Turkish Airlines Euroleague - Review of round 16

Real Madrid - Maccabi T-A (93-81)

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Spanish Real Madrid's (10-6) home victory over 7th ranked Israeli Maccabi T-A (8-8) 93-81. Maccabi T-A was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 45-31 second half run of Real Madrid. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Real Madrid brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks.

Top scorers:
Real Madrid: F.Reyes 14+5reb+1ast, F.Campazzo 13+4reb+4ast, L.Doncic 11+3reb+4ast, T.Thompkins 10+1reb, E.Tavares 10+12reb, J.Maciulis 8+4reb
Maccabi T-A: P.Jackson 29+6reb+5ast, A.Parakhouski 16+8reb, Y.Zoosman 9+2ast, A.Tyus 9+3reb, D.Kane 9+2reb+2ast, M.Roll 4+2reb+5ast

Brose Bask. - Khimki (70-74)

Very expected game when 12th ranked German Brose Baskets (6-10) lost to eighth ranked Russian Khimki (9-7) in Bamberg 70-74. Brose Baskets were ahead by 2 points after three quarters before a 18-12 charge of Khimki, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 19 Brose Baskets turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Brose Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities.

Top scorers:
Khimki: A.Shved 28+3reb+6ast, M.Thomas 16+7reb+3ast, T.Honeycutt 10+5reb+2ast, S.Markovic 7+5reb+3ast, A.Zubkov 5+1reb, A.Gill 4+6reb+1ast
Brose Bask.: D.Wright 20+10reb, D.Hackett 12+5reb+6ast, A.Rubit 10+6reb+2ast, L.Radosevic 7+7reb+1ast, R.Hickman 6+2reb+2ast, N.Zisis 5+3reb+2ast

Fenerbahce - Baskonia (79-74)

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (10-6) won against 9th ranked Spanish Baskonia (7-9) in Istanbul 79-74. Baskonia was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 43-36 second half run of Fenerbahce.

Top scorers:
Fenerbahce: M.Guduric 18+3reb+1ast, B.Wanamaker 16+6reb+4ast, J.Thompson 12+10reb+4ast, J.Vesely 9+5reb+1ast, N.Melli 9+3reb+1ast, J.Nunnally 5+3reb+2ast
Baskonia: T.Shengelia 15+6reb+2ast, J.Voigtmann 11+5reb, J.Timma 10+4reb+1ast, M.Janning 10, J.Granger 7+5ast, V.Poirier 6+6reb+1ast

Crvena Zvezda - Zalgiris (77-65)

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Lithuanian Zalgiris (10-6) and Serbian Crvena Zvezda (7-9), which took place in Beograd. Higher ranked Zalgiris lost to twelfth ranked Crvena Zvezda in a road game 65-77. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Zalgiris. It looked good early as Zalgiris took a 2-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Crvena Zvezda had a 17-13 second period charge getting the lead and Zalgiris were not able to take back game control losing it eventually 65-77.
Top scorers:
Crvena Zvezda: T.Rochestie 16+4reb+10ast, D.Davidovac 13+2reb, D.Ennis 12+2reb+1ast, N.Dangubic 9+5reb+1ast, M.Bjelica 7+3reb+1ast, P.Antic 5+5reb
Zalgiris: K.Pangos 19+7reb+3ast, P.Jankunas 10+1reb+1ast, A.White 9+6reb+1ast, E.Ulanovas 8+5reb+2ast, A.Milaknis 6+3reb, B.Udrih 4+1reb+1ast

Unicaja - Valencia (83-85)

A very close game took place in Malaga between Valencia Basket and Unicaja Malaga. Fourteenth ranked Valencia Basket (5-11) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Unicaja Malaga (7-9). Valencia Basket managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Unicaja Malaga. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 20-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game.

Top scorers:
Valencia: R.Martinez 17+2reb+3ast, A.Abalde 16+1reb+1ast, S.Van-Rossom 15+3reb+7ast, T.Pleiss 12+8reb+3ast, A.Doornekamp 9+5reb+1ast, B.Dubljevic 8+2reb+2ast
Unicaja: N.Nedovic 23+2reb+1ast, R.McCallum 10+4reb+7ast, G.Shermadini 9+3reb, J.Brooks 9+4reb, C.Suarez 8+3reb+1ast, J.Augustine 8+3reb+2ast

Panathinaikos - Anadolu Efes (90-79)

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Turkish Anadolu Efes (4-12) lost to fourth ranked Greek Panathinaikos (11-5) in Athens 79-90. The game was mostly controlled by Panathinaikos. Anadolu Efes was better in fourth quarter 23-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening.

Top scorers:
Panathinaikos: N.Calathes 17+3reb+9ast, N.Pappas 16+2reb+3ast, J.Gist 10+5reb+2ast, M.Denmon 9+1ast, L.Lekavicius 9+4ast, C.Singleton 8+1reb
Anadolu Efes: J.Adams 20+5reb+3ast, B.Motum 14+2reb, K.Simon 13+3reb+2ast, B.Dunston 12+8reb, Z.Dragic 6+1reb+1ast, D.Brown 6+3reb+2ast

FC Barcelona - CSKA (85-72)

Euroleague round 16 caused change at the leadership position. Fourth defeat of league's leader Russian CSKA (12-4) against thirteenth ranked Spanish FC Barcelona (6-10) 85-72 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of CSKA. The game was mostly controlled by FC Barcelona. CSKA managed to win second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. FC Barcelona looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by CSKA helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. 

Top scorers:

FC Barcelona: P.Koponen 13+3reb+1ast, T.Heurtel 12+3reb+8ast, P.Oriola 11+3reb+1ast, J.Carlos Navarro 10+1reb+1ast, A.Hanga 10+5reb+4ast, A.Tomic 8+7reb+2ast
CSKA: N.De Colo 23+6reb+3ast, K.Hines 10+6reb, S.Rodriguez 9+2reb+4ast, C.Higgins 9+4reb+2ast, V.Fridzon 6+2reb+2ast, W.Clyburn 4+5reb+3ast

Olympiacos - EA7 Armani (87-80)

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Greek Olympiacos as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (CSKA) loss. Olympiacos defeated 15th ranked Italian Armani Milano in Pireus 87-80. The hosts were already 14 points ahead at halftime and as many as 17 after three quarters before a 27-17 last quarter charge of Armani Milano cut the lead to 87-80 at the end of the game.

Top scorers:
Olympiacos: K.Wiltjer 15+1reb, K.Papanikolaou 15+7reb+1ast, V.Spanoulis 14+2reb+7ast, I.Papapetrou 11+5reb, E.Mantzaris 8+5reb+6ast, N.Milutinov 8+3reb+1ast
EA7 Armani: A.Goudelock 20+2reb+2ast, C.Jerrells 15+3reb+4ast, M.Kuzminskas 12+1reb+1ast, K.Tarczewski 12+6reb, V.Micov 11+4reb+2ast, J.Theodore 5+1ast