of the 2021-22 campaign, but he’s in his 13th go-around in the EuroLeague. He helped Virtus become the 2021-22 BKT EuroCup champion after playing nine games for the Italian club, while he also won the EuroLeague back in the 2018-19 season while playing for CSKA Moscow.

The best plays of Virtus Segafredo Bologna guard Daniel Hackett through the first 22 rounds of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Hackett's top plays this season

In total, Hackett has played 296 games in the EuroLeague and has career averages of 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a 9.7 PIR. He made his EuroLeague debut for Montepaschi Siena in the 2012-13 campaign and played the first part of the 2013-14 season there, before joining EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, where he played until 2015. Then came a two-year stint at Olympiacos Piraeus between 2015 and 2017, followed by a year at Brose Bamberg in 2017-18, four years at CSKA and now two years at Virtus.

The Hackett story at Virtus is now set to continue for another two years, which is great news for the club’s fans.

More Virtus News

Virtus Segafredo Bologna guard Daniel Hackett celebrates after his team's win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in Round 17 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season.