Zalgiris vs Paris Tips & Live Stream - Tough battle ahead for both teams in Zalgirio Arena

After their loss to Baskonia in Vitoria last week, Zalgiris have significantly diminished their chances of making the play-in. 

With a 13-15 record, they currently sit in 13th place, two wins behind the teams fighting for a play-in spot. While this may seem like a tough task, there’s no doubt they’ll give it their all until the final game.

Unlike their win over Crvena Zvezda, Zalgiris’ standout player, Sylvain Francisco, struggled against Baskonia, scoring just 8 points (2/9). Even so, Zalgiris fought until the very end. Deividas Sirvydis had a chance to be the hero but missed a potential game-winner in a great position.

Over the weekend, Zalgiris got a crucial 83-76 win against their biggest rivals, Rytas, which could give them the boost they need for the upcoming clash with Paris.

On top of Lucas Lekavicius’ long-term absence, they’re also dealing with an injury to Alen Smailagić, who had to leave the game against Rytas early with an ankle problem.

Paris Form & Team News

After two straight losses, Paris have slipped to 7th place in the Euroleague standings, which is still a solid achievement considering the expectations at the start of the season. 

However, with a tough schedule ahead, including away games against Fenerbahce, Real Madrid, and Panathinaikos, this next game is crucial for their playoff chances.

They’re heading into this match on a five-game losing streak across all competitions, and it’s clear they’re not in the best form. 

Last week, Monaco handed them a 91-79 loss at home, with Paris trailing by as many as 20 points at one point. On the weekend, they were beaten by Monaco again, this time 94-63, in their domestic league.

Some of their key players are clearly struggling with fatigue, and now, more than ever, they need big performances from T.J. Shorts, Nadir Hifi, and the rest of the squad. 

Coach Tiago Splitter is still uncertain whether Collin Malcom will be available, as he’s missed the last five games.

Head to Head

The first meeting between these two teams this season took place in mid-November, when Paris were on an impressive run, having won 10 consecutive games. T.J. Shorts led his team to victory in that game, finishing with 21 points and 6 assists.