"Devil's Week" wraps up with seven games on Friday. Panathinaikos faces a tough test on the road against Anadolu Efes (7:30 p.m.), and Olympiacos hosts Armani Milan (9:15 p.m.), while the rest of the schedule features matchups that are crucial both for the top teams and for those looking to climb the standings.
Dubai BC vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv (6:00 p.m.)
Dubai BC (5-3) is looking to bounce back after a 93-99 home loss to Paris. They face Hapoel (6-2), which is coming off an impressive 118-88 victory over Efes and has won four straight games in the competition.
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The home team will be without Mam Zayte, Thomas Walkup, and Justin Anderson. For Hapoel, Tyler Ennis remains sidelined, while Vasilije Micic is expected to return after missing the previous game due to an ankle injury.
Zalgiris–Partizan (8:00 p.m.)
With identical 4-4 records, the two teams face off in Kaunas. Zalgiris is coming off an impressive 91-74 road win in Bologna, while Partizan lost on the road to Villeurbanne 82-75.
The Lithuanians remain without Nigel Williams-Goss. For the Serbs, Toni Jekiri, Vanya Marinkovic, and Derek Willis remain sidelined, limiting the team’s options.
Villeurbanne–Baskonia (9:00 p.m.)
Villeurbanne (3-5) is looking to build on its 82-75 victory over Partizan. Baskonia (1-7) is still looking to turn things around after its rough start, having lost at home to Real Madrid 86-104.
For the French team, Mathis Dosou-Yovo remains sidelined, while Yuan Begarin’s availability is considered doubtful. The Basques will be without Tadas Szedekerskis and Chris Duarte, while Kuruc’s participation is in doubt.
Barcelona–Valencia (9:30 p.m.)
A Spanish showdown at the “Palau Blaugrana,” with Barcelona (5-3) hosting Valencia (6-2). The Catalans are coming off an 88-84 win on the road against Bayern, while the visitors defeated Fenerbahçe 86-78.
Barcelona will be without Juan Núñez and Yoan Makoundou, while Umotja Gibson’s availability remains in doubt. Valencia will also be without key players, as they’ll take the court without Nikola Mirotić and Nate Rivers.
Virtus Bologna–Beşiktaş (9:30 p.m.)
Two teams coming off losses face off in Bologna. Virtus (4-4) lost at home to Zalgiris 74-91, while Besiktas (3-5) fell to Olympiacos 73-81.
The Italians will be without Tommaso Baldasso. For Besiktas, Dakuane Jeffries and Mandi Sissoko remain sidelined, while Lonnie Walker’s availability is in doubt.
The schedule for Matchday 9
Thursday, Oct. 29
Red Star Belgrade vs. Bayern Munich 103-73
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Paris 94-99
Real Madrid vs. Fenerbahçe 95-76
Friday, October
30 Dubai BC vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv (6:00 p.m.)
Anadolu Efes vs. Panathinaikos (7:30 p.m.)
Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Partizan (8:00 p.m.)
Villeurbanne vs. Baskonia (9:00 p.m.)
Olympiacos vs. Armani Milan (9:15 p.m.)
Barcelona vs. Valencia (9:30 p.m.)
Virtus Bologna vs. Besiktas (9:30 p.m.)
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