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NBA teams will go head to head with top European clubs, as well as against each other, during NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports. With all those involved looking to beat their opponents every game is certain to be hugely competitive. Take a look at where each game may be won and lost.

Match-Up: San Antonio @ Adecco ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
Venue: As troballe Arena, Lyon-Villeurbanne , France  
Date: October 5



VS

NBA Southwest Division winners. Lost in the Western Conference semi-finals.

Last season’s record

Fourth in French league

Francisco Elson (signed as free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Chevy Troutman (signed as free agent)

Manu Ginobili The Argentine is one of the most exciting players in the NBA – quick, athletic and a great passer

Key Match Up

Chevy Troutman A potent rebounder, Troutman can mix it up physically under the basket due to his athleticism


Match-Up: Philadelphia @ Winterthur FC Barcelona 
Venue: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona , Spain  
Date: October 5



VS

Second in the NBA’s Atlantic Division.

Last season’s record

Third in Spanish league and Semi-finalists in the Euroleague

Bobby Jones (acquired in trade from Minnesota )

Summer signing to watch

Fran Vazquez (signed as free agent)

Chris Webber One of the most consistent forwards in the NBA over the past decade, C-Webb is a constant threat beside the basket.

Key Match Up

Mario Kasun Arriving from the NBA’s Orlando Magic, the Croat is a terrific rebounder and shot blocker who likes to block the lane


Match-Up: L.A. Clippers @ BC Khimki Moscow
Venue: Universal Sports Hall CSKA, Moscow , Russia
Date: October 6



VS

Second in NBA’s Pacific Division. Lost in the Western Conference semi-finals.

Last season’s record

Second in Russian League and FIBA EuroCup Runners-up

Tim Thomas (signed as free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Vladimir Diatock

Elton Brand, One of the most athletic big men in the NBA, Brand creates difficulties for opponents with his speed and strength.

Key Match Up

Ademola Okulaja German international is a great rebounder and aggressive scorer but still trying to overcome knee injuries.


Match-Up: Phoenix @ Lottomatica Virtus Roma
Venue: PalaLottomatica, Rome , Italy  
Date: October 6



VS

NBA Pacific Division winners. Lost in the Western Conference Finals.

Last season’s record

Sixth in Italian league

Jumaine Jones (free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Jerome Moiso (free agent)

Amare Stoudamire Coming off an injury-decimated season, Stoudamire is hoping to re-capture the form which made him one of the best young players in the game.

Key Match Up

Jerome Moiso Returning to basketball after a year out of the sport, French star Moiso is looking to return to the form which saw him play for five NBA teams including the Boston Celtics.


Match-Up: L.A. Clippers @ CSKA Moscow 
Venue: Universal Sports Hall CSKA, Moscow , Russia  
Date: October 7



VS

Second in NBA’s Pacific Division. Lost in the Western Conference semi-finals.

Last season’s record

Euroleague winners and Russian champions

Tim Thomas (signed as free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Anton Ponkrashov (signed from St. Petersburg )

Sam Cassell A veteran playmaker who has made every team better, Cassell’s outside shooting forces defences to guard him constantly on the perimeter.

Key Match Up

Theodoros Papaloukas All-Euroleague First Team in 2006 despite coming off the bench. Papaloukas is unique in his contribution and his 4 assists per game was a major factor in CSKA’s success.


Match-Up: San Antonio @ Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv
Venue: Paris-Bercy Arena, Paris , France  
Date: October 8 



VS

NBA Southwest Division winners. Lost in the Western Conference semi-finals.

Last season’s record

Euroleague runners-up and Israeli champions

Francisco Elson (signed as free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Simas Jasaitis (signed as free agent)

Bruce Bowen One of the NBA’s best defenders, Bowen used to play in France but is a key cog for the Spurs in shutting down opposing stars.

Key Match Up

Rodney Buford Brought in to replace Euroleague MVP Anthony Parker, former NBA swingman Buford is a clever experienced shooter.


Match-Up: Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers
Venue: Köln Arena, Cologne , Germany
Date: October 10



VS

NBA Pacific Division winners. Lost in the Western Conference Finals.

Last season’s record

Second in the NBA’s Atlantic Division.

Jumaine Jones (free agent)

Summer signing to watch

Bobby Jones (acquired in trade from Minnesota )

Steve Nash Arguably basketball’s best points guard, the Canadian can pass a ball through the eye of a needle

Key Match Up

Allen Iverson One of the highest scoring guards ever to play in the NBA, AI provides the 76ers with instant offense


Match-Up: CSKA Moscow v Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv
Venue: Köln Arena, Cologne , Germany
Date: October 10 



VS

Euroleague winners and Russian champions

Last season’s record

Euroleague runners-up and Israeli champions

Anton Ponkrashov (signed from St. Petersburg )

Summer signing to watch

Simas Jasaitis (signed as free agent)

Thomas Van den Spiegel The Belgian arrived mid-way through last season but was a steady force in the middle, helping CSKA to the title with his versatile game.

Key Match Up

Nikola Vujcic One of the best passing centres in Europe . Croatian star Vujcic is the only player ever to register a triple double in the Euroleague over a season.

* October 11 there will be the Winners Game and Consolation Game at the Köln Arena, Cologne, Germany