Name: Top 10 Assists | November | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

The passer's vision and execution were both faster than the defense in select moments this November. Check out the best assists for November!

Top 10 Assists | November | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup 

 The passer's vision and execution were both faster than the defense in select moments this November. Check out the best assists for November!

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague was full of vicious stops so far this season! Check out the best blocks of November!

Top 10 Blocks | November | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

 The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague was full of vicious stops so far this season! Check out the best blocks of November!

Episode No. 10 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast sees a change to the cast with Javier Gancedo away. So to fill in those big shoes, co-hosts Frankie Sachs of Euroleague.net and Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport 24 bring in Virtus Segafredo Bologna star and Olympic silver medalist Isaia Cordinier to talk EuroLeague and fantasy hoops.

Isaia Cordinier jumps aboard the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast

Episode No. 10 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast sees a change to the cast with [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) away. So to fill in those big shoes, co-hosts [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) and [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) of Sport 24 bring in [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) star and Olympic silver medalist [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/) to talk EuroLeague and fantasy hoops.

Before getting into the nitty-gritty of their [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feuroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net%2F10&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C0811b21f4e94405fce1908dd13030770%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638687625911097302%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XQi0EE05ooN0xNXXX1fCDXXtDgaCiAScCe3M98GEGc0%3D&reserved=0) teams, Cordinier talks about Virtus’s season; his former teammates Theo Maledon, Evan Fournier and Nico Mannion; November MVP TJ Shorts; and the advantages Virtus has heading into this week’s two rounds of games. Then it’s time to share his team and see how many of Cordinier's compatriots make it onto his fantasy roster. Finally, see whether Cordinier approves of the roster changes Frankie and Vasiliki made heading into Round 13.

Listen now for some thoughts and ideas that could help your team before Round 13, which tips off at 18:30 CET on Tuesday when Anadolu Efes Istanbul hosts FC Bayern Munich, and even later in the week when preparing for Round 14.

The Virtus star and Olympic medalist shares his team with Frankie Sachs and Vasiliki Karamouza

Euroleague Basketball is excited to announce the launch of a new monthly video series titled "Inside the Whistle". This innovative series will provide fans with an inside look at some key calls in both the EuroLeague and EuroCup, as referees break down and explain specific plays in certain games.

Euroleague Basketball launches "Inside the Whistle", a new monthly video series with referees explaining key plays

Euroleague Basketball is excited to announce the launch of a new monthly video series titled "Inside the Whistle". This innovative series will provide fans with an inside look at some key calls in both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, as referees break down and explain specific plays in certain games.

With the aim of educating fans on the rules of basketball and enhancing transparency in officiating, "Inside the Whistle" will feature detailed explanations of plays from both the EuroLeague and EuroCup. The first episode of "Inside the Whistle" includes three clips from EuroLeague games and one from the EuroCup, with explanations given for the decisions taken on the floor. Future episodes of "Inside the Whistle" will dive into some of the key rule types that are often discussed among fans, such as goaltending, unsportsmanlike fouls, and fouls in the act of shooting.

The series will be released on a monthly basis, with each episode providing in-depth justifications on why these calls were made, with active and former referees offering a unique perspective on why a decision was made and the mechanics behind it.

"We are thrilled to launch "Inside the Whistle" and offer our fans a deeper understanding of the officiating process," said Dani Hierrezuelo, Euroleague Basketball Officiating Director. "This series is about more than just explaining calls — it’s about educating the audience on the rules of basketball, showcasing how referees make split-second decisions, and fostering a deeper connection between the fans and the game."

By providing fans with explanations from those who are closest to the action, "Inside the Whistle" aims to foster a greater understanding of the game and enhance the viewing experience for EuroLeague and EuroCup lovers across the globe.

Each episode of "Inside the Whistle" will be available on the official EuroLeague and EuroCup digital platforms and social media channels.

In an extensive interview with Javier Gancedo of EuroCupBasketball.com, U-BT Cluj-Napoca star Zavier Simpson discussed how he believes he can keep excelling at both things and just be a better basketball player as his career continues. 

Zavier Simpson, Cluj: 'We are finally starting to click'

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) rallied from a 0-3 start in Group B to win five of its next six games and climb to 5-4 in the standings. Point guard [Zavier Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zavier-simpson/013302/) has been at the heart of its resurgence, excelling at both scoring and passing the basketball to help Cluj to a winning record at the midway point of the regular season. 

Simpson has averaged 18.1 points on strong shooting (57.7% 2FG, 41.7% 3FG, 82.7% FT), 3.9 rebounds, a league-leading 7.2 assists and a PIR of 21.6. Though he didn't have his best scoring night in Round 9 against Aris Midea Thessaloniki, Simpson recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and 10 assists. 

In an extensive interview with Javier Gancedo of [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com), Simpson discussed that he believes he can keep excelling at both things and just be a better basketball player as his career continues. 

**Hello, Zavier. What a comeback! Cluj is 5-4 in the upper part of the standings. What was the key to winning that back-and-forth battle against Aris?** 

"Thank you. We got some stops late in the game and we just ran the transition, getting easy buckets. I felt like some guys, like Adam \[Mokoka\] came up pretty big by knocking down shots, making some plays and just being aggressive. Obviously, in the EuroCup, there are some ups and downs and teams are going to make runs. You may go back and forth like we were doing during the game as well, but just executing the game plan from the coaches and playing together is key, especially down the stretch. And I feel like that's what we did. I feel like now we are finally starting to click. I still feel like we have some room for improvement, but now I feel like we finally found continuity. It feels more in rhythm. 

"I believe in our last 9-10 games, we are 8-2, including our domestic league. So we just want to keep it rolling. We played against a good team, I liked it better than what the record shows. In the EuroCup, every game is important and now, we are over .500. That's the most we can ask for. We just want to take game by game, get better every single day in practice and just be able to play together."

"For the most part, we are rolling right now, which is all we can hope for."

**That was going to be my next question, you started the season with a 0-3 record. Was it bad luck because you played against strong teams right away, or did you guys need time to gel a little bit?** 

"I almost feel like it was a collaboration with a lot of things. We were unhealthy as a team and had just got DJ \[Seeley\] back who was here last year. Pat \[Richards\] was coming slowly off his injury. He wasn't always there. Zach \[Hankins\] was coming and was almost 100% from his injury. Obviously, the starting point guard myself is getting used to this EuroCup style, the atmospheres, things of that nature. So I'm not going to blame it on injuries because I felt like those games were also winnable, but also at the same time, \[Cedevita\] are a really good team, really good coaching staff, really good game plan, phenomenal organization. Valencia came from the EuroLeague so that obviously speaks for itself. And Bourg lost last year in the EuroCup Finals, which also again speaks for itself. So we played against two great organizations, two great teams with phenomenal players, and just with that collaboration, us to kind of get our chemistry with guys coming in, guys kind of like almost there health-wise, a new guy coming in, a new point guard... So I feel like it was a bunch of things. But at the same time, we don't want to tip our hat off to those teams that beat us. We don't want to disrespect them in any way, shape or form or try to say it's because of injuries or things of that nature. But they are really good teams and we were glad we were able to face them early so we were able to see where we were at. But yeah, I felt like we lost two tough games to those teams and kind of just felt like we bounced back but still got some improvements to do, still got some winning, some catching up to do. But for the most part, we are rolling right now, which is all we can hope for."

**Cluj is your first team in Europe, not just in the EuroCup. How much fun is it to play here in general and in the EuroCup in particular?**

"It's really fun. It kind of reminds me of the college basketball atmosphere, as far as just the prep: you have two, three, maybe four days of preparation for the next game. The fans are phenomenal, the energy, the atmosphere is pretty crazy, whether it's a home game or away game. So it's lit, I enjoy it a lot. Obviously, I'm still getting used to it, still adjusting slowly but surely. But for the most part, I'm enjoying myself. Just trying to embrace it every single day." 

**Patrick Richards has been there for a long time and is the team captain, playing point guard like you. How much of a mentor has he been for you?** 

"It's phenomenal having someone who has been there, who is a vet not just on the court, but also off the court, who is able to show me the way and help me out with things that I may know or things I may need help on. Being able to have a guy like him, being the captain of the team like I said is great. I'm very appreciative to be able to have that captain, be able to lead and guide me through ways that I'm still learning as I go."

"Trust me, you will definitely see more hook shots as we go."

**You were nicknamed "Captain Hook" in college for your ability to hit hook shots, something very rare to see in point guards. Truth is, we haven't seen many of those in the EuroCup. How come you are so good at hook shots?** 

"It comes from, I believe, my freshman or sophomore year in college. Our college did an open gym and it kind of felt natural, so I began just to work on it, and that's when it kind of developed. Then it became off the same foot, same hand. I became more creative with it as I progressed and got over to my career to make it a more efficient shot. I haven't done it much this year, but I am definitely taking some hook shots this year, for sure. Not as much as I was usually shooting. It's just still trying to get to my spots and pick and choose my spots and different things on the court. But trust me, you will definitely see more hook shots as we go."

**Over the years, you broke high school and college records in points and assists. What comes first for you, points, assists or it depends on the game flow?** 

"I feel like it depends on the game flow, but I feel like naturally, I'm more of a traditional point guard. And over the last year, maybe a year and a half, I kind of developed into a scoring role. I just felt like I've been working on my game so much. I do a lot perfecting my craft and just kind of studying different players to help my game that it just became easier. It's not like I haven't been scoring in past years, but I have always been a pass-first point guard and now, I continue to add more to my game. And on one part, I feel like what was missing from the past 4-5 years of my career was maybe just scoring the ball from different levels and different angles and different shots. And each year you constantly see me adding new things.

"Since my freshman year of college, I am constantly seeing my stats, improving attempts, improving percentages, improving efficiency from each year, so that's kind of what I've been focusing on, just trying to see what I can do to help my game be better. And I feel like scoring has opened up not just for myself, but also for other teammates because guys know I can pass and things of that nature, but which I still can be doing, which I still obviously do, but at the same time just looking to add more towards my game.

"I just want to be able to reach my potential, reach my peak and be the best basketball player that I can be. And if that leads sometimes to the defense forcing me to score the ball or forcing me to shoot or forcing me to do different things, I want to be able to go into those situations comfortable, because obviously if they are going to be games that you may be hot, you may have a phenomenal percentage from the free throw line, the three line, two-point field goal percentage as well. But then there are also going to be games where it just doesn't fall, not because you are incapable of doing it, just because that's just how it works sometimes. I have been shooting really good this year and having been efficient and in the game \[against Aris\], I didn't have so much of an efficient night for us maybe scoring the ball, but still being able to get in there and have 10 assists and being able to lead my team with defensive stops and having energy and making sure we get the dub, which is much more important. It's just something that you just have to realize with basketball, and just with life in general, that there are gonna be some good days. There are going to be some high days, some low days. Just got to be in there to find a way to stay consistent with your routine and just being able to get through it to the best of your ability."

**Let's talk about Cluj, then. We see 10,000 fans in the stands in every game. How cool is it to play in such an atmosphere?** 

"It's phenomenal. Our fans show up pretty much day in, day out. Just being able to go into an arena like that where you know your fans are going to be very supportive, they are going to be going crazy for you in the crowd and just cheering you on, it's always phenomenal. So I am very appreciative of our fans, shout out to the Cluj fans and hopefully they can continue to show up. Well, hopefully we can continue to win, continue to keep giving them a reason to come and support us. But for the most part, it's been phenomenal having a crowd, a fan base that we have."

**You have always been around basketball ever since you were a kid. How was your life growing up in Lima, Ohio?** 

"Basketball was very important. That's all I pretty much knew was basketball. My dad was a high school coach, freshman high school coach, JV coach, ABA coach, college coach at a small college in the area, varsity coach. My coach! He was my coach growing up since maybe fourth grade. So I was around it pretty much my whole life and kind of knew that the steps I'm taking now was going to be a part of my journey, and I'm just looking to continue to progress forward in the best way I can."

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**Now you will play the next three teams against those teams that beat you in the beginning of the season: Cedevita, Bourg and Valencia. How much are you looking forward to it now that the team is ready and playing much better than before?**

"I'm looking forward to it. Those are really good teams, but we want to just take it one game at a time. So we got Cedevita on Tuesday and we want to be able to just go into practice over the few days before we play them, making sure we are sharp, make sure we are going to the arena knowing that they beat us, but also knowing that we want to continue to build a consistent habits amongst our team, amongst ourselves so we are able to use those habits when it's time. But for the most part, just taking one day at a time, not getting too overly hyped up, excited or things of that nature and just being able to execute the game plan from the coaches and go out there and play hard, play smart, play together and hopefully that can lead to a win." 

**Still, there must be some bigger goals. Is that going to the playoffs and being more ambitious than before?** 

"That's definitely the goal. Anything I do, my goal is to be the last person standing, the last team on top, but obviously, it's going to come with some roadblocks and things of that nature in between. I definitely don't want to get ahead of myself and have high expectations, not just for myself, but also for the team this year. But at the same time, I don't want to get too ahead of myself. I want to continue to respect the game, respect the organization and players and coaches who have been here before me, and I'm just really trying to get some wins to put ourselves in the best position. And obviously when that time comes, hopefully we can be in the playoffs. And obviously, when you are in the playoffs, no team is going in there looking to not win the playoffs. So I guess we can just leave it at that."

More Zavier Simpson News

The first-year guard is enjoying a breakout season in the EuroCup

The first week of December features another double round in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and that means EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers have a double the chance to improve their teams in private leagues and the overall standings. 

I went for players who have been in really good form recently, ranging from 13.1 credits to 4.5. Something for everyone! Here are my recommendations for the double-round week. 

Donta Hall, Isaia Cordinier, Rokas Jokubaitis, Malte Delow and Alpha Diallo are featured in this week's article.

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Rounds 13-14

### Malte Delow, ALBA Berlin (4.5 credits) 

ALBA is bringing back some players. The latest is Matt Thomas, who played in the German League this weekend. [Malte Delow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malte-delow/008211/) returned three weeks ago and has been doing really well. In his sixth season in the competition, Delow is averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and a PIR of 11.0. It is getting harder to find good, cheap players in the game, but Delow is definitely one of them. 

### Alpha Diallo, AS Monaco (13.1 credits) 

Monaco appointed Vassilis Spanoulis as head coach and immediately registered an 88-91 road win over defending champion Panathinaikos. Some players rose to the occasion: Mike James had 10 assists and just 1 turnover. [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) was just sensational: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 7 fouls drawn and a PIR of 35. Can Diallo keep doing that well? I believe he can, being a natural mismatch. 

### Rokas Jokubaitis, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (10.5 credits)

Maccabi broke a five-game losing streak with a big road victory over ALBA Berlin. [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) confirmed his role as the team's go-to guy with 24 points on 11-of-13 two-pointers, 6 assists, 1 turnover and a PIR of 29. He has had 50 assists and just 8 turnovers so far this season. His amazing effectiveness and affordable price make him one of the biggest fantasy bargains right now. 

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### Donta Hall, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (12.4 credits)  

Baskonia returned to winning ways last week, downing Zalgiris 70-83 on the road. [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) had an outstanding game, leading Baskonia with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks and a game-high PIR of 25. He has had two double-doubles in the last three games, averaging 11.7 points on 13-of-20 two-pointers, 8.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Good centers are always hard to find in fantasy, so I'd recommend going for Hall. 

### Isaia Cordinier, Virtus Segafredo Bologna (12.5 credits) 

A high-scoring game is expected between Virtus and ALBA, which looks like a perfect fit for [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/)'s athleticism and ability to play in transition. He has been playing really well, too, getting a PIR of 15 or better in four of his last five games. In Round 12, Cordinier had 16 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and a PIR of 28. Everything seems ready for him to click in this double round.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo offers his recommendations in this latest round of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge

Fantasy tips, Rounds 13-14: More chance for success

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Paris Basketball (2024-12-03T19:05:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v FC Barcelona (2024-12-05T19:05:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v ALBA Berlin (2024-12-06T18:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v ALBA Berlin (2024-12-04T19:45:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-12-06T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-12-05T19:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-12-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo offers his recommendations for Round 9 of the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Round 10: A new start in many ways

Round 10 is a special one in the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season. Other than a postponed game, every team has played against each and every opponent in their group, which means scouting reports will be better from now on and finding advantages will be more difficult. 

There are still some very interesting players in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Here are my recommendations for this week.

Kyle Wiltjer, Noa Essengue, Jared Harper, Landers Nolley and Jean Montero are featured in this week's article.

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 10

### Jean Montero, Valencia Basket (11.6 credits) 

[Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jean-montero/010042/) is the man of the moment, leading high-scoring Valencia lately. He comes off a tremendous performance against Bourg: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and a career-high PIR of 28. After being off-target from downtown at the start of the season, Montero buried 6 of 14 three-point shots in the last two games. If Montero keeps hitting long-distance shots, the sky is his limit. 

### Jared Harper, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (15.5 credits) 

Montero may be the man of the moment in the EuroCup but [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) is the man of the season, leading the competition in scoring at 23.1 points per game, burying 47.1% three-pointers and 88.2% free throws (despite taking over 10 attempts per game). He is also sharing the ball (5.8 apg.), leading the EuroCup in PIR (29.2). Harper plays against Valencia, his former team, in Round 10. 

### Landers Nolley, Aris Midea Thessaloniki (9.4 credits) 

After missing a couple of games due to injury, [Landers Nolley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/landers-nolley/013249/) returned with a spectacular performance against Cluj, getting 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and a PIR of 25 despite missing all six of his shots from beyond the arc. Nolley has proved to be able to score in many different ways and also contributes in a lot of aspects of the game. He's a very good option in fantasy. 

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### Noa Essengue, ratiopharm Ulm (9.4 credits) 

[Noa Essengue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/noa-essengue/011391/) turns 18 this month and his numbers are amazing for a player his age. He is also shocking everyone with his versatility, quickness and jumping skills. Essengue averages 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and a PIR of 18.0 in less than 24 minutes per night. He had a PIR of 20 or higher in five games this season. At 9.4 credits, Essengue is a must-have player.

### Kyle Wiltjer, Umana Reyer Venice (11.3 credits) 

[Kyle Wiltjer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kyle-wiltjer/008052/) has been rock-solid in the last three games, averaging 18.7 points on 14-of-15 free throws, 4.0 fouls drawn and a PIR of 19.3. He stepped up against Lietkabelis, getting 22 points on 7-of-8 two-pointers and 8-of-9 free throws, 6 rebounds, 7 fouls drawn and a PIR of 24. Wiltjer is being more aggressive and it is showing in his stats. He's still cheap at just 11.3 credits. 

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo offers his recommendations in this latest round of the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge

Valencia Basket v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2024-12-04T19:45:00.000Z)

Aris Midea Thessaloniki v Umana Reyer Venice (2024-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm Ulm v Trefl Sopot (2024-12-03T18:00:00.000Z)

Virtus, which has lost four in a row, needs better backboard protection after averaging a league-low 31.6 rebounds – a big deficit to ALBA, which ranks third in rebounding with 36.3 per night in large part thanks to [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams/012604/) grabbing 7.5 per game. ALBA’s struggling defense, which has allowed a league-high 91.6 points per game, will be tested by the back-in-form [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), who scored 25 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting in last week’s narrow loss at Paris. At the other end, ALBA will hope for another solid contribution from rising youngster [Elias Rapieque](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elias-rapieque/011631/), who scored a career-high 14 points last week.

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna

 

**Streaks**

 

Isaia Cordinier has scored 10 points or more in 12 of his last 13 games.

Tornike Shengelia has scored more than 10 points in six of his last seven games.

Shengelia has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight straight games.

Shengelia has made multiple triples in six of his last seven games.

Shengelia has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in four of his last five games.

Rayjon Tucker has made all 8 of his free throws in his EuroLeague career.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Tornike Shengelia is tied for ninth in scoring with 15.6 points per game.

Isaia Cordinier ranks eighth in assists with 4.9 per game.

Virtus has allowed a league-worst 12.4 offensive rebounds per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Ante Zizic ranks 16th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.1%.

Tornike Shengelia ranks 14th all-time in scoring with 3,256 points. Kyle Hines is 13th with 3,339.

Will Clyburn ranks 18th all-time in scoring with 3,161 points. Scottie Wilbekin of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul is 17th with 3,179.

Shengelia ranks 11th all-time with 725 free throws made. Paulius Jankunas is 10th with 748.

Daniel Hackett ranks 16th all-time in assists with 920. Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus ranks 15th with 963 assists.

Hackett needs 3 three-point shots made to reach 300 for his career.

Achille Polonara needs 48 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Alessandro Pajola is the all-time leader with a 3.0-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio. 

Game Videos

### ALBA Berlin

 

**Streaks**

 

Martin Hermannsson has had a double-digit PIR in nine of his last 10 games.

Hermannsson has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Matt Thomas has made at least 1 three-pointer in 14 straight games.

Thomas has made multiple three-pointers in five straight and nine of his last 10 games.

Thomas has scored at least 10 points in six of his last seven games.

Matteo Spagnolo has made 14 consecutive free throws.

Trevion Williams has posted PIRs in double figures in eight of his last nine games.

Williams has scored 10 or more points in five of his last six games.

Williams has pulled down 7 or more rebounds in eight of his last nine games.

Gabriele Procida has scored 10 or more points in six straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Trevion Williams ranks third in rebounding with 7.5 per game.

Justin Bean ranks seventh in rebounding with 6.3 per game.

Williams ranks third in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Bean ranks eighth in offensive rebounding with 2.3 per game.

Martin Hermannsson is tied for ninth in assists with 4.8 per game.

Louis Olinde ranks fifth in two-point accuracy at 75.9%.

Tim Schneider ranks seventh in two-point accuracy at 70.8%.

Will Mcdowell-White is tied for second in three-point accuracy at 53.3%.

Schneider ranks ninth in three-point accuracy at 47.8%.

ALBA ranks third in total rebounds with 36.3 per game.

ALBA has committed a league-high 16.0 turnovers per game.

ALBA has allowed a league-high 91.6 points per game.

ALBA allows a league-high 39.5% three-point shooting.

Game News

In Wednesday’s final tipoff, the league's bottom two teams play for the prize of climbing away from last place as Virtus (2-10) hosts ALBA (2-10). 

Game Facts: Virtus vs. ALBA

\- Virtus is 4-0 against ALBA this century. Virtus's 85-76 win over ALBA in Round 13 of the 2022-23 season was the first-ever meeting between these two cubs in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the first official meeting between the two teams in more than two decades.

\- Last season in Bologna, Virtus beat ALBA 87-76 with Tornike Shengelia collecting 26 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, accumulating a PIR of 32 and earning MVP of the Round honors.

\- ALBA's Gabriele Procida and Matteo Spagnolo were teammates of Virtus's Alessandro Pajola and Achille Polonara on the Italian national team at the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

\- Virtus guard Daniel Hackett and ALBA's Olinde were also teammates at Brose Bamberg during the 2017-18 season.

\- Virtus forward Achille Polonara scored a career-high 23 points playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against ALBA in January 2021.

Game Notes: Virtus vs. ALBA

Veteran power forward [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) is playing as well as ever for Milan, leading the league in PIR (23.4 per game) after averaging an outstanding 24.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over the last four games. He faces a great battle this week with Zvezda’s equally in-form [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), who inspired the impressive Round 12 victory over Bayern by pouring in 25 points on 10-of-12 field goal shooting. In the backcourt, [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) has returned to fitness to lead Milan and will go up against [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who didn’t score a single point but dished 12 assists on just 1 turnover last time out.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

 

**Streaks**

 

Nikola Mirotic has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight of his last nine games.

Mirotic has made multiple three-point shots in seven of his last eight games.

Mirotic has scored 17 or more points in eight of his last nine games.

Mirotic has had PIRs of 12 or more in 11 straight games.

Mirotic has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in seven straight games.

Zach LeDay has scored at least 13 points and had a PIR of 16 or more in six straight games.

LeDay has made at least 1 three-point shot in six straight games.

Fabien Causeur has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his last seven games.

Armoni Brooks has made at least 1 three-point shot in five straight and eight of his last nine games.

 

 

**Season rankings**

 

Nikola Mirotic leads the league in average index rating with 23.4 per game.

Zach Leday ranks seventh in average index rating with 19.5 per game.

Mirotic is tied for second in scoring with 18.5 points per game.

Leday is tied for ninth in scoring with 15.6 points per game.

Mirotic ranks second in rebounding with 7.7 per game.

Mirotic is tied for ninth in offensive rebounding with 2.1 per game.

Mirotic is tied for third in three-pointers made with 2.4 per game.

Leday leads the league in three-point accuracy at 58.8%.

Giampaolo Ricci ranks fourth in three-point accuracy at 52.4%.

Leandro Bolmaro is tied for sixth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Milan ranks second in scoring with 86.5 points per game.

Milan ranks second in free-throw shooting at 82.0%.

Milan ranks second in three-point shooting at 39.9%.

Milan has allowed 9.3 offensive rebounds per game, which is the fewest in the league.

Milan has allowed 87.3 points, the second-most in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Nikola Mirotic is ranked fifth all-time with 4,466 index rating points. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is fourth with 4,712 and counting.

Mirotic is ranked ninth all-time in scoring with 3,759 points. Sergio Rodriguez is eighth with 3,772 points.

Mirotic is in sixth place all-time with 897 free throws made. Sloukas is fifth with 930.

Josh Nebo ranks 10th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.7%.

Nebo needs 9 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Shavon Shields needs 13 points to reach 2,000 for his career.

Shields needs 9 two-point shots made to reach 500 for his career.

Zach LeDay needs 2 steals to reach 100 for his career.

LeDay needs 3 rebounds to reach 800 for his career.

Fabien Causeur needs 29 points to reach 2,500 for his career.

Causeur needs 2 steals to reach 200 for his career.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

 

**Streaks**

 

Filip Petrusev has scored at least 14 points in five straight games.

Petrusev has had PIRs of 12 or more in six straight games.

Petrusev had at least 1 steal in five straight games.

Petrusev has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five of his last six games.

Mike Daum has made all 20 of his free throws in his EuroLeague career.

Joel Bolomboy has had a double-digit PIR in five of his last six games.

Bolomboy has had at least 1 block in five of his last six games.

Bolomboy has pulled down at least 7 rebounds in six straight games.

Nikola Kalinic has made at least 1 three-point shot in 11 of the first 12 games this season.

Isaiah Canaan has made at least 1 triple in six of his last seven games.

Nemanja Nedovic has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Codi Miller-Mcintyre ranks third in assists with 5.8 per game.

Nikola Kalinic is tied for sixth in three-point accuracy at 50.0%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Milos Teodosic ranks sixth all-time with 586 three-pointers made. Rudy Fernandez is fifth with 594.

Teodosic is ranked fifth all-time in assists with 1,464. Vassilis Spanoulis is fourth with 1,607.

Teodosic ranks 11th all-time in career points scored with 3,379. Georgios Printezis is 10th with 3,599 points.

Teodosic ranks 13th all-time in free throws made with 701. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is 12th with 707 and counting.

Nemanja Nedovic needs 3 three-pointers to reach 400 for his career.

Two of last week’s most impressive winners go head to head in an important meeting in the middle of the standings between Milan (6-6) and Zvezda (6-6). 

Game Facts: Milan vs. Zvezda

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-12-04T19:30:00.000Z)

\- Last season the two teams split road wins, including Zvezda's 62-76 triumph in Milan in their last meeting.

\- In addition to their 13 games played this century, Milan and Zvezda clashed nine times between 1971 and 1989 and Milan won eight of those.

\- Milan center Freddie Gillespie spent the second part of last season with Zvezda.

\- Zvezda guard Nemanja Nedovic spent two seasons with Milan, from 2018 to 2020, where he played under Coach Ettore Messina for one season.

\- Teodosic played under coach Messina at CSKA Moscow for two seasons, from 2012 to 2014. They reached a pair of EuroLeague Final Fours together.

\- Milan's Nikola Mirotic and Zvezda's Nikola Kalinic were teammates at FC Barcelona during the 2022-23 season.

\- Zvezda center Filip Petrusev grabbed a career-high 10 defensive rebounds in a home loss against Milan in December 2022.

\- Zvezda’s Rokas Giedraitis had a career-high 4 steals against Milan in October 2021.

\- Milan center Josh Nebo posted his career high in PIR (33) and offensive rebounds (8) while playing for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv against Crvena Zvezda last March.

Two of last week’s most impressive winners go head to head in an important meeting in the middle of the standings between Milan (6-6) and Zvezda (6-6).

Game Notes: Milan vs. Zvezda

The latest double round week features several must-watch matchups, including the reigning champ and a major challenger battling for a return to form, and a legend making his home coaching debut. Here’s your guide to Round 13 of the EuroLeague.

At a glance: Round 13 gets another double round underway

The latest double round week features several must-watch matchups, including the reigning champ and a major challenger battling for a return to form, and a legend making his home coaching debut. Here’s your guide to Round 13 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

## Tuesday, December 3

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. FC Bayern Munich (18:30 CET)

After losing its last two games by conceding 93 and 97 points, Efes (6-6) will look for improved defense as it hosts a Bayern team (8-4) also aiming to bounce back. Bayern suffered its heaviest defeat of the season with last week’s 24-points margin at Zvezda, so Gordie Herbert will be keen for his players to regain their usual competitive edge. That includes a return to form for [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), who leads the league with 19.8 points per game but scored just 3 on 1-of-8 field-goal shooting in Belgrade. A bright spot was recent signing [Onuralp Bitim](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/onuralp-bitim/007929/), who scored 13 points in just his second game and now returns to face his former club. Efes will counter him through [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/), who has made at least one three-pointer in eight straight games.

Round 13 Head-to-Head:  Beaubois vs. Obst

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Real Madrid (20:00 CET)

After claiming its first road win of the season with last week's *Clásico* thriller, Real (6-6) will attempt to keep climbing the standings with a tough trip to improving ASVEL (4-8). The French team has won two of its last three games behind the excellence of [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/), and ASVEL will also test Real’s perimeter defense with the league’s most accurate three-point shooting game – [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (11.1 points per game) is one of six ASVEL players shooting at least 40% from downtown. Real’s battling win in Barcelona owed a lot to the magical little and large duo of [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), who ranks second in the league in assists with 7.7 per night, and Round 12 MVP [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), whose average of 8.4 rebounds is far better than anyone else.

### Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Paris Basketball (20:05 CET)

Co-leader Paris's efforts to claim a ninth straight victory will be tested by a Maccabi team boosted by last week's big win at ALBA. November MVP [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), who averages 21.3 points and 8.5 assists over the last four games, will face a fascinating backcourt duel with Maccabi playmaker [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/), who ranks fourth in the league in assists (5.6 per game) and also poured in 24 points as his team netted 103 total last week. That included another big contribution from [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/), who has averaged 18.0 points over the last four games. This is a meeting between the second- and third-best offensive rebounding units in the league (12.4 and 12.3 respectively), so protecting the defensive glass will be key for the likes of fit-again [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) (5.4 rebounds per night) and [Tyson Ward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyson-ward/012610/) (5.5 rpg).

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

A major showdown between two of the four teams tied for fifth place will see Panathinaikos (7-5) attempt to end a two-game losing streak against similarly struggling Barcelona (7-5), which has lost three in a row. Greens playmaker [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) will make his 400th career appearance and attempt to outshine one of the league's fastest rising backcourt stars, [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/). Barcelona will have to deal with the athleticism of [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), who has averaged 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last four games. That will involve stretching the floor through [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), who is on track to attempt more three-point shots than any season since 2011. Scoring threat from the backcourt will be led by [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who averages 20.6 points in the last five games, and [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/), whose 27 points were not enough to defeat Real Madrid last week.

Round 13 Head-to-Head:  Lessort vs. Vesely

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CET)

Fast-improving Partizan will attempt to claim a third straight win against a Zalgiris team which has lost four of the last five. Partizan’s latest victory, over Olympiacos last week, owed a lot to efficient collective play with just 5 turnovers committed, and [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) will attempt to maintain the playmaking which saw him make 8 assists with no turnovers in that big win. There was also a strong performance from big man [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (12 points, 5 rebounds), and he will now go up against his former club and a matchup with [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/), who is searching for a return to form after totaling just 4 points in the last three games. Partizan will have to defend the deep threat of [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/), who has made 9 triples in the last two games.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (20:30 CET)

Boosted by last week's impressive win in Kaunas, Baskonia (5-7) will look to claim another big win by downing high-flying co-leader Fenerbahce (9-3). The Spanish team would love key scorer [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) to emerge from a shocking slump which has seen him miss all 21 of his three-point attempts in the last four games, but will hope for more inside dominance from [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) after his double-double of 14 points and 11 boards against Zalgiris. Fenerbahce needs a response after being shocked at home by Milan last week, but a major positive was [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) making a successful return from injury with 19 points. He also has an increasingly confident backcourt partner in [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/), who set career highs in points (16) and playing time (27 minutes), and will now look to lead his team in Vitoria.

Round 13 Head-to-Head:  Baldwin vs. Baldwin

## Wednesday, December 4

### AS Monaco vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (19:00 CET)

Vassilis Spanoulis faces his first home game as Monaco coach (8-4) in a romantic reunion with his former playing club Olympiacos (8-4), in a showdown between two of the three tied currently tied in third place. The visiting team will avoid sympathetic nostalgia as it seeks a return to winning ways, and will focus on slowing down the all-round threat of [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) after he dished 10 assists in Spanoulis’s debut victory at Panathinaikos on Friday. The hustle of [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists) also epitomized the spirit Spanoulis is looking to build, and Olympiacos will have to match that through backcourt star [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) and long-serving team captain [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/), who will be relishing to inflict a first EuroLeague coaching defeat upon his friend and former teammate Spanoulis.

Round 13 Head-to-Head:  Papagiannis vs. Milutinov

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (20:30 CET)

Two of last week’s most impressive winners go head to head in an important meeting in the middle of the standings between Milan (6-6) and Zvezda (6-6). Veteran power forward [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) is playing as well as ever for Milan, leading the league in PIR (23.4 per game) after averaging an outstanding 24.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over the last four games. He faces a great battle this week with Zvezda’s equally in-form [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), who inspired the impressive Round 12 victory over Bayern by pouring in 25 points on 10-of-12 field goal shooting. In the backcourt, [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) has returned to fitness to lead Milan and will go up against [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who didn’t score a single point but dished 12 assists on just 1 turnover last time out.

Round 13 Head-to-Head:  Mirotic vs. Petrusev

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. ALBA Berlin (20:45 CET)

In Wednesday’s final tipoff, the league's bottom two teams play for the prize of climbing away from last place as Virtus (2-10) hosts ALBA (2-10). Virtus, which has lost four in a row, needs better backboard protection after averaging a league-low 31.6 rebounds – a big deficit to ALBA, which ranks third in rebounding with 36.3 per night in large part thanks to [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams/012604/) grabbing 7.5 per game. ALBA’s struggling defense, which has allowed a league-high 91.6 points per game, will be tested by the back-in-form [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), who scored 25 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting in last week’s narrow loss at Paris. At the other end, ALBA will hope for another solid contribution from rising youngster [Elias Rapieque](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elias-rapieque/011631/), who scored a career-high 14 points last week.

With six games on Tuesday and three on Wednesday, the action keeps coming thick and fast

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-12-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Barcelona (2024-12-03T19:15:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Real Madrid (2024-12-03T19:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v FC Bayern Munich (2024-12-03T17:30:00.000Z)

The visiting team will avoid sympathetic nostalgia as it seeks a return to winning ways, and will focus on slowing down the all-round threat of [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) after he dished 10 assists in Spanoulis’s debut victory at Panathinaikos on Friday. The hustle of [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists) also epitomized the spirit Spanoulis is looking to build, and Olympiacos will have to match that through backcourt star [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) and long-serving team captain [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/), who will be relishing to inflict a first EuroLeague coaching defeat upon his friend and former teammate Spanoulis.

### AS Monaco

 

**Streaks**

 

Mike James has scored in double digits in 10 of his last 11 games.

James has had a double-digit PIR in nine straight games.

James has made at least 1 three-pointer in five straight games.

James has had more than 5 assists in four of his last five games.

Alpha Diallo had at least 1 steal in nine of his last 10 games.

Nick Calathes has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Calathes has had at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Jordan Loyd has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight of his last nine games.

Georgios Papagiannis has blocked at least 1 shot in seven straight games.

Papagiannis has had at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Matthew Strazel has made 13 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Mike James is tied for sixth in assists with 5.0 per game.

Alpha Diallo leads the league in steals with 1.8 per game.

James is tied for fourth in steals with 1.4 per game.

Elie Okobo is tied for sixth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Georgios Papagiannis ranks third in blocks with 1.3 per game.

Monaco has committed a league-low 9.6 turnovers per game.

Monaco ranks second with 7.8 steals per game.

Monaco has forced a league-high 14.0 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Mike James is the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4,790 career points.

James is third all-time with 4,916 index rating points. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is second with a PIR of 5,024 and counting.

James is in third place all-time in free throws made with 1,046. Nando De Colo is second with 1,118 and counting.

James is ranked seventh all-time with 1,334 career assists. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is sixth with 1,425 assists.

James ranks seventh all-time with 550 three-pointers made. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is sixth with 586 and counting.

James is fifth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,047. Ante Tomic is fourth with 1,137.

Nick Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in assists with 2,085.

Calathes set the EuroLeague single-season record for assists in 2018-19 with 286.

Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in steals with 449.

Calathes ranks second all-time in games started with 311, behind only Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos Piraeus, who has 316 and counting.

Calathes ranks eighth all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Calathes ranks seventh all-time with 4,240 performance index rating points. Kyle Hines is sixth with 4,299.

Calathes is ranked 16th all-time in scoring with 3,236 points. Paulius Jankunas is 15th with 3,241 points.

Calathes needs 5 two-point shots made to reach 1,000 for his career.

Georgios Papagiannis ranks sixth all-time with 230 blocks. Alex Tyus is fifth with 238 blocks.

Papagiannis ranks 19th all-time in two-point accuracy at 63.8%.

Donatas Motiejunas set the EuroLeague single-game record with 18 defensive rebounds on December 7, 2011, while playing for Asseco Prokom Gdynia against Union Olimpija Ljubljana. In that game, Motiejunas pulled down a total of 21 rebounds, the most rebounds in a single game by any active player.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

 

**Streaks**

 

Sasha Vezenkov has scored in double figures and had a double-digit PIR in 13 straight and 19 of his last 20 games.

Evan Fournier has made at least 1 three-point shot in 11 of his last 12 games.

Fournier has scored in double figures in eight of his last nine games.

Nikola Milutinov has scored in double figures and had double-digit PIRs in seven of his last eight games.

Milutinov has pulled down multiple offensive rebounds in eight straight games.

Milutinov has grabbed at least 7 rebounds in seven of his last eight games.

Keenan Evans has scored at least 10 points in 10 straight and 21 of his last 22 games.

Evans has posted a double-digit PIR in nine of his last 10 games.

Evans has made at least 1 three-pointer in 17 straight games.

Evans has made 21 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Sasha Vezenkov ranks second in average index rating with 22.9 per game.

Nikola Milutinov ranks eighth in average index rating with 19.0 per game.

Vezenkov is tied for second in scoring with 18.5 points per game.

Milutinov ranks fifth in rebounding with 7.0 per game.

Vezenkov ranks eighth in rebounding with 5.9 per game.

Milutinov leads the league in offensive rebounding with 3.9 per game.

Thomas Walkup is tied for sixth in assists with 5.0 per game.

Thomas Walkup is tied for sixth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Moustapha Fall leads the league in two-point accuracy at 85.7%.

Evan Fournier is tied for seventh in three-pointers made with 2.3 per game.

Olympiacos leads the league in assists with 21.2 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Kostas Papanikolaou is the all-time leader in games started with 316.

Papanikolaou ranks ninth place all-time in steals with 308. Sergio Rodriguez is eighth with 309.

Moustapha Fall ranks second all-time in two-point accuracy at 73.2%.

Thomas Walkup ranks 16th all-time with a 2.5-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Walkup is ranked 15th all-time in assists with 963. Facundo Campazzo of Real Madrid and Theo Papaloukas are tied for 13th with 977 assists apiece.

Alec Peters is tied for 11th all-time in free-throw shooting accuracy at 89.8%.

Peters ranks fifth all-time in three-point accuracy at 45.6%.

Nikola Milutinov is ranked seventh all-time in offensive rebounds with 604. Othello Hunter is sixth with 611.

Sasha Vezenkov needs 7 three-point shots made to reach 300 for his career.

Vezenkov needs 4 rebounds to reach 1,000 for his career.

Nigel Williams-Goss needs 17 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Williams-Goss needs 1 three-point shot made to reach 100 for his career. 

Vassilis Spanoulis faces his first home game as Monaco coach (8-4) in a romantic reunion with his former playing club Olympiacos (8-4), in a showdown between two of the three tied currently tied in third place. 

Game Facts: Monaco vs. Olympiacos

The second half of the BKT EuroCup regular season gets underway on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s your guide to Round 10’s action.

## Tuesday, December 3

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (18:30 CET)

A pair of direct rivals in Group B meet for a crucial game as Cedevita (5-4) welcomes Cluj (5-4). The first game between the teams was won by Cedevita, 86-93, so the Romanian team needs a road win of 8 points or more to claim the crucial head-to-head advantage. Cedevita’s key performer in that game was forward [Devin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devin-robinson/012042/) (20 points), who has scored in double digits in six straight games. But Cluj is in excellent form with five wins in the last six games so will be confident of getting the result it needs, especially if backcourt star [Adam Mokoka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/adam-mokoka/012698/) can repeat the form which saw him score 24 points in last week’s victory over Aris.

### ratiopharm Ulm vs. Trefl Sopot (19:00 CET)

Ulm (5-4) will look to at least maintain a share of third place in Group A by overcoming Trefl (0-9), the only winless team in the EuroCup. The German team has struggled for consistency in recent week but boosted its morale with last week’s vital road win at Hapoel, powered by 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists from do-it-all forward [Justinian Jessup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/justinian-jessup/013290/). He also top scored with 20 points when Ulm grabbed an overtime victory over Trefl in Round 1, so needs no introduction to the visitors. Trefl needs to boost an offense which only mustered 58 points in last week’s loss at Gran Canaria, and will hope for a strong performance from [Andy Van Vliet](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andy-van-vliet/003885/) (10 points per game), who did not play in the Round 1 meeting.

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria (20:00 CET)

Trento (3-6) will look to boost its playoff ambitions by overcoming a strong Gran Canaria (7-2) which has won four of its last five games. The Spanish team boasts the second-best defense in the EuroCup, allowing only 73.7 points per game. Trento came close to taking a road win in Gran Canaria in Round 1, eventually losing 84-81 despite [Jordan Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-ford/013270/) pouring in 32 points, while Gran Canaria was powered by 20 points and 8 rebounds from [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mike-tobey/008966/). Ford is looking to bounce back after a season-low 1 point in last week’s loss to Besiktas, and Gran Canaria will know that keeping him quiet will be a major factor in strengthening its position in Group A’s second place.

Round 10 Head-to-Head: Zukauskas vs. Shurna

## Wednesday, December 4

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius (17:00 CET)

Group A leader Bahcesehir (8-1) will look for a seventh straight victory with a visit from dangerous Wolves (5-4) – one of the four teams tied for third place. Bahcesehir’s competition-best defense (71.7 points per game) will present a severe test to a Wolves offense powered by [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/anthony-cowan-jr/012003/) (14.9 points per game), who scored 18 points in last week’s loss at Buducnost. That game saw the Lithuanian team allow 107 points, so improved defense will be the major focus. Bahcesehir’s latest victory, over Joventut last week, featured 13 points from [Axel Bouteille](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/axel-bouteille/003840/) on 3-of-5 three-point shooting, and the forward has now made 46.2% of his shots from beyond the arc this season.

Round 10 Head-to-Head: Ponitka vs. Taylor

### 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Turk Telekom Ankara (18:00 CET)

In a crunch clash of the edge of the Group B playoff positions, Lietkabelis (2-6) needs a return to form against visiting Turk Telekom (4-5). Both teams have lost their last two games, with Lietkabelis falling last week at home to Reyer despite 16 points and 8 assists from playmaker [Dovis Bickauskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dovis-bickauskis/009898/). After shipping 94 points in last week’s home loss to Hapoel Jerusalem, Turk Telekom will look to repeat the defensive performance that earned a 72-66 victory over Lietkabelis in Round 1, also featuring a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds from the consistent [Anthony Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/anthony-brown/009025/), who ranks fourth in the EuroCup in scoring with 18 points per game.

### Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Joventut Badalona (18:45 CET)

Hapoel (5-4) will look to retain its current third place in Group A and establish a three-game margin on visiting Joventut (3-6). Both teams have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, and this should be another close game, similar to the 78-75 victory for Joventut in Round 1. [Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/002507/) was inevitably pivotal to that triumph with a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, and he faces a good battle in the paint with Hapoel’s [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/), who averages 7.3 rebounds in the last three games. The hosts will again lean heavily on star man [Patrick Beverley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/patrick-beverley/001927/), who has scored in double digits in seven of this season’s nine games, while Joventut poses a threat through recent signing [Sam Dekker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sam-dekker/009672/), who scored 22 in last week’s loss at Bahcesehir.

Round 10 Head-to-Head: Ginat vs. Dekker

### Aris Midea Thessaloniki vs. Umana Reyer Venice (19:00 CET)

Time is running out for Aris (2-7) to launch a push for the playoffs as it faces a must-win home game against a Reyer team (4-5) aiming for a third straight success. The Italian team boosted its confidence with a crucial overtime victory at Lietkabelis last week, and will hope that dominant big man [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mfiondu-tshimanga-kabengele/012796/) can stay hot after pairing 21 points and 11 boards in that victory. The Round 1 meeting between the teams was taken easily by Reyer, 95-75, paced by 17 points from [Jordan Parks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-parks/011909/), while Aris had 14 points from [Landers Nolley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/landers-nolley/013249/), who returned to action after injury in last week’s loss to Cluj by draining 22 points.

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul (19:00 CET)

After last week’s impressive win over Wolves with 104 points on the board, Buducnost (4-5) will look to climb into the top six and claim a third win in four by overcoming direct rival Besiktas (5-4). A double-double by big man [Kenan Kamenjas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenan-kamenjas/008325/) was one of the keys for Buducnost last week, and he faces a good battle with Besiktas forward [Conor Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/conor-morgan/009680/), who averages 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Besiktas won by 18 points when the teams met in Round 1 behind 18 points and 6 assists from guard [Derek Needham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/derek-needham/008945/), who is looking for a return to form after being held to 2 points in last week’s win at Trento.

Round 10 Head-to-Head: Magee vs. Mathews

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg (19:30 CET)

Third-placed Bourg (5-4) will look to cement its position in the Group B playoff places by overcoming rock bottom Hamburg (2-7). Bourg has lost two in a row but easily won the first meeting between the teams this season, 80-100, with 18 points from [Adrian Nelson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/adrian-nelson/013264/). Hamburg has the next-to-worst defense in the competition, allowing 89.9 points per game, whereas Bourg takes better care of the basketball than any other team with just 11.2 turnovers per game and should therefore have plenty of chances to expose the visiting defense. Hamburg needs another strong game from [Jordan Barnett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordan-barnett/013312/), who hit 23 points in last week’s loss to Cedevita.

### Valencia Basket vs. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (20:45 CET)

A big battle of title contenders ends the round in style as unbeaten Valencia (8-0) hosts second-placed Jerusalem (7-2). Competition leading scorer and Round 9 MVP [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) (23.1 points per game) will relish the chance to take on his former club, but Valencia also boasts precocious talent in the backcourt with [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jean-montero/010042/), who paired 19 points with 9 assists in last week’s win over Bourg. Valencia has won four in a row and Jerusalem four straight, so both teams will be high in confidence but the visiting team will need its usually strong defense – allowing just 75.6 points per game – to be on top form against a Valencia offense averaging a spectacular 96.9 points.

Round 10 Head-to-Head: Montero vs. Harper

Round 10 marks the start of teams facing each other for the second time this season

At a glance: The second half of the season is here!

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2024-12-04T18:30:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul (2024-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv v Joventut Badalona (2024-12-04T17:45:00.000Z)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Turk Telekom Ankara (2024-12-04T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius (2024-12-04T16:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2024-12-03T19:00:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2024-12-03T17:30:00.000Z)

\- In the 2023 Final Four semifinals in Kaunas, Olympiacos came from 12 points down to beat Monaco 76-62. Kostas Papanikolaou had 15 points and 8 rebounds in that game.

\- Monaco and Olympiacos have met 12 times starting in November 2021, and their head-to-head record is tied at 6-6

\- Olympiacos ousted Monaco 3-2 in the 2022 playoffs. Olympiacos won Games 1 and 3, while Monaco took Games 2 and 4. In the deciding fifth game, Olympiacos rallied to pull out a 94-88 win with Shaquielle McKissic scoring 18 points.

\- Monaco head coach is an Olympiacos Piraeus legend. He spent 11 seasons there and has led the team to EuroLeague titles in 2012 and 2013 as well as championship games in 2015 and 2017.

\- Olympiacos center Moustapha Fall played for Monaco during the 2014-15 season, in the French second division.

\- Monaco's Terry Tarpey and Elie Okobo were teammates of Moustapha Fall and Evan Fournier on the French national team and won silver medals together at EuroBasket 2022.

\- Fall and Fournier have been teammates of Monaco's Petr Cornelie on the French national team; together they won silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

\- Fournier and Monaco's Matthew Strazel were teammates on the French national team that won silver medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

\- Monaco's Petr Cornelie and Olympiacos guard Nigel Wiliams-Goss were teammates at Real Madrid during the 2022-23 season and won the EuroLeague championship.

\- Monaco Nick Calahes was a teammate of Olympiacos guard Tyler Dorsey at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul the last two seasons. Monaco center Georgios Papagiannis was with them at Fenerbahce last season.

\- Papanikolaou, Thomas Walkup, Dorsey and Giannoulis Larentzakis have all been teammates of Calathes and Papagiannis on the Greek national team.

\- Georgios Papagiannis blocked a career-high 5 shots while playing for Panathinaikos Athens against Olympiacos in December 2021.

\- Monaco point guard Nick Calathes posted his career high in rebounds with 13 playing for FC Barcelona against Olympiacos in October 2021.

\- Monaco guard Mike James recorded a career-high 5 steals playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Olympiacos in March 2015.

\- Monaco guard Matthew Strazel posted his career highs in PIR (19), points (16) and three-pointers made (5) playing for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne against Olympiacos in March 2022.

Game Notes: Monaco vs. Olympiacos

The Spanish team would love key scorer [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) to emerge from a shocking slump which has seen him miss all 21 of his three-point attempts in the last four games, but will hope for more inside dominance from [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) after his double-double of 14 points and 11 boards against Zalgiris. Fenerbahce needs a response after being shocked at home by Milan last week, but a major positive was [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) making a successful return from injury with 19 points. He also has an increasingly confident backcourt partner in [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/), who set career highs in points (16) and playing time (27 minutes), and will now look to lead his team in Vitoria.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

 

**Streaks**

 

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has made 15 consecutive free throws.

Chima Moneke has scored 10 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Moneke has had a double-digit PIR in six straight games.

Moneke has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games.

Nikos Rogkavopoulos has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven of his last eight games.

Trent Forrest has made 10 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Chima Moneke ranks 10th in average index rating with 17.9 per game.

Moneke ranks ninth in rebounding with 5.8 per game.

Donta Hall ranks 10th in rebounding with 5.7 per game.

Moneke is tied for ninth in offensive rebounding with 2.1 per game.

Hall is tied for fourth in blocks with 1.2 per game.

Baskonia ranks second in the league in total rebounds with 37.2 per game.

Baskonia leads the league in offensive rebounds with 12.9 per game.

Baskonia has shot 81.0% from the free-throw line, the third-best in the league.

Baskonia has limited its opponents to 78.7 points per game, which is third lowest in the league.

Baskonia has held opponents to 49.8% two-point shooting, the second lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Markus Howard made 148 triples last season to set the all-time single-season record.

Donta Hall leads the all-time charts in two-point accuracy at 74.1%.

Tadas Sedekerskis ranks 11th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.5%.

Ognjen Jaramaz needs 15 points to reach 500 for his career.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

 

Nigel Hayes-Davis has made at least 1 triple in 17 straight games.

Hayes-Davis has scored at least 18 points and had a PIR of 18 or more in six of his last seven games.

Devon Hall has made at least 1 three-pointer in five straight games.

Marko Guduric has at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Bonzie Colson has at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Nigel Hayes-Davis ranks eighth in scoring with 16.7 points per game.

Hayes-Davis is the league co-leader in three-pointers made with 2.8 per game.

Tarik Biberovic ranks fifth in three-pointers made with 2.4 per game.

Hayes-Davis is tied for sixth in three-point accuracy at 50.0%.

Fenerbahce leads the league in total rebounds with 37.3 per game.

Fenerbahce is second in the league in defensive rebounds with 25.2 per game.

Fenerbahce has shot a league-low 48.5% on two-pointers.

Fenerbahce has allowed 76.2 points per game, the second-fewest this season.

Fenerbahce has allowed 10.1 offensive rebounds, the third-fewest this season.

Fenerbahce has held opponents to 28.4% three-point shooting, the lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Nigel Hayes-Davis set the all-time EuroLeague single-game scoring record with 50 points in a victory over ALBA Berlin in Round 32 last season.

Melih Mahmutoglu needs 9 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Nicolo Melli is in eighth place all-time in rebounds with 1,543. Ante Tomic is seventh with 1,545.

Melli is third place all-time in defensive rebounds with 1,161. Ioannis Bourousis is second all-time with 1,164.

Bonzie Colson needs 16 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Wade Baldwin needs 6 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Scottie Wilbekin needs 16 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Dyshawn Pierre needs 54 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Boosted by last week's impressive win in Kaunas, Baskonia (5-7) will look to claim another big win by downing high-flying co-leader Fenerbahce (9-3). 

Game Facts: Baskonia vs. Fenerbahce

\- In their last meeting, Fenerbahce's 11-96 home win, Fenerbahce set its club record with 32 assists. Fenerbahce's Tarik Biberovic tied his career high with 5 three-point shots made that night last March.

\- Last season in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Baskonia pulled out an 80-79 win over Fenerbahce. Baskonia has won the last four home games in this rivalry.

\- In the 2017-18 season, Fenerbahce swept Baskonia in the regular season and then prevailed in the EuroLeague Playoffs, winning their best-of-five series 3-1.

\- Baskonia and Fenerbahce battled in the 2016 EuroLeague Semifinals. Fenerbahce beat Baskonia 88-77 in overtime thanks to 18 points from Bogdan Bogdanovic.

\- Baskonia's Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot was a teammate of Fenerbahce's Nicolo Melli and Devon Hall at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan during the 2022-23 season.

\- Fenerbahce guard Wade Baldwin played for Baskonia during the 2021-22 season.

\- Fenerbahce forward Nigel Hayes-Davis set a career-high with 6 assists in a road loss against Baskonia last season.

\- Fenerbahce center Sertac Sanli made a career-best 9 two-point shots playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul against Baskonia in December 2019.

Game Notes: Baskonia vs. Fenerbahce

Partizan’s latest victory, over Olympiacos last week, owed a lot to efficient collective play with just 5 turnovers committed, and [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/) will attempt to maintain the playmaking which saw him make 8 assists with no turnovers in that big win. There was also a strong performance from big man [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (12 points, 5 rebounds), and he will now go up against his former club and a matchup with [Laurynas Birutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/laurynas-birutis/005504/), who is searching for a return to form after totaling just 4 points in the last three games. Partizan will have to defend the deep threat of [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/), who has made 9 triples in the last two games.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

 

**Streaks**

Tyrique Jones has had multiple offensive rebounds in nine of his last 10 games.

Isaac Bonga has made 20 consecutive free throws.

Frank Ntilikina has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight and 10 of his last 11 games.

Carlik Jones has scored 12 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Carlik Jones has had a PIR of 10 or more in four of his last five games.

Carlik Jones has made at least 1 three-point shot in four of his last five games.

Carlik Jones has made 19 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Tyrique Jones ranks fourth in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Brandon Davies is tied for 10th in three-point accuracy at 47.6%. 

Partizan commits the third-fewest 11.0 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Brandon Davies needs 2 blocks to reach 100 for his career.

Davies needs 7 steals to reach 200 for his career.

Davies needs 41 rebounds to reach 1,000 for his career.

Iffe Lundberg needs 11 steals to reach 100 for his career.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

 

**Streaks**

 

Sylvain Francisco has at least 1 steal in six of his last seven games.

Deividas Sirvydis has made 10 consecutive free throws.

Sirvydis has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 of his last 11 games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Bryant Dunston is tied for ninth in offensive rebounding with 2.1 per game.

Sylvain Francisco is tied for ninth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Alen Smailagic ranks fourth in two-point accuracy at 76.0%.

Deividas Sirvydis is tied for ninth in three-pointers made with 2.1 per game.

Zalgiris ranks last in the league in scoring with 74.6 points per game.

Zalgiris has shot a league-low 69.7% from the free-throw line.

Zalgiris has averaged a league-low 14.3 assists per game.

Zalgiris's defense has allowed a league-low 74.3 points per game.

Zalgiris's defense has held opponents to 28.9% three-point shooting, the second lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Bryant Dunston ranks second all-time with 350 blocked shots. Walter Tavares of Real Madrid is the all-time leader with 444 and counting.

Dunston ranks ninth all-time with 1,526 rebounds. Nicolo Melli of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul is eighth with 1,543 and counting.

Dunston ranks in fifth place all-time with 638 career offensive rebounds. Tavares and Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona are tied in third place with 644 apiece.

Dunston is in seventh place all-time with 1,015 two-pointers made. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is sixth with 1,033 two-point makes and counting.

Edgaras Ulanovas ranks fourth all-time with 261 games started. Paulius Jankunas is third with 283 starts.

Alen Smailagic ranks 13th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.9%.

Tomas Dimsa needs 8 points to reach 500 for his career.

Fast-improving Partizan will attempt to claim a third straight win against a Zalgiris team which has lost four of the last five. 