Zvezda celebrated in Baskonia, Monaco and Olympiakos at the top of the table in a great rhythm

Crvena zvezda made a great feat, as they won against Baskonia in Vitoria in the 19th round of the Euroleague - 75:73

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Zvezda is on the verge of the playoffs after losing for the third time in a row, Photo: Euroleague
Zvezda is on the verge of the playoffs after losing for the third time in a row, Photo: Euroleague
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Crvena Zvezda made a great feat, as they won against Baskonia in Vitoria in the 19th round of the Euroleague - 75:73 (16:16, 26:12, 18:24, 15:21).

Ajzeja Kenan was the hero of the victory of the "red and whites", six away games, who scored with 3,4 seconds left.

Nigerian Ćima Monueke decided to finish the last attack and win overtime, he got in a good position to shoot but the ball ended up on the hoop.

He was the most effective actor with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists, but Joel Bolomboy with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Kenan with 15 points, but only one of eight three-point attempts in the Zvezda jersey, matched him well.

Zvezda's record is 11 wins and eight losses, while Baskonia has a record of eight wins and 11 losses.

In the next three rounds, Zvezda will host in the Arena, first against Paris.

Olympiakos basketball players won tonight on the away court of Žalgiris 92:85 (18:22, 22:30, 27:19, 25:14), in the game of the 19th round of the Euroleague.

The Greek team was led by Saša Vezenkov with 24 points and seven rebounds. Shaquille McKissick scored 17 points, Evan Fournier 14, and Thomas Walkup 13 points with five assists.

In the Žalgiris team, Silvan Francisco was the most effective with 22 points with six assists, Davidas Servidis added 12 points, and Serbian basketball player Alen Smailagić had 11 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Olympiakos achieved its 13th victory and is second behind Monaco, which has the same score, while Žalgiris is ninth with 10 wins and nine losses.

In the next round, on January 10, Olympiakos will welcome Bayern, and Zalgiris will host Real Madrid.

In Berlin, Monaco won Alba 105:90 (30:21, 25:14, 24:32, 26:23). In the Monaco team, Mike James was the most effective with 23 points, seven assists and four rebounds. Matthew Strazel scored 18 points and Jaron Blossomgame scored 17 points with five rebounds.

Eli Okobo contributed to the victory with 13 points and four assists, Jordan Lloyd with 12 points, and Donatas Motijejunas with 11 points and six rebounds.

In the Alba team, Matt Thomas was the most effective with 17 points, and Tim Schneider and Matteo Spagnolo added 13 points each. Monaco returned to first place in the table with 13 wins and six losses, the same number as second-placed Olympiakos. Alba is last with three wins and 16 losses.

In the next round, Monaco will meet Barcelona on January 9, and Alba will play against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul.

Milan's basketball players won in France against Asvel 75:66 (19:19, 17:13, 15:19, 24:15). The Italian team was led by Nikola Mirotic with 18 points and eight rebounds and Zack Leday with 17 points and six rebounds. Seven points were added by Chevon Shields and Nicolo Mannion.

In the Asvela team, Nando de Kolo had 22 points, Teo Maledon 18, and Andre Roberson 12 points and six rebounds.

Milan is 10th in the table with 10 points and nine losses, and Asvel is in 15th place with eight wins and 11 losses.

In the next round, Milan will play against Maccabi from Tel Aviv on January 9 in Belgrade, and Asvel will play against Efes a day later in Istanbul.

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