Bayern secured their seventh win of the season in the EuroLeague, defeating Anadolu Efes 86-71 on their home court.
At the beginning of the game, there was a fierce battle, and until the middle of the first quarter, the score was equal. With a 9-0 run, the home team took the lead at 19-12. The end of the first period favored the guests, and with good defense, Anadolu Efes closed the gap to three points.
At the start of the second quarter, Anadolu Efes managed to tie the score at 22-22. However, the host responded fiercely with four consecutive three-pointers. At one point, Bayern took a 47-35 lead. The Turkish champion scored six consecutive points. Sylvain Francisco hit a three-pointer at the end of the first half, giving his team a nine-point lead.
In the continuation of the game, Bayern played much better. With excellent defense and three-pointers, Laso’s team had a 20-point lead at one point. The end of the third quarter favored Anadolu Efes. The guests scored eight consecutive points, reducing the deficit to 12 points.
In the last ten minutes, Bayern maintained the lead. Anadolu Efes didn’t give up, trying to come back through good energy. However, the home team had an answer to everything and easily finished the job.
Andreas Obst led the home team to win
Andreas Obst led the home team to win with 17 points, while on the other side, Dan Oturu had 19 points. It’s worth noting that Vladimir Lucic played his first EuroLeague game of the season. The Serbian basketball player finished the game with two points.
Both teams now have seven wins and eight losses. Bayern’s next opponent will be Monaco, while Anadolu Efes will host Baskonia.
BAYERN – ANADOLU EFES 86:71 (20:17, 30:24, 21:18, 15:12)
Venue: Audi Domme, Minhen
Referees: Difallah, Cortes, Rossi
Bayern: Weiler-Babb 8, Francisco 7, Edwards 10, Giffey 0, Radoncic 0, Bonga 15, Bolmaro 7, Lucic 2, Obst 17, Ibaka 13, Harris 2, Booker 5
Anadolu Efes: Larkin 10, Bryant 7, Tunca 0, Gazi 1, Thompson 13, Yildizli 0, Hollatz 2, Osmani 0, Oturu 19, Daum 13, Zizic 0, Jones 6