Round 1 MVP: Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

[Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens earned Round 1 MVP honors in the 2025-26 EuroLeague season after an outstanding individual performance in a winning effort. He led his team to an 87-79 home victory over FC Bayern Munich. Nunn scored 21 points, shooting 9 of 11 from two-point range and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. He also contributed 3 rebounds, 10 assists (matching his career high) and 3 steals, finishing with a PIR of 29, the highest among all winning players in Round 1.

[Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) of FC Barcelona posted the highest PIR of the round, but it came in a losing effort. Clyburn scored 23 points, shooting 5 of 6 from two-point range, 3 of 5 from three-point range, and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. He also added 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and drew 2 fouls in Barcelona’s 103-87 loss to Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv. 

[Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) of Zalgiris Kaunas followed closely with a PIR of 28 in his team’s 84-89 road win over AS Monaco. Wright scored 21 points, shooting 8 of 8 from the field, including a three-pointer, and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. He also had 6 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 fouls drawn. 

[Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) of Olympiacos Piraeus and his teammate [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) rounded out the top performances of Round 1, each finishing with a PIR of 27. In a 96-102 win at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Milutinov posted 12 points, 14 rebounds and 1 steal while Vezenkov amassed 24 points, 13 boards and 1 steal.

### Individual highs: Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos, 14 rebounds

Two of the last three EuroLeague MVPs, [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) of Monaco and Vezenkov each scored a round-high 24 points.

Milutinov pulled down 14 rebounds, the most in Round 1.

Four players registered 10 assists:  Nunn, [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omari-moore/014115/) (Valencia Basket), [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) (Baskonia), and [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) (Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul).

Eight players each collected 3 steals in their opening round of the campaign: [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/) and [Jimmy Clark](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jimmy-clark-iii/013699/) (Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv), [Ish Wainwright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ish-wainright/013284/) (Hapoel), [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/) (Bayern), [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) (Real Madrid), [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) (Fenerbahce), [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) (Barcelona), and [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) (Olympiacos).

[Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) of Real Madrid led the league with 3 blocks in Round 1 during his team’s 74-68 road loss to Virtus Bologna.

Seven players recorded double-doubles in this round: Valencia's Moore (12 points, 10 rebounds) and [Matt Costello](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-costello/010444/) (13 points, 10 rebounds), Olympiacos's Vezenkov (24 points, 13 rebounds) and Milutinov (12 points, 14 rebounds), Fenerbahce's Baldwin (10 points, 10 assists), Panathinaikos's Nunn (21 points, 10 assists), and Baskonia's Forrest (14 points, 10 assists).

This is Nunn's sixth MVP of the Round award in his third season in the competition.

The opening week of the season continues on Thursday and concludes on Friday with another thrilling set of matchups, including a rematch of the 2023 title game. Here’s a quick look at everything coming up.

At a glance: Round 2

The opening week of the season continues on Thursday and concludes on Friday with another thrilling set of matchups, including a rematch of the 2023 title game. Here’s a quick look at everything coming up.

## Thursday, October 2

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:30 CEST)

Milan (1-0) will attempt to complete a perfect week in Belgrade by overcoming Partizan (0-1). The Italian team made a fine start to the season by downing Zvezda on Tuesday, led by usual suspect Zach LeDay with 21 points. Partizan is seeking a first victory after suffering defeat at Dubai two days ago, but can take encouragement from solid debuts by Shake Milton, Jabari Parker and Dylan Osetkowski. Milan displayed impressive offensive efficiency in its season opener, making 64% of two-pointers and 46% from three-point range, so Partizan will be keen to disrupt the backcourt orchestration of Nico Mannion (5 assists on Tuesday), while hoping star guard Carlik Jones rediscovers his range after making just 1 of 10 field goal attempts in Round 1.

### FC Bayern Munich vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CEST)

A first victory of the season is up for grabs as Bayern (0-1) welcomes Zvezda (0-1). Ioannis Sfairopoulos’s new-look Zvezda fell to a home loss against Milan despite a strong debut from Jordan Nwora (19 points, 6 rebounds), and will look to improve its three-point shooting after only making 6 triples in that loss. Another newcomer impressing in defeat was center Ebuka Izundu (14 points without a miss), but the Serbian team needs improved defense after allowing Milan to score 92 points. Gordie Herbert’s new-look Bayern will feature prominent roles for summer signings Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Isiaha Mike, who both scored 18 points in the season opening loss at Panathinaikos. And sharpshooter Andreas Obst will look to recover quickly after suffering a rare scoreless game earlier in the week.

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### Real Madrid vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:30 CEST)

A clash of heavyweights provides an early season highlight with Real (0-1) hosting Olympiacos (1-0). The Greek team has stayed in Spain after surviving a thriller at Baskonia two days ago, showing its power in the paint as Nikola Milutinov (12 points, 14 rebounds) and Sasha Vezenkov (24 points, 13 rebounds) both registered double-doubles. The Reds will also hope that Tyler Dorsey can continue his resurgence after he netted 21 points in Vitoria – his highest total for the team. Real, meanwhile, has offensive problems after a tired-looking performance in Tuesday’s loss at Virtus, where only Mario Hezonja (14 points) and Gabriel Deck (12) provided a spark. And new Real coach Sergio Scariolo definitely needs his players to find their three-point shooting range, after only making 3 triples during the loss in Bologna.

## Friday, October 3

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (19:00 CEST)

An emotional reunion on the sidelines will take center stage as Zalgiris (1-0) and Fenerbahce (1-0) attempt to round off a winning week. New Zalgiris boss Tomas Masiulis was a long-time assistant to visiting coach and hometown hero Sarunas Jasikevicius, who will be wary of the home team’s offensive capabilities following Zalgiris’s impressive Wednesday win at Monaco. Big man Moses Wright, in particular, will have confidence flowing through his veins after netting 21 points on 8-of-8 field goal shooting in that game. But Fenerbahce is also feeling good after starting its title defense by dismantling Paris on Wednesday, when Wade Baldwin’s distribution (10 assists) and the scoring power of new signing Talen Horton Tucker (20 points) showed the reigning champs are ready to roll once again.

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### AS Monaco vs. Dubai Basketball (19:30 CEST)

Dubai (1-0) will attempt to complete a perfect week against a Monaco team (0-1) eager to bounce back. Competition newcomer Dubai could not have dreamed of a better debut than Tuesday’s comfortable victory over Partizan, when its long-range shooting ability was on full display with Davis Bertans (5-of-7 triples, 20 points) and summer signing Dzanan Musa (3-of-5, 19 points) firing on all cylinders. Another offensive key for the visitors is the distribution of McKinley Wright IV, who dished 7 assists without a turnover on Tuesday. Monaco struggled defensively in its season opening home loss to Zalgiris, allowing 89 points, so needs more than the usual scoring heroics of Mike James (24 points) and new signing Nikola Mirotic (16 points) to kickstart its season.

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:30 CEST)

Two teams attempting to complete a perfect opening week meet in Istanbul as Efes (1-0) welcomes competition newcomer Hapoel (1-0). This could become a shootout between two teams loaded with offensive potential, with Efes powered by 16 points apiece from Rolands Smits and Jordan Loyd as five different players netted in double digits to overcome Maccabi on Tuesday. Hapoel was the competition’s highest-scoring team in Round 1, blazing 103 points against Barcelona as new signings Vasilije Micic and Dan Oturu – who will both face their former club on Friday – scored 18 points apiece. Elijah Bryant is another ex-Efes star heading for a quick reunion, and his defensive attempts to slow down former teammate Shane Larkin could be crucial.

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### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (20:00 CEST)

After suffering narrow defeats in Round 1, either ASVEL (0-1) or Baskonia (0-1) will collect their first victory on Friday. In addition to the usual leadership of Nando De Colo (17 points, 4 assists), Wednesday’s home loss to Valencia saw the French team find reason for optimism through solid debuts from Glynn Watson (14 points) and Bastien Vautier (12 points). Baskonia can also feel good about its prospects despite losing to Olympiacos on Tuesday, when Trent Forrest showed his ability to lead the offense by recording a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists. Another key figure is former ASVEL star Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, who started the season by draining 23 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting and will now attempt to hand another loss to his old teammates.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. FC Barcelona (20:15 CEST)

The latest instalment of a famous rivalry will see Barcelona (0-1) attempt to kickstart its season by overcoming host Panathinaikos (1-0). The Greek giant opened its campaign in familiar fashion as the offensive talents of reigning league MVP Kendrick Nunn (21 points, 10 assists) helped down Bayern on Tuesday, and his new backcourt teammate TJ Shorts will be desperate to add a strong contribution after being held scoreless in that game. Subduing the Greens’ offense will be a major challenge for a Barca team that allowed 103 points in its season-opening loss at Hapoel, where an excellent debut from Will Clyburn (23 points, 7 rebounds) and the return of backcourt leader Nico Laprovittola after a long-term injury provided cause for optimism on an otherwise disappointing night.

### Valencia Basket vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CEST)

Virtus (1-0) will attempt to ruin a special night for Valencia (1-0) as the Spanish club opens the doors to its new Roig Arena for the first time. Both teams started the season with morale-boosting victories, with Virtus leaning on intense team defense plus strong contributions from debutants Carsen Edwards (14 points) and fast rising star Saliou Niang (12 points) to overcome Real Madrid on Tuesday. Valencia's victory at ASVEL a day later owed a lot to a stunning all-round performance from newcomer Omari Moore (12 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists), while Matt Costello also started the season with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and his power in the paint will be important in subduing the visitors on an emotional occasion.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Paris Basketball (21:30 CEST)

Maccabi (0-1) and Paris (0-1) have their sights set on bouncing back from Round 1 losses as they meet in Belgrade to complete the opening week. Maccabi competed well at Efes on Tuesday but needs to improve its offensive execution, with only Jaylen Hoard and Roman Sorkin (15 points) reaching double digits in scoring. Oded Kattash will also want to see better protection of the backboards after allowing 14 offensive rebounds in that defeat, and will be wary of the threat posed by new Paris center Allan Dokossi after he grabbed 10 boards in Wednesday’s defeat at Fenerbahce. Shooting star Nadir Hifi started as he means to continue by draining 20 points on 5-of-7 threes in Istanbul, and he will be crucial again for Paris on Friday.

Andy West looks ahead to the second round of the opening week in the new campaign

At a glance: Round 2 starts with three games Thursday

Several newcomers made their EuroLeague debuts in the opening round of the 2025–26 season, but Omari Moore's performance at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne stood out as one of the most complete.

Omari Moore delivers near triple-double in EuroLeague bow

Several newcomers made their EuroLeague debuts in the opening round of the 2025–26 season, but [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omari-moore/014115/)'s performance at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne stood out as one of the most complete.

Riding the momentum of their recent Spanish Super Cup triumph, [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) marked its return to EuroLeague play after a one-year absence with [a hard-fought 77-80 road win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-celebrates-euroleague-return-with-narrow-77-80-win-at-asvel/) at the Astroballe on Wednesday night.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Valencia Basket | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Fellow summer addition [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) led Valencia in scoring with 15 points, while veteran [Matt Costello](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-costello/010444/) contributed a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. [Nate Reuvers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nathan-reuvers/012738/) also stepped up with 13 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.

But while others made timely contributions, Moore was consistent throughout. In his EuroLeague debut at age 25, the Valencia guard played with poise and maturity beyond his experience – allowing the game to come to him, making smart decisions, and never forcing the action.

Moore dished out three assists in the first quarter, knocked down back-to-back triples in the second, and added five more points and two more assists in the third. In the closing minutes, he delivered two key plays: setting up Thompson for a clutch bucket that made it 75–79 with 1:22 remaining, and then finding Reuvers, who drew a crucial foul to help seal the win.

“All the credit goes to my teammates and coaches for believing in me,” Moore told EuroLeague TV postgame. “I just try to play my game – take what the defense gives me, play with effort, all that kind of stuff.”

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By the final buzzer, Moore had flirted with a rare EuroLeague triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, an eye-catching debut that earned praise from his teammates.

“We’ve got a bunch of new guys playing EuroLeague for the first time,” said Costello in his postgame flash interview. “They’re still adjusting to the physicality and the speed, but they did great tonight. Omari’s been playing solid for us, and he just kept it going. Hopefully we carry this into Friday and then through the rest of the season.”

Having stolen the spotlight in France, Moore now turns his attention to helping Valencia go 2–0 when it hosts Virtus Bologna on Friday night. And with Roig Arena set for its EuroLeague debut, there's no better time for Moore to deliver another standout performance, this time in front of his home crowd.

Game News

Valencia’s summer signing flirted with history in a road win over ASVEL

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Valencia Basket (2025-10-01T18:00:00.000Z)

The defending champions made sure their opening night was a memorable one as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul cruised past Paris Basketball 96-77 on Wednesday. The win marked the largest margin of victory in this season’s Round 1 games, fueled by an explosive 15 made three-pointers and 25 assists.

Fenerbahce's offense already clicking: 'We play our brand'

The defending champions made sure their opening night was a memorable one as [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) [cruised past Paris Basketball 96-77](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-sinks-paris-96-77-opens-title-defense-in-style/) on Wednesday. The win marked the largest margin of victory in this season’s Round 1 games, fueled by an explosive 15 made three-pointers and 25 assists.

“It’s an incredible way to start the season, especially at home as the defending champions,” [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) said in his postgame interview with EuroLeague TV. “We’re a bit of a new team with a lot of new faces, but everyone’s fitting in well. We’re playing the right way, we’re playing our brand, and that’s why we won.”

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Paris Basketball | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Paris, led by Nadir Hifi, showcased its best efforts to keep the game competitive. Hifi displayed his unlimited shooting range, while new playmaker Justin Robinson pushed the tempo, and head coach Francesco Tabellini kept his team fresh with frequent substitutions – even swapping out the entire starting lineup just 2 minutes and 33 seconds into the first quarter.

Despite Paris's hustle, which included 18 offensive rebounds compared to Fenerbahce’s 5, and an overall 46-35 rebounding edge, their efforts only kept them in the game until midway through the third quarter.

After Fenerbahçe squandered a 13-point lead from the second quarter, Hifi’s spark helped Paris briefly take the lead. But the Turkish powerhouse quickly responded. [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/), who struggled in the first half, erupted for 19 of his 20 points in the second half. [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) caught fire late in the third quarter, draining 9 points, all from three-pointers – including a buzzer-beater with just 1.2 seconds left.

That dagger was a crushing blow for Paris, but Fenerbahçe’s balanced attack sealed the deal. [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) was also instrumental, finishing the game with a career-high 22 points, including 5-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc. Baldwin controlled the offense with 10 assists, helping guide Fenerbahce’s offensive flow.

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Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius summed it up: “If you take away the rebounds and points in transition, our half-court defense and offense were solid. We’re pleased with that.”

Despite some rough patches, particularly on the boards and in transition defense, Fenerbahce showed flashes of brilliance. Horton-Tucker’s second-half surge, Melli’s timely shooting, and Hall’s consistency highlighted the depth of their roster. Even NBA newcomer [Brandon Boston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-boston-jr-/014016/), playing just 9 minutes, chipped in with 5 points and 3 rebounds.

“We understand that for guys coming from the NBA, it’s not easy to adjust,” Jasikevicius said. “Paris threw defenses at them they haven’t seen in a long time. Nobody in the NBA plays such aggressive hedging. But they adjusted well. We need to be patient with them, and I’m confident they’ll help us a lot this season.”

Even with plenty of room for improvement and still a long way to go in building team chemistry, Fenerbahçe is already looking like a formidable force – one that could become even more dangerous as the season progresses.

The defending champs fended off a resilient Paris squad, leaving even Coach Jasikevicius impressed

Fenerbahce's offense already clicking: 'We play our brand of basketball’

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Paris Basketball (2025-10-01T17:45:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas wasted no time showing that it is ready for the new EuroLeague campaign, securing an impressive 84-89 road victory against AS Monaco, last season's finalists, in Round 1.

Zalgiris's newcomers made their presence felt in Monaco

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) wasted no time showing that it is ready for the new EuroLeague campaign, securing an impressive [84-89 road victory against AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-grabs-statement-win-at-monaco-84-89/), last season's finalists, in Round 1.

While most of Zalgiris’s newcomers had prior EuroLeague experience, even those making their debut stepped up immediately. Their performance delivered a win and gave Tomas Masiulis a memorable start as head coach. Masiulis, a EuroLeague champion as both a player and assistant coach, was in the spotlight for his first game as the boss.

AS Monaco-Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

[Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) was the standout player of the night. He made a huge impact in the second quarter, where he seemed to be everywhere on the floor. His play stretched the lead to 30-38 with a tip-in, a dunk, and a put-back slam.

When Monaco closed the gap to 67-71, Wright responded with a clutch three-pointer and two free throws, maintaining Zalgiris’s lead. Despite Monaco’s late rally, it came too late to alter the outcome.

Wright finished with 21 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting, 6 rebounds, and a PIR of 28.

“It was a great road win for us,” Wright said after the game. “We came out, matched Monaco’s physicality and intensity. Monaco is a great program, and Vassilis Spanoulis is a great coach, but we also have a great team.”

He continued: “We stuck together. Monaco made their run, but it didn’t affect us too much. Our captain, ‘Ula’ \[Edgaras Ulanovas\], gathered us and reminded us to stay focused and calm.”

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Zalgiris’s newcomers provided crucial support across the board.

[Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) hit two critical three-pointers in the fourth quarter, finishing with 14 points. [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) added 11 points off the bench. [Dustin Sleva](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dustin-sleva/011927/) chipped in with 6 points, including a pair of triples, and [Azuolas Tubelis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/azuolas-tubelis/008192/) scored 9.

Together, the five newcomers accounted for 61 of Zalgiris’s 89 points. They shot an impressive 64% on 2-pointers (16 of 25) and 60% on three-pointers (6 of 10).

The team also excelled in ball movement, recording 21 assists to just 8 turnovers. [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) was particularly effective, dishing out 9 assists with only 2 turnovers.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big win in Monaco, big emotions in the locker room – including Tomas Masiulis’ baptism! 🙌🏻🔥 <a href="https://t.co/nv4PEwnTHl">pic.twitter.com/nv4PEwnTHl</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1973487991776747826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Next, Zalgiris hosts Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, a game that holds extra significance for Masiulis. Coach Masiulis helped Fenerbahce win the 2025 EuroLeague Championship and now faces his former boss, Zalgiris legend Sarunas Jasikevicius. The matchup promises to be a highly anticipated clash at Zalgirio Arena on Friday night.

“This is the EuroLeague; every minute, every second counts,” Masiulis said after the Monaco win. That will certainly be the case when Fenerbahce comes to town on Friday.

All five new players led their team to an 84-89 win in the principality

AS Monaco v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-01T17:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket marked its return to the EuroLeague after a one-year hiatus with a 77-80 win away at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Wednesday night. In a tight, back-and-forth clash, the two teams exchanged leads throughout the game. Valencia sealed the outcome in the closing stages after its defense managed to hold ASVEL to just 2 points in the last two and a half minutes.

Valencia celebrates EuroLeague return with narrow 77-80 win at ASVEL

Valencia Basket marked its return to the EuroLeague after a one-year hiatus with a 77-80 win away at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Wednesday night. In a tight, back-and-forth clash, the two teams exchanged leads throughout the game. Valencia sealed the outcome in the closing stages after its defense managed to hold ASVEL to just 2 points in the last two and a half minutes.

Darius Thompson paced the Spanish side with 15 points, with Matt Costello scoring 13 and grabbing 10 rebounds. Omari Moore also recorded a double-double of 12 points and 10 assists, which he paired with 8 rebounds in a complete outing. Nate Reuvers also registered double digits in scoring by netting 13, 9 of which came in the first quarter. Nando De Colo led all scorers with 17 points, Glynn Watson bagged 14 and Bastien Vautier added 12 for the hosts.

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ASVEL started strong, with Shaquille Harrison giving the hosts an early 6-1 lead. But Sergio De Larrea and Reuvers took over on the other end, with the latter drilling two three-pointers for a 6-10 lead. Back-to-back triples from Zac Seljaas allowed ASVEL to regain the lead, but Ike Iroegbu replied with a four-point play off the bench and Reuvers took his tally to 9 points for an 18-19 edge after 10 minutes.

An exchange of blows from inside saw Valencia maintain a 22-23 lead after Costello’s slam off the pick-n-roll early in the second quarter. Valencia summer signing Moore opened his EuroLeague account with two straight threes before an off-balance triple by Nate Sestina made it 24-32. ASVEL responded with an 11-2 spurt fueled by big man Vautier and Watson, whose jumper put the hosts ahead, 35-34, at halftime.

De Colo and Moore exchanged triples to open the second half before two consecutive buckets from Thompson put Valencia back in front, 40-43. ASVEL’s veteran guard added 6 points to his tally, but Moore and Iroegbu made sure that Valencia retained a 46-50 cushion. Yet, ASVEL fought back, with Watson scoring 5 straight points and Harrison beating the third-quarter buzzer with a coast-to-coast layup for a 61-60 lead.

Reuvers responded to David Lighty’s triple with one of his own before 5 points from Costello put Valencia back in front, 68-71. Thompson nailed a pull-up triple before a Josep Puerto slam in transition made it 73-77 heading into crunch time. Then, Thompson and De Colo traded baskets inside, but Reuvers split free throws for a 77-80 lead with 5 seconds left on the clock. Yet, ASVEL didn’t manage to send the game to overtime, as Harrison slipped over after losing his footing on the other end, allowing Valencia to clinch the victory.

Summer signings Darius Thompson and Omari Moore stood out

The opening round of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season is here. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 1

## Wednesday, October 1

### [AS Monaco 84-89 Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-zalgiris-kaunas/E2025/9/)

Zalgiris send a message that echoed all around the EuroLeague by downing last season's finalist Monaco 84-89 at Salle Gaston Medecin on Wednesday. Moses Wright led the winners with 21 points on 8-of-8 shooting and a PIR of 28. Nigel Williams-Goss added 14 points, Maodo Lo had 11 while Laurynas Birutis got 10 for Zalgiris. Mike James led Monaco with 24 points. Daniel Theis added 17, Nikola Mirotic 16 and Alpha Diallo 10.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zalgiris open the <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> season with a win in Monaco! 🔥😤<br><br>(Presented by: Go3) <a href="https://t.co/Ux94NlJY8X">pic.twitter.com/Ux94NlJY8X</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1973470516653830523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 96-77 Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-paris-basketball/E2025/8/)

Fenerbahce, the defending EuroLeague champions, kicked off the new season in style with a convincing 96-77 victory over Paris on Wednesday night. The hosts controlled the game for most of the evening, and after Paris briefly took the lead, Fenerbahce used a strong finish to the third quarter to pull away for good. Devon Hall led the charge for Fenerbahce, scoring a career-high 22 points while matching his personal best with a stellar 5-of-6 performance from beyond the arc. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 20 points, with 19 coming in the second half, while Wade Baldwin rounded out the effort with a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists. Paris’s Nadir Hifi was a standout performer, scoring 23 points and hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range. Justin Robinson added 17 points in the losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">EuroLeague’de yeni sezona galibiyetle başlıyoruz! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Fenerbahçe Beko 🆚 Paris Basketball: 96-77<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Hall 22, Horton-Tucker 20, Baldwin 10, Melli 9, Biberovic 9, Colson 7, Jantunen 5, Boston Jr. 5, Bacot 4, Metecan 3,… <a href="https://t.co/oyQtFLBcsT">pic.twitter.com/oyQtFLBcsT</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1973477437033029762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 77-80 Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-valencia-basket/E2025/10/)

Valencia marked its return to the EuroLeague after a one-year hiatus with a 77-80 win away at ASVEL on Wednesday night. In a tight, back-and-forth clash, the two teams exchanged leads throughout the game. Valencia sealed the outcome in the closing stages after its defense managed to hold ASVEL to just 2 points in the last two and a half minutes. Darius Thompson paced the Spanish side with 15 points, with Matt Costello scoring 13 and grabbing 10 rebounds. Omari Moore also recorded a double-double of 12 points and 10 assists, which he paired with 8 rebounds in a complete outing. Nate Reuvers also registered double digits in scoring by netting 13, 9 of which came in the first quarter. Nando De Colo led all scorers with 17 points, Glynn Watson bagged 14 and Bastien Vautier added 12 for the hosts.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>Nos llevamos la victoria en un durísimo debut en la EuroLeague. <br><br>⚫ <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LDLCASVEL</a> 77<br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 80<br><br>🏆 J1 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/pamesaceramica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pamesaceramica</a> <br><br>➡️ Próxima parada<br>🍊 Viernes, <a href="https://twitter.com/RoigArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoigArena</a> <a href="https://t.co/6w4CyePsoU">pic.twitter.com/6w4CyePsoU</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1973478879944909220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, September 30

### [Dubai Basketball 89-76 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2025/4/)

Dubai made its EuroLeague debut a memorable one, beating visiting Partizan 89-76 on Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai opened the game by making its first 7 three-point tries and trailed for only one possession in the third quarter en route to a historic victory. The winners had five scorers in double figures, led by Davis Bertans who netted 20 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting. Dzanan Musa scored 19, Mfioundu Kabengele added 15 points, Filip Petrusev collected 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Dwayne Bacon finished with 11 points. Tyrique Jones tallied 13 points and 6 rebounds for Partizan, Dylan Osetkowski scored 12, Jabari Parker 11 and Shake Milton 10 in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The storyline of <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubaibasket</a>&#39;s win over Partizan in Round 1 💬<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> <a href="https://t.co/rGvQnDDxpJ">pic.twitter.com/rGvQnDDxpJ</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1973100109714874793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 103-87 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv-fc-barcelona/E2025/5/)

Hapoel recorded its first-ever EuroLeague win right away by downing Barcelona 103-87 in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Tuesday. Antonio Blakeney led the winners with 20 points off the bench, Vasilije Micic and Dan Oturu each scored 18, Chris Jones had 12 and Elijah Bryant netted 11 for Hapoel. Will Clyburn led Barca with 23 points and Jan Vesely and Kevin Punter each added 13 for the visitors.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">היי יורוליג, <br>הפועל הגיעה ‼️ <a href="https://t.co/V15uyRr3Si">pic.twitter.com/V15uyRr3Si</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1973084704074002721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul 85-78 Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/1/)

Efes kicked off the 2025-26 EuroLeague season with an 85-78 victory over Maccabi at MORACA in Podgorica, Montenegro. An entertaining back-and-forth clash saw the hosts trail 75-76 with 04:10 to go, but Rolands Smits stepped up with 7 straight points in the closing stages to clinch it for the Turkish side. Smits and Jordan Loyd led all scorers with 16 points each. Shane Larkin scored 14, with Ercan Osmani and Nick Weiler-Babb netting 12 each. For the visitors, Jaylen Hoard and Roman Sorkin bagged 15 points apiece in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">👊 50. yıla yakışır açılış!<br>Anadolu Efes 85 - 78 Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/2h2xfTWtIG">pic.twitter.com/2h2xfTWtIG</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1973109862499279108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 82-92 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/3/)

Milan made a perfect start to the new EuroLeague season with an impressive 84-92 win at Crvena Zvezda after leading for the lion’s share of the contest at Belgrade Arena. Zach LeDay led Milan’s charge with a game-high 21 points and 5 rebounds while Shavon Shields scored 8 of his 13 points in the first quarter, as the visitors carved out a slender 20-22 at the end of the opening period. Big man Josh Nebo chipped in with 12 points and five boards and Marko Guduric netted 10 points against his former club, nine of them from downtown as he made some clutch shots which kept Milan in the driving seat when Zvezda closed in on the visiting team. At the other end, Jordan Nwora stood out with 19 points while Tyson Carter added 16 and Ebuka Izundu amassed 14, but Zvezda’s new arrivals received preciously little support from the Serbian team’s stalwarts as the hosts shot a miserable 6 of 19 from three-point range.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Milano shines bright on EuroLeague opening night ✨🤍❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insieme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insieme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaOlimpia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaOlimpia</a> <a href="https://t.co/jj7CmOueb9">pic.twitter.com/jj7CmOueb9</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1973117367736738284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 87-79 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-fc-bayern-munich/E2025/6/)

Panathinaikos started its quest towards playing the EuroLeague Final Four at home in May by fighting off Bayern 87-79 thanks to an outstanding showing by star guard Kendrick Nunn. Last season’s MVP poured in 21 points with 10 assists as Panathinaikos remained perfect at home against Bayern at 9-0 and now 12-5 all-time with six straight wins. Panathinaikos took control of the game in the third quarter and kept Bayern at bay the rest of the way. Nikos Ragkavopoulos scored 15 points and Omer Yurtseven picked up 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks, while TJ Shorts went scoreless in 10 minutes played. Isiaha Mike and Xavier Rathan-Mayes both set career highs with 18 points each and Wenyen Gabriel had 13 points against his former team.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paobcgr</a> get it DONE at home to start the season off with a win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/RHjHXShLp0">pic.twitter.com/RHjHXShLp0</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1973118885030179076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 96-102 Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/2/)

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="eu" dir="ltr">Final score 🏀 Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> 96-102 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BKNOLY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BKNOLY</a> <a href="https://t.co/MyJQxCqTjS">pic.twitter.com/MyJQxCqTjS</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1973124987272782069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Virtus Bologna 74-68 Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/virtus-bologna-real-madrid/E2025/7/)

Virtus started the new season in style by defeating Real Madrid 74-68 at the Paladozza on Tuesday. Carsen Edwards led the winners with 14 points, Saliou Niang added 12 in his first game in the competition while Luca Vildoza scored 11 for Virtus. Mario Hezonja paced Real with 14 points and Gabriel Deck added 12. Virtus put an end to a five-game losing streak against *Los Blancos*.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">EURO DEBUT, EURO WIN! 🌟🏀 <a href="https://t.co/WoYk9HUZZ4">pic.twitter.com/WoYk9HUZZ4</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/1973127189244809340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hapoel and Dubai both grabbed victories in their EuroLeague debuts on Tuesday

Game Center: Zalgiris, Valencia triumph on the road; Fener starts with a win

Virtus Bologna v Real Madrid (2025-09-30T18:45:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-09-30T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Bayern Munich (2025-09-30T18:15:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-09-30T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-09-30T17:45:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v FC Barcelona (2025-09-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-09-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, the defending EuroLeague champions, kicked off the new season in style with a convincing 96-77 victory over Paris Basketball on Wednesday night. The hosts controlled the game for most of the evening, and after Paris briefly took the lead, Fenerbahce used a strong finish to the third quarter to pull away for good.

Fenerbahce sinks Paris 96-77, opens title defense in style

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, the defending EuroLeague champions, kicked off the new season in style with a convincing 96-77 victory over Paris Basketball on Wednesday night. The hosts controlled the game for most of the evening, and after Paris briefly took the lead, Fenerbahce used a strong finish to the third quarter to pull away for good.

Devon Hall led the charge for Fenerbahce, scoring a career-high 22 points while matching his personal best with a stellar 5-of-6 performance from beyond the arc. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 20 points, with 19 coming in the second half, while Wade Baldwin rounded out the effort with a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists.

Paris’s Nadir Hifi was a standout performer, scoring 23 points and hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range. Justin Robinson added 17 points in the losing effort.

The game started with both teams trading blows. Mikael Jantunen scored 7 points for Fenerbahce, including a three-pointer, but Paris responded with back-to-back threes from Daulton Hommes and Hifi. A baseline three from Robinson, along with hustle baskets from Jeremy Morgan and Leopold Cavaliere, gave Paris a 13-17 lead. However, Fenerbahce answered with a triple from Brandon Boston, followed by a three from Tarik Biberovic and a three-point play by Metecan Birsen, allowing the hosts to close the quarter with a 25-19 lead.

Fenerbahce continued its run in the second quarter, with Bonzie Colson contributing and Hall capping a 22-4 spurt with a three-pointer to give Fenerbahce a commanding 35-21 advantage. Paris struggled offensively, failing to score a field goal for over 7 minutes before Hommes hit a corner three. After a couple of triples from Amath M’Baye and Hall, back-to-back threes from Yakuba Ouattara and Robinson brought Paris within 6 points. Hifi’s third three-pointer of the night made it 43-40 at the break.

Paris briefly took the lead in the third quarter, as Hifi scored 9 points – two of them coming from beyond the arc – to give the visitors a 51-53 edge. But Horton-Tucker responded with a three-pointer to regain the lead for Fenerbahce. The quarter ended on a high note for Fenerbahce, as Nicolo Melli sank three consecutive threes in the final 1:47, including a buzzer-beater, as the lead pushed to 70-59 heading into the final period.

The fourth quarter saw Fenerbahce pull away for good. Robinson and Hall exchanged three-pointers to start the period, but Baldwin’s thunderous dunk and another three from Horton-Tucker made it 80-67. Hifi kept Paris alive with a sidestep three from the corner, but Horton-Tucker and Hall continued to keep Fenerbahce's lead comfortably in double digits. In the end, Fenerbahce cruised to a 96-77 victory.

A 19-point opening round victory for Saras Jasikevicius's men

Zalgiris Kaunas send a message that echoed all around the EuroLeague by downing last season's finalist AS Monaco 84-89 at Salle Gaston Medecin on Wednesday. 

Zalgiris grabs statement win at Monaco, 84-89

Zalgiris Kaunas send a message that echoed all around the EuroLeague by downing last season's finalist AS Monaco 84-89 at Salle Gaston Medecin on Wednesday. 

Moses Wright led the winners with 21 points on 8-of-8 shooting and a PIR of 28. Nigel Williams-Goss added 14 points, Maodo Lo had 11 while Laurynas Birutis got 10 for Zalgiris. Mike James led Monaco with 24 points. Daniel Theis added 17, Nikola Mirotic 16 and Alpha Diallo 10.

Birutis responded to James’s opening basket with a reverse layup, and Williams-Goss followed with a jumper to give Zalgiris its first lead, 2–4. Diallo answered with four quick points to put Monaco ahead, 6–4. Dustin Sleva hit from deep and Birutis added a layup during a 0–6 run that restored Zalgiris’s lead, 6–10. Theis scored back-to-back layups, but Lo and Sylvain Francisco each knocked down a three-pointer to extend Zalgiris’s advantage to 10–18. Theis and Wright traded layups, Mirotic converted a signature backdoor finish, and Azuolas Tubelis nailed a three to push the visitors ahead, 16–23. Wright matched James’s layup with a close-range finish, Williams-Goss hit another jumper, and Jaron Blossomgame’s emphatic put-back slam brought Monaco within 20–27 at the end of the first quarter.

Strazel banked in an off-balanced shot early in the second quarter. Ignas Brazdeikis responded with a three-pointer, and Lo’s driving layup gave Zalgiris its first double-digit lead, 22–32. Elie Okobo tried to shift the momentum with a layup, and Nemanja Nedovic added a fast-break finish that forced Zalgiris to call timeout at 26–32. The visitors leaned on an unstoppable Wright, who scored with a tip-in, erased Theis’s dunk with a powerful put-back slam, and threw down another dunk to singlehandedly restore a 30–38 Zalgiris lead. Francisco hit a three-pointer, matched moments later by James at the other end. Deividas Syrvidis found Sleva for a reverse layup, which James answered with a driving basket. Francisco then beat the buzzer with a jumper, giving his team a 35–45 lead at halftime.

Diallo opened the second half with a spin move finish, and James followed Birutis’s layup with a deep three-pointer. Birutis capped a three-shot Zalgiris possession with a tip-in, then Williams-Goss went coast-to-coast for a layup that stretched the lead to 40–51. Sleva knocked down a catch-and-shoot three from the top of the key, Mirotic scored inside, and Theis answered Edgaras Ulanovas’s jump hook with a layup to make it 44–56. Mirotic continued to lead Monaco’s offense, and Theis added a tough layup, but Lo and Arnas Butkevicius kept Zalgiris firmly in control, 48–61. Wright responded to James’s layup with a jumper, then Okobo hit a three and drove to the basket to cut the deficit to 55–63. Okobo added a jumper before Lo and Theis traded three-pointers, closing the third quarter at 60–67.

Wright took charge with an off-balance layup early in the fourth quarter, soon extending his team’s lead to 62–71. Mirotic responded with a three-pointer and a backdoor layup, giving Monaco hope at 67–71. Wright came to Zalgiris’s rescue with a triple and two free throws, followed by a three-pointer from Williams-Goss that forced Monaco to call a timeout at 67–79. James stepped up for the hosts, and Blossomgame powered through for a layup to cut the deficit to 71–79. Tubelis quieted the crowd with a put-back layup after a Zalgiris timeout, then Williams-Goss added another deep three and a floater. Monaco wasn’t finished—Mirotic scored five points, and Diallo and James delivered highlight-reel poster dunks during an 11–0 run that brought the hosts within 84–88 with 50 seconds remaining. Lo split a pair of free throws, and after James missed from beyond the arc, Zalgiris was able to celebrate a prestigious road win.

Tomas Masiulis recorded his first EuroLeague victory as a head coach