Wilbekin carries the edge into this one. The Besiktas Jk Istanbul guard is running at 48.8 TIB EFF through recent weeks, averaging 16.3 points and 3.7 assists per game — a step above the rhythm he established in earlier stretches of the season. Sedekerskis has been a steadier presence for Baskonia, posting 44.6 TIB EFF with 10.8 points and 1.2 assists, but the gap in playmaking and scoring volume tilts toward the visitor's floor general. Wilbekin's uptick in creation — moving the ball at a rate that outpaces his counterpart by a wide margin — will be central to how Besiktas Jk Istanbul tries to stretch Baskonia's defense. If Sedekerskis can tighten on the catch and force the ball out of Wilbekin's hands, Baskonia has a chance to disrupt the rhythm. If not, Istanbul's offensive tempo could overwhelm a Baskonia squad that will need more than one scorer to stay level. Tip-off in under three hours. Stream it live.