The EuroLeague playoffs continue with two matchups: Olympiacos vs. Real Madrid and Monaco vs. Barcelona. Olympiacos will host Real Madrid in Piraeus, a highly anticipated series. Monaco will defend their home court against Barcelona. Monaco enters their game completely injury-free, giving them an advantage against a depleted Barcelona squad. Barcelona, coached by Joan Penarroya, is struggling with injuries. Key players Juan Nunez, Nicolas Laprovittola, and Chimezie Metu are unavailable for the game against Monaco.

For the Olympiacos vs. Real Madrid game, Olympiacos lists Keenan Evans as questionable, but Thomas Walkup is expected to return. Real Madrid's coach, Chus Mateo, will be without Bruno Fernando and Eli Ndiaye.

Separately, Anadolu Efes guard Elijah Bryant commented on their Game 1 EuroLeague Playoff loss to Panathinaikos. Despite holding a 12-point lead, Efes couldn't maintain it. Bryant summarized the loss, stating, "They won, we lost." He elaborated that turnovers and missed shots contributed to the defeat. Bryant emphasized the need for Efes to play harder in the next game to match Panathinaikos's energy.

Regarding the increased physicality and crowd involvement, Bryant acknowledged it as playoff basketball. He stressed the importance of letting the players decide the game.