In the 23rd week of the Basketball THY Europa League, Anadolu Efes lost 80-78 to the French team Monaco at home.
With this result, Anadolu Efes suffered its 14th defeat. Monaco achieved its 13th victory.
Taking good advantage of Monaco’s ball losses, Anadolu Efes finished the first period in which both teams performed effectively in attack, leading 23-22.
The French representative started the second quarter well and strengthened its defense and gained a 6-point lead in the 15th minute: 30-36. Anadolu Efes recovered and dominated its opponent in the last part of the period and finished the first half ahead 43-39, with Willis and Bryant scoring double-digit points (10).
Anadolu Efes, who gained momentum in the attack in the third period, scored with the points scored by Clyburn. Monaco took control with Loyd’s outside shots and entered the final quarter with a 65-60 advantage.
The fourth and last quarter witnessed a great conflict. Monaco responded to Anadolu Efes, which was effective with Larkin, with attacks directed by James. The French team maintained its lead with the baskets scored by Okobo from the free throw in the last moments, and won the match 80-78.
Living room: Sinan Erdem
Referees: Juan Carlos Garcia (Spain), Fernando Rocha (Portugal), Nick van den Broeck (Belgium)
Anadolu Efes: Larkin 14, Thompson 9, Bryant 12, Willis 13, Pleiss, Beaubois 15, Clyburn 8, Oturu 3, Jones 4
Monaco: James 16, Loyd 14, Ouattara 5, Brown 2, Jaiteh 2, Okobo 16, Blossomgame 6, Diallo 11, Walker, Motiejunas 7, Hall 1
1st Period: 23-22
Circuit: 43-39
3rd Period: 60-65
With five fouls: 39.52 Jones (Anadolu Efes)
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