The guests are perfect - six out of six: Ivanovic celebrated his jubilee with a victory, PAO celebrated in Milan, Barca in Kaunas

Baskonia got back on track after two consecutive defeats in the Euroleague and showed strength in Istanbul.

Dusko Ivanovic's team beat Anadolu Efes (87:80), and Marcus Howard brought them the ninth triumph of the season.

The 10:0 series in the first part of the last quarter was crucial when the Basques went from minus two (68:66) to a big advantage of eight points - 76:68.

Howard hit a three-pointer in that streak, and then three free throws after a foul shot outside the 6,75 line.

Vanja Marinković put an end to the match with a three-pointer two minutes and 20 seconds before the end when he made it 83:72...

Tonight, Ivanovic sat on the bench of the team from Vitoria for the 250th time.

Howard finished the match with 28 points (field shots 14-10, triples 8-5), Cody Miller-McIntyre and Marinković scored 14 each, Cima Moneke 13, and Tadas Sedekerskis 11...

Shane Larkin (23) stood out in Ephesus.

Baskonia is now at 9-7, and Efes is at 7-9 after its third consecutive defeat.

The tenth victory was achieved by Barcelona, ​​who went through a difficult visit in Kaunas - they defeated Žalgiris 85:80, led by Niko Laprovitola with 18 points, four rebounds and assists each.

Olympiakos was also happy after two defeats, against Asvel, the weakest team in the Euroleague.

The current vice-champion of Europe won 85:73, led by Ajzea Kenan with 19 points.

The dominance of the guests in tonight's matches was completed by Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce and Monaco.

PAO beat Olympia in Milan (76:68), Fener was better than Alba (92:81), while the "princes" triumphed in Munich against Bayern - 91:80.