By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Paris snapped a four-game EuroLeague losing streak with a 99–93 victory over Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena in Round 8, ending the hosts’ six-game winning run across all competitions. Jared Rhoden joined Hifi with 20 points, while Sebastian Herrera added 12 and Momo Faye scored 10.
Returning from a brief injury absence, Hifi had just eight points with five minutes remaining before taking control. He knocked down a three-pointer for an 88–79 lead, used his free throws to withstand Dubai’s response, then connected from deep again before sealing the win at the line.
Dwayne Bacon led Dubai with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Mfiondu Kabengele recorded 22 points and 13 boards. McKinley Wright added 12 points and six assists, and Filip Petrusev contributed eight points and three rebounds in just under 15 minutes.
Punter leads Barcelona past Bayern
Barcelona defeated Bayern Munich 88–84 on the road in Round 8 of the EuroLeague, handing the German side its third consecutive defeat in the competition.
Kevin Punter delivered the decisive basket, converting a floater with 35 seconds remaining to give Barcelona an 83–78 lead. Dario Brizuela then added two free throws to help secure the victory.
Punter led the visitors with 23 points, while Josh Nebo contributed 12 points and nine rebounds. Tyrese Martin also scored 12 and Justin Robinson added 11. Miles Norris and Rokas Jokubaitis paced Bayern with 17 points each, followed by Andreas Obst with 14 and Austin Wiley with 10.
Panathinaikos edges Milano, Shorts leads Valencia past Fenerbahce
Panathinaikos defeated Olimpia Milano 80–75 at home to improve to 7–1 in the EuroLeague. Mathias Lessort put the hosts ahead entering the final minute, before Kendrick Nunn added a crucial basket with six seconds remaining. Both then converted free throws to secure the win.
Nunn led Panathinaikos with 20 points, while Lessort recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds. Devon Hall scored 15 for Milano, with RJ Cole, Leandro Bolmaro, Darius Thompson and Devin Booker adding 10 apiece as the visitors fell to 1–7.
Valencia beat Fenerbahce 86–78 at Roig Arena, with TJ Shorts leading the way with 23 points. Armani Brooks and Kameron Taylor contributed 16 points each.
Nikola Mirotic added 12 points for the hosts, while Neal Sako finished with nine points and 10 rebounds. Wade Baldwin paced Fenerbahce with 19 points, followed by Shavon Shields with 18 and Will Clyburn with 15.
Real Madrid beats Baskonia for ninth straight win
Real Madrid claimed its ninth consecutive win across all competitions, defeating Baskonia 104–86 on the road in Round 8 of the EuroLeague. The visitors took control with a 30–19 opening quarter and maintained their advantage throughout.
Theo Maledon led Real with 19 points and six assists, while Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot added 14 points. Mikael Jantunen and Derrick Jones scored 13 apiece, Andres Feliz contributed 12, and Walter Tavares recorded 10 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.
AJ Lawson and Kobi Simmons paced Baskonia with 17 points each. DJ Stewart added 13, Stefan Joksimovic scored 12, and Daeshun Baugh finished with 10 points and eight assists.
EuroLeague Round 8
Dubai – Paris 93–99
Bayern Munich – FC Barcelona 84-88
Crvena Zvezda – Maccabi Tel Aviv 100-78
Panathinaikos – Olimpia Milano 80-75
Valencia – Fenerbahce 86-78
Baskonia – Real Madrid 86-104
Wednesday, October 28
Besiktas – Olympiacos (18:30)
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Anadolu Efes (19:00)
ASVEL – Partizan (20:00)
Virtus Bologna – Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30)
Standings: Panathinaikos 7–1, Valencia 6–2, Fenerbahce 6–2, Olympiacos 5–2, Hapoel Tel Aviv 5–2, Real Madrid 5–3, Crvena Zvezda 5–3, Barcelona 5–3, Dubai 5–3, Virtus Bologna 4–3…
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