The first week of the new EuroLeague season concluded with the home sides reigning supreme in three games on Friday.

Khimki edged Valencia 75-70 in a physically intense battle between two EuroLeague newcomers.

Alexey Shved paced the Khimki attack with 19 points despite going just 5/17 from the field.

Zalgiris squeaked out a 78-76 win over Crvena Zvezda in Kaunas.

Paulius Jankunas led a balanced Zalgiris attack with 15 points, with another four players going for double figures.

Barcelona were throughly impressive as they eased past Panathinaikos 98-71.

Kevin Seraphin led Barca with 24 points and nine rebounds.