Panathinaikos AKTOR lost 91-88 to Monaco at the OAKA, with Vassilis Spanoulis making a great debut off the bench for the Monegasques and lifting them to fourth in the EuroLeague standings.The “greens” remained at 7-5, one win behind Olympiacos who are at 8-4 after losing in belgrade to partizan.
At the same time, Armani Milano celebrated a big “double” by beating Fenerbahce 91-85, gaining ground in the standings.A comfortable night for Red Star who crushed Bayern Munich 101-77 and recovered from the derby loss against Partizan. A great victory for Villerban who showed strength against Anadolu Efes and won 97-82.
Panathinaikos – Monaco 88-91
Alfa Nitalo was the MVP of the Monegasques with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, but it was Jordan Lloyd who signed the double-double for his team. Matias Lessor did his best, offering 22 points, 11 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn had another 23 points despite making 1/6 threes
Quarter: 26-28, 48-50, 67-65, 88-91
Red Star – Bayern Munich 101-77
Red Star ended the negative streak of two victories, relieving Bayern Munich of the previous … missteps of Villeurbanne and Partizan. Yannis Sfeiropoulos’ team crushed Bayern 101-77 in Belgrade,for the 12th day of the Euroleague,leveling their record at 6-6 and forcing the visitors to achieve their fourth victory.
With their productivity at its height, the Serbians had the upper hand throughout the first half and by stepping on the gas in the third period they canceled out the Germans. Red Star ran a partial score of 29-10 during this period,escaped with +27 (79-52 in 30 minutes) and was not challenged until the final game.
With 25 points, Filip Petrusev was the protagonist of the Red star, and from Bayern, Devin Booker stood out with 14.
Quarters: 25-19,50-42,79-52,101-77
Fenerbahce – Armani Milano 85-91
A huge “double”,the second this year and indeed in a row,for Armani Milano in Polis,equalizing his record in the Euroleague at 6-6. Ettore Messina’s side beat Fenerbahce 91-85 in Game 12, marking their third straight victory and ending the Turkish side’s unbeaten run in the last six games. Now, with their third win this year, Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team has found a “roommate” at the top of the standings, because they have the same record as “Cinderella” Paris.
With 27 points by the end of the third period, Nikola Mirotic led the attack of Armani, who controlled the game until 30 ‘(63-66) and was looking for a breakout to clear the “double”. This came at the beginning of the fourth period when he wrote the irreversible 68-85 with individual scores of 5-19 in the 38th minute.
Mirotic finished the game with 29 points and 9 rebounds, while Zach Leday added 19 points and Neno Dimitrijevic added 15.From Fener, Wade Baldwin stood out with 19 points.
Villerban – Anatolou Efes 97-82
A fourth period breakout was enough for the French. Villerban went on the gas in the last period and prevailed with 97-82 of efes reaching 4-8. On the other hand, the Turks fell to 6-6.
For the winners,Malenton had 17 points with 7 assists,Lovern had 18 points and De Colo had 17 points.on the other hand, Bobois had 20 points and Thompson added 14.
Detailed results and schedule of the 12th matchday of the Euroleague:
Thursday, November 29
zalgiris Kaunas – Basques 70-83
Alba Berlin – Maccabi Tel Aviv 85-103
Partizan – Olympiad 78-70
Paris – Virtus Bologna 81-78
Barcelona – Real Madrid 90-97 (par.)
Friday, November 30
Fenerbahce – Olympia Milan 85-91
Red Star – bayern Munich 101-77
Panathinaikos – Monaco 88-91
Villerban – Anatolou Efes 97-82
Classification
Paris 9-3
Revelation 9-3
Bayern Munich 8-4
Monaco 8-4
Olympic games 8-4
Rights 7-5
Barcelona 7-5
Zalgiris 7-5
Anatolou Ephesus 6-6
Real Madrid 6-6
Armani Milan 6-6
Red Star 6-6
Bascon 5-7
Partisans 4-8
Maccabees 4-8
Villerban 4-8
Wins 2-10
Scotland 2-1
The schedule for the 13th match day:
Tuesday 03/12:
19:30 Anatolou Efes – Bayern Munich
21:00 Villeurbanne – Real Madrid
21:05 Maccabi Tel Aviv – Paris
21:15 Panathinaikos – Barcelona
21:30 Baskonia - Fenerbahce
21:30 Partizan – zalgiris Kaunas
Wednesday 04/12:
20:00 Monaco – Olympiacos
21:30 Armani milano – Red Star
21:45 Virtus Bologna – Alba Berlin
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How does the current playoff race in the EuroLeague look according to Dr. Dimitriou?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Sports Analyst Dr. Alex Dimitriou
Editor: Welcome to Time.news, Dr.Dimitriou! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the exciting EuroLeague action from last night. let’s dive right in with the thrilling game between Panathinaikos and monaco, where Vassilis Spanoulis made quite an impact off the bench. what are your thoughts on his debut for Monaco?
Dr. Dimitriou: Thank you for having me! Spanoulis’ debut was indeed extraordinary. Although he didn’t put up massive numbers, his experience and leadership on the court are invaluable to Monaco, especially in tight games like the one against Panathinaikos. His presence can elevate the performance of his teammates and provide that additional mental strength needed in crucial moments.
Editor: Absolutely! It was a close game, ending 91-88 in favor of Monaco. The MVP of the match was Alfa Nitalo with 24 points. How did he manage to control the game, and what should we expect from him moving forward?
Dr.Dimitriou: Nitalo showcased his ability to take charge of the game when it mattered. His scoring, coupled with solid defense—having 3 steals—demonstrates his versatility. Moving forward, if he can maintain this level of performance, he coudl very well be a key player in Monaco’s bid to climb even higher in the EuroLeague standings. The synergy with Spanoulis should also benefit him as they develop their on-court chemistry.
Editor: Very insightful! Now shifting gears to the game between Red Star and Bayern Munich, where red Star bounced back with a resounding 101-77 victory. What does this say about Red Star’s resilience after their recent struggles?
Dr. dimitriou: It’s a testament to their character, really. Following two consecutive losses, their bounce-back win shows not only their talent but their determination to not let past performances define them. Filip Petrusev was phenomenal, leading the charge with 25 points. The 29-10 run in the third quarter highlights their ability to capitalize on moments of momentum, which is crucial in high-stakes games.
Editor: Speaking of standout players, we saw Armani Milano secure a critically important win against Fenerbahce, ending their unbeaten run.nikola Mirotic was again stellar,finishing with 29 points. How critical has he been to Milano’s success this season?
Dr. dimitriou: Critical is an understatement. Mirotic brings not only scoring ability but also experience and versatility. His ability to stretch the floor and rebound effectively provides Milano with a dynamic offensive threat. With their recent winning streak, it’s clear that as Mirotic goes, so go the fortunes of Armani Milano. His leadership will be pivotal if they want to sustain their current momentum in the standings.
Editor: There’s certainly a lot at stake as we approach the middle of the EuroLeague season. With teams like Olympiacos also vying for the top spots, how do you see the playoff race shaping up?
Dr. Dimitriou: It’s shaping up to be highly competitive! The standings are tight, and with teams like olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and Monaco all in contention, consistency will be key. We’ve seen how crucial a single victory can be, so teams will need to find a way to string together wins while mitigating any unexpected losses. Depth in the roster and managing player fatigue will also become more significant as the season rolls on. Expect plenty of drama as we get closer to the playoffs!
Editor: Exciting times ahead for EuroLeague fans! Thank you, Dr. Dimitriou, for sharing your valuable insights. We look forward to keeping up with the season as it continues to unfold!
Dr. dimitriou: My pleasure! I can’t wait to see how it all plays out.