By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Anadolu Efes recorded its third straight and 10th overall victory in the 2024/25 Turkish BSL season.
Tomislav Mijatović’s side improved to 10-2 in the standings thanks to a narrow 99-96 victory over Karsiyaka at home.
Jordan Nwora led the way as Anadolu Efes secured the win after a turnaround in the final minutes, scoring 24 points with seven rebounds. Shane Larkin and Erkan Yılmaz followed with 18 points each, while Dan Oturu added 15 points.
Karsiyaka can be pleased with its performance, especially with James Webb III, who scored 24 points, while Muhsin Yaşar contributed 20 points. Errick McCollum added 18 points, Damien Jefferson 16, and Kenan Sipahi 11, along with nine assists for Ufuk Sarıca‘s team.
After that, Fenerbahçe Beko took the court and finished 2024 on a high note, taking down Merkezefendi 91-72 at Ülker Sports Arena.
Tarık Biberović was on the verge of a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds, Skylar Mays added 11 points, while Marko Gudurić, Melih Mahmutoğlu, and Sertaç Şanlı contributed 10 points each.
Tyler Cook led Merkezefendi with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Ben McLemore added 19 points. Vrenz Bleijenbergh and Rihards Lomažs scored 11 points each.
TBSL Round 12
Turk Telekom – Bahcesehir 59-79
Mersin – Tofas 79-58
Darussafaka – Buyukcekmece 82-85
Anadolu Efes – Karsiyaka 99-96
Petkim – Galatasaray 77-94
Fenerbahce – Merkezefendi 91-72
Manisa – Besiktas 94-88
Bursaspor – Yalova 104-93
Standings: Fenerbahce 11-1, Tofas 10-2, Anadolu Efes 10-2, Galatasaray 9-3…