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Anadolu Efes vs Barcelona final score 74-73

Hosting Barcelona in the 12th week of the EuroLeague with a depleted roster, Anadolu Efes staged a great comeback and won 74-73. With 0.3 seconds to go, Cordinier went to the foul line, made 2-of-2 and the navy-and-white team won a win that will be remembered for a long time.

Anadolu Efes vs Barcelona final score 74-73

In the 12th week of the EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes and Barcelona faced each other. After being down by 13 points in the second half, the navy-and-whites put their character on the floor and made a great comeback to win 74-73 in the second half at BGM.

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After winning in the last game against Bayern Munich on the last possession, Efes had a similar ending. Kokoskov's team, which led by 5 points in the last 2 minutes, couldn't keep its lead. With 11 seconds to go, Efes had the last ball. Isaiah Cordinier went to the hoop and was fouled with 0.3 seconds left. The star hit two free throws and went 2 for 2 from the line to win the game.

MVP ERCAN OSMANI

National star Ercan Osmani had 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and took responsibility in critical moments. Ercan and Cordinier stood out with 19 and 16 efficiency points. Kokoskov's team got their 5th win with this result. With 7 wins, Barcelona, on the other hand, suffered a defeat in their first game under new coach Xavi Pasqual.

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Ercan Osmani told the broadcaster after the game:

"We have shortcomings and we are all giving our 100% on the court. The energy level is very high, everyone takes extra responsibility because we are missing. Everyone shows that they want to play. I am very happy with our performance as a team."

5 MISSING IN EFEF

Anadolu Efes, which did not start the season the way it wanted and was shocked by consecutive injuries, gained morale with its victory against Barcelona. PJ Dozier, Rodrigue Beaubois, Georgios Papagiannis, Shane Larkin and Erkan Yılmaz, who were injured before the game, did not play in the match.

ANADOLU EFES - BARCELONA: 18-19 (First quarter)

ANADOLU EFES - BARCELONA: 35-46 (Second quarter)

ANADOLU EFES - BARCELONA: 58-55 (Third quarter)

ANADOLU EFES - BARCELONA: 74-73 (Fourth quarter)

Venue: Turkcell Basketball Development Center

Referees: Ilija Belosevic (Serbia), Saulius Racys (Lithuania), Vassilis Pitsilkas (Greece)

Anadolu Efes: Weiler-Babb 12, Loyd 13, Cordinier 14, Ercan Osmani 13, Smits 7, David Mutaf 1, Dessert 12, Sehmus Hazer, Swider 2, Jones

Barcelona: Punter 5, Satoransky 8, Clyburn 3, Shengelia 4, Vesely 16, Parra 6, Brizuela 3, Fall 3, Laprovittola 9, Willy Hernangomez 10, Cale 6, Norris

Player with five fouls: 33.14 Smits (Anadolu Efes)

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