Nine teams seek double-round sweeps on Thursday and Friday

Friday, October 20

AS Monaco vs. ALBA Berlin

Friday’s matchup will feature AS Monaco (1-2) taking on ALBA Berlin (0-3) as both teams look to secure a win. Monaco’s star player, Mike James, has been a consistent scorer and playmaker, averaging 17.7 points and 7 assists per game. In their previous game, Monaco secured their first victory with James recording a double-double of 18 points and 11 assists. ALBA Berlin has been struggling to find their rhythm this season but has found a potential weapon in their recent signing Sterling Brown. Brown had an outstanding performance in their loss to Virtus, scoring 17 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Despite ALBA Berlin’s struggles, they showed improvement in their last game by winning the final period and will look to build on that performance against Monaco.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Valencia Basket

Anadolu Efes Istanbul (1-2) will face off against Valencia Basket (3-0) in a highly anticipated match. Efes recently earned their first win of the season against ASVEL, which will provide them with some confidence heading into this game. Valencia, on the other hand, has been dominant with a perfect record so far. Their defense has been outstanding, allowing the league’s fewest points and assists per game. This defensive prowess will pose a challenge for Efes’s backcourt leaders, Shane Larkin and Darius Thompson. Efes will be boosted by the return of Will Clyburn, who scored 19 points in their last game. Valencia’s backcourt will be led by Stefan Jovic, who showcased his playmaking abilities with 6 assists in their previous win over Maccabi.

Panathinaikos Athens vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

Two determined teams, Panathinaikos (1-2) and Maccabi (1-1), will clash in Athens as they aim to bounce back from their Round 3 defeats. Panathinaikos will need to improve their offensive performance as they currently have the lowest number of assists per game in the competition. In contrast, Maccabi leads the league in assists with 24.5 per game. The key players in the backcourt battle will be Kostas Sloukas for Panathinaikos, who had a tough night in their previous game, and Lorenzo Brown for Maccabi, who recorded a double-double but also committed several turnovers in their last loss. This matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams.