Anadolu Efes lost 84-79 to the French representative Paris Basketball, which it hosted in the 20th week of the Basketball Europa League.
With this result, Anadolu Efes suffered its 14th defeat in the Europa League.
Paris Basketball achieved its 7th victory in the organization.
Anadolu Efes, which started the match effectively, was superior 11-7 in the first 5 minutes, especially with Lee scoring in attack. The French representative also tried to close the gap with baskets from outside shots. Scoring points with Loyd and Ercan Osmani in the last minute, the home team finished the first period ahead 21-19.
Paris Basketball started the second quarter quickly and brought the score to 21-21 with M’Baye’s basket under the basket in the 11th minute. The French representative, who continued to hit outside shots, took the lead with Cavaliere’s three-point field goal in the 16th minute: 32-35. Paris Basketball had a good second quarter and finished 40-39 ahead.
In the second half, when both teams increased their tempo, the score lead constantly changed hands. Anadolu Efes scored baskets with Weiler-Babb and Dozier, especially in this quarter. For the guest team, Hifi stood out in scoring in this period. The French representative entered the last quarter ahead 65-64.
Backed by the support of the fans in the fourth period, Anadolu Efes went ahead with a 7-0 series with Ercan Osmani’s three-point field goal in the 35th minute: 77-72. Paris Basketball responded to its opponent by reaching a 10-0 series with Hifi’s outside shot in the last 40 seconds: 82-77. The French team did not allow the difference to decrease in the rest of the match and left the field with a 84-79 victory.
QUARTER RESULTS
1st Quarter: Anadolu Efes 21-19 Paris Basketball
Halftime: Anadolu Efes 39-40 Paris Basketball
3rd Quarter: Anadolu Efes 64-65 Paris Basketball
Match Result: Anadolu Efes 79-84 Paris Basketball