In the 13th week of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League, Anadolu Efes defeated Türk Telekom 71-69 away.
While both teams started the first period by scoring points, the first 5 minutes of the match were tied 9-9. While both Türk Telekom and Anadolu Efes continued to score points from the painted area, the first period of the match ended with Anadolu Efes leading 17-15.
Starting the second quarter with solid defense, Anadolu Efes did not give Türk Telekom any scoring opportunities in the first 3 minutes of the second period. After this minute, the home team reduced the difference to 2 points (24-26) in the 14th minute with the points scored by Okben Ulubay and Metehan Akyel. Anadolu Efes, which increased its effectiveness with shots from under the basket and from outside, went to the locker room ahead 41-33.
While both teams had difficulty scoring points in the third quarter, Anadolu Efes was leading 45-38 at the 25th minute. Playing effectively after this minute, Türk Telekom reduced the difference to 3 points (48-51) in the 28th minute. The third period of the match ended with Anadolu Efes leading 51-50.
Anadolu Efes started the final period well and increased the difference to 11 points (57-66) in the 36th minute. After this minute, Türk Telekom applied solid defense to its opponent and hit outside shots, reducing the difference to 3 points (66-69) with 1 minute and 28 seconds left in the match. Anadolu Efesi, who did not allow a comeback in the match whose last moments were contentious, won the match 71-69.
With this result, Anadolu Efes achieved its 11th victory in the league, while Türk Telekom suffered its 7th defeat.