Panathinaikos AKTOR suffered an away defeat against Anadolu Efes Istanbul (93-67) in Round 15 of the EuroLeague, in a game held at the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul.
Anadolu Efes started the game stronger, quickly establishing an 8-point lead (10-2 at the 5th minute). Gradually, Panathinaikos AKTOR improved on both ends of the court, narrowing the gap (17-15 at the 9th minute). Shortly thereafter, the lead shifted to the visitors (20-22 at the 12th minute) following a small scoring run.
The home team responded, leveraging their high shooting efficiency to regain control (32-27 at the 15th minute), extending their lead to +16 (44-28 at the 18th minute). By halftime, Panathinaikos AKTOR trailed by 11 points (45-34 at the 20th minute).
Early in the second half, the Greens intensified their defensive efforts, cutting the deficit to 7 points (45-38 at the 22nd minute). However, by the 27th minute, Anadolu Efes had stretched their lead to +19 (59-40), closing the third quarter with a 22-point advantage (68-46).
The game concluded with Panathinaikos AKTOR falling to Anadolu Efes Istanbul (93-67) in Round 15 of the EuroLeague.
QUARTERS: 20-15, 45-34, 68-46, 93-67.
ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL (Mijatovic): Larkin 6 (2), Beaubois 16 (2), Nwora 15 (3), Bryant 5, Smits 6 (1), Thompson 7, Johnson 4, Poirier 8, Hollatz 2, Osmani 9 (1), Oturu 15, Willis.
PANATHINAIKOS AKTOR (Ataman): Kalaitzakis, Braown 4, Moraitis 2, Sloukas 15 (3), Osman 12 (1), Papapetrou 3 (1), Grant 5, Lessort 7, Antetokounmpo 5, Hernangomez 4, Mitoglou 4, Yurtseven 6.
