Euroleague Thriller: ASVEL Outpaces Anadolu Efes in Double OT Marathon

December 24, 2025 – Updated on December 24, 2025

ASVEL Stuns Anadolu Efes in Overtime Showdown

In a pulsating Euroleague match, ASVEL weathered two overtimes to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 103-99 and secure their fifth win of the season.
ASVEL, currently bottom of the Euroleague, dug deep to overcome their Turkish counterparts in a grueling contest that went to extra time.

Two Teams, One Epic Battle

ASVEL started strong, thanks to a 5-0 run led by Zac Seljaas and Edwin Jackson. However, Anadolu Efes fought back. Vincent Poirier (17 points, 8 rebounds) asserted himself, with Mbaye Ndiaye (13 points, 8 rebounds) also contributing heavily.

Nando de Colo (5 points, 7 assists) sparked ASVEL to regain their lead, but Gromycin Watson Jr.’s three-pointer ensured both teams went into halftime separated by a single point.

Anadolu Efes Storms Back

Anadolu Efes hit their stride in the second half, opening up an eight-point lead. But ASVEL lots 28 points from Bastien Vautier and 18 from Growning Watson Jr. to rally back into contention.

ASVEL led 90-88 with five minutes remaining. The game remained tense, and a three-pointer by Nick Weiler-Babb (20 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists) tied the game at 93 with seven seconds left, leading to the first overtime.

Two Overtimes and a Thrilling Finish

Overtime proved to be a seesaw battle. Rollands Smits (5 points) and Isaia Cordinier (20 points) gave Anadolu Efes a 99-96 advantage with 90 seconds remaining. However, Vautier’s resilience pushed the game into a second overtime.

In the decisive minutes, Mbaye Diaye and Shaquille Harrison (4 points) sealed the deal from the free throw line as ASVEL hung on for a 103-99 victory.

Redemption for ASVEL, but Still at Bottom

ASVEL’s triumph does not move them off the bottom spot in the Euroleague, but it marks a memorable night at the LDLC Arena. Anadolu Efes, meanwhile, slip to 18th after their second consecutive defeat.

Did you know?

ASVEL have now won five games this season, all against teams below them in the Euroleague standings.

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What’s Next?

ASVEL next face Zenit St. Petersburg, while Anadolu Efes take on Brose Bamberg.

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