In a terrific game in Tel Aviv, Efes eventually lost 77-75 to Maccabi. Larkin, who was not 100% ready played for only 10 minutes.

In the highlights of the game is Bryant Dunston come back after nearly three months. The American star played for less than 4 minutes, but slowly getting into action again.

Before losing to Tel Aviv, Efes counted 11 consecutive wins in the competition. For the first time after 12 games, they stayed below 80 points.

There is no injury concern for Ataman. He will use more time Larkin and Dunston, while Micic is fit and ready to play one more game.

For one more game, Olympiacos plays the right basketball under the coaching of Barzokas. This time they didn't lose out on the details, as they did with Maccabi, but Olympiakos beat Panathinaikos 81-78 in the big clash derby.

McKissic was the prominent protagonist. Even Panathinaikos coach Rick Pitino dropped him. The atmosphere is great, the confidence is high, and there is faith that they can do it to the playoffs.

In the last four games, Olympiacos has three wins. A great weapon in this counterattack is defense. All four games are below 160 points.

The leader Spanoulis is still out. The same counts for Serbian center Milutinoc, while Haralampopoulos is also injured.

The overall record in Euroleague since 2000, is Efes - Olympiakos 18-21.

In the first round, Efes beat Olympiakos 86-67.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result: 1.15(Efes) - 5.75(Olympiakos)
• Over/Under 161.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.41(Efes) - 2.70(Olympiakos)

*bet365 odds as offered at  05/03, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Vasilije Micic and Shaquielle McKissic will be the key-matchup of the game.

The Serbian combo-guard is an excellent defender, while the American could become the leader of Olympiakos as long as Spanoulis is injured.