EA7 Emporio Armani Milan shooting guard Billy Baron will be out of the team for 2-3 weeks, practicing without contact, due to an elbow injury.

Milan: Baron, out 2-3 weeks

Baron got injured during his team's Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. He got bumped on the right elbow, the same he was operated on and made him miss the start of the season. As such, Baron will be practicing without contact and his evolution will determine when he is cleared to play again. He averages 2.3 points and 3.0 assists in 3 EuroLeague games off the bench this season. Baron joins Milan's extended injury list that also features Maodo Lo, Giampaolo Ricci, Nikola Mirotic and Shavon Shields.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan shooting guard Billy Baron will be out of the team for 2-3 weeks, practicing without contact, due to an elbow injury.
 

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season: Bonzie Colson of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Chima Moneke of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Round 18 co-MVPs: Bonzie Colson, Maccabi and Chima Moneke, Baskonia

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season: [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Colson earned his first MVP honor in the EuroLeague by posting 27 points and a PIR of 34 – each the second-highest totals in his 57-game career – as Maccabi downed visiting AS Monaco 93-83 on Tuesday. Just as impressive was his shooting efficiency as Colson made 9-of-10 two-pointers, 2-of-3 triples and 3-of-4 free throws in 25 minutes. He added 5 rebounds – 3 on offense – 2 steals and 1 block while committing just 1 turnover and drawing 5 fouls.

Moneke was a tour de force as Baskonia rallied from 17 points down with 15 minutes left to beat Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 75-73 at home in a thriller. Moneke finished with 20 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds. He collected 15 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying triple within the final minute. He shot 4-for-5 on two-pointers, 2-for-3 on triples and 6-for-7 on free throws in 25 minutes.

A nearly mistake-free game that helped keep his team riding high and a monster effort in a memorable comeback produced respective co-MVPs in Round 18: Bonzie Colson of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Chima Moneke of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Bonzie Colson & Chima Moneke | RS Round 18 co-MVPs | 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

[Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of Monaco followed with a 32 PIR, based on his 27 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds despite his team's road loss to Maccabi. More fortunate was [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, whose career highs of 24 points and 31 PIR helped carry his team to a 76-85 road win at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

Five players tied for the fifth-best PIR of 28. Three of them won their games: [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) of Olympiacos Piraeus, who anchored a 79-74 home win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan; [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/), who led Valencia Basket past visiting Anadolu Efes Istanbul, 93-88; and [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who guided FC Barcelona to an 83-78 over archrival Real Madrid. [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-scott/012729/) of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) of Fenerbahce matched their 28 PIRs in losing efforts.

Colson earned his first MVP honor in the EuroLeague, and Moneke his third in only 33 games in the competition.

Round 18 brought a lot of great individual performances and players who stepped up big. These were the leaders in the main statistical categories.

Round 18 individual highs: Paris Lee, ASVEL, 10 assist

[Points](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=score)

Three players scored a round-high 27 points: [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of AS Monaco, [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) of FC Barcelona and [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. James remains the EuroLeague’s leading scorer this season with 20.2 points per game.

[Rebounds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=totalRebounds)

[Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) of FC Bayern Munich pulled down the most rebounds in Round 18, with 13 boards apiece. Baskonia’s [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) has been the best rebounder in the league this year with 8.1 rebounds per night.

[Assists](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=assistances)

[Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbane dished 10 assists against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the most in Round 18. Real Madrid playmaker [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) is the leading assists provider this season with 7.1 dimes per contest.

[Steals](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=steals)

[Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jerian-grant/011204/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) of Zalgiris Kaunas had 4 steals, more than any other player in Round 18. ASVEL’s Lee is leading the way in this statistic with 2.0 steals per game.

[Blocks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=blocksFavour)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul guard [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) had a round-high 4 blocks. [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) of Real Madrid is the season leader for blocks with 1.5 rejections per night.

[Double-doubles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=miscellaneous&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=accumulated&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=doubleDoubles)

Five players recorded a double-double in Round 18: Moneke (20 points, 13 rebounds), [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-scott/012729/) of ASVEL (24 points, 10 rebounds), [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/damien-inglis/003960/) at Valencia Basket (14 points, 10 rebounds), Ibaka (15 points, 13 rebounds) and [Tibor Pleiss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tibor-pleiss/lhk/) of Efes (11 points, 10 rebounds).

After starting his spell at Zalgiris Kaunas (6-12) with victory, head coach Andrea Trinchieri faces another passionate Italian bench boss, Gianmarco Pozzecco of rock-bottom LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2-16), which is still awaiting a first home win. 

 Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris: 'We focus on the next one' 

Zalgiris were the victims of ASVEL's first win of the season, with Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot scoring 19 points to inspire an 88-91 road victory in November. Keenan Evans led Zalgiris with 19 points on that occasion, and he will again play a key role in the quest for revenge after scoring in double digits in the last six game, including a team-high 13 to overcome ALBA earlier this week.

### Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris head coach

"We have to put the last game into our pocket, and we focus on the next one. At this point, I’m focusing on my team, on Zalgiris, instead of scouting the opponents, because first you start from the things you can control. There is a lot of things I have to correct and I would say polish, but on the other hand I want to keep the great energy and desire my players showed in last game. ASVEL has players who can really score and play individually with a lot of talent, like Joffrey Lauvergne and Timothe Luwavu-Cabarrot. I also have biggest basketball respect for David Lighty and Charles Kahudi, because they are elite team players. We are facing a team that beat us in the first game in Kaunas, so just looking at that scoreboard should be our biggest motivation."

### Kevarrius Hayes, Zalgiris player

"It feels good to finally get a win after a hard month. The new coach has been straightforward and passionate. He is very literal with you and makes sure he gets from you what is needed for the team. It is a double-week, you have to prepare your body in this quick turnaround. We are going to face ASVEL. So, I need to set my mind from the battle with Koumadje and Wetzell to going against Egbunu and Fall. Quick turnaround, but I have to be ready for that." 

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Andrea Trinchieri, Zalgiris: 'We focus on the next one'

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-04T19:00:00.000Z)

Second from bottom hosts second from top as struggling ALBA Berlin (3-15) welcomes red-hot Virtus Bologna (13-5) in Round 18 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Preview: ALBA Berlin vs. Virtus Bologna

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/167/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-ber-vir/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-ber-vir/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/luca-banchi-virtus-deliver-performance-to-make-our-supporters-proud/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

The Italian team extended its impressive run by edging out Bayern earlier this week, making it six wins out of its last seven games, with another stellar showing from MVP candidate [Tornike Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/). The Georgian powerhouse was also on fire when Virtus overcame ALBA, 87-76, in October, netting 27 points on 9-of-11 field goal shooting. The task of containing him will fall to [Johannes Thiemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/johannes-thiemann/003958/), who bounced back to form after a tough couple of games by scoring 17 points in Tuesday's narrow loss at Zalgiris.

[ALBA Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/statistics/ber/?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)

Johannes Thiemann vs. Tornike Shengelia: Both rank in the top seven in PIR this season.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna led from start to finish, mostly by double-digit leads, to secure a comfortable 87-76 victory and advance to 2-1 against the winless ALBA Berlin.

Last Game: 2023-24, Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. ALBA Berlin  - Round 3

Second from bottom hosts second from top as struggling ALBA Berlin (3-15) welcomes red-hot Virtus Segafredo Bologna (13-5).

ALBA looks to stop Virtus

ALBA Berlin v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-01-05T18:00:00.000Z)

In a meeting of direct rivals, Valencia Basket (10-8) will seek to follow Wednesday's win over Efes by completing a perfect double-round week when it hosts Panathinaikos B.C. (10-8), which lost at Baskonia in Round 18.

Preview: Valencia Basket vs. Panathinaikos B.C.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2023/171/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-val-pan/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-val-pan/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

[Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) combined 18 points with 7 rebounds to lead the Greens to a 90-73 win over Valencia in November, but he will meet plenty of resistance from [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/), who has averaged 16 points and 5.3 boards in the last three games. Panathinaikos blew a 9-point fourth quarter lead on Wednesday night, despite 25 points from in-form [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), so it will be determined to stay locked in for the full 40 minutes this time around.

[Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?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)

Brandon Davies vs. Mathias Lessort: A major battle in the paint awaits

 After earning his 200th victory in the competition by downing Virtus, Ergin Ataman leads the Greens against a Valencia side which has slipped down the standings after losing three in a row. Aleksander Balcerowski and Damien Inglis are reunited after winning the 22/23 EuroCup with Gran Canaria.

Last Game: 2023-24, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Valencia Basket  - Round 10

In a meeting of direct rivals, Valencia Basket (10-8) will seek to follow Wednesday's win over Efes by completing a perfect double-round week when it hosts Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (10-8), which is aiming to bounce back quickly from a last-gasp loss at Baskonia.

Improving Valencia hosts a motivated Panathinaikos 

Valencia Basket v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-01-05T19:30:00.000Z)

On the back of Wednesday's emotional victory over Real Madrid, Barça Basket (12-6) will seek to overcome another dangerous Spanish opponent with a visit from Saski Baskonia (10-8).

Preview: Barça Basket vs. Saski Baskonia

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2023/169/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-bar-bas/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-bar-bas/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

There should be a big battle in the paint between two players who excelled earlier this week: [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) netted 28 points in *El Clásico*, while [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) earned co-MVP honors with 20 points and 13 rebounds to help down Panathinaikos. Baskonia turned on the style to thrash Barca 94-71 in Round 8 behind 26 points from [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), who will be eager to return to form after making just 5 of his 19 field-goal attempts in the last two games.

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

Jan Vesely vs. Chima Moneke: Both are coming off big performances in Round 18 wins.

 Expect playoffs-like intensity as Baskonia welcomes Barcelona for a highly-anticipated Spanish derby. The hosts boast the league's top rebounder in Tadas Sedekerskis, but the battle for inside dominance will be fierce versus the visiting talents of newcomers Willy Hernangomez and Jabari Parker.

Last Game: 2023-24, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. FC Barcelona  - Round 8

On the back of Wednesday's emotional victory over Real Madrid, FC Barcelona (12-6) will seek to overcome another dangerous Spanish opponent with a visit from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (10-8).

Barcelona seeks revenge against Baskonia

FC Barcelona v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-01-05T19:30:00.000Z)

After tasting defeat earlier this week, two teams aiming to get closer to the playoff positions go head-to-head as Olimpia Milano (7-11) welcomes FC Bayern Basketball (8-10). 

Preview: Olimpia Milano vs. FC Bayern Basketball

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fc-bayern-munich/E2023/168/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-mil-mun/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-mil-mun/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/pablo-laso-bayern-this-task-will-be-very-tough/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

December's meeting was dominated by [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) as he netted 32 points, including 5 three-pointers, to give Bayern a thrilling 91-84 overtime victory. The German team also benefitted from [Serge Ibaka's](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) double-double of 20 points and 12 boards, including a late triple to force overtime. Milan will hope for another strong performance from new signing [Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shabazz-napier/011224/), who delivered 14 points and 5 assists on his second debut for the club in Tuesday's defeat at Olympiacos.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Bayern Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/statistics/vir/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nicolo Melli vs: Isaac Bonga: The two big men will play a big role in controlling boards.

Serge Ibaka inspired Bayern's win over Virtus with a huge double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the veteran center tries to stay hot against Milan’s array of big men, which includes Shavon Shields, who's been on fire from deep with an average of 3.8 triples in the last four games.

Last Game: 2023-24, FC Bayern Munich vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan  - Round 12

After tasting defeat earlier this week, two teams aiming to get closer to the playoff positions go head-to-head as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (7-11) welcomes FC Bayern Munich (8-10). 

Milan, Bayern looking for a bounce-back win

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v FC Bayern Munich (2024-01-05T19:30:00.000Z)

Reigning champ Real Madrid Baloncesto (16-2) will look to quickly banish the memory of Wednesday's Clásico loss by handing more misery to Anadolu Efes S.K. (7-11).

Preview: Real Madrid Baloncesto vs. Anadolu Efes S.K.

[Rosters ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/170/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-facts-mad-ist/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs19-game-notes-mad-ist/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/shane-larkin-efes-if-play-our-game-we-have-a-chance-to-win/https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/shane-larkin-efes-if-play-our-game-we-have-a-chance-to-win/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-19/)

Efes has lost five in a row despite the superb form of Shane Larkin, who most recently scored 20 points in Wednesday's loss at Valencia. However, Larkin was restricted to his worst game of the season – he had just 5 points – when Real romped to an 80-103 victory at Istanbul in Round 2. [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) paced the Spanish team that night with 22 points and 8 rebounds, and he is poised to return from injury for the first time since Round 9 to further strengthen coach Chus Mateo’s options.

[Madrid Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/statistics/mad/?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)

Facundo Campazzo vs. Shane Larkin: Two superstars are ready for a backcourt battle.

Real Madrid rose to the occasion against Anadolu Efes Istanbul in a showdown of recent champs, with the reigning titleholders blasting the hosts 80-103.

Last Game: 2023-24, Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid  - Round 2

Reigning champ Real Madrid (16-2) will look to quickly banish the memory of Wednesday's Clásico loss by handing more misery to Anadolu Efes Istanbul (7-11).

First-place Real Madrid awaits Efes, Larkin

Real Madrid v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-01-05T19:45:00.000Z)