Critical Loss by Anadolu Efes! Final Four Ticket to be decided in the Last Game
Hosting Panathinaikos in Istanbul in the third game of the EuroLeague playoff series, Anadolu Efes was defeated 77-81 in a competitive game. Falling behind 2-1 in the series, Efes left its Final Four chances to the next game.
In the third game of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague play-off series, Turkish team Anadolu Efes hosted Panathinaikos under Ergin Ataman at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Returning to Istanbul with a 1-1 tie in the series, the navy-and-whites couldn't get the upper hand in this critical home game despite coming from behind in the final period and lost 77-81. With this result, Panathinaikos leads the series 2-1, while the team with three wins will advance to the Final Four and will be paired with Turkish team Fenerbahce Beko.
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FIRST HALF
Anadolu Efes started the game with a strong start and had an up-tempo offense. The navy-and-white team maintained its scoring advantage throughout the first quarter and finished the period 23-20 ahead.
In the second quarter, Panathinaikos started to dominate the game. Increasing its three-point shooting percentage, the Greek team reduced Efes' offensive rhythm and went into the break with a 45-39 lead.
Panathinaikos continued to play effectively in the third period. Anadolu Efes tried to close the gap from time to time but faltered on defense. The guest team finished the quarter with a 63-54 lead.FULL TIMEIn the last period, Anadolu Efes was about to make a great comeback. The team played more aggressive on offense and closed the gap quickly. However, with critical Panathinaikos points in the last moments, Efes lost the game 77-81 and fell behind 2-1 in the series.
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With this loss, Anadolu Efes dropped to 2-1 in the series. The 4th game of the series will be played on Friday, May 2nd at the Basketball Development Center.
The winner of this series will be the opponent of our representative Fenerbahce Beko in the Final-Four.
