75-81: Madrid emerge last in Istanbul

tray success lyles Final quarter and defensive action Galba they gave to real madrid It was the extra money they needed to break up a close game and defeat Anadolu Efes (75-81) in a visit to Istanbul.

With four minutes remaining, Los Blancos increased their maximum advantage to over four points, leaving a belligerent Efes behind. For the main character, Lyles 22 points Hezonja And good job of deck sometimes. At Roland, Efes Smitswith 21 points, the author had his best game of the year.

technical sheet

Anadolu Efes, 75 – Real Madrid, 81

75 – Anadolu Efes (17+24+18+16): Wyler Babu (3), Cordinier (10), Lloyd (2), Smits (21), Osmani (18), starting 5, Yilmaz (-), Beaubois (11), Dessert (6), Hazer (4), Swider (-), Jones (-).
81 – Real Madrid (17+20+23+21): Campazzo (9), Abalde (-), Okeke (10), Hezonja (22), Tavares (-), starting five, Maledon (8), Llull (7), Lyles (11), Deck (7), Len (4), Garba (-), Kremer (3).
Referees: Tomislav Holdov (Croatia), Milivoje Jovčić (Serbia), Luka Kaldum (Croatia). There are no exclusions.
Incident: Round 14 of the EuroLeague at the Turksell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul.

he madrid Showed stability on offense thanks to several baskets that followed. Hezonja However, the first half was an even match. It was Isaiah who gave the answer in the gust of wind. Cordiniershowed courage with some actions under the ring and left Vivares Two fouls forced him to hold back. His absence for the next few minutes accentuated the development of Efes, who were playing their first European game since the sacking of Igor. Kokoskovknew how to operate better near the rim without losing rhythm and speed.

The first quarter ended tied at 17 points, but the Turks showed intensity and bravery in attack, briefly taking the lead on several occasions. Osmani Threat and Roland Smits He dominated it with a wide shooting range. Madrid canceled out an advantage of up to four points on several occasions, and although Maledon was now in a big role and Llull came off the bench, it was 41-37 at half-time.

Things remained even in the third quarter, but Madrid looked a little more competitive with Hezonja’s remarkable scoring streak and, most importantly, Okeke. The period ended in a close score of 59-60.

In the final quarter, Efes lowered their shooting percentage, and Real madrid He trusted Trey more. lyles and gabby deck To deliver the final blow at the last moment.