By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Darussafaka Dogus trailed by 10 at halftime but came back to ultimately subdue Anadolu Efes 88 – 85 in a postponed game for the 29th round of the Turkish league.
Dacka (22-7) now aims for the third spot in the Turkish League regular season final standings, depending on other results. Meanwhile, this was second defeat in a row for Efes (23-6) that will play against Besiktas (23-6) on Thursday for the second seed ahead of the postseason. On the same day, Darussafaka has to face Buyiksehir
In front of New Orleans Pelicans GM Dell Demps, Brad Wanamaker (22 points, 10 assists), James Anderson (17 points, 11 rebounds) and Will Clyburn (15 points, 6 rebounds) delivered the bulk of Darussafaka production on offense.
For Efes, Thomas Heurtel 25 points and 7 assists, Bryant Dunston a double/double of 18 points/14 rebounds and DeShaun Thomas 17 points.
The victory of the Week in the Turkish League was achieved by Tofas Bursa that didn’t only beat Pinar Karsiyaka on the road after a double overtime, but also won by the desired +6 margin to join the playoff teams.
First Fenerbahce (28-2) closed the season in an impressive manner against relegated Ted Ankara (2-28), while Galatasaray (18-12) defeated Buyukcekmece (9-21) at home.
Basketball Super League 2016/2017 – Round 30
Usak Sportif – Trabzonspor 92 – 101
Ted Ankara – Fenerbahce 55 – 101
Galatasaray – Buyukcekmece 86 – 79
Istanbul Buyiksehir – Gaziantep 76 – 92
Pinar Karsiyaka – Tofas Bursa 82 – 88 (Double OT)
Yesilgiresun – Banvit Bandirma 77 – 88