By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Anadolu Efes prevailed over Best Balikesir 95-67 and improved to a 16-2 record in the Turkish league, forcing the latter team to 3-15.
Apart from Thomas, Cedi Osman was also crucial in this victory for his team, adding 17 points and 4 rebounds. Alex Kirk followed with 13 points and Can Maxim Mutaf scored 9.
For the visiting team, Delroy James stood out with 17 points.
The hosts took charge early on, leading 30-22 after the first quarter, though the deficit expanded more at halftime, 48-31.
Mutaf placed the hosts ahead with a 23-point lead at 27′, though with a small run, Balikesir reduced to 66-50. Still, Velimir Perasovic‘s team stayed up 71-53 after 30 minutes.