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Five more games returned in Round 19.

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After four eventful games on Thursday, the EuroLeague returns with five more matchups on Friday.

First, ALBA Berlin welcomed Virtus Segafredo Bologna in hopes of recording only their fourth win this season. However, Virtus controlled the game throughout and captured an easy victory.

Ninety minutes later, Valencia Basket hosted Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, who had won four of their last five games, with three of them coming on away courts. Despite leading by seven points in the beginning minutes of the fourth quarter, Valencia didn't manage to maintain the lead and lost the game following a last-second Brandon Davies foul against Mathias Lessort.

At the same time, a Spanish matchup was scheduled between FC Barcelona, who were coming off a crucial win against Real Madrid, and Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. The guests were ahead by eleven with 7:45 remaining, but Barca clawed back and got their second win this week.

Meanwhile, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan improved their position in the standings with an easy win against FC Bayern Munich.

To finish off the evening, tournament leaders Real Madrid hosted the struggling Anadolu Efes Istanbul. The game featured a plethora of episodes to remember. First, it was the first EuroLeague game to feature three overtimes, but ultimately, the teams needed four overtimes to decide the winner.

Multiple EuroLeague records were set during the game. Both teams scored 256 combined points, shattering an all-time record. It was the longest game in tournament history, while Shane Larkin played the most minutes in a single game in league history with 53:11. At the same time, Real Madrid scored the most points by a team in a single EuroLeague game with 130.

All EuroLeague matches are broadcast onEuroLeague TV.

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Completed matches:

ALBA Berlin 68:83 Virtus Segafredo Bologna

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Valencia Basketvs.Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

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FC Barcelonavs.Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milanvs.FC Bayern Munich

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Real Madridvs.Anadolu Efes Istanbul

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