Basketball: Euroleague's Round 27 Starts Tuesday

Fenerbahce Dogus will take on Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv in Turkish Airlines Euroleague's Round 27 match on Tuesday evening.



The match in Istanbul's Ulker Sports and Events Hall will start at 8.45 p.m. local time (GMT1745).



Already guaranteed to take part in the Euroleague Playoffs, Fenerbahce Dogus will look to improve their season record of 18 wins and 8 losses in front of their home fans.



Maccabi Tel Aviv, on the other hand, have lots to play for as they are currently at 9th place in the standings with 13 wins and 13 losses.



The first eight teams after 30 matches will be competing in the playoffs to take home the Euroleague title.



So far, league leaders CSKA Moscow (21 wins, 5 losses), second placed Olympiakos Piraeus (18 wins, 8 losses) and Fenerbahce Dogus clinched playoffs.



On Wednesday, the other Turkish team in the league, Anadolu Efes will take on Russia's Khimki Moscow. The match in Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Dome will start at 8.45 p.m. local time (GMT1745).



Anadolu Efes, with their 6 wins and 20 losses, are already eliminated. However, Khimki Moscow (15 wins 11 losses) will look to tie up a playoff spot for themselves as soon as possible.



Here are the standings ahead of Round 27: