Anadolu Efes couldn't keep its lead! Lost in 2 overtimes to Milano | Anadolu Efes vs Olimpia Milano final result: 93-97
In the 9th week of the EuroLeague, our representative Anadolu Efes was defeated 97-93 by Olimpia Milano.
In the 9th week of the EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes faced Olimpia Milano on its home court.
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The Italian team started the game effectively with a 7-0 run. Anadolu Efes got into early foul trouble and struggled to score in the first minutes, but Nicholas Weiler-Babb came in and scored consecutive points. The end of the period was a back-and-forth affair and the first period ended with a score of 16-16.
Anadolu Efes started the second period very effectively led by PJ Dozier and increased the lead to 8 points. Towards the middle of the period, Olimpia Milano, with Zach Leday, equalized the score again. Towards the end of the period, PJ Dozier came to the forefront again, scoring consecutive points and the second period ended with a 36-33 Anadolu Efes lead.
The Italian team had a very effective start to the third period, scoring consecutive points to take the lead. After struggling to score until the middle of the period, the hosts closed the gap with Ercan Osmani's contribution. At the end of the period, Olimpia Milano increased its lead under the leadership of Zach Leday and finished the period 59-48 ahead.
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The away team started the last period with a bang, scoring in the first few minutes to open the gap. In the middle of the period, Anadolu Efes dominated the game and managed to keep the margin in single digits. Towards the end of the period, Anadolu Efes narrowed the gap to 4 points with Shane Larkin stepping up. With PJ Dozier stepping up in the last minute, Anadolu Efes equalized the score and the fourth period ended 73-73.
Olimpia Milano started the overtime period with an effective start, led by Marko Guduric who increased the lead to 6 points. Towards the middle of the period, Nicholas Weiler-Babb put Anadolu Efes back in front with consecutive points. Towards the end of the period, Shavon Shields hit a three-pointer to tie the game and the first overtime period ended 84-84.
Milano started the second overtime period with a strong start led by Shavon Shields. The Italian team continued to score in the middle and at the end of the period and won the game 97-93.
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With this result, Anadolu Efes suffered its 6th loss, while Olimpia Milano got its 4th win.
