Anadolu Efes started the Euroleague Play-Off series like a bomb. Our representative, who overthrew Real Madrid by 27 points in the first match of the quarter-finals, his morale peaked before the second match to be played tomorrow.
Real Madrid started the match better. Responding to his opponent with accurate three-pointers by increasing his pace in defense, Anadolu Efes took the lead in the 7th minute with Simon’s basket: 15-14. In the last moments of the quarter, superiority changed hands frequently. Defending the crucible gold against Tavares, Anadolu Efes finished the first period 20-18. Anadolu Efes made a very good start to the second quarter. Anadolu Efes was ahead 41-39 in the 18th minute. The Navy-Whites entered the dressing room 44-40 superior.
They were thrilled in the final period!
Entering the second half with Simon and Sertaç Şanlı’s three pointer, Anadolu Efes made the difference to double digits for the first time in the match: 50-40. The home team, which responded to Real Madrid with the baskets recorded from the painted area, went ahead 64-50 in the last quarter. Anadolu Efes started the final period effectively. Anadolu Efes won the match 90-63. The second match of the series, in which the team will have three wins in the series of 5 matches in total, will be played in Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, again hosted by Anadolu Efes, tomorrow.
