Saski Baskonia beat Olympiacos B.C. 80-69 at Buesa Arena in Round 21 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Saski Baskonia rides defense to beat Olympiacos B.C., 80-69

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Markus Howard of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz shoots over Giannoulis Larentzakis of Olympiacos Piraeus in Round 21 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

The Spanish side took control of the game in the second half and never looked back.

Baskonia rides defense to beat Olympiacos, 80-69

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-01-12T19:30:00.000Z)

Round 21 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season has come to a close.

Game Center: Four home winners from five to close Round 21

### Friday, January 12

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul 99-75 Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-anadolu-efes-sk-vs-virtus-bologna/)

Efes ended its seven-game losing streak in the EuroLeague by downing Virtus 99-75 at home on Friday. Efes improved to 8-13 in the standings, while Virtus dropped to 14-7. Darius Thompson led the winners with 26 points. Elijah Bryant added 21, Shane Larkin had 11 while Tyrique Jones got a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double for Efes. Iffe Lundberg paced Virtus with 14 points. Jordan Mickey added 12 while Marco Belinelli had 10 for the guests.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Virtus Segafredo Bologna karşısında galibiz! 👊<br>Anadolu Efes 99 - 75 Virtus Segafredo Bologna | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Together?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Together</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/87JYHnQ1Ni">pic.twitter.com/87JYHnQ1Ni</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1745889226208518376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 88-79 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-kk-partizan-vs-maccabi-tel-aviv-bc/)

Partizan produced its biggest-ever comeback in a EuroLeague game to beat visiting Maccabi 88-79 after wiping out a 24-point deficit in a fervent atmosphere at Stark Arena. Partizan, which had lost four of its previous five games, improved to 11-10 while Maccabi dropped to 12-9 after PJ Dozier paced the home team with 23 points and 7 rebounds. James Nunnally posted 20 points before he was ejected for two technical fouls early in the fourth quarter, with Bruno Caboclo also instrumental as he racked up 11 points, 4 rebounds and as many blocks before picking up his fifth foul with 4:05 to go in the fourth. At the other end, Wade Baldwin netted 19 points for Maccabi and Roman Sarkin added 14 for the visitors.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">PO BE DAAAA!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/nPMZTgoVVS">pic.twitter.com/nPMZTgoVVS</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1745924730622796197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 80-69 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-saski-baskonia-vs-olympiacos-bc/)

Baskonia got back to winning ways and back to protecting its home court with an 80-69 win over Olympiacos. Baskonia improved to 11-10 on the season and now has the same record as Olympiacos, which suffered its second consecutive loss. Markus Howard led the way with 21 points on 5-for-9 three-point shooting. Chima Moneke had 13 points and 7 rebounds, Dani Diez netted 11 and Tadas Sedekerskis scored 10 in the victory. Isaiah Canaan had 19 points on 5-for-9 three-point shooting for Olympiacos. Filip Petrusev had 14, Nikola Milutinov collected 12 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Nigel Williams-Goss also scored 12.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">GOAZEEEEN! 💪💪<br><br>¡Qué mejor que celebrar el partido número 3⃣0⃣0⃣ en Buesa que con una victoria! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://t.co/iwYUCSfsMe">pic.twitter.com/iwYUCSfsMe</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1745918472641556714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[FC Barcelona 91-73 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-barca-basket-vs-zalgiris-kaunas/)

Barcelona swept the double-round week and extended its winning streak to four games with an 89-73 victory at home over Zalgiris. Dario Brizuela shattered his previous career best of 9 points with 24 points and Jabari Parker scored 18 points in helping Barcelona move to 15-6 and 10-1 at home. Friday night's victory gave Barcelona sole possession of second place in the standings. Zalgiris fell to 7-14 despite Edmond Sumner scoring 15 points. The guests shot just 41.2% on two-pointers and 32.1% on three-pointers in the game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">FINAAAAAL! 𝟓 𝐃𝐄 𝟓! 👊 <a href="https://t.co/pt2K3ie8Ll">pic.twitter.com/pt2K3ie8Ll</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1745922899335164150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 63-88 ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-alba-berlin/E2023/186/)

ALBA registered its first road win in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague campaign by thrashing ASVEL 63-88 at the Astroballe in Round 21 on Friday. Both teams now have a 4-17 regular-season record. Sterling Brown and Yanni Wetzell led the winners with 13 points apiece. Gabriele Procida and Johannes Thiemann each added 12, Justin Bean had 10 while Khalifa Koumadje pulled down 10 rebounds for ALBA. Paris Lee and Charles Kahudi led ASVEL with 12 points apiece.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">🔥🤩 WE GOT THAT WIN 🔥🤩<br><br>Dank einer starken zweiten Halbzeit können wir uns auswärts bei <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LDLCASVEL</a> deutlich absetzen und holen uns unseren ersten <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> -Auswärtssieg. 🎉<br><br>📸 Cyril Lestage <a href="https://t.co/XHT5rRmHF4">pic.twitter.com/XHT5rRmHF4</a></p>&mdash; ALBA BERLIN (@albaberlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/albaberlin/status/1745927074089414924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Thursday, January 11

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 98-91 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-fenerbahce-beko-vs-fc-bayern-basketball/)

Fenerbahce survived a thrilling battle with Bayern as it grabbed a 98-91 win in overtime to improve to 13-8. In a game that saw 25 lead changes, Scottie Wilbekin poured in 30 points and Dyshawn Pierre scored 10 of his 15 points in overtime for a career-high PIR of 29. Tyler Dorsey chipped in 13 points and Johnathan Motley added 12 points to help Fenerbahce win its seventh game in the last eight since Saras Jasikevicius has taken over as head coach. Fenerbahce also improved to 10-1 at home.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Çift maç haftasını çift galibiyetle tamamlıyoruz! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Fenerbahçe Beko 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBBasketball</a>: 98-91<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Wilbekin 30, Pierre 15, Dorsey 13, Motley 12, Guduric 8, Calathes 6, Sestina 5, Biberovic 5, Sertaç 2, Papagiannis 2.… <a href="https://t.co/ZVnk2FSjo3">pic.twitter.com/ZVnk2FSjo3</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1745537584044847229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 88-63 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-panathinaikos-bc-vs-as-monaco-basket/)

Panathinaikos has ended the double-round week with a second home win by beating Monaco 88-63 at OAKA in Round 21. PAO improved to 13-8, while Monaco dropped to 11-10. Mathias Lessort paired his game-high 23 points with 9 rebounds for a PIR of 42. Kendrick Nunn scored 21 points, Dinos Mitoglou had 12 and Juancho Hernangomez added 10. Donatas Motiejunas paced the guests with 13 points, while Matthew Strazel and Mike James netted 11 each.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final score ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASMonaco_Basket</a> 88-63<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://t.co/fhGX4JPUXs">pic.twitter.com/fhGX4JPUXs</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1745553087132025338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 62-76 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-olimpia-milano-vs-kk-crvena-zvezda/)

Crvena Zvezda kept alive its hopes of reaching the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs, as the Serbian team improved its regular-season record to 9-12 after an impressive 62-76 win at Milan. Rokas Giedraitis paced the visitors with a game-high 22 points and 6 rebounds in a physical contest, while center Joel Bolomboy racked up 14 points and 6 rebounds. Milos Teodosic chipped in with 9 points and 5 assists for Zvezda, which dominated the boards as it collected 37 rebounds to Milan's 31. At the other end, Giordano Bortolani scored 14 points and Alex Poythress added 12 for a misfiring Milan, whose shorthanded roster made only 6-of-22 shots from downtown and committed 15 turnovers, while managing only 14 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WIN WIN WIN 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sportmts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sportmts</a> <a href="https://t.co/xLZlYTc8fW">pic.twitter.com/xLZlYTc8fW</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1745561546237923537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Real Madrid 96-86 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-real-madrid-baloncesto-vs-valencia-basket/)

Real Madrid recovered from an early double-digit deficit to maintain its 100% home record with another overtime thriller, eventually prevailing 96-86 over Valencia. The visiting team has now lost three close games in a row and dropped to 10-11, while Real stays clear in first place at 19-2. A fast start from Valencia established a 16-28 lead early in the second quarter, but Real gradually came back and led until Jared Harper forced overtime with a three-pointer at the final buzzer. The host dominated the extra period to take the victory.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🙌 ¡Triunfo en la prórroga frente al <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> para sumar el 19º en la <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Euroleague</a>! 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicajaBanco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UnicajaBanco</a> <a href="https://t.co/iqqxIvmN9S">pic.twitter.com/iqqxIvmN9S</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1745571760647626767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another round of fixtures in the most competitive basketball league in the world is officially in the books.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-01-12T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-12T19:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v ALBA Berlin (2024-01-12T20:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-01-12T17:30:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Valencia Basket (2024-01-11T19:45:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-01-11T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v AS Monaco (2024-01-11T19:15:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v FC Bayern Munich (2024-01-11T17:45:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes S.K. ended its seven-game losing run in the EuroLeague by beating Virtus Bologna 99-75 in Round 21.

Anadolu Efes beats Virtus Bologna, 99-75, to return to winning ways

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Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul gets away from Alessandro Pajola of Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Round 21 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

The Turkish side managed to end its seven-game losing run by coming out on top against the in-form Italian outfit.

Efes beats Virtus, 99-75, to return to winning ways

Anadolu Efes Istanbul stopped a seven-game losing streak by thrashing Virtus Segafredo Bologna 99-75 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Its outstanding hustle before the break made the difference in the game. 


Telling numbers: Efes's outstanding first half

Anadolu Efes Istanbul stopped a seven-game losing streak by thrashing Virtus Segafredo Bologna [99-75](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/185/#boxscore) at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Its outstanding hustle before the break made the difference for Efes in the victory.

Efes simply wanted it more than Virtus in the first half, when it built a 50-29 lead which pretty much was the key to the game. Efes already led 26-15 at the end of the first quarter which, if you look back at what happened this season, was already a pretty good sign. [Efes is 5-0 this season when leading after the first quarter, and 1-10 when it trails after 10 minutes.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/standings/?season=2023-24&type=Ahead%20behind&phase=REGULAR%20SEASON)

Everything had to do with Efes's outstanding hustle. The hosts out-rebounded Virtus 19-13 in the first half, and did not allow their opponents even a single offensive rebound. Efes also grabbed 8 offensive boards against Virtus's 13 defensive boards, so 100% of the rebounds available under its own rim and 38.1% of under Virtus's.

There was more. Efes finished the first half with 8 steals and just 1 turnover. On the other hand, Virtus had 0 steals and as many as 12 turnovers, which is very rare in a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game.

Darius Thompson finished the game with 26 points and Elijah Bryant added 21 off the bench. Both teams combined for a PIR of 58 to lead Anadolu Efes Istanbul past Virtus Segafredo Bologna.

Thompson, Bryant led Efes to much-needed win

Efes found several go-to guys during the first half.[ Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) had 10 first-quarter points, then [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) scored 8 points in the first 7 minutes of the second quarter. Thompson finished the game with 26 points and Bryant added 21 off the bench. Both players combined for a PIR of 58.

Virtus finished with 18 turnovers, one shy of its worst mark this season. Efes ended up out-rebounding Virtus by 33-28 and its 12 steals tied for ninth-highest total in the EuroLeague this season. Efes previously had 16 steals in a 100-94 home victory in Round 10 against Partizan Mozzart Bet, which is the most this season by any team, tied with Virtus, which had just 6 on Friday. Thompson had 5 steals himself, which matched the most by any player in the EuroLeague this season.

So you see, it was all about the hustle as Efes dominated almost from start to finish and returned to winning ways in style.

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With a couple of players stepping up early, the former champs ended the double-round week by putting their losing streak in the rear-view mirror.

Thompson, Bryant shined during Efes's outstanding first half

Nigel Hayes-Davis is expected to miss Fenerbahçe Beko's next two games with a groin injury.

Nigel Hayes-Davis out for Fenerbahçe Beko with groin injury

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has confirmed that [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) suffered a groin injury during the team’s [Round 20 victory against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-fenerbahce-beko-vs-kk-partizan/), which saw him miss the club’s [Round 21 triumph over FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-fenerbahce-beko-vs-fc-bayern-basketball/) on Thursday.

Hayes-Davis, who is averaging 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season, had played and started in each of Fenerbahce’s first 20 games of the campaign, before being unavailable in Round 21. It is believed that he will be out for at least two more games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Nigel Hayes-Davis’in sağlık durumu hakkında bilgilendirme<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/UhP33jaxOc">https://t.co/UhP33jaxOc</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wzzvz43bhq">pic.twitter.com/Wzzvz43bhq</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1745712991650128004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Our player Nigel Hayes-Davis suffered a groin injury during the game against Partizan on Tuesday, January 9,” Fenerbahce announced in a statement. “Following the medical examinations of our player at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital, a first stage adductor muscle injury was detected and his treatment has started.”

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Nigel Hayes-Davis in action for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

He missed his team’s Round 21 win and is set to miss at least two further games.

Nigel Hayes-Davis out for Fenerbahce with groin injury

KK Crvena zvezda has confirmed that Nemanja Nedovic will be sidelined for four weeks with an oblique muscle injury.

Nemanja Nedovic to miss four weeks with oblique muscle injury

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade will be without the services of [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) for the next four weeks after he suffered an oblique muscle injury during the team’s [Round 21 win at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-olimpia-milano-vs-kk-crvena-zvezda/) on Thursday night.

Nedovic, who is averaging 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists so far this season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, had 8 points, 1 rebounds and 2 steals in an excellent start against Milan. However, after just 7:41 minutes on the court, he suffered this injury.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet obaveštava javnost da je prvotimac Nemanja Nedović doživeo parcijalnu rupturu kosog mišića trbušnog zida zbog koje će naš igrač odsustvovati 4 nedelje sa parketa.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a><a href="https://t.co/yKuPhOFQCt">https://t.co/yKuPhOFQCt</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1745791543129026618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade informs the public that first-team player Nemanja Nedovic has suffered a partial rupture of the oblique muscle of his abdominal wall, which will keep the player off the floor for four weeks,” the club confirmed in a statement.

More Crvena Zvezda News

Nemanja Nedovic in action for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

It occurred during Crvena Zvezda's win at Milan in Round 21.

Across the board, digital and TV content is seen by billions

The EuroLeague continues to generate more interest than ever

In its 24th season, the upwards trajectory of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague shows no sign of slowing down. In all areas, there has been increased growth as more and more fans continue to engage with the competition and follow the most competitive basketball league in the world.

### Social media leads the way

On social media is where most fans – both new and existing – have been able to see the latest developments in the EuroLeague, whether it is signings in the offseason, the latest plays during games and, of course, the reaction that follows. Across all the EuroLeague's social media platforms, there has largely been triple-digit growth compared to last season. As of December 2023, EuroLeague SM platforms recorded aggregated growth rates of 93% in engagement, 76% in reach, 92% in impressions and 110% in views when compared to that same period in the prior season. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/euroleague/) and [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@euroleague) lead the way in new followers.

The EuroLeague has particularly thrived on Instagram, with a 96% rise in impressions, reach, views and engagement, while it is also predicted that the league's account will surpass the barrier of one million followers during the 2023-24 season. By bringing fans ever closer to the action with on-site extensive coverage for the biggest games in the competition, the 129% increase in views – to 161 million – is a result of providing a more immersive experience that resonates with younger audiences.

Two posts garnered a record-number level of attention, too, as there were 1.3 million likes and 22 million views for [Real Madrid's now-famous play that ended in a Sergio Rodriguez-to-Vincent Poirier alley-oop dunk](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0NDq8YtUkt/), while the most-viewed video in EuroLeague history was [Chima Moneke's decision to miss a free throw and ice the game](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0m5VgHM6V_/), which resulted in 34 million views. The passion shown by the EuroLeague fans in the stands has also repeatedly made the news in outlets around the world.

There have also been incredible numbers on [X, formerly known as Twitter](https://twitter.com/euroleague). The total number of impressions is already at 255 million, which is already over the amount of the entire 2022-23 campaign's 231 million. As such, there has been a 110% jump when comparing the two sets of numbers.

What's more, the number of views accumulated on X so far this season has also doubled when compared to the previous campaign, as there has been a remarkable 131% increase in this department. This is further evidence of how interest in the EuroLeague has gone to another level entirely this season.

On TikTok, there has been a similar jump in terms of impressions, rising 120% to 39 million while [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheEuroLeague) has experienced a solid 40% growth to 103 million impressions. WhatsApp Channels, a new service that was launched this season, reached 400.000 users in just 3 months. Once again, fans are finding EuroLeague basketball on their feeds across all the main social media platforms.  

### EuroLeague TV views multiply 225%

Another major way in which fans are able to follow the league is through [EuroLeague TV](https://tv.euroleague.net/), which has seen a 45% rise in overall subscriptions year-on-year, a 225% increase in total views year-on-year for the season so far and a 114% jump in the total minutes viewed year-on-year to this point in the 2023-24 campaign.

In addition, the introduction of a single sign-in has also provided EuroLeague ID users with the chance to watch free content on EuroLeague TV, which has introduced a number of new innovations for fans to enjoy.

One new feature that has been introduced is a rolling live channel, ELTV 24/7, which is available for all users all day long, including those who do not have a subscription. Then there is The Players' View, which provides an alternative telecast with current and former players' perspective during live games and gives fans the ability to become part of the stream by responding to polls, making it possible for viewers to "like" certain comments, and also putting their questions to the hosts. Jake Cohen, currently on Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv’s roster, and Michael Roll, with a long career across multiple EuroLeague teams, are the usual hosts of the show, often joined by other guests.

### Video reaching more viewers than ever

The numbers on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/euroleague) also show yet more interest in the EuroLeague, as the total views so far this season amount to 15.1 million, up 19%. In terms of total watch time, there has been a 9% jump to 558 thousand hours, while the most pleasing increase has been the 24% rise in channel subscriptions to 446,000 total subscribers.

This overall growth is in line with the live TV numbers posted last season, as there was a 23% improvement in this area. There were 4.46 billion people who tuned in to watch EuroLeague games and content on TV or via digital platforms during the 2022-23 campaign, while the TV audience in total – across live, delayed and repeat, and news and highlights TV coverage – reached 1.15 billion.

### Triple-digit jumps in fantasy games, website

The EuroLeague’s fantasy games is another area which is thriving, having engaged 4.3M fans. Facebook mobile EuroLeague Pick & Play and EuroLeague Draft games have created a solid community of 4.2M participants. The fan-favorite [Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home) jumped to 170,000 total users for the 2023-24 season, a year-on-year increase of 132% while reaching a total number of teams of 275,000, a 147% rise year-on-year. This growth comes part of Euroleague Basketball's gamification strategy, which has also seen the introduction of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast to increase further interest in the game.

Meanwhile [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), the official competition website and nexus for game coverage, feature stories, opinion and more, has seen 170% jump in views this season even as the relatively new official app has 60% more users.

Across the board, digital and TV content is seen by billions  

The EuroLeague continues to generate more interest than ever 

Real Madrid center Walter Tavares set a new personal best in rebounds during his team's win against Valencia Basket in Round 21 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague season.

A new personal best for Walter Tavares on an exhausting night 

Real Madrid certainly didn’t have it easy when a determined Valencia Basket rolled into WiZink Center on Thursday night.

Going up against a determined opponent which knew every strength and flaw of the team it was facing, the reigning Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion was unable to play the free-flowing, offensive basketball it is famous for, as Chus Mateo’s men never looked comfortable nor fully in control.

### A difficult start for Tavares

And those struggles extended to key player [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), whose first quarter saw him commit 3 turnovers, miss 2 free throws, blow another shot underneath the basket that he would normally make, watch opposing center Brandon Davies score on him twice, and get whistled for a foul he didn’t believe existed. 

After all that, Tavares was recalled to the bench by Coach Mateo with 8 minutes played, by which time Valencia held an 11-19 lead. At that point, it looked like being a long night for Tavares, especially in the knowledge that his big man partner in crime, Vincent Poirier, was unavailable through injury.

But great players on great teams do not let themselves get derailed by the small matter of a tough start, and it didn’t take long for Tavares to return to the action and play a major part in [Real’s eventual 96-86 overtime victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-real-madrid-baloncesto-vs-valencia-basket/).

In an intriguing all-Spanish affair, Valencia aim to protect its vulnerable position in the all-important top 10 and recover from back-to-back losses against a relentless Real outfit that remain runaway-leaders atop of the standings and appearing well-prepared to defend their crown in successive seasons.

Real Madrid-Valencia Basket | Round 21 Highlights | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

### Making a key impact

He came back into the game midway through the second quarter and immediately set about doing what he does best: patrolling the paint at both ends of the floor to grab rebounds, deny shots, score baskets and draw fouls.

By the end of the first half Tavares had taken his personal tally to 10 points and 7 rebounds, and he continued to deliver whenever his team needed him – which was pretty much all the time as he compensated for the absence of Poirier by spending nearly the whole 45 minutes on the floor.

By the end of the overtime victory, Tavares's steady contributions saw him play more than 38 minutes to amass 18 points, a new personal-best and club-record 19 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 fouls drawn and, of course, 2 blocked shots for a PIR of 32.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🦍 <a href="https://twitter.com/waltertavares22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@waltertavares22</a> <br>🔝 MVP <a href="https://twitter.com/autoheroespana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@autoheroespana</a> del partido vs <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> de <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> disputado en el WiZink Center. <a href="https://t.co/HNGsd0EI5B">pic.twitter.com/HNGsd0EI5B</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1745583572616990938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

When the action eventually concluded, Tavares was understandably so tired he could barely speak as he stood – just about – in front of the EuroLeague TV cameras. But he did manage to admit he would’ve liked Poirier to be available on Thursday night: “I missed my man Vince! He is injured but I hope he can get healthy quick. I missed him a lot today.”

The focus of the players to withstand overtime had been further tested by a delay of more than 15 minutes before the start of the second half due to technical problems with the clock, making a long night even longer.

It was not, however, as long as Real’s previous home game against Anadolu Efes Istanbul last week, which set an all-time EuroLeague record by going to quadruple overtime. And Tavares believes that unique experience helped his team overcome Valencia on Thursday, saying: “It helped up focus and try to start the next game. 

“We were tired, but we were focused and we got it done.”

And nobody got it done more than Tavares.

More Real Madrid News

Walter Tavares of Real Madrid looks to score over Boubacar Toure of Valencia Basket in Round 21 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

The Real Madrid center set a club record on a night in which had an increased workload due to the absence of fellow big man Vincent Poirier.

Sergio Llull, the new all-time record appearance holder for Real Madrid Baloncesto, was honored before the Round 21 game against Valencia Basket and then went on to impress en route to a win.

Sergio Llull shined for Real Madrid Baloncesto on his special night 

After being honored by Real Madrid for breaking the club’s all-time appearance record, [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/) showed that he still has plenty to offer by playing a full part in [his team’s 96-86 overtime victory against Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-real-madrid-baloncesto-vs-valencia-basket/) in the Spanish capital on Thursday.

Tuesday’s game against FC Bayern Munich saw Llull play game number 1,047 for *Los Blancos*, moving clear of retired big man Felipe Reyes – who was on hand to present Llull with a special commemorative jersey a few minutes before tipoff.

Sergio Llull is honored after being Real Madrid's all-time record appearance holder against FC Bayern Munich a couple of days ago, with a ceremony taking place before the team's Round 21 clash against Valencia Basket in Round 21 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Sergio Llull is honored pre-game vs. Valencia

### Llull is like a fine wine

Llull, of course, demonstrated that he is still the man for the big moment by draining the title-winning shot in last season’s Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship Game against Olympiacos Piraeus, and his performance against Valencia left no doubt that – even aged 36 – he remains a key member of coach Chus Mateo’s puzzle.

The star guard netted 16 points, making 4-of-8 from three-point range and 2 of his 4 attempts from inside the arc, in addition to dishing 2 assists, grabbing 2 rebounds and making 2 steals in nearly 27 minutes on the floor.

Importantly, that included Real’s opening two baskets in overtime to set his team definitively on their way to victory, and the Real fans showed their appreciation by loudly chanting his name as the game’s final few seconds eventually ticked away.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🏹 Nuestro capitán. Nuestro arquero 🎯 <a href="https://t.co/YQxQeMxl24">pic.twitter.com/YQxQeMxl24</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1745577456461840855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### A tough stretch for Real Madrid

Llull happily acknowledged the Real faithful and later admitted it was a tough task to come through another overtime thriller in the wake of last week’s quadruple-overtime record breaker against Efes.

“It’s hard to play more than 40 minutes \[again\] but at the end of the day we won, so we’re happy,” he said. “We did a good job in overtime; we started to play better defense and control the rebounds."

Real head coach Chus Mateo acknowledged that his team struggled to find rhythm throughout the contest, which comes at the end of a grueling schedule of four EuroLeague games — including five extra quarters — in the last eight days, joking: “We don’t know which city we’re waking up in when we play so many games!”

One thing is for sure, though: whichever city Coach Mateo and his players wake up in, Sergio Llull will be there and ready to play.

Sergio Llull of Real Madrid (right) poses alongside club legend Felipe Reyes (left), who he passed in the all-time appearance standings, before the team's Round 21 clash against Valencia Basket in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

The veteran Spaniard overtook Felipe Reyes to become Los Blancos' all-time record appearance holder.

Baskonia rides defense to beat Olympiacos, 80-69

Game Center: Four home winners from five to close Round 21

Efes beats Virtus, 99-75, to return to winning ways

Thompson, Bryant shined during Efes's outstanding first half

Nigel Hayes-Davis out for Fenerbahce with groin injury

Nemanja Nedovic to miss four weeks with oblique muscle injury

The EuroLeague continues to generate more interest than ever

A new personal best for Walter Tavares on an exhausting night

Sergio Llull shined for Real Madrid on his special night