In a thrilling basketball encounter, Panathinaikos AKTOR emerged victorious over Anadolu Efes with a final score of 95-81. The game, held at the Turkcell Basketball Progress Center, saw a back-and-forth battle in the early stages, with both teams demonstrating their offensive prowess.
The first quarter set a competitive tone, with the score tied at 12-12 just five minutes into the game. Panathinaikos managed to build a slight lead,but Anadolu efes,spurred by a three-pointer from Larkin,kept the deficit to a single point at the end of the first period,22-21.
The second quarter saw Panathinaikos extend their advantage to seven points, showcasing their ability to capitalize on turnovers with quick transitions. While Anadolu Efes, through the efforts of weiler-Babb and Larkin, managed to narrow the gap to a single point by halftime, Panathinaikos held a slim 43-42 lead heading into the locker room.
The third quarter marked a meaningful shift in momentum. After Anadolu Efes briefly took the lead,Panathinaikos responded with a barrage of three-pointers,reclaiming the advantage.their offensive surge continued, with Sloukas and hernangomez contributing key baskets, propelling them to a commanding 69-52 lead by the end of the third period. This double-digit lead proved to be a critical turning point.
In the final quarter, Panathinaikos extended their lead to a formidable 20 points.Despite a late 9-0 run by Anadolu Efes, fueled by outside shooting, their defensive efforts were unable to contain panathinaikos’ consistent scoring.The Greek team maintained control of the game, ultimately securing a well-deserved 95-81 victory.
Unluckily, the game was not without its setbacks for both teams. Ercan Osmani of Anadolu Efes sustained an injury in the first period, and Papagiannis was unable to continue in the second period due to an injury.
Final Score: Anadolu Efes: 81 – Panathinaikos AKTOR: 95
Venue: Turkcell Basketball development Center
Referees: Miguel Angel Perez (Spain), Arturas Sukys (Lithuania), Eduard Udyanskyy (Great Britain)
Anadolu Efes Scorers: Larkin 18, Weiler-babb 5, Cordinier 5, ercan Osmani 4, Papagiannis 4, Beaubois 3, Loyd 13, Smits 7, dozier 15, Swider 3, Jones 4, Şehmus Hazer
Panathinaikos AKTOR Scorers: Nunn 4, sloukas 7, Cedi Osman 29, Hernangomez 9, Ömer Faruk Yurtseven 15, Shorts 7, Kalaitzakis 3, Holmes 10, Grant 11, Mitoglou, Toliopoulos, Rogkavopoulos
Quarter Scores: 1st Period: 21-22, 2nd Period: 42-43, 3rd Period: 52-69
