EuroLeague roundup: Fenerbahce beats Zalgiris, Jones hits game winner for Zvezda

Fenerbahce secured a victory in the first game of the fifth round of the EuroLeague, as they easily defeated Zalgiris at home with a score of 99-80.

In a match where Sarunas Jasikevicius played against his Zalgiris, the hosts were in the lead throughout, with the first and third quarters being crucial, as Fener won them 27-14 and 28-13 respectively.

Shavon Shields scored 17 points, Braxton Key added 15, and Will Clyburn 14. On the other side, Carson Edwards scored 20 points but was the only double-digit scorer. Jonas Valanciunas finished the game with eight points and ten rebounds.

Jones hits a buzzer-beater for Zvezda’s victory

Crvena Zvezda also secured a victory, defeating ASVEL on the road with a score of 84-82, thanks to Chris Jones’ buzzer-beater.

We witnessed a great drama in Villeurbanne, resolved in the last two minutes. Tremont Waters missed, and the visitors had nine seconds for an attack, with Jones shocking the home team at the buzzer.

Chima Moneke scored 18 points, Jordan Nwora added 17, Semi Ojeleye 15, while the hero Jones had eight points and nine assists. On the other side, Both Gach scored 19 points, and Tremont Waters had 15.