Anadolu Efes defeats Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyesi 81-76!

In the 24th week of the Turkish Basketball League, Anadolu Efes was the guest of Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyesi on the road. Anadolu Efes won the match 81-76, securing its 21st victory in the league.

The match began with points traded by both teams. Anadolu Efes entered the first 5 minutes of the game with a 13-12 lead, thanks to the effective play of Clyburn and Ercan Osmani. Increasing its pressure in the remaining minutes, Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor took the lead with a basket by Cruz in the final 48 seconds to finish the first period ahead 22-19.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Anadolu Efes was effective with points from Thomson and Willis, while Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor responded with Terry and Dorukhan Engindeniz, leading 32-31 at the 15th minute of the contest. In the period where points were traded, the home team went to the locker room with a 44-43 lead.

At the start of the third quarter, the home team extended the lead to 7 points with 3-point shots from Anderson: 50-43. Responding to Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor, which had extended the lead to 58-48 by the 25th minute, with the effective play of Clyburn, the visiting team reduced the deficit but finished the period trailing 62-61.

The final period was competitive. At the beginning of the period, the home team extended the lead with Terry: 66-61. Increasing its pressure, Anadolu Efes caught up with points from Clyburn: 68-68. The match, in which both teams took the lead, entered the final 5 minutes tied at 71-71. With 41 seconds remaining in the game, Anadolu Efes took a 79-76 lead with a basket by Bryant. Anadolu Efes emerged victorious 81-76 from the match, which featured exciting final seconds.