Efes overcome Galatasaray and level semis series in the Turkish league / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 2 of the Turkish league semifinal series, back-to-back EuroLeague champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul defeatedGalatasaray NEFand tied the best-of-five series at one win apiece91-77 (21-21, 24-16, 26-24, 20-16). The third match will be played on Tuesday, May 31, at 19:30 CET.

Points this season

42%79,8Points made:79,8Accuracy:42,4%Place in standings:9Record max:101Record min:58Best scorer:DeVaughn Akoon-PurcellTeamBCLStatisticsSchedule

Vasilije Micic was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 19 points (4/6 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 5/6 FT), 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

On the opposing side,Isaiah Canaan was the high-scorer for Galatasaray, ending with 14 points (1/5 2PT, 4/8 3 PT).

After a close first quarter, Tibor Pleiss initiated an 11-3 run at the start of the second quarter, and Efes were in front by 8 points (32-24). Elijah Bryant and Bryant Dunston let the EuroLeague champions maintain the lead after the first half (45-37).

It was a close fight in the third tally, with both teams exchanging buckets all quarter long. Teams were separated by 10 points (71-61) before the last 10 minutes of the match.

Efes magic duo Shane Larkin and Vasilije Micic drained a couple of 3-pointers and helped their team to organize a crucial 10-0 spurt with 2:59 left.

EuroLeague champions expanded their lead to 18 points (89-71), which was enough to finish the game comfortably.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul:Vasilije Micic 19 (4 REB, 3 AST), Elijah Bryant 16 (6 REB), Tibor Pleiss 15 (5 REB),Shane Larkin 13 (12 AST, 5 REB), Bryant Dunston 12.

Galatasaray:Isaiah Canaan 14,Kerry Blackshear 13 (7 REB),Maurice Ndour 12,Dee Bost 10 (6 AST).

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