A key EuroLeague regular season match with playoff implications will take place on January 3rd at 1:00 AM Beijing time. Anadolu Efes, the Turkish powerhouse, will host Crvena Zvezda Belgrade at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul. The standings show the home team currently in 10th place, closely followed by the away team in 11th. A victory for either side will directly impact their ranking, highlighting the significance of this 'do-or-die' encounter. In their last 10 EuroLeague games, Anadolu Efes has a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 82.7 points scored while conceding 82.0 points per game. Under new coach Pablo Laso, the team's defensive improvements have been noticeable. They are building their offensive strategies around Vincent Poirier, a key player who recently returned from injury. Poirier contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds in the last game, proving to be a crucial player in both offense and defense for the team. Crvena Zvezda Belgrade has a slightly weaker record in their last 10 games, with 4 wins and 6 losses, though their away form shows signs of improvement. Match Prediction: Over 165.5