Anadolu Efes beats Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma 85-79 in Basketbol Süper Ligi

Anadolu Efes secured an 85-79 victory against Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma during the second week of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi. The reigning powerhouse fought off a late surge from the league’s newcomer on Saturday at the Bandırma 17 Eylül Üniversitesi Spor Salonu, relying on veteran poise to close out the contest.

Bandırma 17 Eylül Üniversitesi Spor Salonu Hosts a Late Thriller

The visiting side had to weather a ferocious fourth-quarter push from the hosts before sealing the six-point win. Coached by Tutku Açık, Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma clawed their way back into contention as the clock wound down, threatening to force overtime in the closing seconds. However, a crucial foul by QJ Peterson stifled the home team’s momentum and handed Anadolu Efes the breathing room they needed to escape with the win.

With this result, the newly promoted Bordo Bandırma side dropped to 0-2 at the start of the domestic campaign. The officiating crew for the match featured referees Alper Özgök, Polat Parlak, and Tolga Akkuşoğlu, who maintained control as physical play intensified down the stretch.

Scoring Breakdown and Quarter-by-Quarter Flow

Anadolu Efes established a narrow 20-19 edge after the opening ten minutes of play before extending their advantage to 45-38 by halftime. The third quarter saw the visitors maintain control, pushing their lead to 61-53 heading into the final period.

QJ Peterson led all scorers with 25 points for Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma, single-handedly keeping his squad within striking distance until his late-game foul proved decisive. Hankins added 12 points for the hosts, while Gordon chipped in 10, and Toure and Jefferson finished with 8 points apiece. Maxhuni contributed 6 points, Aldridge scored 5, Berk Demir added 3, and Okben Ulubay recorded 2 points.

Anadolu Efes countered with a potent offensive distribution led by Loyd, who posted 15 points. Strazel followed closely with 14 points, Malcolm added 13, and Jones contributed 11. Saric reached double figures with 10 points, while Russel chipped in 9, Erkan Yılmaz scored 6, Ercan Osmani had 4, and Mutaf rounded out the scorecard with 3 points.

Next Fixtures in the Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi

Anadolu Efes turns its attention to upcoming domestic and international commitments following their second win of the league season. Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma will look to secure their first victory of the campaign as they prepare for their next league fixture on the domestic calendar.

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