Anadolu Efes Beat Panathinaikos AKTOR 83 to 68

Anadolu Efes defeated visiting Greek side Panathinaikos AKTOR 83 to 68 in Round 9 of the EuroLeague, leaving the court as winners. With this result, the navy and white side secured its 4th win of the competition. Panathinaikos suffered its second defeat and played the lowest-scoring game of the EuroLeague season.

Both teams traded baskets evenly at the start of the game. From the 3rd minute, Anadolu Efes took control of the game and, making effective use of the paint, moved ahead 21 to 11 in the 8th minute. Panathinaikos went on a 7-point run for the rest of the period, but Anadolu Efes finished the first quarter ahead 21 to 18.

Playing tough defense in the second quarter, the home side forced its opponent into turnovers and punished those mistakes with baskets. In the 17th minute, Anadolu Efes extended its lead to 12 points and went into halftime ahead 39 to 27. In the third quarter, the team that controlled the pace of the game and shared the ball well entered the final 10 minutes with a 61 to 51 advantage.

Panathinaikos opened the final quarter with a 7-point run and cut the deficit to 3 points in the 32nd minute. However, the visitors lost their rhythm, and three-pointers from Payne and Malcolm, scored one after another, pushed the lead back to 15 points. The game ended 83 to 68 in favor of Anadolu Efes.