Fenerbahçe Beko wins the Turkish derby in the EuroLeague

Fenerbahçe Beko Men's Basketball Team defeated Anadolu Efes 84-76 in the 19th week of the EuroLeague, securing a win after 3 games.

The match, played in front of a full crowd at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall, began with three-point shots.

While Larkin and Nwora for Anadolu Efes and Mays for Fenerbahçe Beko found success from the perimeter, the yellow-navy team took the lead in the early stages following a close-range basket by Sertaç Şanlı, with Anadolu Efes leading 6-5.

As Fenerbahçe Beko responded to Larkin's effective play with a team effort, the navy-white team entered the television timeout leading 14-13.

After the timeout, Fenerbahçe Beko took a 17-14 lead with free throws from Sertaç Şanlı and a basket from Hayes-Davis.

With Hayes-Davis for the hosts and Larkin and Poirier for the visitors finding their marks, the first quarter ended in a 24-24 tie.

Anadolu Efes started the second period with a 5-0 run following consecutive baskets by Johnson, while Fenerbahçe Beko responded through Guduric and Tarık Biberovic: 29-29.

FENERBAHÇE BEKO FINISHED THE FIRST HALF IN THE LEAD

The television timeout was called with Anadolu Efes leading 34-32, and neither team was able to score for 2 minutes following the break.

After Hall made one of his free throws and Guduric hit a three-pointer to make the score 36-34, Anadolu Efes head coach Mijatovic called a timeout.

In the remaining time, both teams traded baskets, and a last-second three-pointer by Pierre allowed Fenerbahçe Beko to head to the locker room with a 43-40 lead.

Anadolu Efes started the second half with baskets from Nwora and Poirier: 43-44.

The score reached 52-52 following successful shots by Mays, Hall, and Melli for Fenerbahçe Beko, and Larkin for Anadolu Efes.

While turnovers by both teams on offense were notable, Fenerbahçe Beko established dominance over their opponent in defensive rebounds.

Following a three-pointer by Tarık Biberovic, Anadolu Efes called a timeout: 55-52.

After the timeout, Hayes-Davis hit a three-pointer for Fenerbahçe Beko, extending the lead to 6 points: 58-52.

Both teams traded points, and the yellow-navy team entered the final period with an 8-point lead after a basket by Mays in the final possession: 64-56.

In the final quarter, Fenerbahçe Beko scored from free throws, while Bryant was the player finding the mark for Anadolu Efes. The gap remained unchanged in the first 5 minutes: 68-60.

As the home team maintained their effective defensive display, they extended the lead to double digits by scoring 3 more points from free throws through Guduric: 71-60.

The yellow-navy team found their first basket of the quarter outside of free throws with a three-pointer by Tarık Biberovic.

Fenerbahçe Beko reached their largest lead of the game after Hayes-Davis made his free throws: 76-62.

Maintaining their defensive intensity in the final stretch and continuing their shooting accuracy, the home team left the court with an 84-76 victory.

With this result, Fenerbahçe Beko secured their 11th win, while Anadolu Efes suffered their 9th loss.

News Source: 12punto