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Shane Larkin made a stellar performance on Friday night and helped Anadolu Efes decimate Barcelona at home (92-70) and take the upper hand in the battle of fourth place.

The American combo guard finished the game with a career-best 37 points (6/7 in two-pointers, 6/8 from beyond the arc) and a PIR of 43 (the second highest in the season).

The 37 points that Larkin scored are the highest tally in more than six years in the EuroLeague.

Anadolu Efes now is one win above the Catalans (16-9 to 15-10), while also has the tie-breaker.