Euroleague Round 6 of Regular Season

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Euroleague and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Greek Panathinaikos (5-1) in Athens on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Israeli Hapoel Tel-Aviv (4-2) 91-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panathinaikos. H.Tel-Aviv made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American guard Elijah Bryant (196-1995, college: BYU, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 6 rebounds. American-Azerbaijani forward Zach LeDay (202-1994, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. French guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997) replied with 22 points and 4 assists for Panathinaikos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. H.Tel-Aviv moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Panathinaikos at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Olympiacos and Fenerbahce. H.Tel-Aviv is looking forward to face Virtus (#6) in Bologna in the next round. Panathinaikos will play at home against Baskonia (#19) and are hoping to win this game.
The game in Barcelona was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Greek Olympiacos (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Spanish FC Barcelona (3-3). Olympiacos managed to secure a 5-point victory 105-100. Bulgarian Aleksandar Vezenkov (204-1995) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Mbaye NDiaye chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Tyrese Martin (198-1999, college: UConn) with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Olympiacos have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Greek champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce. Barca at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Olympiacos will play against Fenerbahce (#3) in Istanbul in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Barca will play on the road against Milano (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Valencia between Israeli Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Spanish Valencia. Sixteenth ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (2-4) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Valencia (4-2). Maccabi Tel-Aviv managed to escape with a 3-point win 91-88 on Thursday evening. Jimmy Clark III notched 17 points and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 14 points by Gonzalo Corbalan did not help to save the game for Valencia. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Defending Israeli champion moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Spanish champion Valencia keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. M.Tel-Aviv will meet at home higher ranked Real Madrid (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Valencia will play against Paris (#18) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Partizan was beaten by Fenerbahce on the road 74-65. Milano lost to Dubai on its own court 97-101. ASVEL was outscored by Real Madrid in a road game 92-111. Besiktas managed to beat Bayern at home 95-87. Anadolu Efes defeated Zalgiris on the opponent's court 85-70. Crvena zvezda beat Paris in a home game 90-81. Baskonia lost to Virtus on the road 78-86.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 20 points by Marcus Carr of Virtus BO.



Fenerbahce - Partizan 74-65:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (5-1) beat 7th ranked Serbian Partizan (3-3) in Istanbul 74-65 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Fenerbahce made 14 blocks. Danish forward Shavon Shields (201-1994, college: Nebraska) notched 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Talen Horton-Tucker (193-2000, college: Iowa St.) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Even 12 points by American forward Lamar Stevens (201-1997, college: Penn State) did not help to save the game for Partizan. South Sudanese-American guard Carlik Jones (183-1997, college: Louisville) added 6 points and 8 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Turkish champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Partizan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Fenerbahce will meet league's second-placed Olympiacos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Partizan's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Belgrade Crvena zvezda.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce: S.Shavon 17+8reb+2ast, H.Talen 14+6reb+5ast, C.Will 11+2reb, B.Wade 11+3reb+2ast, F.Trent 5+2reb, K.Braxton 5+2reb
Partizan: E.Thompson 13, K.Hayes 12+3reb, L.Stevens 12+4reb+1ast, K.Allman 7+2reb, C.Jones 6+2reb+8ast, N.Tanaskovic 6+4reb+2ast

Milano - Dubai 97-101:
Very expected game when 18th ranked Italian Armani Milano (1-5) lost at home to tenth ranked UAE Dubai (4-2) 101-97 on Thursday. Dubai shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. American forward Dwayne Bacon (204-1995, college: FSU) notched 29 points (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) to lead the effort and Canadian center Mfiondu Kabengele (208-1997, college: FSU) supported him with 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Garrison Mathews (196-1996, college: Lipscomb) did not help to save the game for Milano. His fellow American import guard RJ Cole (185-1999, college: UConn) added 14 points and 6 assists. Five Dubai and four Milano players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Dubai moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Milano lost fourth consecutive game. Defending Italian champion dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Baskonia and Paris. Dubai will meet Bayern (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Milano will play against Barca (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dubai: B.Dwayne 29+3reb+1ast, K.Mfiondu 18+4reb, B.Jaron 14+6reb, B.Davis 11+4reb+1ast, O.Elie 10+1reb+5ast, P.Filip 7+3reb
Milano: G.Mathews 21+6reb, M.Wright 16+3reb, R.Cole 14+3reb+6ast, A.Peters 12+8reb+1ast, L.Bolmaro 11+3reb+1ast, D.Booker 9+5reb+2ast

Valencia - M.Tel-Aviv 88-91:
A very close game took place in Valencia between Israeli Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Spanish Valencia. Sixteenth ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (2-4) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Valencia (4-2). Maccabi Tel-Aviv managed to escape with a 3-point win 91-88 on Thursday evening. M.Tel-Aviv shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jimmy Clark III (190-2001, college: Duquesne, agency: Diamond Sports) notched 17 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Canadian OShae Brissett (201-1998, college: Syracuse) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five Maccabi Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by Argentinian guard Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) did not help to save the game for Valencia. American guard Armoni Brooks (194-1998, college: Houston) added 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Defending Israeli champion moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Spanish champion Valencia keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. M.Tel-Aviv will meet at home higher ranked Real Madrid (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Valencia will play against Paris (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
M.Tel-Aviv: C.Jimmy 17+2reb+4ast, S.Roman 16+1reb+2ast, B.O'Shae 14+5reb+3ast, H.Jaylen 12+4reb+2ast, C.Bonzie 11+5reb+1ast, M.Yam 11+3reb+1ast
Valencia: A.Brooks 14+4reb, G.Corbalan 14+4reb+2ast, N.Mirotic 12+1ast, T.Shorts 9+3reb+4ast, J.Puerto 8+3reb+1ast, K.Taylor 7+4reb+3ast

Real Madrid - ASVEL 111-92:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Spanish Real Madrid and 12th ranked French ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket had identical 2-3 record. This time Real Madrid used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Villeurbanne 111-92 on Thursday night. Real Madrid outrebounded ASVEL 36-22 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Madrid looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Dominican guard Andres Feliz (186-1997, college: Illinois) notched 26 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and French guard Theo Maledon (193-2001) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 17 points and 6 assists by American guard TyTy Washington (193-2001, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for ASVEL. American-Russian center Joel Bolomboy (204-1994, college: Weber St., agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Real Madrid will meet M.Tel-Aviv (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ASVEL will play against Zalgiris in Kaunas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid: F.Andres 26+4reb+5ast, M.Theo 16+5reb+9ast, P.Jaime 12+4reb+2ast, O.Chuma 10+2reb+5ast, T.Walter 9+5reb, P.Gabriele 8+2reb
ASVEL: T.Washington 17+1reb+6ast, H.Besson 16+1ast, E.Jackson 13+1reb+6ast, J.Bolomboy 12+7reb+2ast, N.Sestina 8+2reb+3ast, M.Cale 8+1reb+3ast

Besiktas - Bayern 95-87:
Everything could happen in Istanbul at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Turkish Besiktas and 13th ranked German Bayern Muenchen had identical 2-3 record. This time Besiktas used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Muenchen 95-87 on Friday night. Besiktas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American swingman Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) notched 21 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and American-Turkish guard Scottie Wilbekin (188-1993, college: Florida) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Serbian forward Vladimir Lucic (204-1989) did not help to save the game for Bayern. American-Georgian guard Kamar Baldwin (185-1997, college: Butler) added 14 points. Four Bayern players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Besiktas (3-3) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bayern Muenchen keeps the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Besiktas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Anadolu Efes.
Top scorers:
Besiktas: N.Jaylen 21+3reb+4ast, W.Scottie 20+1reb+5ast, Z.Ante 13+5reb+1ast, B.Anthony 8+1reb+4ast, M.Conor 8+6reb, O.Eugene 8+2ast
Bayern: V.Lucic 17+7reb+1ast, O.Da Silva 14+4reb+1ast, K.Baldwin 14+3reb+3ast, J.Thiemann 12+4reb+3ast, J.Jessup 8+1reb+3ast, A.Wiley 8+7reb+2ast

Zalgiris - Anadolu Efes 70-85:
There was a surprise result when eighteenth ranked Turkish Efes (2-4) defeated higher ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (2-4) in Kaunas 85-70 on Friday. Anadolu Efes dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Zalgiris' 28. French guard Matthew Strazel (184-2002) notched 19 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Croatian forward Dario Saric (208-1994) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Efes players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by American guard Carsen Edwards (180-1998, college: Purdue) did not help to save the game for Zalgiris. His fellow American import forward Sterling Brown (196-1995, college: SMU) added 13 points. Zalgiris' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Anadolu Efes moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Zalgiris. Anadolu Efes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Besiktas.
Top scorers:
Anadolu Efes: S.Matthew 19+3reb+4ast, P.Cameron 16+1reb+4ast, M.Collin 15+6reb+1ast, S.Dario 14+10reb+1ast, J.Kai 8+5reb, F.Bruno 6+6reb+4ast
Zalgiris: C.Edwards 16+1reb+1ast, S.Brown 13+4reb, A.Tubelis 7+2reb+1ast, A.Butkevicius 7+2reb+1ast, M.Grigonis 6+3reb+3ast, E.Ulanovas 6+3reb+1ast

Crvena zvezda - Paris 90-81:
There was no surprise when 19th ranked French Paris Basket (1-5) lost to ninth ranked Serbian Crvena zvezda (4-2) in Belgrade 81-90 on Friday. Crvena zvezda looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Nigerian Chima Moneke (198-1995, college: UC Davis) notched 23 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and American guard Jared Butler (191-1999, college: Baylor) supported him with 13 points and 5 assists. Four Crvena zvezda players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 7 assists by American guard Tyson Etienne (196-1999, college: Wichita St.) did not help to save the game for Paris. Chilean-German guard Sebastian Herrera (193-1997, agency: LUMANI 10.7) added 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Crvena zvezda have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Paris lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Milano and Baskonia. Crvena zvezda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Belgrade to the arena Partizan.
Top scorers:
Crvena zvezda: M.Chima 23+4reb, B.Jared 13+2reb+5ast, N.Jordan 12+6reb+1ast, D.Nikola 11+4reb+1ast, O.Semi 11+2ast, D.Dejan 5+3reb+2ast
Paris: T.Etienne 24+3reb+7ast, S.Herrera 14+1ast, J.Rhoden 9+3reb+2ast, D.Hommes 8+5reb+1ast, M.Faye 6+5reb+2ast, A.Dokossi 5+6reb+2ast

Panathinaikos - H.Tel-Aviv 81-91:
The most surprising game was the first loss of Greek Panathinaikos (5-1) in Athens on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Israeli Hapoel Tel-Aviv (4-2) 91-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panathinaikos. H.Tel-Aviv made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American guard Elijah Bryant (196-1995, college: BYU, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 6 rebounds. American-Azerbaijani forward Zach LeDay (202-1994, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. French guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997) replied with 22 points and 4 assists and Senegalese guard Brancou Badio (191-1999) added 12 points in the effort for Panathinaikos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. H.Tel-Aviv moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Panathinaikos at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Olympiacos and Fenerbahce. H.Tel-Aviv is looking forward to face Virtus (#6) in Bologna in the next round. Panathinaikos will play at home against Baskonia (#19) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
H.Tel-Aviv: L.Zach 17+5reb+1ast, B.Elijah 14+6reb+3ast, O.Daniel 13+5reb+1ast, M.Vasilije 9+4reb+8ast, B.Antonio 9+4reb+1ast, C.Bruno 8
Panathinaikos: S.Francisco 22+4reb+4ast, B.Badio 12+2reb+2ast, M.Lessort 11+2reb+1ast, J.Grant 8+2reb+4ast, N.Hayes-Davis 8+1reb, G.Yabusele 7+4reb

Barca - Olympiacos 100-105:
The game in Barcelona was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Greek Olympiacos (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Spanish FC Barcelona (3-3). Olympiacos managed to secure a 5-point victory 105-100. Olympiacos made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Barca was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Bulgarian Aleksandar Vezenkov (204-1995) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese Mbaye NDiaye (203-1999) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Tyrese Martin (198-1999, college: UConn) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Justin Robinson (185-1997, college: Virginia Tech) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Four Olympiacos and five Barca players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Olympiacos have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Greek champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce. Barca at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Olympiacos will play against Fenerbahce (#3) in Istanbul in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Barca will play on the road against Milano (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Olympiacos: V.Aleksandar 25+6reb+1ast, M.Codi 17+3reb+4ast, N.Mbaye 17+7reb+1ast, M.Jean 13+2reb+7ast, W.Tyson 7+3reb, J.Cory 7+1reb+2ast
Barca: T.Martin 17+7reb+2ast, J.Robinson 17+2reb+6ast, D.Brizuela 13+1reb+1ast, J.Nebo 11+10reb+3ast, U.Gibson 11+2reb+7ast, J.Parra 10+6reb+2ast

Virtus BO - Baskonia 86-78:
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Italian Virtus Bologna (4-2) beat at home 17th ranked Spanish Baskonia (1-5) 86-78 on Friday. Virtus forced 19 Baskonia turnovers. Canadian guard Marcus Carr (188-1999, college: Texas) notched 20 points to lead the effort and Mali center Aliou Diarra (206-2001) supported him with 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by Lithuanian forward Tadas Sedekerskis (206-1998) did not help to save the game for Baskonia. Canadian swingman AJ Lawson (198-2000, college: S.Carolina) added 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Virtus Bologna have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Baskonia lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Milano and Paris. Virtus will meet H.Tel-Aviv (#7) in the next round. Baskonia will play against the league's leader Panathinaikos (#1) in Athens and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Virtus BO: C.Marcus 20+1reb+3ast, D.Aliou 16+2reb, M.Wendell 12+2reb, B.Rasheed 9+2ast, H.Daniel 7+4reb, K.Bo 6+6reb+2ast
Baskonia: A.Lawson 13+4reb+2ast, D.Stewart Jr. 12+1reb+1ast, T.Sedekerskis 11+10reb, D.Baugh 8+2reb+8ast, R.Kurucs 7+2reb+3ast, K.Faried 6+5reb