Fenerbahçe Beko defeats Anadolu Efes after trailing by 15 points

The third game of the series, where the team to reach three wins will advance to the finals, will be played on Friday, June 5, hosted by Anadolu Efes at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center.

The gap reached 18 points

Anadolu Efes finished the first quarter of the match played at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall with an 18-16 lead. The visiting team, which increased the gap to 18 points (29-47) at one point against a struggling Fenerbahçe Beko that committed turnovers in the second period, went to the locker room with a 47-32 advantage.

Starting the second half with the effective play of Talen Horton-Tucker, the home team reduced the gap to 3 points (52-55) in the 28th minute. After a period of exchanging baskets, the final quarter began with Anadolu Efes leading 58-56.

Defenses stood out in the final quarter

Neither team could score in the first two minutes of the final period. Increasing the tempo with their guards in the final stages of the match, Fenerbahçe Beko took a 68-66 lead with a dunk by Nicolo Melli with 3 minutes and 22 seconds remaining. Entering the final 1 minute and 9 seconds with a 73-72 lead, the yellow-navy team, despite committing turnovers in the final moments, left the court victorious as Anadolu Efes failed to score.

For Fenerbahçe Beko, Tarık Biberovic's 20 points and Horton-Tucker's 19 points played a role in the victory. For Anadolu Efes, Jordan Loyd's 19 points, and 12 points each from Şehmus Hazer and PJ Dozier were not enough to prevent the defeat.

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