Partizan vs Alba Berlin

The EuroLeague continues to deliver thrilling matchups, and this week, Partizan Belgrade faces off against Alba Berlin in what promises to be an intense showdown. Both teams are looking to gain momentum in the highly competitive league, and with each squad boasting a mix of experienced stars and emerging talent, fans can expect an electrifying contest. Partizan will enjoy the home-court advantage, which could play a key role in their performance against a resilient Alba Berlin side.

This season, Partizan has been erratic in their play, winning five of their last ten games. Their most recent performance was disappointing, as they lost badly to Anadolu Efes at home. Partizan's defense is among the best in the league, giving up just 80.1 points, so they rarely score more than 92.5 points at home, which highlights their offensive struggles.

Interestingly, Partizan frequently defeats Alba at home, which could be crucial in the next match. Additionally, coach Obradović can rely on all of his key players, including Marko Nakić, who was absent from the previous tournament game due to illness.

Alba Berlin has only won once in their past five games, demonstrating their lack of consistency. The German team has only earned five wins in 30 games since the competition began. It will be difficult for them to move up the standings because they are two victories behind Virtus Bologna. But in six straight games, the club often scores more than 77.5 points.

Alba has lost eight of its past nine EuroLeague road games, thus it should come as no surprise that they struggle in away games. It's important to note that Bean and McCormack, who missed last weekend's national championship game due to illness and injury, respectively, will probably not be playing for Berlin's team.

This game will likely be decided by key matchups on the floor. Partizan’s ability to control the tempo and impose their defensive game could force Alba Berlin into difficult situations. On the other hand, if Alba can push the pace and hit their shots from beyond the arc, they stand a chance of pulling off an upset.

The battle in the paint will also be crucial, as both teams have skilled big men who will be fighting for dominance on rebounds and defensive stops. Coaching strategies and adjustments throughout the game will play a huge role in determining the winner.