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Anadolu Efes already have a place in the next stage, but for them this victory is important, as they have not yet secured the lead in the quarter-finals. They can do it again in this round if Olimpia in Milan or Fenerbahce in Istanbul fail.
R. Giedraitis put on another impressive performance – in 37 minutes. he scored 21 points (7/7 from two points, 1/5 from three points, 4/4 from penalty), made 3 assists, bounced 4 balls, never made a mistake and scored 22 utility points.
T.Sedekerskis in 21 min. scored 2 points (1/4 of two points, 0/1 of three points), bounced 2 balls.
At the start of the match, the Vitoria team shot three points beyond the country, and Anadolu Efes led S. Sanli, who scored 8 points in the fourth. The guests scored a 3-point lead of 22:19 in the first quarter.
In the second half, V. Micicius took the initiative. A good Serbian game helped the Istanbul team create a double-digit lead (31:21). However, Baskonia did not accumulate weapons. T.Sekekerskis and A.Peters racked up points for points, and P.Henry also organized a breakthrough. And immediately A. Polonara added a triple to them and the hosts managed to stay in the duel until the great break – 41:46.
After a long break, there was a particularly moody duel on the pitch. The hosts scored 4 unanswered points, but after K. Simon’s 5 points, the guests again increased the lead (53:47). However, the Vitorija basketball players found an answer to this, and after the triple by A.Peters and the placement of A.Polonara, the difference again fell to the minimum – 53:52. However, after that, S.Larkin scored a 3-pointer with a foul and the lead of the guests grew again – 63:57. However, Baskonia, who had a deficit of 2 points before the last quarter – 63:65 – managed to finish the fourth better.
Extremely persistent fighting continued in the fourth quarter. At the beginning of the quarter, the result was even by the hosts, but after S. Larkin’s 3-pointer, the lead increased to 6 points again. However, a good stretch by “Baskonia” followed, which was completed with three points and precise free throws by R. Giedraitis and “Baskonia” broke out for the first time since the start of the quarter.
The intense fighting lasted until the end of the match. There is still less than 1 minute. an all-important triple by S. Larkin (90:87). However, Baskonia did not give up again. With 2 seconds remaining, L. Vildoza hit the triple and took the game into extra time (92:92).
S.Larkinas started the extension with three points with a foul (96:92). Although Baskonia kept trying to keep their opponents away, the Turkish team certainly played late in added time and celebrated the 111: 101 victory.
Both teams play an impressive season finale. Before this match, Anadolu Efes has won 11 victories in the last 12 games. The Turkish team, which already has a ticket to the quarterfinals, is in second place. Baskonia are in the top eight and have won 9 of the last 11 games.
Baskonia: Achille Polonara 23, (8 sec.), Rokas Giedraitis 21, Pierria Henry (8 ed.) And Alec Peters 15 each, Lucas Vildua 14.
Anadolu Efes: Shane Larkin 30 (6/9 triples), Krunoslav Simon 21, Vasily Micich 16, Adrien Moerman 15, Sertac Sanli 12.
