Anadolu Efes stopped a three-game slide on Friday night, surviving a fourth-quarter rally from FC Bayern Munich to secure a 74-72 victory at Antalya Sports Hall.
The game shifted early when Shane Larkin exited late in the first quarter with an apparent groin injury, forcing Efes to adjust its offensive structure.
Isaia Cordinier delivered his strongest EuroLeague performance to date, finishing with a career-high 26 points along with 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
The French guard carried much of the scoring load after combining for only 4 points across the previous two games.
Efes capitalized on a 16-0 first-quarter run to build a 16-5 lead, but Bayern erased the margin quickly and tied the game at 19-19.
The hosts regained control before halftime and stretched their advantage to 48-34 early in the third quarter.
Bayern cut the deficit to 52-46 behind improved ball movement and stronger interior defense, yet Efes again responded by pushing the gap to 62-47 early in the final period.
The momentum swung sharply as Bayern connected on three triples in quick succession and Oscar da Silva scored eight points during a 17-6 run to pull within 68-64.
Stefan Jovic later hit a three-pointer and added a free throw to bring the German side to 74-72 in the closing minute.
Bayern had a chance to steal the game, but Spencer Dinwiddie missed a potential go-ahead three, and Vladimir Lucic’s put-back attempt rolled off the rim.
Cordinier’s shot-making and Efes’ defensive composure in the final possession preserved the win.
Efes finished with 33 rebounds, 18 assists and 15 turnovers, while shooting 37.5% from deep.
Rolands Smits added 15 points, and Ercan Osmani contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds in extended minutes following Larkin’s departure.
Bayern leaned on Isiaha Mike’s 15 points and Dinwiddie’s 11, but the visitors struggled from long range, converting only 9 of 32 three-point attempts.
T.J. Parker guided Bayern in place of Gordie Herbert, who missed the game due to illness.
His team fell behind early in its first of seven straight road games, yet the fourth-quarter push kept the matchup tight into the final seconds.
The matchup was played in Antalya as part of Efes’ broader plan to expand its presence beyond Istanbul, with a strong crowd helping the hosts maintain energy during crucial stretches.
Efes improved to 4-7 and will face Barcelona next Thursday. Bayern dropped to 5-6 and continues its road stretch next Friday at Baskonia.
