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The EuroLeague has reached its 13th round, featuring an exciting slate of games over the next two days. The action kicks off with Anadolu Efes vs. Bayern Munich. Anadolu is fighting for a spot in the top 10, while fifth-placed Bayern looks to rebound after a setback against Crvena Zvezda. Anadolu hasn’t won a EuroLeague game since November 14, when they stunned reigning runners-up Real Madrid 64-74 on the road. However, back-to-back losses to French teams Paris Basketball and ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne have slowed their progress, leaving room for improvement. Bayern, boasting an 8-4 record, aims to solidify their position among the league’s elite.
Real Madrid, led by Facundo Campazzo, is eyeing a third straight win as they visit Lyon-Villeurbanne. The French side has shown signs of resurgence with two wins in their last three games. Real, currently 10th with a 6-6 record, needs a victory to climb closer to the play-in spots.
Paris Basketball continues to dominate the league, riding an incredible eight-game winning streak. The Parisian team has surged to the top of the standings with a 9-3 record, thanks in large part to standout performances from guard TJ Shorts, who averages 18.1 points and 7.8 assists per game. They face Maccabi Tel Aviv, a team that recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Alba Berlin, looking to keep their momentum going.
The highlight of the round is undoubtedly Panathinaikos vs. Barcelona. The Greek champions, currently sixth in the standings, have suffered consecutive losses to Zalgiris and Monaco. Meanwhile, Barcelona, sitting in seventh with the same 7-5 record, has not won in three games. Both teams are eager to bounce back in what promises to be a fiercely contested matchup.
Partizan Belgrade is showing signs of revival after back-to-back wins against Crvena Zvezda and Olympiacos. They now host Zalgiris Kaunas, who have lost four of their last five games.
Lastly, Fenerbahce, led by Nicolò Melli, travels to face Saski Baskonia. The Turkish team, sitting second behind Paris, is looking to recover from a home loss to Olimpia Milano after previously racking up six consecutive wins.
