A match for the EuroLeague history books! Went to 4 overtimes

In a match that left its mark on EuroLeague history, Anadolu Efes was defeated by Real Madrid 130-126 after 4 overtimes. For the first time in EuroLeague history, a match went to 4 overtime periods.

In the 19th week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes was the guest of Real Madrid on the road. The match extended to 4 overtime periods, with Anadolu Efes losing to its opponent 130-126. With this result, the navy-and-whites suffered their 12th defeat, while Real Madrid secured their 17th win.

For Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin played with 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while for the home team Real Madrid, Dzanan Musa recorded 40 points, achieving his EuroLeague career high.

This contest also marked the first time in EuroLeague history that a match went to 4 overtime periods. Starting at 22:45 and ending at 01:49, this extraordinary encounter provided basketball fans with unforgettable moments.

Looking at the summary of the match, in the contest played at the Wizink Center, the home team finished the first quarter leading 25-18 and the first half 38-36. Efes displayed an effective performance in the third quarter, extending the lead to double digits, but Real Madrid restored the balance in the final quarter to force overtime. After four overtimes, Real Madrid emerged victorious from the match 130-126.

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