Paris vs Fenerbahce

Paris will host Fenerbahce for Game Three of their EuroLeague playoff quarterfinal matchup. Fenerbahce leads the series 2-0 after protecting its home court in the first two games.

Paris hopes to avoid getting swept in their first taste of postseason basketball. If Fenerbahce wins this game, the French team's inaugural season in the EuroLeague will come to an end.

Splitter's men averaged 72 points throughout the first two games. Following a solid performance in Game One, which they lost by five points, Paris was dominated in Game Two, losing 89-72.

Shorts, Hifi, and Tyson Ward have been Paris' top performances. They are the only players in this series to average double-digit points.

Paris fell short of securing a victory in the first two games of the EuroLeague quarterfinals, leaving them with the daunting task of winning three consecutive games to advance to the Final Four. In Game 1, they had a chance, level with Fenerbahce late in the fourth quarter, but hasty shot selections and an inability to stop Fenerbahce’s scoring runs cost them. Defensive rebounding was a persistent problem, as the Turkish champions capitalized on multiple second and third opportunities. Although Paris addressed some rebounding issues in Game 2, their overall performance unraveled.

Broadly, Paris is struggling with limited production from their secondary players. Their core trio—T.J. Shorts, Nadir Hifi, and Tyson Ward—performed reliably in both games, but the rest of the roster underdelivered. They urgently need better shooting from Mikael Jantunen, Bandja Sy, Collin Malcolm, and Sebastian Herrera. Shorts has been setting up quality looks for his teammates, but they need to convert more consistently. Kevarrius Hayes has been a defensive presence, but his offensive efficiency, particularly in pick-and-roll plays with Shorts, must improve.

Fenerbahce narrowly escaped with a win in Game 1 but dominated Paris in Game 2 from the outset. They started with a flurry of three-pointers, quickly building a double-digit lead that Paris couldn’t dent. Nigel Hayes-Davis, while not at his peak, led Fenerbahce with poise in both games, making critical plays when needed. Unlike Paris, Fenerbahce’s bench stepped up significantly.

Tarik Biberovic shone brightly, hitting clutch shots in Game 1 and topping the scoring with 20 points in Game 2. Wade Baldwin sealed Game 1 with a game-winning shot, while Marko Guduric rose to the occasion in Game 2. Defenders like Devon Hall and Bonzie Colson stayed disruptive, and Fenerbahce clearly has more to offer. They’ll aim to end the series in France and gear up for the Final Four in Abu Dhabi.