Euroleague.net's team of experts – Javier Gancedo, Geoff Gillingham, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic – have made their bold predictions for Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Bold predictions, Rounds 6-7: Teams going in different directions

The second double-round week of the season is here, which should spell plenty of drama for all 18 teams in Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

In the lead-up to Round 6, the [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) experts have each come up with one bold prediction.

### Paris to keep on charging this week

### *by Geoff Gillingham*

What a time to be a [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/?season=2024-25) fan. In the club’s first-ever season in the EuroLeague, Tiago Splitter has guided his team to two notable wins – at home against reigning champ Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in Round 3 and on the road at AS Monaco in Round 5 – to give the Parisian club a 2-3 record after five games. In fact, Paris could easily have found itself with two, if not three, more wins under its belt, but its inexperience was its undoing. This week, I think Paris – led by superstar point guard [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) – will beat ALBA Berlin on the road on Tuesday before downing Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at home on Friday. That Baskonia game will be a special occasion for Coach Splitter, who had his No. 21 jersey retired by the Spanish club last season, but I think Paris will be looking at an impressive 4-3 record come the end of this week.

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### Olympiacos bounces back at home

### *by Javier Gancedo*

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/?season=2024-25) has had a rough start to the season and currently ranks 11th with a 2-3 record. It also lost against archrival Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in the Greek League derby last Sunday, so it is time for the Reds to regroup at home against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona – that's my bold prediction. Olympiacos should beat Real, as it is [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/)'s first game against *Los Blancos* since losing the 2023 EuroLeague Championship Game at the buzzer. No one will be more motivated in this game, and Vezenkov already had 29 points and a PIR of 34 in that fatal night back in 2023. [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) should have a key role, guarding [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) in Round 6 and [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) in Round 7. Olympiacos beat Barca in last season's playoffs, winning Game 5 at Palau Blaugrana, so the atmosphere should be wild at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Despite its slow start, Olympiacos is basically the same team as last season, plus Vezenkov, [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) and [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/). Expect the Reds to have a winning record by the end of this week. 

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### Zalgiris’s magic act comes to an end

### *Frankie Sachs*

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) is tied for the league’s top record alongside FC Barcelona at 4-1. And now it hosts back-to-back home games. Is now the time coach Andrea Trinchieri’s team establishes itself among the contenders. In my humble opinion, it will not. Since beating Barcelona on opening night, Zalgiris’s wins thus far have come against teams at the bottom rungs of the standings and its clashes against teams with winning records – Crvena Zvezda Meridienbet Belgrade on Wednesday and AS Monaco on Friday – present much stiffer challenges. Zalgiris has won so far with a collective effort as only two players ([Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) and [Dovydas Giedraitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dovydas-giedraitis/007513/)) are averaging double digits in scoring or PIR. Zalgiris has not yet replaced Tyrone Wallace and offseason additions [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/) and [Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-mitchell/012622/) have not provided offensive fireworks. To beat the stars on Zvezda and Monaco, they will need those fireworks. I am not sure they are up Trinchieri’s sleeve.

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### Monaco shows character on the road

### *by Igor Petrinovic*

Monaco has had an up-and-down start to the season, just like almost every other EuroLeague team. Heading into the second double-round week of the season with a 3-2 record isn't that bad, especially considering the team has been missing key backcourt pieces in [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nick-calathes-out-3-4-weeks-with-knee-injury/) and [Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-furkan-korkmaz-to-miss-3-4-weeks/), while [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) is still not at 100% after his back surgery this past summer. However, Monaco played four of its five games at home and lost its only away clash, which came at FC Barcelona. This week, Monaco will first visit Partizan, then travel to Kaunas to face Zalgiris. A challenging week with two tough road games in front of packed houses. But I think Monaco shows character and steals two road wins in three days, putting the rest of the league on notice of what this team is capable of.

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Euroleague.net's team of experts have each made one bold prediction ahead of Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024-25 season

Paris Basketball v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-11-01T19:45:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v Paris Basketball (2024-10-29T18:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v AS Monaco (2024-11-01T18:00:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-10-30T18:00:00.000Z)

TJ Shorts is blazing the trail for undersized guards in the 2024-25 EuroLeague season, but some other sub-1.80m players also shined in the EuroLeague in the past.

Three sub-1.80m EuroLeague stars who paved the way before TJ Shorts

Round 5 MVP [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) has been one of the standout players of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season so far, despite standing at just 1.75 meters. The [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) guard is putting on a clinic when it comes to dominating the game with his speed by actually using his height to his advantage. The funny, and rather impressive, thing is that we are talking about a player who isn’t really a reliable threat from the perimeter but still manages to be pretty much unstoppable.

The sample isn’t large, of course, but his averages of 19.8 points, 7.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds are telling. As are Paris’ wins over defending champion Panathinaikos, which came at Adidas Arena, and Final Four contender AS Monaco on the road.

Very few EuroLeague players before Shorts managed to have such an impact on their teams’ game and make this kind of noise while being under 1.80m. Here’s a Holy Trinity (plus one special mention) of past EuroLeague stars who perfectly exemplified the “heart over height” motto.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1734817/three-sub-1-80m-euroleague-stars-who-paved-the-way-before-tj-shorts/).

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He is following in the footsteps of some memorable guards

Fantasy experts Frankie Sachs, Javier Gancedo and Vasiliki Karamouza offer their advice ahead of Rounds 6 and 7 in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

EuroLeague Fantasy Podcast: Tips for another double-round week

The fifth episode from season two of the EuroLeague Fantasy Podcast has landed, with [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) duo [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) and [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and Sport 24’s [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) offering their advice for fantasy managers ahead of Rounds 6 and 7 in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Which players should you specifically target this week? Which players should you drop? Find out more by checking out the video above.

The Reds look to snap a four-game slide in games against Los Blancos when they meet on Tuesday.

The heat is on for Olympiacos-Real Madrid showdown

What do you get for the rivalry that has it all?

After all, [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/?season=2024-25) and [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/?season=2024-25) have met in back-to-back Final Fours, including the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship Game, which was only decided in the final seconds. One player ([Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/)) switched sides from the Spanish capital to the Greek port city in the summer of 2023.

Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas and forwards [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) and [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/) all spent time with Real Madrid’s archrival, FC Barcelona. Real forward [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) is a self-avowed fan of Olympiacos’s archrival, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.

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Okay, not entertained. I get it. Been there, done that.

How about the fact that Real has won four in a row against Olympiacos? Now we are getting somewhere. And add the fact that – to put it mildly – neither team has gotten off to a blistering start to the season. Real is 3-2 and Olympiacos is 2-3.

Now just imagine how important this Round 6 fixture is to both teams… And thus we have captured the essence of the Rivalry Series. This win will mean a lot to the victors. And it will truly smart the losers.

### The heat is on the coaches

We can start with the coaches. If Real wins, Bartzokas will be off to the worst start of a season among his eight on the Olympiacos bench. That would add even more pressure after the Reds lost their Greek League derby against Panathinaikos on Sunday. And with Vezenkov, the 2022-23 EuroLeague MVP, back with the team after a year away.

If Olympiacos wins, coach Chus Mateo of Real will be off to his worst start as head coach of the team. For contrast, *Los Blancos* did not lose their third game last season until Round 22. So the heat is on.

### Two of the league’s biggest stars

Despite the team’s quiet starts, their main stars have been rocking. Real playmaker [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) leads the league in PIR (25.2 per game) with excellent shooting (50% 2FG, 56.2% 3FG, 100% FT). Vezenkov is fifth in PIR (22.6) and averaging 16.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Between [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/), the reigning EuroLeague Best Defender, and [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/), who is Campazzo’s friend and former teammate at both the club and national team level, Olympiacos has reasons to believe it can slow down Real’s star. Last season, Campazzo only totaled 24 points in three games against Olympiacos. He also had 27 assists as well as 11 turnovers.

The last time Vezenkov played Real, he went off for 29 points, 9 boards and 4 assists in the 2023 title decider. But he will see a much different defense this time; [Gabriel Deck](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/gabriel-deck/009005/) was injured and [Eli Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/eli-ndiaye/009213/) was but a teenager with a bit role. Can they contain the former MVP this time?

The list of what may make this Rivalry Series game great is infinite. Both teams are rich in talent and history. But if we just focus on the rivalry between them, the dread of another early-season loss and the great form of their stars, we have enough of an understanding why this is must-see basketball!

The Reds look to snap a four-game slide in games against Los Blancos when they meet on Tuesday

Olympiacos Piraeus v Real Madrid (2024-10-29T19:15:00.000Z)

The Paris Basketball playmaker is on a record pace so far this Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season entering Round 6.

Stats review: TJ Shorts and this season's pick-and-roll masters

Paris Basketball notched its first-ever road victory in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague – over AS Monaco in the Rivalry Series, no less – by following a familiar formula.  

Last season, Paris emerged as a powerhouse in the BKT EuroCup to earn a spot in the EuroLeague as it lost only a single game before lifting the trophy.  While it did some truly innovative things with full-court pressure, substitution patterns, and play calling, the cornerstone of its high-powered offense, its biggest differentiator in key moments, and the thing that gives the team real upside in its maiden voyage in the EuroLeague was the ability to score at a high-level playing out of pick-and-rolls.

Even after a coaching change as they ascended to the gauntlet that is the EuroLeague, Paris has been able to hang its hat on pick-and-roll play. Generating 44 points over only 39 possessions created out of pick-and-rolls against AS Monaco in Round 5, Paris enters the week ranked fourth in efficiency and second in points scored per game in pick-and-roll situations.  While new head coach Tiago Splitter certainly deserves some credit for fostering some continuity from last season, the return of playmaking ball handler TJ Shorts has ensured that this offense has the same pathway to success.

The table above lists the EuroLeague leaders in points created out of pick-and-rolls combining those the players scored themselves and created with passes. As the table suggests, Shorts has been the league’s most prolific ball screen weapon by a wide margin so far this season as Paris has leaned into his ability to make things happen off the dribble.  The 38 points he created against Monaco in Round 5 were a reflection of that.  He is currently on pace to exceed the EuroLeague record of 24.2 points created out of pick-and-rolls per game set during the 2020-21 season by Alexey Shved – the only player to ever eclipse the 20-point threshold for a full season.  

Scoring in bunches even as he is not particularly aggressive from beyond the arc, Shorts has a combination of quickness, craftiness, and creativity that is unforgiving to opposing defenses and positions Paris to exceed expectations.  Currently scoring more points per game in the midrange than any player in modern EuroLeague history as well, Shorts puts huge pressure on opposing help defenders and scores and passes off that at an exceptional level.  As prolific as he is, his 1.05 points per possession created out of the pick-and-roll sits well above average as well.

Facundo Campazzo has flirted with that level of production but fits a different mold owning the lowest score-to-pass ratio among the most productive guards this season and throughout his prime.  While he may not look for his own shot aggressively, he’s a big reason Real Madrid ranks second in overall pick and roll efficiency.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has been bitten by the injury bug and that is one reason it has two players featured here.  However, the performance of those players in oversized roles has been a boon for the club as their efficiency has not suffered through their reshuffling.  

Paris Lee and Theo Maledon are arguably this list’s most intriguing duo as they bring a contrast of styles to the floor—sometimes in the same lineup.  Maledon’s aggressiveness in looking for his own shot and Lee’s more conventional approach allow LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne to give opposing defenses different looks.

Pick-and-roll play is at an all-time high in the EuroLeague this season thanks in some part to the addition of Shorts and Paris.  While he has a chance to rewrite the history books, there are plenty of new faces on this list relative to previous seasons as there are rising stars taking the reins for their teams throughout the league. 

The Paris Basketball playmaker is on a record pace so far this season.

Javier Gancedo reveals his choices of players who could make a difference on your EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Squads this week

Fantasy Challenge tips, Rounds 6-7: A double opportunity!

It should be a busy week for everyone in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague ecosystem. The second two-round week of the week is upon us! That means all EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers have two chances to win our weekly prize as well as to climb spots in the standings, both in private leagues and overall. Here are my recommendations for you to enhance your teams in Rounds 6 and 7.

### Nick Weiler-Babb, FC Bayern Munich (7.7 credits)

Carsen Edwards and Devin Booker combined for 50 points in Bayern's home win against Olympiacos Piraeus and all flashes were on them after the game. Weiler-Babb had an outstanding, fantasy-friendly performance with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and just 1 turnover for a PIR of 20. In the German League, Weiler-Babb has averaged a PIR of 18.0. Watch out!

### Elijah Bryant, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (10.1 credits)

Unfortunately, Efes will be without superstar guard Shane Larkin for 3-4 weeks, so other players have to step up. Rodrigue Beaubois and Elijah Bryant should see more responsibilities on offense and that's good news for Fantasy Challenge managers because Bryant always delivers with extended playing time. In Milan, he had 19 points and 5 assists for a PIR of 22.

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### Tomas Satoransky, FC Barcelona (10.8 credits)

Satornasky has stepped up big-time since Nico Laprovittola was injured. In last week's game against ASVEL, Satoransky had 9 points on 3 of 4 three-point shooting and 4 assists for a PIR of 10. In the Spanish League over the weekend, Satoransky had 14 points and 9 assists for a PIR of 25. Seeing more playing time should enhance Satoranssy's all-around game going forward.

### Facu Campazzo, Real Madrid (16.6 credits)

Campazzo is our superstar of choice this week even if Real plays a pair of road games. Campazzo was truly outstanding against last week Crvena Zvezda, amassing a PIR of 30 (13 points, 6 assists) in less than 20 minutes. In five games, he has averaged 14.8 points on 56.2% three-point shooting and 100% on free throws plus 8.0 assists for a PIR of 25.2. He is at the prime of his career.

Zach Leday, Nick Weiler-Babb, Facu Campazzo, Elijah Bryant and Tomas Satoransky are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Rounds 6-7

### Zach LeDay, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (13.3 credits)

LeDay has been solid until now, scoring in double digits in all games. He is averaging 13.8 points on 60.0% three-point shooting and 92.0% on free throws plus 5.8 fouls drawn for a PIR of 16.2. Against Efes, LeDay had a season-best PIR of 24, getting 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 fouls drawn. Milan plays twice at home and that should help LeDay keep rolling.

The start to the latest two-round week is headlined by a pair of recent championship game rematches as the action heats up with Round 6 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s games.

At a glance: The madness continues

The start to the latest two-round week is headlined by a pair of recent championship game rematches as the action heats up with Round 6 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s games.

## Tuesday, October 29

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. FC Barcelona (18:30 CEST)

Two in-form teams collide as Efes (3-2) hosts Barcelona (4-1). The Spanish side has climbed to the top of the standings with four straight wins, while Efes has taken two in a row behind a free-flowing offense netting 91 and 96 points. Both teams have been hit by injuries to star guards with Shane Larkin and Nico Laprovittola sidelined. That means more responsibility for [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/), who guided Efes with 17 points and 7 assists against Milan last week, while Barca's young talent [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) will look to build on his 8 points and 3 assists in Friday's win over ASVEL. In the paint, Barca big man [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) returns to a city he knows well to face [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/), a matchup sure to produce highlight reel plays.

Round 6 Head-to-Head: Poirier vs. Vesely

### ALBA Berlin vs. Paris Basketball (19:30 CEST)

Fresh from gaining a historic first road win by overcoming Monaco last week, Paris (2-3) will seek to repeat that feat against an ALBA (1-4) team aiming to climb off the bottom of the standings. The hosts must try to slow down explosive visiting guard [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), who was last week's MVP and ranks second in the league in both scoring (19.8 points per game) and PIR (24.6). ALBA’s backcourt leader [Martin Hermannsson ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/)has also made a fine start to the season, averaging 15 points and 4.8 assists per game. The injury-hit hosts will try to win through physical dominance, averaging a league-high 40.4 rebounds per game, against just 32 boards per night for Paris.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (19:30 CEST)

Two teams aiming to return to winning ways meet as Fenerbahce (3-2) meets Maccabi (2-3) in a game that has been relocated to Kaunas. Maccabi has problems in the backcourt following injuries to Tamir Blatt and Rokas Jokubaitis, placing a big responsibility on the shoulders of recent signing [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saben-lee/013389/) (15 points and 3.7 assists per game). Fener also has a new guard, with [Skylar Mays](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/skylar-mays/013396/) making his debut in last week’s home loss to Panathinaikos, which saw big man [Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) continue his strong form with 16 points and 6 rebounds. The Turkish team needs to find more efficiency inside the paint as it has converted fewer two-point shots (43.7%) than any other team.

Round 6 Head-to-Head: Birch vs. Rivero

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Real Madrid (20:15 CEST)

It's a major showdown between perennial title contenders as inconsistent Olympiacos (2-3) welcomes improving Real Madrid (3-2), a matchup that has been a championship game three times since 2013. A key will be the backcourt battle between the Reds’ defensive ace [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) and Real’s playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), who averages 8 assists per game and leads the competition in average PIR (25.3). In the frontcourt, Olympiacos will hope that [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) can immediately return to his best after a recent injury to face Real big man [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), who co-leads the league with 1.8 blocks per night and didn’t miss a shot as he scored 12 points in last week’s huge win over Zvezda. Olympiacos is perfect at home, Real has not won away… will those streaks stay intact?

Round 6 Head-to-Head: Wright vs. Ndiaye

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:30 CEST)

Milan (1-4) will seek to restore some positivity with a tough trip to Baskonia (3-2), which is aiming to stay perfect at home. The Italian team may have to cope without the services of key man and former Baskonia star [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), who was injured in domestic action at the weekend. The visiting defense – which has allowed the second-most points in the league (87.4 per game) will need to deal with [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), who drained no less than 7 triples in Baskonia’s easy victory over ALBA last week, which also saw big man [Khalifa Diop](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/khalifa-diop/008072/) show his rebounding ability with 4 boards at both ends. Milan will feed off the energy of [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/), who had 16 points and 7 rebounds in last week’s loss to Efes.

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. FC Bayern Munich (21:00 CEST)

Two of last week's big winners are looking to ride the momentum as Virtus (1-4) welcomes Bayern (3-2). With the visiting team looking for a first road win of the season, Bayern sharpshooter and league-leading scorer [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) (20.6 points per game) has the chance to become the first player in EuroLeague history to score 30 points in three consecutive games. Virtus finally grabbed its first win of the season with last week’s nail-biting triumph at Partizan, where [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) hit the game-winner to cap a personal contribution of 27 points. The former Final Four MVP will look to use that as a catalyst to become Virtus’s go-to guy as the Italian team aims for a first home victory.

## Wednesday, October 30

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (19:00 CEST)

Co-leader Zalgiris (4-1) will attempt to maintain that status with a visit from Zvezda (3-2), which wants to maintain its position in the top half of the standings by bouncing back from two straight losses. In addition to the offensive leadership of [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) (13.2 points and 5.6 assists per game), Zalgiris has built its strong start on a league-best defense, allowing only 70.8 points per game and playing particularly well on the perimeter with opponents making just 25.2% of three-pointers. That will test the shooting skills of Zvezda star [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/), who has made just 2 of his last 13 attempts from long-range. Zvezda could give a second debut to recently re-signed big man [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/).

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (20:15 CEST)

Fast-improving ASVEL (2-3) will hope to snatch a first road win as it takes on reigning champ Panathinaikos (3-2). The French team gave a strong performance before ultimately coming up just short at Barcelona last week, and will hope to have playmaker [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) back from injury to face his former club. [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) will relish the chance to continue his hot streak of scoring at least 17 points in four games straight, while Panathinaikos can rely on its own scoring star with [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who has netted 15 or more in every game so far. The Greens will also need [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) (15.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game) to control the influence of [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) (13.6 points, 9.8 boards) in a fascinating all-French big man battle.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. AS Monaco (20:45 CEST)

After suffering losses last week, Partizan (2-3) and Monaco (3-2) will battle for a return to winning ways. The visiting team will look for another strong game from [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/), who leads the offense with 15.4 points and 5.4 assists per game. Partizan boasts the best three-point shooting record in the league, converting 42.6% of long-range shots, but suffered a bad night in last week’s loss against Virtus with the previously prolific [Isaac Bonga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaac-bonga/006760/) missing all 4 of his deep shots. The Serbian team enjoyed more success inside through [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/), who had 20 points and 6 rebounds. He will look to win the battle of the backboards against Monaco’s [Mam Jaiteh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mam-jaiteh/002581/), who averages 7.2 boards per night and had a double-double in last week’s loss to Paris.

Round 6 Head-to-Head: Jones vs. Jaiteh

Another two-round week tips off with Tuesday's six-pack of games

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-10-29T18:30:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v FC Barcelona (2024-10-29T17:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v AS Monaco (2024-10-30T19:45:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-10-30T19:15:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v FC Bayern Munich (2024-10-29T20:00:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-10-29T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens got back on track in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with a gritty 76-81 win at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on Friday night despite missing forward Ioannis Papapetrou and swingman Konstantinos Mitoglou in the cauldron of the Ulker Sports and Event Hall on Friday. 

Panathinaikos' depth helped it bounce back from adversity

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/games/pan/?season=2024-25) got back on track in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with a gritty [76-81](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2024/43/) win at [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/games/ulk/?season=2024-25) on Friday night despite missing forward [Ioannis Papapetrou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ioannis-papapetrou/005161/) and swingman [Konstantinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/) in the cauldron of Ulker Sports and Event Hall on Friday.

With both men sidelined with injuries, the Greens relied heavily on powerhouse in the paint [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) to provide size and muscle in the battle of the boards, but someone still needed to step up and provide a helping hand against Fenerbahce’s big men.

[Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omer-yurtseven/005353/), who joined the club from the Utah Jazz during the off-season after the 26-year also had a two-year stint with the Miami Heat, stepped up against his boyhood club.

Yurtseven racked up 12 points and 6 boards in 15 minutes on the court, as shorthanded Panathinaikos collected 32 rebounds to 33 taken by Fenerbahce with Yurtseven doing a job on the home team’s big men [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) and [Boban Marjanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/boban-marjanovic/lmg/).

Melli was confined to 8 points and 2 rebounds while Marjanovic was held scoreless and restricted to 3 boards in 7 minutes on the floor, as [Khem Birch ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/khem-birch/007182/)also struggled and finished with 4 points and 3 rebounds.

The usual suspects also delivered for Panathinaikos as [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) sank 15 points and most of them were tough shots contested by Fenerbahce defenders. Then, of course, there was captain [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) who came back to haunt his former club with 13 points, 8 of them in the fourth quarter including a clutch triple when the chips were down.

Last but not least, Lessort did his bit with 14 points and 6 rebounds, epitomizing a smooth team effort and roster depth that helped Panathinaikos storm back from a 70-65 deficit in the last few minutes, having spilled a 47-60 third-quarter lead.

Lessort came up clutch again for Panathinaikos against Fenerbahce

The win allowed head coach Ergin Ataman to breathe a huge sigh of relief as his team snapped a two-game skid following a shock defeat at EuroLeague debutant [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/paris-basketball-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2024/23/) and then a tough loss at last season’s runner-up [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/real-madrid-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2024/31/).

“We played very smart offensively the first three quarters and also did a great job defensively, especially on [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/),” Ataman said at the post-game press conference. “In the fourth, we lost control, allowed too many offensive rebounds and committed some turnovers,” he added in a stark reminder to his players that Fenerbahce had turned the match on its head with a 23-5 run.

Game News

The home team’s head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius was incensed with the lack of cohesion and fighting spirit among his men, who showed flashes of individual brilliance and resolve, but looked disjointed for much of the contest against a team built to take advantage of cracks in the armor.   

“I was very disappointed with how we entered the game. Basketball-wise we were very bad and mentality-wise we were even worse as we acted like a bunch of individuals,” Jasikevicius said.  “The third quarter was better but after turning the game around in the fourth, we lost control again. What bothers me the most is that the team is not together and we can’t achieve anything if we’re not together.”

Clearly, the former Lithuania guard has plenty of work to do to translate the team’s individual quality into a sum of its parts, the next opportunity being against [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/roster/tel/?season=2024-25) on Tuesday when Fenerbahce’s new arrivals [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) and [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) face an emotional clash with their former club.

Despite missing two key players, the reigning champion clawed out an important road win at Fenerbahce 

Panathinaikos's depth helped it bounce back from adversity

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-10-25T17:45:00.000Z)

Check out our selection of social media posts from around the EuroLeague during Round 5.

EuroLeague week on social media

**GET WELL SOON, LAPRO!**: Barcelona guard Nicolas Laprovittola suffered a season-ending ACL injury and his teammates sent many messages of support.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">𝐓&#39;𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐌, 𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐎 🫶 <a href="https://t.co/Xi7WEIQje1">pic.twitter.com/Xi7WEIQje1</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1849021492383637905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Mucha fuerza Lapro!<br>Estoy seguro que volverás más fuerte y nos harás disfrutar de tu magia pronto. 🪄<br>¡Estamos contigo! 💪 <a href="https://t.co/OXc447CtAW">pic.twitter.com/OXc447CtAW</a></p>&mdash; Alex Abrines (@alexabrines) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexabrines/status/1848377413509501235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">💙❤️ <a href="https://t.co/PSXgynzusq">pic.twitter.com/PSXgynzusq</a></p>&mdash; Darío Brizuela (@basquemamba) <a href="https://twitter.com/basquemamba/status/1848446284673261879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">😍😍😍😍😍 <a href="https://t.co/7HxdpC7OkB">pic.twitter.com/7HxdpC7OkB</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1850112886905131290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**CAUGHT ON TAPE**: Thankfully, Achille Polonara's trick shot was captured on video.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🤹🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/ilpupazzo33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ilpupazzo33</a> <a href="https://t.co/qxe4HEuruS">pic.twitter.com/qxe4HEuruS</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Segafredo Bologna (@VirtusSegafredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusSegafredo/status/1848767338503438746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**INSIDE LOOK**: Check out this unique view from Bayern's practice.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">💡🏀 Coach Gordie Teaching the Game <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Basketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Basketball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Practice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Practice</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vfukz9sWEV">pic.twitter.com/Vfukz9sWEV</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1848770004319101146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**WHEN STARS MEET**: Crvena Zvezda's Yago Dos Santos had a chat with his countryman and Real Madrid superstar soccer player Vinicius Junior, who was in attendance for the clash between Real Madrid and Zvezda.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinijr</a> &amp; 🏀 <a href="https://twitter.com/Ymateus02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ymateus02</a> linked up after the game 🇧🇷<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/brazil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#brazil</a> <a href="https://t.co/j0siqM5ALF">pic.twitter.com/j0siqM5ALF</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1849558911759638776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✌️⚽🏀✌️<a href="https://twitter.com/realmadrid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealMadrid</a> 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/zW0h9f1Kgl">pic.twitter.com/zW0h9f1Kgl</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1849549535548170454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 


**GREAT TO SEE YOU**: Real playmaker Facundo Campazzo was thrilled to see his former Crvena Zvezda teammates, with whom he developed a special bond, especially Zvezda team captain Branko Lazic.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Facu x Branko🙂 <a href="https://t.co/KVFNN49O5i">pic.twitter.com/KVFNN49O5i</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1849509596936745039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ru" dir="ltr">породица увек 🤍❤️ <a href="https://t.co/6AHMCVX5l4">https://t.co/6AHMCVX5l4</a></p>&mdash; Facu Campazzo (@facucampazzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/facucampazzo/status/1849570520947159541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**WELCOME BACK!**: Yakuba Ouattara was greeted to a long standing ovation when he returned to play Monaco in Paris jersey. Omer Yurtseven also received a warm welcome in Istanbul.

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**WORK NEVER STOPS**: On Wednesday night, Partizan's Frank Ntilikina missed what would have been a last-second game-winning triple against Virtus. He went back to work the same night, right after the game.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Uskoro će pomoć a Frenk Nilikina i dalje vežba šut u praznoj Areni. <br><br>Francuz je večeras imao trojku za pobedu Partizana ali nije dobacio do koša. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkpartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkpartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/partizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#partizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/euroleague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#euroleague</a> <a href="https://t.co/luPG9ubUlM">pic.twitter.com/luPG9ubUlM</a></p>&mdash; Sport Klub (@sportklub) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportklub/status/1849206843169735036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

**RIVALRY RESPECT**: TJ Shorts and Paris outplayed and beat Monaco on the road, and there was plenty of respect from the home team after the loss.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BIG RESPECT🫡 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/cZcenFg91E">https://t.co/cZcenFg91E</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1849548920570908827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Respect🫂 <a href="https://t.co/bbh5ZuVa88">pic.twitter.com/bbh5ZuVa88</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1849768674715910635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**WINNERS' CORNER**: Zalgiris and Barcelona are the only teams with 4-1 records. No team is winless after five rounds.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The 𝒔𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 🖼️<a href="https://twitter.com/Da_Thrill21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Da_Thrill21</a> <a href="https://t.co/B00B5r3TkT">pic.twitter.com/B00B5r3TkT</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Segafredo Bologna (@VirtusSegafredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusSegafredo/status/1849445795197497509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“The City gone love this” <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealMM10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealMM10</a> <a href="https://t.co/I2JgkvTsrS">https://t.co/I2JgkvTsrS</a></p>&mdash; Rayjon Tucker (@th3flighttuck) <a href="https://twitter.com/th3flighttuck/status/1849474677791412557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Juntos somos mejores 🏆<br><br>¡GOAZEN MUTILAK!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lo8n45X7M4">pic.twitter.com/Lo8n45X7M4</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1849551688538980596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great team win!! We keep taking steps forward 🤍🤍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a></p>&mdash; Xavier Rathan-Mayes (@xrm_22) <a href="https://twitter.com/xrm_22/status/1849575207624704059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Matt Mitchell is happy after the win. 😄 <a href="https://t.co/Wfa5XcvLJj">pic.twitter.com/Wfa5XcvLJj</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1849545820577632296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">W ☘️☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://t.co/dYDSuOlrAm">pic.twitter.com/dYDSuOlrAm</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1849903290592444838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Demà més, culers 👊 <a href="https://t.co/aLbDLOetkV">pic.twitter.com/aLbDLOetkV</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1850243497716306131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a W at home - we beat <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> and stay unbeaten at the <a href="https://twitter.com/SAPGarden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SAPGarden</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BAYOLY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BAYOLY</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1849934925132100062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">😏<a href="https://t.co/xMXiaqqdpT">https://t.co/xMXiaqqdpT</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1850104942960234761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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