Anadolu Efes ends losing streak at home

In the 21st week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes defeated Italy's Virtus Segafredo Bologna 99-75.

Facing the home team, which started the match with baskets from Pleiss, the Italian side quickly took control of the game with a 7-0 run. Anadolu Efes, taking a 13-9 lead with baskets from Thompson as well as contributions from Pleiss, capitalized on their opponent's empty possessions to extend the lead to 8 points (19-11). Making good use of their opponent's turnovers, the navy-and-whites finished the first quarter with a 26-15 lead.

While the second quarter began with a basket from the Italian team, the home side once again went on a 7-0 run, and after a timeout, extended the lead to 19 points (36-17) with a three-pointer from Beaubois. Throughout the first half, Anadolu Efes put their opponent in a difficult position on offense with aggressive defense, easily capitalizing on the opportunities they created to head to the locker room with a 50-29 lead.

In the second half of the match, Anadolu Efes maintained a 20-point lead for a long time, while the Italian team struggled to capitalize on opportunities in fast breaks during this period as well. Putting on a comfortable performance, the home team entered the final period leading 73-54.

Continuing their dominance in the final quarter, which they started with baskets from Bryant and Thompson, Anadolu Efes won the match by a 24-point margin, 99-75.

Arena: Sinan Erdem

Referees: Mehdi Difallah (France), Milan Nedovic (Slovenia), Carlos Cortes (Spain)

Anadolu Efes: Larkin 11, Thompson 26, Beaubois 9, Ercan Osmani, Pleiss 6, Bryant 21, Rıdvan Öncel 1, Oturu 6, Willis 9, Jones 10

Virtus Segafredo Bologna: Hackett 6, Cordinier 9, Belinelli 10, Polonara 5, Zizic 2, Lundberg 14, Pajola 5, Lomazs 3, Shengelia 3, Mickey 12, Dunston 4, Abass 2

1st Quarter: 26-15

Halftime: 50-29

3rd Quarter: 73-54

Fouled out: 32.45 Pajola (Virtus Segafredo Bologna)

News Source: 12punto