Anadolu Efes
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Anadolu Efes rebounded after initial setbacks against Barcelona and Real Madrid in the EuroLeague season opener, securing their second consecutive victory at home.

They triumphed over Valencia, the third Spanish team in the competition, with a final score of 77-73 in a fiercely contested match at the Sinan Erdem Dome.

Shane Larkin played a pivotal role in the victory, displaying versatility with 15 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

Rodrigue Beaubois contributed 14 points, while Will Clyburn and Darius Thompson added 13 each.

Tyrique Jones also achieved double-digit scoring with 10 points.

For Valencia, Damien Inglis led the scoring with 13 points, and Josep Puerto was the only other player in double figures with 10 points.

Chris Jones came close to a double-double, notching nine points and securing eight rebounds.