Anadolu Efes Men’s Basketball Team lost 81-69 to the French representative Monaco, which it hosted in the 8th week of the THY Europa League.
The lead changed frequently in the first quarter of the game, which started the contest. The dark blue-white team closed the first quarter with a 23-22 advantage, trailing 17-13 in the 5th minute. In the second quarter, where neither team could establish a clear advantage, the score was neck and neck until the last moment. Anadolu Efes had a better time in the last half and led 41-36 at the break.
The second half of the game started with back-to-back baskets. Anadolu Efes, who defended well after the 22nd minute of the game, was able to stop his opponent. Scoring with Ercan and Nwora, the home team increased the difference to double figures in the 29th minute: 58-48. The dark blue-whites led 59-52 in the third period.
Monaco increased their defensive strength at the start of the final quarter and reached 59-59 in the 33rd minute with a 7-0 run. The home team, which was ineffective in attack and had difficulty stopping the opponent’s attacks, fell to 7 points at the start of the 38th minute: 65-72. Monaco scored 29 points and had only 10 points in the last quarter and won the game 81-69.
Poirier’s performance of 14 points and 8 rebounds was not enough to prevent Anadolu Efes from losing. For the dark blue-whites, Ercan reached double digits with 11 points and Smits with 10 points.
In Monaco, Papagiannis, who played with 15 points and 7 rebounds, Loyd, who made 14 points and 4 assists, and James, who scored 12 points, six rebounds and assists each, brought the victory.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is celebrated
The Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is celebrated on the 86th anniversary of his impending death forever.
Images of Atatürk are constantly shown on the screen before and during the competition. The fans who filled the Basketball Development Center for the game commemorated Atatürk with applause and songs.
Furkan Korkmaz against his former team
The national basketball player Furkan Korkmaz, who plays for Monaco, played against Anadolu Efes, from which his youth team he trained.
Furkan, who returned to Monaco this season from the NBA, where he played for the dark blue-white team, played 5 minutes and 45 seconds in the game. The national basketball player finished the game with 2 points and 2 defensive rebounds.
Furkan was applauded by Anadolu Efes fans when he entered the game.
Anadolu Efes: 69 – Monaco: 81
Hall: Basketball Development Center
Referees: Ilija Belosevic (Serbia), Carmelo Paternico (Italy), Nick Van Den Broeck (Belgium)
Anadolu Efes: Thompson 7, Nwora 8, Bryant 5, Poirier 14, Ercan Osmani 11, Beaubois 8, Smits 10, Oturu 2, Doğuş Özdemiroğlu, Willis 4, Hollatz
Monaco: Blossomgame 6, Loyd 14, Diallo 9, Motiejunas 8, James 12, Okobo 6, Papagiannis 15, Furkan Korkmaz 2, Brown 4, Strazel 5, Tarpey
First Stage: 23-22
Half time: 41-36
3rd Period: 59-52
With 5 fouls: 39.12 Bryant (Anadolu Efes)