A fantastic comeback from Anadolu Efes!

In the 10th week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes defeated Serbia's Partizan 100-94.

Starting the match against a Partizan side that opened with back-to-back three-pointers, Anadolu Efes found rhythm through Beaubois' baskets, with Jones leveling the score in the 7th minute (16-16). The home team gained the upper hand as Derek and Larkin entered the game, but failing to show the desired defensive resistance, the first quarter ended in a 22-22 tie.

The navy-and-whites began the second period with free throws from Ercan Osmani, and with Larkin's perimeter scoring, they brought the score to 32-27 in the 14th minute. Performing effectively on offense, Anadolu Efes extended the lead with a 10-0 run. Although the Serbian side managed to narrow the gap by continuing to be effective through Kaminsky's points, the home team went into the locker room leading 50-45.

In the third quarter, which began with traded baskets, Partizan closed the gap with scoring contributions from Nunnally, taking a 59-58 lead in the 27th minute. In addition to turnovers on offense, Anadolu Efes failed to display the desired defensive performance and fell behind by 7 points as the final minute approached (67-60). Partizan did not allow a comeback attempt following Larkin's three-pointer, and with a three-pointer from Kaminsky in the final seconds, they extended the lead to 10 points, entering the final period with a 74-64 advantage.

Starting the final quarter with a 7-0 run, Anadolu Efes narrowed the gap to 2 points in 3 minutes with baskets from Clyburn, and leveled the score at 78-78 following free throws from Zizic. While the first 5 minutes of the final period passed with Partizan leading 81-78, Anadolu Efes turned the score in their favor at 85-83 following a basket by Darius and successful free throws by Larkin. Keeping Anadolu Efes ahead in the game with points scored in critical moments, the navy-and-whites made the score 96-89 with 47 seconds remaining thanks to a three-pointer from Larkin, and won the match 100-94.

Arena: Sinan Erdem

Referees: Miguel Angel Perez (Spain), Joseph Bissang (France), Igor Dragojevic (Montenegro)

Anadolu Efes: Thompson 18, Beaubois 8, Clyburn 12, Willis 10, Zizic 12, Larkin 27, Erten Gazi, Ercan Osmani 2, Erkan Yılmaz, Jones 11

Partizan: Nunnally 16, Dozier 21, Ponitka 7, Kaminsky 24, Caboclo 9, Leday 2, Smailagic 5, Jaramaz 1, Andjusic 9

1st Quarter: 22-22

Halftime: 50-45

3rd Quarter: 64-74

Fouled out: 39.42 Jaramaz (Partizan)

News Source: 12punto