Anadolu Efes was ahead 28-18 with the effective play of Bryant and Micic in the first quarter of the match, which started with mutual points, while Pınar Karşıyaka, who stabilized the game in the second quarter, went to the locker room with a 45-42 superiority of the home team, even though the gap decreased.
At the beginning of the contested third quarter, the Izmir team drew 48-48 with Colson’s score. Anadolu Efes, which did not allow its opponent to take the lead, won 64-59 in the last section with Beaubois’ three pointer. Anadolu Efes dominated the game with Larkin’s effective play in the last quarter and won the match 83-68.
The dark blue-white team made its name to the semi-finals with this result and became the rival of Galatasaray Nef.
On the other hand, the flag, which was specially designed for Anadolu Efes’ second THY Europa League championship, was hung in the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall with the ceremony held before the match.