Orleans couldn't make it. French team was close to the victory in the Pionir against Partizan, but finally lost 78-71 even the best Euroleague's career game of prospect Ludovic Vaty ('88). The center played 20 minutes, enough to collect 14 points (5/6 FG and 4/4 FT) and 7 rebounds.

In Kaunas Ricky Rubio ('90) and his teammates of Regal FC Barcelona beat Zalgiris (70-77) even the absence of Joan Carles Navarro and Gianluca Basile due to injuries. The point-guard scored 8 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, dished 5 assists and made 1 steal.

Four teams keep unbeaten in Euroleague: Lottomatica Roma, Montepaschi Siena, Regal FC Barcelona and Unicaja Malaga.

 

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