Bayern edge Anadolu Efes to secure first win of the season / News - Basketnews.com

Bayern beat Anadolu Efes 81-78 and became the last EuroLeague team to achieve the victory in the 2022-23 season.

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FC Bayern Munich (1-5) secured its first win of the season against the EuroLeague back-to-back champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2-4).

Player of the Game EFF 17 Isaac Bonga Points 12 Accuracy 4-8 Rebounds 8 Assists 1

Andrea Trinchieri's team beat the Turkish club at home 81-78 (18-18, 20-21, 24-22, 19-17).

With 5:51 remaining, Elias Harris increased Bayern's lead to 10 points (77-67), but Anadolu Efes managed to climb back.

Elijah Bryant made a jumpshot, Vasilije Micic sank both free throws and nailed a 3-pointer moments later and cut Efes deficit to 3 points with 4:13 remaining (74-77).

Both teams kept exchanging buckets, but with 26 seconds left, Will Clyburn made a successful drive to the basket, making it a 2-point game for the hosts (80-78).

Anadolu Efes made a tactical foul on Cassius Winston, who made only one free throw and increased Bayern's lead to 3 points (81-78).

Ergin Ataman called for a timeout, but Micic and Clyburn missed both 3-pointers, and Bayern managed to hold off and secure their first win of the season.

Bayern: Cassius Winston 16 (3/7 2PT, 3/9 3PT, 7 AST), Isaac Bonga 12 (8 REB), Elias Harris 10 (3/4 2PT).

Anadolu Efes: Vasilije Micic 24 (4/10 3PT, 10/10 FT, 25 PIR), Will Clyburn 21 (5/8 2PT, 2/7 3PT), Ante Zizic 11 (5/6 2PT).

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