Anadolu Efes Edges Out Alba Berlin in Thrilling THY Europa League Match

Hall: Sinan Erdem

Referees: Olegs Latisevs (Latvia), Sergio Silva (Portugal), Vasiliki Tsaroucha (Greece)

Anadolu Efes: Larkin, Hollatz 4, Clyburn 13, Ercan Osmani 7, Pleiss 9, Beaubois 11, Bryant 24, Thompson 10, Oturu, Willis 3, Jones 4

Alba Berlin: Thomas 17, Hermannsson 6, Olinde 17, Koumadje 11, Thiemann 2, Brown 9, Wetzell 10, Delow 7, Mattisseck 3, Schneider 2

1st Period: 23-23

Half time: 53-40

3rd Period: 65-67

ISTANBUL (AA) – In the 31st week of the THY Europa League, Anadolu Efes defeated Germany’s Alba Berlin team 85-84.

In the match that started with mutual baskets, Anadolu Efes was ahead 16-11 in the 6th minute of the match. Alba Berlin, which started to become more effective in attack with Thomas’ successful performance, made an 8-0 run with Delow’s basket in the 7th minute and took the lead for the first time in the match: 16-17. In the match, which continued with a fierce struggle between the two teams, Anadolu Efes tied the game with Beaubois’s three-pointer at the last second and the first period ended in a 23-23 draw.

Starting the second period effectively, Anadolu Efes went on an 11-0 run with Willis’ three-pointer in the 12th minute: 34-23. Making good use of its opponent’s empty attacks, Anadolu Efes increased the difference to 13 with Thompson’s two-point basket in the 19th minute and went to the locker room with a 53-40 advantage.

Increasing the tempo in the 3rd quarter of the match, Alba Berlin took the lead with Thomas’ three-pointer in the 26th minute: 55-58. Anadolu Efes tied the game with Bryant’s three-pointer in the 29th minute: 65-65. Alba Berlin gained a 65-67 advantage in the 3rd quarter with Brown’s basket from mid-range in the last seconds.

Having the support of the fans in the last period, Anadolu Efes took the lead again in the match with a three-point basket in the 34th minute, thanks to Bryant’s effective performance: 74-73. In the match that continued with mutual baskets, the dark blue-whites went on a 6-0 streak with Clyburn’s three-pointer in the last minute: 85-81. In the last 40 seconds, the German team reduced the difference to 1 point with Olinde’s shot from outside: 85-84. After Clyburn missed the shot, the last 17 seconds of the match witnessed a great struggle. While Alba Berlin had the last offensive chance, Hermannsson tried to score with a layup, but Jones blocked this shot and the match ended with Anadolu Efes leading 85-84.

With this result, Anadolu Efes got its 14th victory in its 31st match. The German team lost for the 26th time.

On the other hand, Anadolu Efes’ Elijah Bryant reached his 500th rebound in the THY Europa League.

2024-03-22 02:38:39
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