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Lorenzo Brown finished the match with 23 points (8/13 2PT, 2/6 3PT, 1/1 FT), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 23 PIR. Shane Larkin had 4 points.

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Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv showcased amazing defense in the fourth quarter to make an 8-point comeback and take down Anadolu Efes Istanbul at home, 80-72 (26-19, 18-26, 13-20, 23-7).

Player of the Game EFF 23 Lorenzo Brown Points 23 Accuracy 10-19 Rebounds 4 Assists 7

Anadolu Efes entered the fourth quarter leading 65-57, however, they played arguably the sloppiest last 10 minutes this season. Efes completely lost their composure on offense and dropped only 7 points per 10 minutes, most of them coming when the winner was already clear.

Lorenzo Brown was cooking on the other side. He made a driving layup and restored Maccabi's 10-point lead with 1:26 to play.

European gold medalist finished the match with 23 points (8/13 2PT, 2/6 3PT, 1/1 FT), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 23 PIR.

Shane Larkin made his 2022-23 EuroLeague debut following his hand and foot injuries. He did not move mountains and scored 4 points in 17 minutes.

Maccabi: Lorenzo Brown 23 (7 AST), John Dibartolomeo 12, Jalen Adams 11, Bonzie Colson 11, Josh Nebo 10 (8 REB).

Anadolu Efes: Will Clyburn 20 (6 REB), Rodrigue Beaubois 13, Vasilije Micic 13 (6 REB, 7 AST).

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