Fenerbahce edged Anadolu Efes in overtime (86-79) and remained unbeaten in the Turkish League (5-0).
Nikola Kalinic gave the hosts a two-point lead, with 20 seconds to go (72-70). Yet, Shane Larkin made two free throws and forced an overtime (72-72). In the extra period, Fenerbahce went on a 14-7 run and never looked back to win the game (86-79).
Kalinic had a team-high 17 points for the winners, with Kostas Sloukas adding 16 and Jan Vesely 14, along with 12 rebounds.
On the other hand, Adrien Moerman posted a game-high 18 points for the losing squad, with Bryant Dunston contributing 16.
Fenerbahce made a better start to the game and were up by 10 (42-32), but Anadolu Efes cut the deficit to four at halftime (44-40).
The visitors managed to take the lead in the fourth quarter (59-60), yet the hosts stood tall and survived their opponents in the overtime.
Üçüncü Çeyrek Sonucu: Fenerbahçe 57 – 53 Anadolu Efes #TahincioğluBasketbolSüperLigi
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🔸Çeyreğin ilk 4 dakikasında iki takımda sayı bulamadı.
🔸Fenerbahçe çeyreğin ilk 5 dakikasında sayı bulamadı.
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