Returning empty from the attacks at the beginning of the match, Anadolu Efes fell back 4-0 in the 2nd minute. The dark blue-white team, which produced 4 points with Petrusev under the rim, caught a 4-4 draw in the 3rd minute. The home team, who produced three-pointer baskets with Simon and Moerman against the opponent’s field defense, got a 12-point advantage (20-8) in the 8th minute and finished the first quarter ahead 24-17.
Anadolu Efes, who played good field defense and conceded only 2 points in 5 minutes in the second period of the match, was ahead 33-19 in the 15th minute with Pleiss’s basket. With Larkin’s intervention, the dark blue-white team, which was well organized in the offensive, increased the lead to 16 points (44-28) in the 19th minute with Byrant’s baskets, and went ahead 44-29 in the locker room.
Anadolu Efes, which carried its good defense and offense in the first half into the second half, scored with all its players on the field and increased the lead to 27 points (67-40) in the 28th minute. The third period of the match was passed with Anadolu Efes superiority 69-46.
Continuing to play effectively in the last period, Anadolu Efes won the match 94-60 and scored its second victory in the THY Europa League.
Anadolu Efes outscored their opponent 44-28 in rebounds, while Tibor Pleiss was the game’s top scorer with 17 points.
Before the match, the fans in the stands celebrated the 29 October Republic Day with Turkish flags in their hands.
The messages of the fans about the holiday were also displayed on the digital billboards in the stands.
