Anadolu Efes Basketball Team lost 86-64 by 22 points to the Israeli representative Maccabi Tel Aviv hosted in the 28th week of the THY Europa League.
The guest team started the game well, and with Cohen’s three-pointer in the 3rd minute, they reached 8 points difference: 2-10. Continuing to dominate, the visiting team carried the lead to double digits in the 8th minute with Dibartolomeo and Martin’s three-pointers in a row: 13-25. Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was also effective in the remaining section, finished the period leading 33-20 in the last minute, seeing a 15-point lead.
Starting the second quarter with a hit from behind the three-point line, the Israeli representative caught a 12-0 series with Martin’s three-point field goal and increased the lead to 25 points in the 14th minute: 20-45. Although Anadolu Efes tried to recover with the accurate shots of Beaubois and M’Baye, Maccabi Tel Aviv had a 54-33 lead in the locker room.
Entering the second half with Dunston and Bryant’s baskets, Anadolu Efes was not successful in defense. Dropping the ball to the painted area easily, the guest team outperformed the 25th minute by 23 points by 62-39. The visitors entered the final period leading 68-48.
Anadolu Efes started well in the final quarter. The navy-whites, who displayed an effective image in the first 5 minutes especially in defense, managed to score by coming to the line frequently in attack. With Clyburn’s basket in the 36th minute, the navy-whites drew the lead to 12 points: 60-72. Maccabi Tel Aviv, who recovered with Brown’s three-point field goal, did not allow his opponent to close the gap in the remaining section and won the game 86-64.