In the 17th week of the THY Europa League, Anadolu Efes defeated the French team ASVEL 78-72.
With this result, the navy-whites got their 9th victory in the organization. ASVEL suffered its 11th defeat in its 17th match.
Although Anadolu Efes started the game well, ASVEL was ahead 19-17 in the first period with points under the basket.
While ASVEL was more effective in the second period, the teams went to the locker room with 29-36 ASVEL superiority.
While ASVEL started the third period well, the lead increased to 11 points in the 24th minute: 36-47. Anadolu Efes melted the lead with Micic’s baskets, and the third period ended 52-58.
Anadolu Efes, which was effective in defense and closed the gap in the fourth quarter, took the lead 69-68 in the 37th minute. Anadolu Efes found baskets in a row in the remaining time and left the game with a 78-72 victory.
Anadolu Efes: 78 – ASVEL: 72
Salon: Sinan Erdem
Referees: Anne Panther (Germany), Emilio Perez (Spain), Luka Kardum (Croatia)
Anadolu Efes: Beaubois 13, Bryant 10, Micic 22, Polonara 2, Pleiss 2, Clyburn 15, M’Baye 7, Zizic 4, Dunston 3
ASVEL: Nando de Colo 12, Obasohan 5, Kahudi 4, Lighty 12, Pons 6, Polite 2, Noua 5, Diot 6, Fall 10, Cartwright
1. Period: 17-19
Circuit: 29-36
3rd period: 52-58
