The festive season is a time for giving, sharing, and staying connected – and this year, EuroLeague TV makes it easier than ever to do just that. Launching today, December 19, the Festive Season campaign invites fans to share the excitement of elite basketball with those who matter most.

Give the gift of EuroLeague TV this festive season!

The festive season is a time for giving, sharing, and staying connected – and this year, [EuroLeague TV](https://euroleague.tv/gift?esrefid=2830f679-72fe-462a-830b-9835d5eb783f&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dec-25_festive-season) makes it easier than ever to do just that. Launching today, December 19, [the Festive Season campaign](https://euroleague.tv/gift?esrefid=2830f679-72fe-462a-830b-9835d5eb783f&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dec-25_festive-season) invites fans to share the excitement of elite basketball with those who matter most.

To mark this special time of year, EuroLeague TV is introducing [a brand-new Gift Card option](https://euroleague.tv/gift?esrefid=2830f679-72fe-462a-830b-9835d5eb783f&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dec-25_festive-season). For the first time, fans can purchase a Gift License and share the EuroLeague experience with someone else, whether it’s a lifelong supporter, a new fan discovering the game or anyone who lives for top-level basketball.

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Running from Friday, 19 December through 9 January, the Festive Season campaign is the perfect opportunity to connect fans through the game they love. Whether watching together or cheering from different corners of the globe, EuroLeague TV brings the excitement straight to the screen.

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Episode 3 of EuroLeague & Friends, featuring Deniz Aksoy, Vasiliki Karamouza, Giulia Cicchine, and Aleksandra Radivojevic, quickly turns into what derby conversations always become: an argument. 

EuroLeague & Friends: Ranking the EuroLeague's best derbies

Episode 3 of EuroLeague & Friends, featuring Deniz Aksoy, Vasiliki Karamouza, Giulia Cicchine, and Aleksandra Radivojevic, quickly turns into what derby conversations always become: an argument. 

The idea of ranking EuroLeague rivalries sounds simple until no one can agree on the criteria. History, tension, atmosphere, recent stakes – every derby checks different boxes, and the list starts to unravel almost as soon as it’s written.

The Serbian derby sits near the top by default, its latest chapter reinforcing why some games ignore form, standings, or logic altogether. Other rivalries push back in their own ways. Some are louder. Some feel heavier. Some don’t translate fully unless you’ve been inside the arena, where the noise, the pauses, and the momentum swings tell a different story than the broadcast ever could.

That disagreement is the point. The tier list isn’t about settling anything, but about why EuroLeague nights feel bigger than the game itself. A 43-point triple-overtime performance can happen, a coaching decision can flip a result, a last shot can define a season – but derbies live longer than all of it. They’re measured less by outcomes than by the people who leave knowing exactly where they were when it happened.

The end result wasn’t what Jared Butler or Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade hoped for, but the guard still delivered a historic performance in his team’s Round 18 loss to Paris Basketball on Tuesday night.

Jared Butler made history against Paris despite Crvena Zvezda defeat

The end result wasn’t what [Jared Butler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jared-butler/014163/) or [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) hoped for, but the guard still delivered a historic performance in his team’s [Round 18 loss to Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-rediscovers-its-groove-against-crvena-zvezda-ends-six-game-losing-streak-in-style/) on Tuesday night.

Paris secured a 102–92 victory after taking a commanding 21-point lead (79-58) into the fourth quarter. If not for Butler’s late heroics, the margin could have been far more lopsided.

Butler exploded for 22 points in the fourth quarter, the second-most points scored in a single quarter in EuroLeague history since the stat began being tracked in 2007-08. The only player to score more is [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), who [poured in 26 third-quarter points for FC Bayern Munich in a 93-90 loss to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/edwardss-record-night-strong-third-quarter-not-enough-as-bayern-slip-up/) last season.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Jared Butler erupted for 22 points in the fourth quarter against Paris Basketball, the second-most points scored in a quarter since the stat started to be tracked in 2007-08.

Jared Butler's 22 fourth-quarter points

Those 22 points helped Butler finish with 31 for the game – a season high for any Crvena Zvezda player and tied for the second-most in club history. [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/) previously [scored 31 points in an 86-84 win over CSKA Moscow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/stats/db/E2020/41/#box-score) during the 2020-21 season. The club’s single-game scoring record belongs to [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), who [had 34 points in an 88-81 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/stats/db/E2019/133/#box-score) in 2019-20.

Butler’s performance was further evidence of his rapid adjustment to EuroLeague play. He scored 20 points in Round 15 against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, followed with 27 in Round 16 against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv and now topped both with 31 against Paris.

Crvena Zvezda has won just one of its past five games, but Butler’s emergence as a legitimate offensive weapon during that stretch could pay dividends as the Serbian club looks to regain momentum in the EuroLeague playoff race.

Game News

His fourth-quarter barrage etched his name in EuroLeague history

Paris Basketball v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-12-23T19:45:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has exercised an option in the contract of Kobi Simmons to keep the forward at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Kobi Simmons to remain at Baskonia until end of season

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) has exercised an option in the contract of [Kobi Simmons](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kobi-simmons/014152/) to keep the forward at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Since signing for Baskonia on an initial two-month deal, Simmons has become a key player for coach Paolo Galbiati, playing 13 games in the EuroLeague and averaging 9.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">📰Kosner Baskonia y Kobi Simmons unidos hasta final de temporada<br><br>🔗<a href="https://t.co/IebVxtFh9b">https://t.co/IebVxtFh9b</a> <a href="https://t.co/nKQl5b8Gcs">pic.twitter.com/nKQl5b8Gcs</a></p>&mdash; Kosner Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/2003571585178062875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 28-year-old has also enjoyed a significant role for Baskonia in the Spanish League, posting 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in seven appearances.

Simmons and Baskonia next play on January 2, 2026, when they host Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the first game of the new year.

More Baskonia News

He has impressed since joining on an initial two-month deal

Far from the usual Santa letters, where children spread holiday cheer, EuroLeague teams are focusing on improving their fortunes for 2026.

Better luck and more successful efforts on the court were the main themes across the leaked letters from EuroLeague teams to Santa Claus. However, some specific requests are much more intriguing.

Eurohoops managed to intercept these letters to Santa.

In the middle of Round 18 of the 2025-26 regular season, on Christmas Eve, we exclusively present some of the most interesting requests from the 20 clubs, who are hoping for something special under the Christmas tree.

These findings have neither been confirmed nor denied by the clubs.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1911014/santa-letters-euroleague/).

The EuroLeague edition of “What are you wishing for Christmas?”

Bastien Vautier had a night he will never forget. The 27-year-old LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne big man dominated, fought and eventually carried his team to a thrilling 103-99 double-overtime win over the visiting Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

Bastien Vautier shines in 2OT thriller, lifts ASVEL over Efes

[Bastien Vautier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bastien-vautier/014014/) had a night he will never forget. The 27-year-old [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) big man dominated, fought and eventually carried his team to a thrilling 103-99 double-overtime win over the visiting [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/).

“What an incredible night,” Vautier said in a EuroLeague TV interview after the game. “Crazy night.”

Vautier came into the game averaging 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds, playing less than 13 minutes a game. In his first season in the EuroLeague, Vautier had scored in double figures only once in the first 17 games: 12 points in the season opener against Valencia Basket.

On Tuesday night, however, Vautier showed how high his ceiling really is, looking like a true EuroLeague star. He finished the game with 28 points, making 10 of 13 two-point shots, and pulling down 4 rebounds. All in 26 minutes on the floor.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

In a game in which no team had a double-digit lead, though ASVEL trailed by 9 points on several occasions in the third quarter, nothing was more impressive than Vautier’s performance in the first overtime. Of his team’s 12 points, Vautier first assisted fellow big man [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) for an alley-oop dunk, and then went on to score 10 consecutive points, including 2 free throws with 9.9 seconds to go, tying the game at 92-92 and forcing a second overtime.

The second extra session is when [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) reminded us how clutch he can be.

The 36-year-old veteran of 260 EuroLeague appearances, who returned to the competition this season after three years away, made a pair of baskets to maintain a slim ASVEL lead in the second OT. Heurtel turned back the clock against his former team, finishing with 17 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

After the final buzzer, it was clear how much the win meant for ASVEL players and the coaching staff.

“I believe we are on the right path. I am very proud of this team”, Vautier said. “I hope this win will change everything.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SPECIAL NIGHT 🚿 <a href="https://t.co/ZSXfKDHbfi">pic.twitter.com/ZSXfKDHbfi</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/2003602339869978978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vautier might be onto something. Obviously, there is a good reason ASVEL is at the bottom of the standings, and to understand that, one just needs to look at team’s 10 losses in as many games this season.

However, with this victory, ASVEL is now 5-3 at home. And with the fight the team displayed, they will be all but an easy out.

“Players, all of them fought really hard, and they kept believing we can do it even when we were down \[9 points\]”, head coach Pierric Poupet said.

“It is not about Xs and Os. It’s not about strategy, not about game plan. It’s all about who wants to win it more and who goes for it. And my guys went for it. We deserved it.”

The big man erupted for a career-high 28 points, including an explosive first overtime period

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-12-23T19:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball celebrated a smooth 102-92 home win over Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade on Tuesday night to improve to 6-12 and snap a six-game losing run, with five home players finishing in double figures and the hosts forcing 19 turnovers from the disjointed visitors.

Paris rediscovers its groove against Crvena Zvezda, ends six-game losing streak in style

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) celebrated a 102-92 home win over [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) on Tuesday night to improve to 6-12 and snap a six-game losing run, with five home players finishing in double figures in points and the hosts forcing 19 turnovers from the disjointed visitors.

The French team led from start to finish and was up by as many as 20 points in the closing stages, 100-80, as Zvezda failed to keep up with the relentless pace which saw Paris amass 10 steals and dish out 23 assists.

Zvezda dropped to 10-8 after suffering its sixth loss in the last nine games, as too many of its players performed well below par against the fast-flowing home side which hustled tirelessly and made big shots when it mattered.

Paris Basketball-Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

[Justin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/justin-robinson/014008/) paced Paris on 16 points and 8 assists while [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nadir-hifi/012640/) chipped in with 15 points and 6 assists as the dynamic duo led the charge. [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lamar-stevens/014009/) netted 14 points, [Amath M’Baye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/amath-m-baye/007993/) scored 12 and [Momo Faye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/faye-mouhamed/012403/) amassed 10 to round out a flawless team effort.

“I am proud of the guys and the organization as we battled through adversity,” Robinson said in his post-game comments. “It’s a piece in the puzzle and hopefully we can keep this going and move upwards. We’ve been playing well, we just couldn’t finish. It’s good for us to get a finish tonight and feel how it is to win the game.”

Hifi added: “It’s a great feeling to win at home. We showed a good face last week in Madrid, and tonight we won against a very good team. No one said the EuroLeague was going to be easy but we have to trust each other and keep working.”

Zvezda closed in several times during the game, but each time the home team’s lead looked threatened Paris responded with either a three-pointer or a fast break which kept Zvezda at bay, as the visiting team also struggled against some aggressive defending.

[Jared Butler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jared-butler/014163/) stood out for Zvezda with a game-high 31 points as he poured one shot from downtown after another in a historic fourth quarter. His 22-points in the final 10 minutes marked the second-most points ever scored by a single player in one quarter, bested only by Carsen Edwards's 26-point outburst in a game last season for FC Bayern Munich. 

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[Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) scored 18 points and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) added 17 points and 10 rebounds, but the trio received virtually no support from the rest of the crew as Jordan Nwora finished on a mere 3 points while [Devonte' Graham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devonte-graham/014028/) – who went scoreless – played for just 2:02 minutes, which came in the first half.

“Paris deserved to win,” Zvezda’s head coach Sasa Obradovic said. “We had some bad decisions on the court and all we can do is congratulate Paris. We didn’t defend well or challenge their shots. We lacked energy and fitness as we failed to stop their fast breaks and struggled on offense. We just weren’t good enough and didn’t have enough productive players to win this game.”

Paris head coach Francesco Tabellini was purring with delight after the game, pointing out that his team had regrouped after a series of tough losses to give the fans something to cheer about before the upcoming festive period.

“It’s always a special feeling to win the last game before Christmas,” he said. ”We were resilient and able to regain our composure and tried to push our togetherness a little bit further. A lot of players in double digits and that feels good. It was difficult getting home with that bitter feeling after a number of close defeats, but we managed to dig deep and rebuild.”

The French team led by as many as 20 points in the closing stages after a flowing team effort

Valencia Basket bounced back from a potentially demoralizing loss to defeat Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, 91-81, in Round 18 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague

Valencia bounces back with statement win over Baskonia 

“To get a win in EuroLeague means so much,” stated [Matt Costello](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matthew-costello/010444/), moments after his [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) team overcame [Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/), 91-81. “ We’re fighting for something here and it takes every single game. We dropped a couple that I think we could’ve got, so we needed this one.”

The win saw Valencia bounce back from a potentially demoralizing loss. Last week, [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv ended Valencia’s five-game winning streak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-gets-lucky-against-valencia-now-wants-to-stay-humble-after-fourth-straight-win/), so *Las Taronjas* returned to the Roig Arena with a point to prove in this rivalry match-up. Valencia did exactly that, earning the win to improve its record to 12-6 and climb into a tie for second place in the standings.

Valencia Basket-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

After a slow start for both teams offensively, Pedro Martinez’s men let it fly from beyond the arc to open up an early double-digit advantage. Swarming the visitors and capitalizing on their errors, the hosts calmly tightened their grip over the contest as it continued to develop.

Late in the third, Baskonia came back swinging, staying within touching distance and eventually putting together a run in the final frame to reduce the deficit to single figures. It was too little, too late, however, and Valencia steadied the ship in the final minutes to secure the 10-point win.

Costello played the starring role, adding 6 boards to his 18-point scoring display and making 3 of his 4 shots from beyond the arc. His presence was felt throughout the clash, making multiple hustle plays and showing clear signs of leadership.

Of course, Costello couldn’t do it alone. [Kameron Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kameron-taylor/011217/) and [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jean-montero/010042/) both chipped in with 16 points, while [Brancou Badio](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brancou-badio/007527/) and [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omari-moore/014115/) also finished the game in double figures. Despite the loss, [Eugene Omoruyi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/eugene-omoruyi/014207/) impressed for Baskonia, leading his team with 17 points.

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Baskonia paid its first-ever visit to Roig Arena on the back of eight consecutive road defeats, so optimism was hard to come by. His team managed to bring the game to within 4 points in the final quarter, but coach Paolo Galbiati bemoaned their lack of composure down the stretch.

“It was not enough,” Galbiati said. “Our focus was not enough. It was our first game in 8 days, but we cannot play without focus. Valencia play with very good pace, with energy, with effort, we cannot play like this.”

As one of the in-form EuroLeague teams, Valencia is flying so far this season and will be buoyed by this bounce-back win. It will have a chance to build on the momentum against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade next Tuesday. Baskonia, which fell to 6-12 with the loss, will welcome a break before returning to action against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on January 2.

Matt Costello shines with 18 points as Valencia regains momentum and moves into a tie for second place

Valencia bounces back with statement win over Baskonia

Valencia Basket v Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-12-23T19:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv spoiled two homecomings at once by defeating FC Bayern Munich 72-82, as the German side played its first EuroLeague home game since November 12 and its first game with head coach Svetislav Pesic back in the hot seat.

Hapoel pleased about stacking another good day in win over motivated Bayern

[Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/hta/) spoiled two homecomings at once by defeating [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/) 72-82, as the German side played its first EuroLeague home game since November 12 and its [first game with head coach Svetislav Pesic back in the hot seat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/svetislav-pesic-replaces-gordie-herbert-as-bayern-head-coach/).

Hapoel, however, showed why it tops the EuroLeague standings as it dominated for the entire game, allowing it to improve to 13-5 and rebound from its loss at Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens last week.

“We knew that we were going to be facing a team that was on fire after some 40 days being back home and playing a EuroLeague game. Changes in the coaching staff always works as extra motivation, too. But we wanted to bounce back as well and try to defend, and I think we accomplished that,” Hapoel coach Dimitris Itoudis said.

FC Bayern Munich-Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Hapoel already led by double figures for parts of the first half but put the game out of reach with a 0-16 run over nearly 6 minutes in the third quarter. The advantage grew to 25 points early in the fourth quarter when Hapoel started taking its foot off the gas. Bayern used that and did some cosmetics to the final result, getting to within 10 points at the final buzzer. 

“At the end of the day, we got the win and that’s all that matters as a team. There are a lot of things to correct and get better from. But we’ll enjoy this one and move on,” said [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/), who set the tone with 16 of his team-high 18 points in the first half. “They don’t stop until the final buzzer, so you have to play hard the whole time.”

[Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners, who also got 12 points each from [Antonio Blakeney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/antonio-blakeney/013402/) and [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/). 

“We’re just trying to stack good days,” said Oturu. “Today we were able to come out with the win. I think we played pretty well throughout the whole game and disrupt some of the things that they do well. I’m grateful that we were able to leave here on a happy note.

“Every game imposes different challenges. Bayern posed a certain challenge that we had to accept. And I think we accepted that challenge.” 

For Bayern, the game was a return home after playing seven consecutive road games in the EuroLeague – losing all of them, as well as the one before. The ninth consecutive loss drops the team to 5-13, and it was the first game with returning head coach Pesic, who was brought in to replace Gordie Herbert. 

“We must play much better. I had the feeling tonight that our opponent was playing five against zero. They must feel our physical approach. They must feel that we are here,” said Pesic, who coached at Bayern from 2012 to 2016. “The second half was a little bit better. Our first job in the German League and EuroLeague is to improve our defense. We are too comfortable. We must play more aggressive.”

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In the game, Pesic set the record as the oldest coach in EuroLeague history at 76 years, three months and 26 days old, surpassing Aito Garcia Reneses, who was 74, three and 19 days old when he coached ALBA Berlin on April 8, 2021.

Pesic wants to see what he has to work with and all 12 Bayern players played, with only [Spencer Dinwiddie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/spencer-dinwiddie/014162/) appearing for fewer than 10 minutes. [Andreas Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/) hit 3 three-pointers to pace the team with 18 points, and [David McCormack](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/david-mccormack/013386/) added 12 points. 

One aspect of the second half for Bayern that Pesic appreciated was the hosts only allowing three Hapoel offensive rebounds, after the Israeli side crashed the offensive glass for nine boards in the first 20 minutes.

“We will begin from the start and the start is defense,” Pesic said of the new beginning. “We have to improve our attitude. Okay, we lost the game, and we are not happy. But we have to find some positive things and find continuity, especially on defense.”

While Hapoel is far along in its process, Bayern seems like it is only at the start of a new era.

Dimitris Itoudis's men spoiled Bayern's welcome home party

FC Bayern Munich v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-12-23T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens looked on course for a long, rough night during the first half of its game at Zalgiris Kaunas. But it recovered after the break to secure an 85-92 win.

Cedi Osman shines as Panathinaikos catches fire from deep in comeback win at Zalgiris

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) looked on course for a long, rough night during the first half of its game at [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/). Zalgirio Arena was buzzing, as the hosts dominated in the paint to secure a 50-40 lead at halftime.

Everything was clicking for Zalgiris on the offensive end, with the hosts going 17 for 28 from inside the arc. Its bigs were finishing comfortably by throwing down open dunks and its guards were going all the way to the basket, with Panathinaikos’s defense not up to the task before the break.

Everything changed after the interval, however, as the visitors tightened up their defense and held the Lithuanian side to just 14 points in the third quarter. 

Zalgiris Kaunas-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Meanwhile, on the other end, [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) caught fire and didn't look back.

After scoring just 5 points in the first half, the Panathinaikos forward exploded in the second half to end the game on a team-high 22 points. His two triples in the third quarter allowed the visitors to cut the difference to 64-63 heading into the final frame.

Osman opened the fourth with another three that was followed with a mid-range jumper before his fifth three-pointer of the night gave Panathinaikos a 68-71 lead. 

[Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) took over by netting 7 of his team’s next 10 points, with the guests going on an 0-11 run to practically finish the game off. Panathinaikos eventually came away with an 85-92 win.

An extremely efficient Osman looked unstoppable, going an impressive 8 for 9 from the field in just over 33 minutes on the floor. After the game, he admitted that a wake-up call at halftime helped him flip the switch.

“At halftime, the coach had a few words for me,” Osman told EuroLeague TV. “Nothing bad, but it just kind of woke me up. In the first half I was just a bit passive, I had a couple of mistakes defensively. So, I had to wake up in the third quarter, and obviously the coach did a very good job on that. He totally woke me up and I just did my best for the team tonight, played with energy and we got a great win.”

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Panathinaikos went 13 for 22 from beyond the arc to score 92 points against EuroLeague's second-stingiest defense (81.5 points conceded per game) heading into Tuesday’s clash. They made 9 of 14 from deep in the second half, outscoring Zalgiris 35-52 in the final 20 minutes. In fact, Panathinaikos is the first team to reach the 90-point mark at Zalgiris this season.

Meanwhile, on the other end, Ataman’s side did a great job of containing an in-form [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who was held to a season-low 4 points. What's more, the Zalgiris guard failed to score in a second half that saw his team’s offense suffocated by the guests.

“Our defense stepped up tonight, in the second half in particular,” Nunn told EuroLeague TV. “First half was a bit shaky, they got a lot of lobs and layups at the basket undefended, but went to the locker room, gathered, talked together and we stepped it up.”

Having grabbed its third straight victory, Panathinaikos heads into next week’s Greek derby brimming with confidence. And should the Greens emulate their second-half defensive performance, as well as their execution from beyond the arc, they will be able to close the first half of the season in style.

The Turkish forward fired on all cylinders in the second half to turn the game around

Zalgiris Kaunas v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-12-23T18:00:00.000Z)

For fans of defensive basketball, the Round 18 clash between Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and FC Barcelona delivered.

Devon Hall, Wade Baldwin come to the rescue as Fenerbahce topples in-form Barcelona

For fans of defensive basketball, the Round 18 clash between [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) and [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) delivered.

Both teams made scoring a grind, and the outcome wasn’t decided until the final seconds. [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) and [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) emerged as the difference-makers, with Baldwin sinking three free throws before Hall’s lockdown defense on [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) forced a contested look that Baldwin swatted away, sealing a 72-71 win for Fenerbahce in its final game of 2025 – a year that notably included the club’s second EuroLeague title.

“Amazing. Devon did incredible defense on Punter, who had been amazing all game long,” [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), who finished with 8 points and 10 rebounds, told EuroLeague TV afterward. “And Wade knocking down all three free throws to take the lead. Amazing job.

“Details at the end matter. We were better than them at the end, and that’s why we got the win. Amazing win, playing defense and playing as a team. This is what matters.”

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-FC Barcelona | Round 18 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Coach Saras Jasikevicius echoed those sentiments in his post-game comments, singling out Hall while framing the victory as further evidence of his team’s championship mentality.

“Everybody knows what kind of defender Devon Hall is,” Jasikevicius said. “We chose to leave him one-on-one on the last possession. Devon did the job, others came to help, and then it was scrambling at the end.

“It’s just another character win for our guys. This is why they are champions.”

Fenerbahce’s 72 points marked its fourth-lowest output of the season, but Barcelona was held to a season-low 71. While Jasikevicius would like to see more offensive consistency, the result mattered most – Fenerbahce’s eighth win in its last nine games.

“As a coach, at some point you want to start playing better basketball,” Jasikevicius said. “But what can I say? It’s the same speech I’ve been giving for three months. We’ll take the win, go home, watch the video tomorrow. Hopefully it starts clicking offensively. For now, we’re doing it with defense and grit.”

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The outcome could easily have gone the other way. Fenerbahce led for much of the game, from late in the first quarter through the closing minutes of the third, before [Dario Brizuela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dario-brizuela/009992/) swung momentum back Barcelona’s way. The guard scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, while Punter – held in check after 16 first-half points – appeared to deliver the dagger with a three-pointer inside the final minute that put Barcelona 67-69 ahead.

Instead, Baldwin responded with five points in the final 43 seconds. Jasikevicius also came away impressed by a Barcelona side revitalized under Xavi Pascual, who has now lost just twice since returning as head coach – both defeats coming in Istanbul, following an earlier loss to Anadolu Efes before a five-game winning streak.

“This was a big game, and in big games you don’t settle – you take the ball to the rim,” Jasikevicius said. “Our decisions could have been better in terms of creating shots off kick-outs, but Barcelona with Xavi is a big-time contender.”

Fenerbahce now sits at 11-6 after an impressive turnaround from a 3-5 start. Barcelona, also trending upward under Pascual, is 12-6 through 18 games. Barcelona hosts AS Monaco on December 30, while Fenerbahce travels to face Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on January 2.

Punter had a chance to win it, but Hall’s defense and a Baldwin block carried the defending champions over the line

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v FC Barcelona (2025-12-23T17:45:00.000Z)

Check out how your team got on in Round 18 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Game Center: Round 18

## Tuesday, December 23

### [Dubai Basketball 99-92 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/177/)

Dubai led all night to prevail over Milan, 99-92, in a battle of direct rivals in the middle of the standings. A high-scoring first half saw Dubai hold several double-digit leads before taking a 56-49 advantage into the locker rooms, inspired by 20 points from Dwayne Bacon. Defenses got on top after the break, but McKinley Wright ensured that Dubai always stayed ahead as the hosts enjoyed a relatively comfortable finale.

Wright led the Dubai offense in style with 19 points and 9 assists, while Bacon top scored with 25. Big men Mfiondu Kabengele (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Filip Petrusev (13 points, 7 boards) also made an impact for a home team which played with focus and control throughout. Milan was paced by 15 points from Josh Nebo, while Shavon Shields (14), Zach LeDay (12), Marko Guduric (11) and Devin Booker (10) also scored in double digits. The outcome leaves the teams tied just outside the playoffs places with 9-9 records.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A brilliant performance to defend home court! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/jHoqIjOEcv">pic.twitter.com/jHoqIjOEcv</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/2003527602636722598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 72-71 FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-fc-barcelona/E2025/172/)

Wade Baldwin came up trumps for Fenerbahce in the closing seconds of the game, draining 3 free throws and blocking Kevin Punter’s shot to give his team a 72-71 win over Barcelona. He scored 9 of his 15 points in the final frame, including 5 in the final 43 seconds, as Fenerbahce held off a Dario Brizuela-inspired fourth-quarter push by Barcelona. Xavi Pascual’s only two defeats since returning to Barcelona have come in Istanbul, losing to Anadolu Efes Istanbul in his first game and now against Fenerbahce in his seventh game in charge. With this victory, Fenerbahce has won eight of its last nine games to improve to 11-6. Barcelona, on the other hand, drops to 12-6.

Talen Horton-Tucker and Tarik Biberovic top scored for Fenerbahce with 16 points apiece, followed by Baldwin with 15 and Devon Hall with 11. Nicolo Melli finished with 8 points and 10 rebounds, too. For Barcelona, Kevin Punter led the way with 20 points, Brizuela netted 12 of his 19 points in the fourth, and Miles Norris finished with 11.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">MAÇ BİZİM! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Fenerbahçe Beko 🆚 FC Barcelona: 72-71<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Horton-Tucker 16, Biberovic 16, Baldwin 15, Hall 11, Melli 6, Birch 6, Colson 2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/tpy2i9RaI7">pic.twitter.com/tpy2i9RaI7</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/2003549583297904966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Zalgiris Kaunas 85-92 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/176/)

Panathinaikos secured its third straight victory by beating Zalgiris 85-92 on Tuesday evening at Zalgirio Arena. The hosts started strong, dominated in the paint and secured a 50-40 lead at halftime. But Panathinaikos tightened up its defense and held Zalgiris to 14 points in the third quarter before firing on all cylinders from deep in the fourth to finish the game off. The Greens improved their record to 12-6, with the hosts dropping to 10-8.

Cedi Osman paced Panathinaikos with 22 points and Kendrick Nunn netted 21, while TJ Shorts paired his 15 points with 10 assists and Omer Yurtseven netted 14. Moses Wright scored a career-high 22 points and Nigel Williams-Goss bagged 17, with Panathinaikos’s defense holding Sylvain Francisco to just 3 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SANTA CAME EARLY! 💚<br><br>Final Score ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bczalgiris</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> 85-92<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/Club1908?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Club1908</a> <a href="https://t.co/d6rP0UtDcb">pic.twitter.com/d6rP0UtDcb</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/2003557168096903399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [FC Bayern Munich 72-82 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-bayern-munich-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/171/)

Hapoel spoiled the long-awaited home return home of Bayern with a 72-82 victory to extend Bayern’s losing streak to nine games - and first under new head coach Svetislav Pesic. Bayern was playing its first game back at SAP Garden after a seven-game road odyssey. First placed Hapoel already led by double figures parts of the first half but put the game out of reach with a 0-16 run over nearly 6 minutes in the third quarter to improve to 13-5.

Elijah Bryant led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, Dan Oturu collected 16 points and 7 rebounds and Antonio Blakeney and Chris Jones both chipped in 12 points.  Bayern fell to 5-13 despite Andreas Obst scoring 18 points. The game was the coaching return for Bayern of newly-appointed Pesic, who set the record as the oldest coach in EuroLeague history at 76 years 3 months and 26 days, surpassing Aito Garcia Reneses who was 74 years 3 months 19 days when he coached ALBA Berlin on April 8, 20021.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">ממשיכים ככה 🧰<br><br>למנויים וכרטיסים &gt;&gt;<a href="https://t.co/ND1acC9TQk">https://t.co/ND1acC9TQk</a> <a href="https://t.co/K4N0bvm367">pic.twitter.com/K4N0bvm367</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/2003564529104597209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Valencia Basket 91-81 Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/valencia-basket-kosner-baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/E2025/175/)

Valencia staved off a late comeback attempt from rival Baskonia on Tuesday at the Roig Arena. Valencia’s three-point shooting earned it an advantage in the opening quarter. The hosts then built upon the lead in the second period, capitalizing on Baskonia’s far-too-frequent errors. Baskonia came back swinging in the second half, doing enough to stay in the contest throughout the third and eventually making a push in the final frame, even reducing the differential to just 4 points. Pedro Martinez’s men steadied the ship when it mattered though, eventually securing the 91-81 victory.

Matthew Costello played the starring role, adding 6 boards to his 18 point scoring display. Kameron Taylor and Jean Montero both chipped in with 16 points, while Brancou Badio and Omari Moore also finished the game in double figures. Eugene Omoruyi impressed for Baskonia, despite the loss, leading his team with 17 points. The result improved Valencia’s record to 12-6 heading into the holidays. Baskonia fell to 6-12 for the season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡YA TENEMOS 1️⃣2️⃣ EN EUROLIGA!! 🔥<br><br>¡¡Victoria antes de Navidad!! 😍<br><br>🏆 J18 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 91<br>🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@baskonia</a> 81<br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/Heineken_ES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Heineken_ES</a> 0,0<br><br>⚔️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> <a href="https://t.co/sk9FetKPWj">pic.twitter.com/sk9FetKPWj</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/2003570265200984454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Paris Basketball 102-92 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/174/)

Paris snapped a six-game losing streak with an impressive 102-92 victory over visiting Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday at Accor Arena. Only 5 points separated the sides at halftime and it was 59-55 midway through the third quarter before Paris roared with a 20-3 charge to finish the quarter. Zvezda never fully recovered. Lamar Stevens scored 6 points and Justin Robinson added 5 points and 2 assists in the game-changing run. 

Jared Butler took charge for Zvezda with 22 fourth-quarter points, which marked the second-most points ever scored in a single quarter in competition history. Nonetheless, Butler’s heroics could not get his team closer than 10.<br>
Robinson finished with 16 points and 8 assists, Nadir Hifi added 15 and 6 and Stevens netted 14 points as Paris lifted its record to 6-12. Zvezda lost its fifth straight on the road to fall to 10-8 despite Butler’s 31 points and Chima Moneke’s double-double.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">COMMENT ON DIT JOYEUX NOËL EN SERBE ??????? <a href="https://t.co/TLagjj8qta">pic.twitter.com/TLagjj8qta</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/2003584733972988267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 103-99 Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2025/173/)

In a super-entertaining double-overtime thriller, ASVEL edged visiting Anadolu Efes 103-99 on Tuesday night. ASVEL improved to 5-13 on the season, registering its fifth home win in eight games this season, while Efes dropped to 6-12, and has lost two of three games under new head coach Pablo Laso.

It was a game in which no team held a double-digit lead at any point of the 50-minute affair, and where ASVEL’s unlikely hero was big man Bastien Vautier who finished with 28 points on 10-of-13 two-point shooting, including 10 points in the first overtime. Thomas Heurtel turned back the clock, collecting 17 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, and Glynn Watson scored 18 in victory. Isaia Cordinier and Nick Weiler-Babb scored 20 apiece for Efes, with Weiler-Babb also tallying 8 assists and 6 rebounds, while Vincent Poirier posted 17 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DRAMA in 🇫🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LDLCASVEL</a> wins it in two OT<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/saK7IS7v7v">pic.twitter.com/saK7IS7v7v</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/2003591035767914560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Friday, December 26

### [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (18:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/E2025/179/)

Partizan’s (6-11) troubled season faces its latest test with a visit from a Maccabi team (7-10) flying up the standings after four straight wins. The Israeli team’s latest success saw recent signing Iffe Lundberg exert his growing influence with 12 points and 7 assists, and he’ll be keen to shine once more against his former team. Partizan fans will be impatient to see a big improvement from their team’s 41-point loss at Zalgiris on Friday, with particular improvement needed in the long-range shooting department after netting only five triples in that loss. Partizan ranks last in the league in rebounding (31.4 per game) and faces a Maccabi which excels in crashing the glass (12.5 offensive boards per night), so denying the likes of Jaylen Hoard will be a point of emphasis for the hosts.

### [AS Monaco vs. Real Madrid (19:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/as-monaco-real-madrid/E2025/178/)

Two ambitious teams currently locked in a tie for sixth place go head-to-head as Monaco (10-7) welcomes Real Madrid (10-7). Monaco showed its collective potential as seven different players scored in double digits as a two-game losing streak was snapped against Bayern on Friday, with Alpha Diallo once again proving his all-round value by combining 12 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Real Madrid is increasingly leaning on the talents of Theo Maledon, who scored 21 points – including a history-making one millionth EuroLeague point – to inspire Round 11’s comeback win over Paris. But *Los Blancos*, who rank first in defensive rebounding (26.3 per night) need to sharpen up defensively as they prepare to face a Roca Team which leads the league in both assists (20.8) and turnovers (10.4).

### [Virtus Bologna vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/virtus-bologna-olympiacos-piraeus/E2025/180/)

The round concludes with another clash of direct rivals as Virtus (8-9) looks to start another home winning streak against Olympiacos (9-7). Get ready for a bombardment from two of the league’s most prolific three-point shooters, with Carsen Edwards (2.7 triples per night) hoping to outscore Reds marksman Tyler Dorsey (2.8 per game). Dorsey’s 22 points were accompanied by 21 from fellow long-ball expert Evan Fournier as Olympiacos shrugged off poor previous form to ease past ASVEL last week, and the Greek giant will now look to embark upon a long winning run as the regular season’s midway point approaches. Doing that against a Virtus team which has the third-best defense in the competition – 82.2 points per game – will not be easy.

Round 18 starts on Tuesday before it ends with three games on Friday

Game Center: PAO, Hapoel win on the road; ASVEL takes 2OT victory; 4 more triumph at home

Virtus Bologna v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-12-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-12-26T17:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Real Madrid (2025-12-26T18:30:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-12-23T16:00:00.000Z)

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